Glenwood Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.

Glenwood High Media Center

Monday, November 9, 2020

Call to Order

President Becker called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Becker, Ann Staiert, Elizabeth Richardson, Greg Schultz, and Tim Becker.

Consideration of Action on Consent Items

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M with the addition of Christine Lahners resignation.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

4A - Approval of Minutes

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on October 12, 2020; special meeting on October 14, 2020; and special meeting/work session on October 26, 2020..

4B – Approval of Agenda

4C – Approval of Board Policies

Second Reading Approvals:

4D – Approval of Board Policies

First Reading Approvals:

4E – New Hires Contingent upon completion of pre-employment reqs and favorable background check

4F – Transfers

4G – Separation from District

4H – Open Enrollments

4I – Approval of Financial Reports

Approval of bills and financial reports as of October 31, 2020.

4J – Fundraiser Requests

4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel

4L – Grant Requests

4M – Curriculum

Announcements and Communications

Comments from Public

Jay Lahners spoke to the board in regards to his wife’s resignation.

Comments from Board

None

Presentations

None

Reports

Building Administrators, Student Services/School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Transportation/Building and Grounds, and Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

Old Business

None

Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Greg Schultz and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the meeting of the retiring board.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Annual Reorganizational Meeting

Kristi Meckna, Board Secretary, conducted the organizational meeting of the new board of directors.

     A.     Election of President

Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board President. Ballots Cast for President were as follows:

Board Member                                         Vote

Greg Schultz                                       Curt Becker

Elizabeth Richardson                         Curt Becker

Ann Staiert                                         Curt Becker

Curt Becker                                        Curt Becker

Tim Becker                                         Curt Becker

Curt Becker was declared Board President. Board Secretary, Kristi Meckna, administered the Oath of Office to President, Curt Becker.

Election of Vice-President

Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board Vice-President. Ballots Cast for Vice-President were as follows:

Board Member                                         Vote

Greg Schultz                                      Ann Staiert

Elizabeth Richardson                        Ann Staiert

Ann Staiert                                        Ann Staiert

Curt Becker                                       Ann Staiert

Tim Becker                                        Ann Staiert

Ann Staiert was declared Board Vice-President. Board Secretary, Kristi Meckna, administered the Oath of Office to Vice-President, Ann Staiert.

     B.     Set Meeting Dates, Times and Place for 2020-21

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the following schedule for Board meetings for the 2020-21 school year. Regular board meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in the High School Media Center unless otherwise noted. Board work sessions will be held at the Central Office from 6:00-8:00 pm unless otherwise noted.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     C.     Appointments/Assignments for 2020-21

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the following committee assignments for 2020-21.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     D.     Appointment of Business Manager/Board Secretary

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve Kristi Meckna as the District’s Business Manager/Board Secretary. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     E.     Approval of Official Publication

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the Opinion-Tribune as the school district’s official publication.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     F.     Approval of Legal Counsel

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the appointment of Lynch Dallas, P.C. as legal counsel for the school district.  Tim Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

New Business

     A.     Approval of Managed IT Service Agreement with BTC, DBA Western Iowa Networks

Tim Becker made a motion to approve agreement with BTC Inc DBA Western Iowa Networks.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     B.     Approval of Entertainment Agreement

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve entertainment agreement for Mid America Center (MAC) Shootout.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “nay”.  Motion failed.

     C.     Approval of Agreement with Mills County Trails Board Inc and the City of Glenwood

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the agreement with Mills County Trails Board Inc and the City of Glenwood.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     D.     Approval to Request Maximum Modified Supplemental Amount

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve request to the SBRC for the maximum modified amount for open enrollment out ($185,760).  Greg Schultz 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 Greg Schultz and seconded by Tim Becker to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:02 p.m.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

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Curt Becker, Board President                                                             Kristi Meckna, Board Secretary