Glenwood Community School District
Public Hearing, Special Meeting &Closed Session of the Board of Directors Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534 Monday April 23, 2024
Closed Session
1.A. Closed Session
T Winton made a motion to go into Closed Session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that that individual requests a closed session, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5.1.(i). K Stewart seconded the motion. Matt Portrey, John Zak, Elizabeth Richardson, K Stewart, and T Winton all voted “aye” to move to Closed Session.
The Board of Education went into Closed Session at 1:30 p.m. 1B. Return to Open Session
K Stewart made a motion to return to Open Session. T Winton seconded the motion. Matt Portrey, John Zak,
K Stewart, and T Winton all voted “aye” to return to Open Session.
The Board of Education returned to Open Session at 5:40 p.m. 1C. Action
No action taken.
Public Hearing – 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm
The public hearing for the FY25 Budget and the Proposed FY24 Budget Amendment began at 5:45 p.m. Larry Winum complimented the Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Devin Embray, and Chief Financial Officer Tim Reinert for preparing and effectively communicating the budget process. He also thanked Dr. Embray for his service and leadership to the district over the past 14 years.
Special Meeting – 6:00 pm
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Call to Order, Roll Call &Agenda Approval – President Matt Portrey called the Public Hearing, Special Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present: Matt Portrey, John Zak, Elizabeth Richardson, Kellie Stewart, and Tony Winton. J Zak made a motion to amend and approve the agenda. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Consideration of Action on Consent Items – T Winton made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 2A through 2F. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
2A. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements &favorable
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Elizabeth Baumert
Teacher
$45,356 (2023-2024)
Contingent upon receipt &review of official transcripts.
Lee Chambers
Substitute Bus Driver
$25.00 (2 hr minimum)
Jamie Ewalt
Teacher
$69,288 (2023-2024)
Contingent upon receipt &review of official transcripts.
Isaiah Gaylord
Special Education Assoc. - Level 2/3
$14.00 per hour
Paul Hart
Teacher
$61,134.85 (2023-2024)
Contingent upon receipt &review of official transcripts.
Megan Hein
Administrative Assistant Curriculum / School Improvement
$18.75 per hour
Nic Hiller
Assistant Baseball Coach
$4,060
Logan Miller
Substitute Teacher
$170 per day
Deb Stanislav
Student Success Specialist
$20.00 per hour
Roberta Tracy
Kids’ Place Associate
$11.50 per hour
Sherry Wallace
Special Education Assoc. - Level 2/3
$14.00 per hour
Riley Wiederhold
Teacher
$45,356 (2023-2024)
Contingent upon receipt &review of official transcripts.
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE
Cathy Cerra
From Special Education Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc.
No change
Diane Fawcett
From Level I Resource (7th-8th) to Level I Resource (6th)
No change
Sara Mulligan
From Middle School BSP to Middle School Level I Resource
No change
2C. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Faylynn Griffin
Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare
Resignation
March 29, 2022
Isaac Hein
Groundskeeper
Resignation
May 15, 2024
Samuel Klemme
Teacher
Jazz Choir, Show Choir, Head Vocal
Resignation Resignation
End of 2023-2024 SY
Randi Lienemann
Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place Daycare
Resignation
May 26, 2024
Abbey Wingfield
Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare
Resignation
April 13, 2024
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
RESIDENT DISTRICT
APPROVE OR DENY
FUNDED
Bradley B.
East Mills
Remain after move to Glenwood Originally OE to EM from Riverside
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Lilyanna B.
East Mills
Remain after move to Glenwood Originally OE to EM from Riverside
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Eliana C.
Treynor
2024-2025
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Kaden C.
Treynor
2024-2025
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Leila C.
Treynor
2024-2025
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Jack F.
Glenwood
2024-2025
East Mills
Approve
Yes
Treyton M.
Shenandoah
2024-2025
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
2E. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
TeamMates
Mentoring
Spirit Sticks
(Glow Sticks)
Program materials and activities for mentor
matches and support of scholarship funds.
$300
Homecoming 2024
Football Game
TeamMates Mentoring
Popcorn Buckets
Program materials and activities for mentor matches and support of scholarship funds.
$600
Glenwood Home Football Games. Refills to Booster Club
&Band Parents
2F. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
To establish therapeutic classrooms for learners ages 3 to 21 whose emotional, social, or behavioral needs interfere with their ability to be successful in their current educational environment (Iowa code 256.25)
Up to
$351,000
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New Business – A. to D.
3A. Approval of FY25 Proposed Budget
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the FY25 Proposed Budget. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
3B. Approval of FY23 Proposed Budget Amendment
J Zak made a motion for approval of the FY24 Budget Amendment. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
3C. Approval of Cooperative Sponsorship Application with Lewis Central CSD
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the Cooperative Sponsorship Application with Lewis Central CSD for boys and girls swimming for 2024-25. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
3D. Approval of Proposal from Nausler Construction, Inc.
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the proposal from Nausler Construction, Inc. for the Activity Complex/Bridge/Bike Trail project as presented. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Closed Session
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A. Closed Session
K Stewart made a motion to go into Closed Session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that that individual requests a closed session, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5.1.(i). T Winton seconded the motion. Matt Portrey, John Zak, Elizabeth Richardson, K Stewart, and T Winton all voted “aye” to move to Closed Session.
The Board of Education went into Closed Session at 6:10 p.m.
Director John Zak was excused from the Closed Session at 7:10 p.m. Director Zak returned to the Closed Session at 7:40 pm.
4B. Return to Open Session
J Zak made a motion to return to Open Session. K Stewart seconded the motion. Matt Portrey, John Zak, K Stewart, and T Winton all voted “aye” to return to Open Session.
The Board of Education returned to Open Session at 8:45 p.m. 4C. Action
No action taken.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by T Winton and seconded by E Richardson to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.