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October 9, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
Glenwood Community High School Media Center
Monday, October 9, 2017
 
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, Greg Schultz, Ann Staiert, and Theresa Romens.
 
Spotlight on Education
None
 
Friends of Education
None
 
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L.   Greg Scgultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on September 18, 2017 and the special meeting and work session on September 25, 2017.
 
4B – Approval of Agenda
 
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
503.9
Student Use of Motor Vehicles
503.10
Student Work Permits
503.11
Emergency School Closings
503.12
Emergency Plans and Fire/Tornado/Disaster Drills
504.1
Student Records Access and Use
504.1R
Student Records Access and Use Regulations
504.1RFS
Student Records Request Form for Students or Parents
504.1A
Release of Student Records Authorization
504.1NF
Transfer of Student Records Notification Form
504.1RF
Hearing Regarding Correction of Student Records Request Form
504.1N
Student Records
504.2
Student Directory Information
504.2F
Denial of Authorization to Release Student Directory Information
504.2N
Student Directory Information Notice
 
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
502.3
Student Publications
502.3R
Student Publications Regulations
504.1C
Student Records Request Form for Non-Students or Non-Parents
505.1
Student Retention and Promotion
505.1R
Student Retention and Promotion Regulations
505.3
Class or Group Gifts to School
505.4
Graduation Requirements
505.5
Early Graduation
505.6
Commencement
 
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Donna Crum
Substitute Special Education Associate
$10.36 per hour
Michelle Fornoff
Substitute Teacher
$140 per day
Pamela Lewis
Substitute Teacher
$140 per day
Gerard Leahy
Substitute Bus Driver
$8.19 per hour / 2 hour minimum
 
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Lydia Umberger
From Substitute Special Education Associate to Preschool Associate
$9.36 per hour
 
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Karen Barrett
Large Group Speech Sponsor
Resignation
September 28, 2017
Ross Brammer
Child Care Associate
Resignation
October 9, 2017
Robert Hammers
Bus Driver
Resignation
September 27, 2017
Carrie Houghtaling
Child Care Associate
Resignation
October 6, 2017 (Will work in limited capacity if needed before replacement)
Marcella Schroeder
Administrative Assistant
Resignation
October 13, 2017
Sheena Winchel
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
September 29, 2017
 
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
Alexis B.
Glenwood
Family Move
East Mills
Carter B.
Glenwood
Family Move
East Mills
Marissa B.
Glenwood
Kindergarten Student
East Mills
Lillian G.
Glenwood
 
Fremont-Mills
Alyssa K.
Glenwood
Kindergarten Student
East Mills
Franki P.
Glenwood
Kindergarten Student
East Mills
 
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of September 30, 2017.
 
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
FUNDRAISER
PURPOSE
TARGET
DATES
Northeast/West Art Class
Display Art
supplemental funds to keep up stock. Requested by parents
AMAP
2018 April
Northeast Media
Book Fair
books for Library
Books
10/23-10/26/17
West Book Fair
Book Fair
books for Library
Books
10/18-10/26/17
MS Student Council
Black and Gold Concessions
fundraising for new water fountain and water bottle filler
$750
11/2017-3/2018
Junior Class
Volley Bro
Venue Rental, DJ, and snacks for Prom
$300-$350
TBD (Oct/Nov)
Junior Class
Powder Puff Football
Venue Rental, DJ, and snacks for Prom
$300-$500
TBD (Oct/Nov)
 
4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE
RETURN
Pat Staebell
ISCA Fall Conference
Altoona, IA
11/5/2017
11/7/2017
Nancy Wright
National Council of Teachers of English
St. Louis, MO
11/16/2017
11/19/2017
Michelle Millar
ISCA Fall Conference
Altoona IA
11/5/2017
11/7/2017
Suzie Hohneke
ISCA Fall Conference
Altoona IA
11/5/2017
11/7/2017
Dixie Thomas
ICCA Honor Squad Event
Cedar Falls, IA
11/16/2017
11/17/2017
Kathleen Loeffelbein
ISCA Conference
Altoona, IA
11/5/2017
11/7/2017
Jedd Taylor
ISCA Conference
Des Moines, IA
11/6/2017
11/7/2017
Makenzie West
National Conference
St. Louis, MO
11/16/2017
11/19/2017
Christine Lahners
National Council of Teachers of English
St. Louis, MO
11/16/2017
11/19/2017
Devona Case
Iowa Nonprofit Summit
Altoona IA
10/24/0017
10/25/0017
Callie Ohm
IBCA Annual Clinic
Des Moines, Iowa
10/21/2017
10/22/2017
Michael Joyner
IBCA Annual Clinic
Des Moines
10/21/2017
10/22/2017
Curt Schulte
IBCA Annual Clinic
Des Moines
10/21/2017
10/22/2017
Katy Bowen
IBCA Annual Clinic
Des Moines, Iowa
10/21/2017
10/22/2017
Alex Williams
Student Council State Leadership Conference
Des Moines, Iowa
10/29/2017
10/30/2017
Ryan Koch
IBCA Annual Clinic
Des Moines, Iowa
10/21/2017
10/22/2017
Jordan Bueltel
IBCA Annual Clinic
Des Moines, Iowa
10/21/2017
10/22/2017
Jacqueline Johnson
Student Council State Leadership Conference
Des Moines
10/29/2017
10/30/2017
Erika Dukes
IBCA Annual Clinic
Des Moines- Iowa
10/21/2017
10/22/2017
Ben Haynes
IBCA Annual Clinic
Des Moines, Iowa
10/21/2017
10/22/2017
Cort Lovato
IBCA Annual Clinic
Des Moines
10/21/2017
10/22/2017
Brian N. Stanley
IBCA Annual Clinic
Des Moines
10/21/2017
10/22/2017
 
4L – Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
None
 
Comments from Board
None
 
Presentations
The Kindergarten Team from Northeast presented to the Board the information they learned while at a conference this summer.  They each came back with new information and ideas for everyone to incorporate into their classrooms.
 
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
 
New Business
 
A. Approval to Pay Bills Twice Per Month
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve to pay bills twice per month. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
B.     Approval of Agreement for Educational Services
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the agreement for educational services with Westside Community Schools for one of our resident students. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Board Input – Future Work Session/Board Meeting Topics:
Need to Review Legislative Priorities at next work session and Board Evaluations needs to begin in October.
 
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 Theresa Romans to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:13 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
                                                                                                                                                                                     
Curt Becker, Board President                                        Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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