Glenwood Community School District
Work Session of the Board of Directors 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, November 14, 2011
Call to Order
President Romens called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, and Dave Blum. Craig Patzer was absent.
Tour of High School
The Board toured the high school looking at the mechanical rooms, classrooms, gym and the grand piano in the auditorium.
The work session was over at 6:55 p.m. The regular meeting started at 7:06 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, and Dave Blum. Craig Patzer attended via Skype.
Instead of saying the Pledge of Allegiance, Sydney Embray sang the National Anthem.
Spotlight on Education
Sydney Embray was recognized for singing the National Anthem at school events. Mark Starner was recognized for being selected 3A Coach of the Year for Track & Field.
Friends of Education
Chad Zimmerle was recognized for all of his hard work as a volunteer teacher’s assistant in the elementary art classes. Also, recognized was Linda Forman for giving her time to make the Gamers Club so successful.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on October 10, 2011, the special meeting on October 20, 2011 and the work session on November 7, 2011.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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204
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Meetings of the Board – No Change
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204.1
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Open Meetings
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204.2
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Regular Board Meetings
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204.3
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Special Board Meetings
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204.4
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Closed Sessions of the Board
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204.5
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Organizational Meeting of the Board – No Change
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204.6
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Notice for Board Meetings – No Change
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204.7
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Quorum for Board Meetings – No Change
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204.8
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Rules of Order – No Change
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204.9
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Agenda for Board Meetings
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204.10
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Complaints Before the Board – No Change
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204.11
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Participation by the Public – No Change
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204.12
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General Procedures of Hearings – No Change
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204.13
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School Board Minutes
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204.14
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Compensation and Expenses of Board Members
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500.10
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Student Attendance
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500.10R
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Student Attendance Regulations
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500.11
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Student Compulsory Attendance
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500.11R
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Student Compulsory Attendance Regulations
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500.12
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Truancy
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4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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301
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Superintendent of Schools
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301.1
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Superintendent of Schools – Qualifications
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301.2
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Superintendent of Schools – Appointment, Contract and Contract Nonrenewal
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301.3
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Superintendent of School – Functions
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301.4
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Superintendent Evaluation
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301.5
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Superintendent Civic Activities
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302
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Building Principals
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302.1
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Building Principals - Qualifications
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302.2
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Building Principals – Appointments
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302.3
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Building Principals – Functions
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302.4
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Building Principals – Evaluation
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303
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Assistants to the Principals
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303.1
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Assistant to the Principal – Position
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303.2
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Assistants to the Principals – Qualifications
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303.3
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Assistants to the Principals – Appointment
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303.4
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Assistants to the Principals – Evaluation
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304
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Other Administrative Personnel
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304.1
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Other Administrative Personnel – Positions
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304.2
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Other Administrative Personnel - Qualifications
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304.3
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Other Administrative Personnel – Appointment
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304.4
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Other Administrative Personnel – Functions
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304.5
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Other Administrative Personnel – Evaluation
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305
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Administrative Cabinet
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306
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Administrative Organization Plan
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306.1
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Administrative Team
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306.2
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Administrative Structure
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306.3
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Management’s Negotiating/Meet & Confer Team(s)
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307
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Administrative Personnel Employment
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307.1
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Administrative Personnel Employment – Individual Contracts
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308
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Communication Channels
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4E – New Hires
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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Darcy Schwenk
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Food Service Cook
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$9.58 per hour
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Alicia Springs
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Food Service Dishwasher and Sub Bus Associate
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$9.58 per hr / $10.43 per hr
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Hannah Jackson
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Operations Secretary
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$10.37 per hour
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Teresa Jensen
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Food Service Sub Cook
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$8.58 per hour
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Linda Larsen
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Food Service Sub Cook
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$8.58 per hour
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April Stewart
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$14.53 per hour / 2 hr min.
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Brian Morgan
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$14.53 per hour / 2 hr min.
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Tracy Major
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Preschool Teacher Associate
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$9.29 per hour
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4F – Resignations
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4G – Open Enrollments
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STUDENT
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RECEIVING DISTRICT
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DATE RECEIVED
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Ashlyn B.
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Glenwood – Change in District of Residence
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October 11, 2011
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Nolan B.
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Glenwood – Change in District of Residence
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October 11, 2011
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Symone D.
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Fremont-Mills – Change in District of Residence
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October 12, 2011
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Courtney L.
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Lewis Central – Change in District of Residence
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October 25, 2011
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Robert U.
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Lewis Central – Change in District of Residence
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October 25, 2011
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Braden W.
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Glenwood – Change in District of Residence
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October 27, 2011
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4H – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of October 31, 2011 were approved.
