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October 26, 2015 Special Meeting and Work Session Minutes

Glenwood Community School District
Special Meeting and Work Session of the Board of Directors
Central Office Superintendent Office
6:00 P.M. Monday, October 26, 2015
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the special meeting and work session to order at 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, and Curt Becker.
New Business
A. New Hire
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the hire of Betsy Moeschler as the High School Special Education Level I teacher contingent upon completion of all employment requirements and background check. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Separation from District
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve resignation of Troy Roenfeld.   Curt Becker seconded the motion.   All voted “aye”.   Motion carried.
C. Approval of Community Report/Annual Progress Report
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Community Report . Curt Becker seconded the motion. After review of the report there were some amendments that need to be made. Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Community Report with approved amendments.  Curt Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Work Session
The board discussed and worked on setting board goals where they felt capable of setting appropriate and beneficial expectations and guided assistance. Areas in Legislative, Student Achievement, and Student Activities were discussed. Community Partnerships and Career Exploration was discussed and the board decided to seek further input from administrators and counselors.
The board also discussed the Better Boardsmanship offered through Iowa Association of School Boards and the track the board is currently on to achieve this award.
 
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 special meeting and work session at 8:43 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
 
                                                                                                                                                       
Theresa Romens, President                                                        Kristi Buman, Board Secretary