Glenwood Community Schools
Regular Board Meeting
November 12, 2007
President Linda Young called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens, Bill Agan. Absent: Nancy Krogstad.
Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to approve the agenda and consent agenda to approve the minutes of October 15th and November 6th, 2007, the bills and financial statements. Also approve the resignation of Mike Pomerenke from his Head Middle School Volleyball coaching position, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement and the hiring of Stephanie Meggers to fill the Head Middle School Girls Track coaching position. Ayes-Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Public Forum: None
Good News Reports were given:
Alden Wignall participated in the State Cross Country meet on October 27, 2007.
Sam Stivers and Marissa Sudweeks participated in the State Girls Swim Team competition November 2 and 3, 2007.
Todd Peverill was named Southwest Iowa Cross Country Coach of the year.
The District was notified that Girls Cross Country, Volleyball, Football and Cheerleading have been given the honor of Excellence in academic recognition. Boys Cross Country was awarded the highest honor of “Distinguished” in academic recognition.
Karen Bueltel’s fifth grade class hosted Veterans Day recognition at West Elementary today.
Teachers and students will be presenting at the Iowa Association of School Boards “Show and Tell” booth on November 15th regarding the Archaeologist Camp.
High School play “Mash” was a success over the weekend.
The Board was invited to attend lunch at the high school November 13th for “Mix It Up Day”.
What’s Happening In The Classroom:
Instructors Barry Loeffelbein, Adam Buthe, Kendra Biermann, and Kim Brehm explained new resources, the co teaching method and the new structure in the math programs at the high school.
Heidi Hoffmann went over the special education count from November 1, 2007. She reported that the district has 17 less identified students than last year. Total number of Resident students is 245.
Nancy Dashner and Paul Johnson presented information regarding the Network Upgrade including a dedicated 3M Line at the high school and adding additional T1 lines at Northeast Elementary, West Elementary and Middle School. Also moving from Power School Pro to Power School Premier which would warrant the addition of one server at the high school. Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve the improvements recommended by Director of Technology Nancy Dashner. Ayes-Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the renewal of the Market Factor Resolution as adopted last year (Copy on File). Ayes-Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Allowable Growth application was tabled until the December meeting because the application is not available at this time.
Motion by Romens and second by Overhue to approve the evaluation instruments for administrators, directors and coaches as presented. Ayes-Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve the reappointment of Ron Giller as the District’s Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer. Ayes-Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Romens and second by Overhue to approve the change in time of the December 10, 2007 Board meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Ayes-Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the Letter of Agreement with the YMCA for winter sports from November 12, 2007 through February 14, 2008. Ayes- Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motions by Agan and second by Romens to approve the Target grant application for
$1,000 for 5th grade field trips. Ayes-Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Administrative Reports were given regarding an update on the high school project and the renewal lease with the Glenwood Resource Center .
Dr. Sibley explained the Iowa Select Provider Program which is a management tool for Workers’ Compensation claims.
Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to move into closed session which is in accordance with Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).
Into closed session at 9:04 p.m. Out of closed session at 9:45 p.m. Motion by Agan and second by Overhue to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 9:46 p.m.
Judy Picker
Board Secretary