Glenwood Community School District
Special Meeting and Work Session of the Board of Directors Central Office Board Room
7:30 P.M. Thursday, October 20, 2011
Call to Order
President Romens called the special meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, Craig Patzer and Henry Clark.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
A.Overnight Stay 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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11/7-8/2011
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Iowa School Counselor Association
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Des Moines, IA
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Pat Staebell
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11/4-6/2011
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Environmental Issues Workshop
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Mt. Vernon, IA
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Dan Jones
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Dave Blum made a motion to approve the overnight stay requests. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Refinancing of Bonds
The Board discussed refinancing the $9,525,000 balance of the general obligation bonds sold June 15, 2006 for the construction of the new high school. The district would save $503,977 over the life of the bonds by refinancing. More information will be requested before a decision is made.
Work Session – Goal Setting
The Board held a work session to update the board goals. Last year’s goals were reviewed to see what goals were met and which ones need to be updated or added. The Board talked about the importance of a new revenue purpose statement for the SAVE funds.
Work Session – Board Orientation
Board members were presented current and historical financial information as part of the board orientation.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Craig Patzer to adjourn the special meeting at 10:50 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary
Negotiations strategy session
The board held a negotiations strategy session.