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November 9, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
Central Office Third Floor
Monday, November 9, 2015
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 6:59 p.m.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Dave Blum (via robot), Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, and Curt Becker.
Spotlight on Education
The high school football and girls cross country teams were recognized.
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L. Ann Stairt seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on October 12, 2015, and the Board Work Session on October 26, 2015.
4B – Approval of Agenda – remove item 7B
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
409.2
Background Checks on Employees and Volunteers
702.3
Transportation for Extracurricular Activities
1002.1
Citizen Complaints
1002.2
Community Resource Persons and Volunteers
1002.3
Community Groups
1002.4
Senior Citizens’ Activity Passes
1003.1
Public Use of School Facilities
1003.1R
Public Use of School Facilities Regulations
1003.2
Public Use of School ICN Room
1003.3
Fees for Use of School Facilities
1003.3E1
Community Use of School Facilities
1003.3E2
GHS Auditorium Facility Usage Request Sheet
1003.4
Gratuities to Personnel
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
1004.1
Participation in Public Activities by Students
1004.2
Contests for Students
1004.3
Sales Promotions Prohibited
1004.4
Money Raising Activities in the School District
1004.5
Participation in Community Fund Drives
1005.1
Visitors to School Premises
1005.2
Public Conduct on School Premises
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Russell Fuller
Part Time Custodian
$10.62 per hour
Brad Shain
Substitute Teacher
$127 per day
Martha Smith
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.98 per hour
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Tabitha Chase- Janssen
Food Service Cook to Substitute Food Service Worker
$9.72 per hour
Stacy Downing
Substitute Food Service Worker to Dishwasher / Cook
$10.27 per hour
Amber Farnan
Print Shop Associate to Curriculum Secretary
$12.00 per hour
Janice Frerichs
Substitute Food Service Worker to Cook
$11.67 per hour
Julie Laudon
Food Service Secretary to Operations Secretary
No Change
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Traci Ashburn
Special Education Associate
Resignation
October 16, 2015
Matt Dyer
Middle School Wrestling Coach
Resignation
October 29, 2015
Robert Hammers
Bus Driver
Resignation
October 16, 2015
Hannah Jackson
Operations Secretary
Resignation
October 16, 2015
Julie Kahl
Bus Associate
Unknown
October 1, 2015
Mary Pat King
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Resignation
End of 2015 Season
Rachel May
Child Care Associate
Resignation
September 10, 2015
Heather Porter
General Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
October 23, 2015
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUIRED
REASON
Joseph E.
Glenwood
Change in District of Residence - Will recommend denying due to lack of needed program
Hayden H.
Glenwood
Remain Following Move to Another District
Zivah T.
Glenwood
Agreement with Council Bluffs
Zoie T.
Glenwood
Agreement with Council Bluffs
Haley W.
Glenwood
Remain Following Move to Another District
Sierra W.
Glenwood
Remain Following Move to Another District
Gianna Z.
East Mills
Family Move
John Z.
East Mills
Family Move
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of October 31, 2015 were approved.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Kids Place
Savings Sidekick Coupon Book
Purchase and installation of carpet and tile
$200
10/13-
11/10/15
Northeast PE
Jump Rope for Heart
Donation to the American Heart Association
AMAP
10/1-
10/30/15
Wrestling
Free Will donation
Hotel costs for 2015-2016 season
AMAP
11/30/201
5
Wrestling
Black & Gold Free will
Host costs for 2015-2016 year
AMAP
11/9/15+
Boys/Girl Basketball
Black & Gold Scrimmage
Free will donation for Throwing Shirts
$300
11/21/201
5
Student Council
Volleyball Tourney
Fun and experience for students
AMAP
11/9/2015
4K – Overnight Travel Requests

ACTIVITY

DATE(S)

DESTINATION

REQUESTED BY

Iowa School Counselor Association Conference

11/2/2015 – 11/3/2015

Altonna, IA

Jedd Taylor

 

NCTE

11/19/2015 – 11/21/2015

Minneapolis, MN

Emma Reeve-Lobuagh

Chris Lahners

Mackenzie West

Dianne Bently

ASCD Standards Based Grading Conference

11/16/2015 – 11/17/2015

Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Kelli Berke

ASCD Standards Based Grading Conference

11/16/2015 – 11/17/2015

Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Richard Hutchinson

Iowa Nonprofit Summit

11/8/2015 – 11/10/2015

Ames, IA

Andrea Zielstra

NSTA Area Science Conference

12/4/2015 – 12/5/2015

Kansas City. MO

Betsy Maryott

State Cheer

11/6/2015 – 11/7/2015

Des Moines, IA

Jaci Johnson & Dixie Thomas

IA Football Coaches Association Board of Directors Meeting

11/19/2015 – 11/22/2015

Cedar Falls, IA

Cory Faust

Glazier Track Clinic

1/22/2016 – 1/24/2016

Kansas City, MO

Cory Faust

Glazier Track and Field Coaches Clinic

12/5/2015 – 12/6/2015

Ames, IA

Thomas Harm

Basehor Wrestling Tournament

1/15/2016 – 1/16/2016

Basehor, KS

Adam Buthe

SE Polk Wrestling Tournament

12/18/2015 – 12/19/2015

SE Polk, IA

Adam Buthe

Ames Wrestling Tournament

1/8/2016 – 1/9/2016

Ames, IA

Adam Buthe

ED Winger Wrestling Tournament

1/22/20156 – 1/23/2016

Urbandale, IA

Adam Buthe

ICCA State Cheer

11/19/2015 – 11/20/2015

Des Moines State Fairgrounds

Dixie Thomas

ICCA Honor Squad

11/19/2015 – 11/20/2015

Cedar Falls, IA

Dixie Thomas

Coaching Clinic

12/4/2015 – 12/5/2015

Ames, IA

Todd Peverill

Iowa Track Clinic

12/4/2015 – 12/5/2015

Ames, IA

Jordan Bueltel

Iowa Track Coaches Clinic

12/4/2015 – 12/5/2015

Ames, IA

Mark Starner

Glazier Track and Field Coaches Clinic

1/22/2016 – 1/24/2016

Kansas City, MO

Mark Starner

Iowa Coaches Track Association Clinic

12/4/2015 – 12/6/2015

Ames, IA

Brian Stanley

Iowa Track Coaches Clinic

12/4/2015 – 12/6/2015

Ames, IA

Jeff Janssen

Glazier Coaches Clinic

1/22/2016 – 1/24/2016

Kansas City, MO

Brian Albert

NSTA Regional Conference Kansas City

12/3/2015 – 12/4/2015

Kansas City, MO

Ben Haynes

Iowa Track Clinic

12/4/2015 – 12/5/2015

Ames, IA

Brian Albert

All State Music Festival

11/19/2015 – 11/22/2015

Ames, IA

Adam Orban

Opus/Iowa Music Educators Association

11/18/2015 – 11/20/2015

Ames, IA

Sally Dunn

Iowa State Dance Competition

12/3/2015 – 12/5/2015

Des Moines, IA

Ruth Congdon/Dance Team

ICCA Honor Squad Practice

11/14/2015 – 11/15/2015

Ames, IA

Dixie Thomas

SAI Executive Leaders

11/5/2015 – 11/6/2015

Ankeny, IA

Devin Embray

IASB Convention

11/18/2015 – 11/19/2015

Des Moines, IA

Devin Embray

NSBA Convention

4/8/2016 – 4/11/2016

Boston, MA

Devin Embray

NSBA Convention

4/8/2016 – 4/11/2016

Boston, MA

Kristi Buman

4L - Grant Requests
 
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
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 spoke about the 4H Awards Ceremony she attended and displayed the plaque the District received as being named honorary 4H member.
Presentations
Introduction to TLC
Presentation by Instructional Coaches
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of Clinical Practice Agreement with College of Saint Mary.
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the clinical practice agreement with the College of Saint Mary for the purpose of hosting their students for practicum and student teaching assignments. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Cooperative Agreement with Iowa State University.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the cooperative agreement with Iowa State University for the purpose of hosting students for student teachers practicum and earl field experience students. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval Teacher Leadership Assignment Agreements.
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the teacher leadership assignment agreements, one for PLC Facilitator and two for Master Classroom. Dave Blum seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University.
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the facilities rental agreement with Creighton University for the use of Morrison Soccer Stadium on April 104, 2016. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Michelle Bahr and seconded by Curt Becker to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:53 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
                                                                                                                             
Theresa Romens, Board President                                                   Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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