Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, October 11, 2010
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Henry Clark, David Warren and Linda Young.
Friends of Education
Administrators presented Friends of Education certificates to several people for outstanding service to the Glenwood Community School District. Individuals recognized were: Marti Cheyney, Ardis Dusenberry, Linda LaRue, Sandra McComb, Elizabeth Mulkerrin, Kathy Reisner, Cyndy Sell, Doris Walters and Elizabeth Wanning.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Warren made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4K. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on September 13, 2010; the special meeting on September 27, 2010; the board retreat on September 27, 2010 and the board retreat and work session on October 4, 2010.
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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805.6
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Capital Assets
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411
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Employee Use of Cell Phones
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803.1R1
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Process for Competitively Bidding Projects Over $100,000
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803.1E1
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Checklist for Project Consideration
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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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1004.3R2
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Fees for Use of School Facilities
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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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Samantha Parker
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.29/Hour
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Lorie Wilcoxson
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.29/Hour
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Terrie Cashatt
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Bus Associate
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$10.43/Hour
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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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Janene Owens
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Special Education Teacher
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September 29, 2010
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Dianne Thompson
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Bus Associate
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October 15, 2010
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4G – Open Enrollments
None
4H – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of September 30, 2010 were approved.
4I –Fundraiser Requests
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GROUP
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EVENT
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PURPOSE
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TARGET AMOUNT
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DATES
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HS Band
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Sale food & wrapping paper
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Music Dept Trip in 2014
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$5,000-$7,000
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10/19/10 –
11/02/10
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MS Student Council
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Dance
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Love Tree & Clicker System
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$250
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11/05/10
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HS Dance Team
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Sell Ring Poms
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State Registration Fee & State Hotels
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$300
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09/01/10 –
04/01/11
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HS Dance Team
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Little Girls’ Dance Camp
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State Registration Fee & State Hotels
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$500
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09/11/10
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Key Club
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Powder Puff Football Tournament
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Picnic tables/trash cans/canned goods
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$250 - $300
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11/03/10
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Spanish Club
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Bake Sale
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Attend Justo Leamas Concert
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$100
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09/25/10
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Boys XC
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Sell Cross Country Maps
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Help Pay for Warm Ups
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$20
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09/27/10
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Athletic Dept
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Sell Old Girls’ XC Warm Ups
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Help with Athletic Expenditures
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$300
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09/27/10 –
until gone
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MS Media Center
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Scholastic Book Fair
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Purchase Library Books
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$1,000 plus books
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10/21/10 –
11/02/10
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Key Club
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Trick or Treat for UNICEF
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Donation to Operation Uruguay
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$100
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10/25/10 –
11/01/10
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National Art Honor Society
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Hats on for Cancer
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Donation to Pediatric Cancer Research
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$600 - $800
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10/10/10
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Vocal Music
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Sale Gift Items and Cookie Dough
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Purchase Show Choir Outfits & Grand Piano
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$7,000
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09/16/10 –
09/28/10
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4J – Out of State Travel – Field Trips
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DATE
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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October 13, 2010
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Mayhew Cabin & Lewis & Clark Center, Nebraska City, NE
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Amie Abbott
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October 14, 2010
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Kimmel Orchard, Nebraska City, NE
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Beth O’Rourke
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October 19, 2010
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Strategic Air Space Museum, Ashland, NE
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Devon Monson
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October 21, 2010
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Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, NE
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Sharon Reid
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4K – Overnight Travel Requests
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DATE
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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April 7 & 8, 2011
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Iowa Reading Association, Ames, IA
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Nancy Wright & Becky Palmer
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Sept 22 & 23, 2010
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Evaluator Training, Sioux City, IA
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Kerry Newman & Scott Arkfeld
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October 1 & 2, 2010
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Fall Art Conference, Sioux City, IA
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Janiece Kinzle & Lynda Eckheart
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December 15 & 16, 2010
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ISFLC Conference, Des Moines, IA
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Devin Embray & Shirley Lundgren
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Announcements and Communications
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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. Karen Bueltel talked about the work the curriculum committee has done and the need for new curriculum materials and requested the Board seek the Instructional Support Levy to fund curriculum needs. Todd Peverill gave an update on the Boys’ Cross County chicken fundraiser dinner.
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There were no comments from Board members committee assignments.
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Kevin Farmer and Heidi Stanley showed a presentation on 6th grade camp that was held this fall. Shirley Lundgren and Devin Embray presented a Ten Point Financial Condition Test showing the financial health of our school district.
Reports
Building Administrators, Director of Special Education, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop Director and Director of Operations reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
A.Purchase Evans Equipment Rental Building
After considering all options to address our needs concerning our Bus Garage/Maintenance Building, Dave Warren made a motion to purchase the Evans Equipment Rental Building and land for $300,000 and to approve an additional $100,000 for remodeling. The purchase of the building and the cost of the remodeling will be paid for out of SILO funds that can only be used for infrastructure. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
New Business
A.Board of Education Goals
The Board of Education discussed adopting a goal statement and developing action steps to achieve the goal statement. This was on the agenda for discussion only. The board set a work session for October 25, 2010 in the high school media center from 5:00–6:30 to develop the goal.
B. Approval of Small Volume Transportation Agreement with Black Hills Energy
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the updated small volume transportation agreement with Black Hills Energy which adds the new high school to our list of accounts. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval to Authorize Easements
Linda Young made a motion to approve the Utility Easement Agreement with the Glenwood Municipal Utilities for the installed water and sewer mains located within the school district’s property at the new high school. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Grant Applications
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the following grant applications. None of the grants require matching funds from the school district or place the district in a financial obligation. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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GRANT
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Behind the Scenes Grant for the Middle School to take all 7th grade students on a custom designed field trip
to the Henry Doorly Zoo.
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Toshiba America Foundation Grant in the amount of $5,000 for 7th grade science students.
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Sensoring in Math and Science Grant from Honda in the amount of $20,000 to purchase equipment to connect math and science literacy through technology and writing.
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Reach for the Stars Grant in the amount of $1,400 for Kids Place to use to train staff in first aid, CPR, to fingerprint and obtain criminal history checks of staff and to purchase items to assist us in our Iowa Quality Rating.
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E.Lease Agreement with West Central Community Action Head Start Program
Henry Clark made a motion to approve the Lease Agreement of $100 per month with West Central Head Start for the use of one office space, including utilities, on the second floor at 103 Central. Dave Warren seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Appointment of Board Member to Mentoring with Heart Committee
Dave Warren made a motion to appoint Linda Young as the Board member to serve on the Mentoring with Heart Committee. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Marquee
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the marquee for the new high school as presented in the board packet at a cost of $39,419. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of District Developed Service Delivery Plan
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the District Developed Service Delivery Plan for special education. Dave Warren seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of 2009-2010 Community Annual Progress Report
Dave Blum made a motion to approve to the 2009-10 Community Annual Progress Report and to place the report in the local newspaper and to send the report to the Chamber and local business owners. Henry Clark 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 Dave Warren and seconded by Henry Clark to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:40 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary