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.
Silver City American Legion
Monday, October 10, 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, Dave Blum, and Craig Patzer.
Annual Progress Report (AYP)
Kelli Burke, AEA Consultant, and Superintendent Embray went over the district’s Annual Progress Report. The board reviewed trend line data and charts. Principal, Kevin Farmer, talked about the social part of the report and Nancy Dashner, technology coordinator, talked about the technology part of the report.
The work session was over at 7:19 p.m. and the board took a five minute break.
The regular meeting started at 7:25 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. The agenda was amended as item 8L was taken off the agenda. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on September 19, 2011 and the work session on September 26, 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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203
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Procedures of Operations – No Change
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203.1
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Development of Policy – No Change
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203.2
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Adoption of Policy – No Change
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203.3
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Review and Revision of Policy – No Change
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203.4
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Dissemination of Policy
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203.5
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Administration in Absence of Policy – No Change
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203.6
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Development, Monitoring and Enforcement of Administrative Regulations – No Change
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203.7
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Standing Committees of the Board – No Change
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203.8
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Temporary Committees of the Board
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203.9
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Citizen Advisory Committees
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203.10
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Legal Counsel – No Change
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203.11
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Conflicts of Interest of Board Members – No Change
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203.12
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Gifts to Board of Directors and Board Members – No Change
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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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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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4E – New Hires
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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Kim Payne
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Middle School Newspaper Sponsor
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$220
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Jane Buckley
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On Site Leader at Kid’s Place Daycare
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$10.63 per hour
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Wendy Saddler
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Substitute Teacher Associate
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$9.29 per hour
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Jim Thrane
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Substitute Teacher
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$113 per day
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Jim Thrane
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$14.53/hr-2 hr minimum
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R. Ann Thrane
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Substitute Teacher Associate
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$9.29 per hour
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Brian Stanley
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Head Middle School Football
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$2,420.00
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Jordan Bueltel
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Assist Middle School Football
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$1,760.00
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4F – Resignations
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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DATE
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Linda Boles
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Payroll Secretary
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End of 2011-12 School Year
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Mary Cooper
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Food Service Cook
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September 30, 2011
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Clarissa Doscher
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Substitute Teacher
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September 27, 2011
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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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Danny K.
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Treynor
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September 1, 2011
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Cameron S.
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Glenwood
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September 29, 2011
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Carsen S.
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Glenwood
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October 3, 2011
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4H – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of September 30, 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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West Library
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Scholastic Book Fair
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Books and VCR Tapes
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$1,500
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10/21-28/11
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Wrestling
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Banner Club
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State winner boards in wrestling room
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$300
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11/1-12/22/11
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Wrestling
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Adopt-A-Wrestler
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Basehor hotel rooms
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$400
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11/1-12/22/11
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Key Club
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Unicef
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Unicef "The Eliminate Project"
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$100
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10/24-10/28/11
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FCCLA
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Dance Marathon
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Children's Miracle Network
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$500
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10/2011-01/2012
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West K-Kids
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School Store
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Fund worthy causes
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NA
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11/2011-05/2012
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HS Band
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Food Sale
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Music Trip 2014
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$3,000-
$5,000
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10/19-24/11
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Girls Basketball
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Black Gold Scrimmage
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Practice jerseys, basketballs
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$800
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11/18/2011
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MS Student Council
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Fall Dance
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Love Tree canned food drive
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$500
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10/21/2011
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SADD
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Raffle Baskets
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Raise money for American Heart Assn.
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NA
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10/7/2011
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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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None
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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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11/3-4/2011
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Iowa Teachers of Psychology Conference
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Pella, Iowa
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Caitlin McIntosh
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12/13-15/2011
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ISFLC Meeting
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Shirley Lundgren
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12/13-15/2011
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ISFLC Meeting
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Devin Embray
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12/7-8/2011
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Mean Girl's seminar
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Jeff Bissen
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12/7-8/2011
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Mean Girl's Seminar
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Kerry Newman
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11/18-19/2011
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Cheerleading Honor Squad
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Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Dixie Thomas
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10/25-26/2011
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Facilitator Training
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Pella, Iowa
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Devin Embray
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10/12-13/2011
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Learning Supports Workshop Series
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Scott Arkfeld
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10/12-13/2011
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Learning Supports Workshop Series
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Kerry Newman
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10/17-18/2011
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Iowa TAG Conference
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Gayla Berringer
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11/14-16/2011
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Iowa Nonprofit Summit
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Ames, Iowa
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Andrea Zielstra
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4L – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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Reach for the Stars
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Improve Iowa’s Quality Rating system and help sustain achievements
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$1,200
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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
The work session on October 24, 2011 was changed to October 20, 2011. The board will meet in the Central Office board room from 6:00-8:00 p.m. to discuss board orientation and board goals.
Presentations
Superintendent Embray presented Governor Branstad new educational plan One Unshakable Vision.
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 of FY2011 Annual Progress Report
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 2010-2011 Annual Progress Report. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Special Education District Developed Service Plan
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the Special Education District Developed Service Plan. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Middle School Driveway Project Proposals
Henry Clark made a motion to approve the bid from TAB Construction in the amount of $40,810.00 for the Access Drive Improvements at Middle School. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Hiring KPE Engineering
Ann Staiert made a motion to hire KPE Engineering to design the renovation projects needed at Northeast for the fire safety grant. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Consulting Services Agreement with SAI
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consulting service agreement with School Administrators of Iowa for the School Administration Manager (SAM) project. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Agreement with Sparkle Cleaning
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the agreement with Sparkle Cleaning for contracted cleaning services for the Central Office. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Mentoring With Heart Handbook and Supplemental Forms
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Mentoring with Heart Handbook and supplemental forms for the district’s school based mentoring program. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Appointment of Board Member to Mentoring with Heart Committee
Ann Staiert made a motion to appoint Theresa Romens as the Board member to serve on the Mentoring with Heart Committee. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Appointment of Board Member to Technology Committee
Dave Blum made a motion to appoint Ann Staiert as the Board member to serve on the Technology Committee. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J. West Elementary Security Cameras
Henry Clark made a motion to approve an upgrade to the security cameras at West through an RFP process. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K. Set Date and Time to Tour Facilities
Dave Blum made a motion to tour Northeast Elementary, the old bus barn and West Elementary on November 7, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
L.Approval to Hire Part Time Secretary
Item L was pulled off the agenda.
M. Approval to Hire General Education Associate for 5th Grade
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve to hire a general education associate for 5th grade. This position is for the remainder of this school year and will be paid for with Education Jobs Funds. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
N. Approval of Student Representation for the District-Wide CCC
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve three student representatives to the CCC committee. Serving on the committee will be Brenden J; Victoria E and Sabrina U. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
O. Approval of Sharing Agreement
Henry Clark made a motion to approve a sharing agreement with the Davies Amphitheater. The school district will use the Davies Amphitheater, concession stand and grounds and the Davies Amphitheater will use the school district’s high school auditorium. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
P. Approval of Contract for Special Education Services with Papillion-LaVista
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the contract with Papillion-LaVista School District for special education services for the 2011-12 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.
Q. State School Board Convention
The board discussed who was going to the State School Board convention in Des Moines on Wednesday, November 16th and Thursday, November 17th.
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 8:21 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.