4I – Fundraiser Requests
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GROUP
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FUNDRAISER
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PURPOSE
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TARGET
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DATES
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Builders Club
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MS Dance
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Canned food drive for the needy
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$500
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11/18/2011
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4J – Out of State Travel
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DATE
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ACTIVITY
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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11/18-19/2011
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Natl Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference
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Chicago, IL
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Rebecca Swanigan
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01/13-14/2011
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Wrestling Tournament
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Basehor, KS
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Brad Asche
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01/13-14/2011
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Wrestling Tournament
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Basehor, KS
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Adam Buthe
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11/30-12/3/2011
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1:1 Computing Conference
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Lake Geneva, WI
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Nancy Dashner
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11/30-12/3/2011
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1:1 Computing Conference
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Lake Geneva, WI
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Kyle Eckheart
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11/30-12/3/2011
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1:1 Computing Conference
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Lake Geneva, WI
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Susan Reed
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4K – Overnight Travel Requests
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DATE
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ACTIVITY
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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12/7-8/2011
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Mean Girl's seminar
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Des Moines, IA
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Heidi Stanley
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11/17-18/2011
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Opus Honor Choir and All-State Chorus
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Ames, IA
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Kay Fast
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11/18-19/2011
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Natl Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference
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Chicago, IL
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Rebecca Swanigan
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04/13-14/2012
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Environment Issues Workshop
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Mt Vernon, IA
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Dan Jones
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11/17-18/2011
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Music Educators State Conference
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Ames, Iowa
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Megan Beery
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11/15-18/2011
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SPED Literacy Program Training
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Carroll, IA
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Susan Courtier
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12/12-15/2011
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SPED Literacy Program Training
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Carroll, IA
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Susan Courtier
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11/15-18/2011
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SPED Literacy Program Training
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Carroll, IA
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Anne Pestel
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12/12-18/2011
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SPED Literacy Program Training
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Carroll, IA
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Anne Pestel
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12/9-10/2011
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Iowa Track & Field Clinic
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Ames, IA
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Brad Rasmussen
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1/13-14/2011
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Wrestling Tournament
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Basehor, KS
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Brad Asche
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11/16-17/2011
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School Board Convention
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Des Moines, IA
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Devin Embray
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11/16-17/2011
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School Board Convention
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Des Moines, IA
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Shirley Lundgren
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11/30-12/3/2011
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1:1 Computing Conference
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Lake Geneva, WI
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Susan Reed
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12/9-10/2011
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Iowa Track & Field Clinic
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Ames, IA
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Mark Starner
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12/9-10/2011
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Iowa Track & Field Clinic
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Ames, IA
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Alyssa Rogge
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12/9-10/2011
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Iowa Track & Field Clinic
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Ames, IA
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Eric Rassmussen
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1/13-14/2011
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Wrestling Tournament
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Basehor, KS
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Adam Buthe
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11/30-12/3/2011
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1:1 Computing Conference
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Lake Geneva, WI
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Kyle Eckheart
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11/30-12/3/2011
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1:1 Computing Conference
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Lake Geneva, WI
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Nancy Dashner
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4L – Grant Requests
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Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. There were no comments from the public.
Comments from Board
Ann Staiert commented on the technology committee meeting she had attended.
Presentations
Business Manager, Shirley Lundgren, went over the fiscal year 2011 certified annual report. This is a state report showing the district’s financial position as of June 30, 2011. Scott Arkfeld, Activities Director, handed out the evaluation form used to evaluate coaches and explained the process used during evaluations.
Reports
Building Administrators, Director of Special Education, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Director of Operations, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A.Approval the SBRC Application for Allowable Growth
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the SBRC Application for Allowable Growth Open Enrollment Out and English Language Learners in the amount of $ 88,833. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Bid for Printer Management Services
Henry Clark made a motion to approve the bid from Konica Minolta for Printer Management Services for the district. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Agreement for Educational Services
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Agreement for Educational Services from Westside Community Schools in Omaha, NE. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Electric Easements
Henry Clark made a motion to approve the underground/overhead electric easements with Mid American Energy. The easements are for the transportation building, 601 Railroad Ave. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Student Teacher Agreement
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the student teacher agreement with Northwest Missouri State University for second semester. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F.Approval of Memorandum of Understanding
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Memo of Understanding with Southwest Senior Services for a Foster Grandparent Program. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Lease with West Central Community Action
Dave Blum made a motion to approve amending the lease with West Central Community Action to include additional office space for Head Start. The rent will increase from $975 to $1,000 per month. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of Annual Growth Plan Stipends for Administrators
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the annual growth plan stipend for administrators. The stipend has been paid since 1999 and is $2,000 per year. Administrators include Building Principals, Assistant High School Principal/Activities Director, Director of Student Services and the Superintendent. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. 2011-12 Board Goals
The board will work on the goals at the November 28, 2011 special meeting/work session.
J. Revenue Purpose Statement
The Revenue Purpose Statement is approval from the public to continue to use the Save Funds we receive from the State to maintain and improve our buildings. The district has used Save Funds to: install baseball and football field lighting; purchase the transportation building; build a concession stand; purchase band and choir equipment; install fiber optics; software maintenance; Northeast office remodel; purchase computers and other technology equipment. The Board talked about how important the Revenue Purpose Statement is to the district. Information, questions and answers on the Revenue Purpose Statement were in the annual community report that was inserted in newspapers. The Board will vote at the December 12, 2011 regular meeting to take the Revenue Purpose Statement to voters in 2012.
K. IASB Convention
Board members will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the bus barn to attend the School Board Convention.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Henry Clark to adjourn the regular meeting 8:35 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary
Negotiations strategy session
The board held a negotiations strategy session.