You are here

Home » MEETINGS & AGENDAS » Archives - Board Agendas » 2012 - 2013 Board Meeting Agendas

September 10, 2012 Board Meeting Agenda

September 7, 2012
 
To:
All School Board Members
Voting Orders:
 
 
Dave Blum – At-Large ‘13
From:
Devin Embray, Superintendent
Henry Clark – At-Large ‘13
 
Ann Staiert – At-Large ‘13
Craig Patzer – At-Large ‘15
Theresa Romens – At-Large ‘15
 
Re:       Regular Meeting – Monday, September 10, 2012 – 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Community High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood, Iowa
 
Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
1.      PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2.      SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A.  Tracy Swafford
3.      FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.  None
4.      CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A.  Approval of Minutes
Motion 4.A.
I am seeking approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 20, 2012.
B.  Approval of agenda
Motion 4.B.
I am seeking approval of the agenda.
C.  Approval of Board Policies -Second Readings
                                                                                      Motion 4.C.
604.6 Appropriate Use of Computers, Computer-like Equipment, Computer Network Systems, and the Internet
I am seeking approval of the above policy’s second reading. This policy will come before the Board again at a later date for additional changes.
D.  Approval of Board Policies – First Readings                                                                                                                      Motion 4.D.
POLICY #                                                           POLICY NAME
  1. 502                   Student Activities – No Change
  2. 502.1                 Student Participation in School Sponsored Activities – No Change
  3. 502.1R               Student Participation in School Sponsored Activities Regulations
  4. 502.2                 Student Government – No Change
  5. 502.3                 Student Publications – No Change
  6. 502.3R               Student Publications Regulations – No Change
  7. 502.4                 Student Social Events – No Change
8.
502.5
Student Interscholastic Activities – No Change
9.
502.7
Non-School Sponsored Student Organizations – No Change
10.
502.8
Student Attendance at Events Outside of School – No Change
11.
502.9
Student Honors and Awards – No Change
12.
502.10
Good Conduct Policy – No Change
13.
502.11
Student Fees, Fines and Surcharges – No Change
14.
502.11P
Student Fees Waiver and Reduction Procedures – No Change
15.
502.11F
Student Fees Waiver and Reduction Form
I am seeking approval of the above policy’s first reading.
  1. NEW HIRES                                                                                                                               Motion 4.E.
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SALARY
Kelli Brammer
Special Education Teacher Associate – Pending Background Check
$9.29 per hour
Jennifer Decker
Substitute Food Service Worker
$8.58 per hour
Marcella Dunn
Middle School Vocal Music Activities and Talent Show Assist
$1,100
Robin Hundt
High School Debate Team
$550
Carrie Mitchell
Preschool 1:1 Associate
$9.29 perhour
Eric Rasmussen
High School Debate Team
$550
Beth Sherping
Substitute Food Service Worker
$8.58 per hour
Sharon Stanley
Substitute Food Service Worker
$8.58 per hour
Nicole Westerhold
Teacher Associate
$8.29 per hour
I am seeking approval of the above new hires.
  1. TRANSFERS                                                                                                                               Motion 4.F.
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SALARY
None
 
 
I am seeking approval of the above transfers within the district.
  1. RESIGNATIONS                                                                                                                               Motion 4.G.
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE
Rhonda Bozek
Food Service
August 17, 2012
Jason Callahan
Assistant Basketball and Assistant Baseball Coach
August 20, 2012
Katy Marvel
Substitute Teacher
August 21, 2012
Timothy Riley
High School English
August 31, 2012
Therese Tucker (Winum)
Northeast Secretary
October 5, 2012
I am seeking approval of the above resignation(s).  The coaching/sponsorship positions are contingent upon finding suitable replacements.
  1. TERMINATIONS                                                                                                                               Motion 4.H.
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE
None
 
 
I am seeking approval of the above termination.
  1. OPEN ENROLLMENTS                                                                                                                                 Motion 4.I.
STUDENT NAME
RECEIVING DISTRICT
DATE RECEIVED
Zachary B.
Glenwood Community School District – Kindergarten Student
August 31, 2012
I am seeking approval of the Open Enrollment application for Zachary B.
  1. Approval of Financial Reports                                                                                                                                Motion 4.J.
    1. Approval of Bills – Director Romens will have reviewed the bills
    2. Vendor Report
    3. Board Report
  2. Fundraising Requests
 
GROUP
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT
PURPOSE
TARGET AMOUNT
DATES
HS Band
Bake Sale
Cost of trip to Chic Fil A Bowl Atlanta GA
TBD
10/20/2012
HS Band
Bake Sale
Cost of trip to Chic Fil A Bowl Atlanta GA
TBD
9/15/2012
FCCLA
Concession Stand
Tshirts National Delegates and Supplies
$75
10/31/2012
HS Band
Poinsettia Sales
Cost of trip to Chic Fil A Bowl Atlanta GA
AMAP
9/11-10/31/12
 
West K-Kids
 
Project to Raise Donations
 
Support victims of natural disasters
$1,000- 2,000
 
10/12-5/13
West Library
Book Fair
Books and DVD
$1,500
10/19-25/12
West K-Kids
General Store
Support worthy causes
$1,000
10/12-5/13
MS Student Council
 
Activities Night
 
Common Area Furniture
 
$200
 
9/14/2012
Black & Gold Concession
 
Concession Stand
 
Student Laptops
 
$2,000
 
9/15/12-3/15/13
Spanish Club
Bake Sale
Entry Fee, concert
$200-300
9/15/2012
Spanish Club
Bake Sale
Entry Fee, concert
$200-300
9/22/2012
Spanish Club
Bake Sale
Entry Fee, concert
$200-300
10/6/2012
Dance Team
Lil Rams Dance Camp
Costs for State and Summer Camp
$200
9/22-10/5/12
Dance Team
Raffle
Costs for State and Summer Camp
$200
9/14-11/30/12
Dance Team
Chili Feed
Costs for State and Summer Camp
$300
9/14-11/30/12
I am seeking the approval of the above fundraisers
 
L. Out of State Travel
 
ACTIVITY
DATE
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
National Cluster Meeting
11/15-18/2012
Oklahoma City, OK
Janis Moore / students
 I am seeking approval of the above out-of-state trips
M. Overnight Stay Requests
 
ACTIVITY
REQUESTED BY
DATE
DESTINATION
Speech State Convention
Russell Crouch
10/19-20/2012
Ames, Iowa
PLC Training
Melanie Howard
9/6-7/2012
Oskaloosa, Iowa
PLC Training
Jane Young
9/6-7/2012
Oskaloosa, Iowa
PLC Training
Mary Simms
9/6-7/2012
Oskaloosa, Iowa
PLC Training
Devon Ashby
9/6-7/2012
Oskaloosa, Iowa
PLC Training
Kirsten Rush
9/6-7/2012
Oskaloosa, Iowa
National Cluster Meeting
Janis Moore and students
11/15-18/2012
Oklahoma City, OK
Cheerleading Honor Squad
Dixie Thomas/Cheerleaders
11/15-16/2012
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cheerleading State Competition
Robin Hundt/Dixie Thomas/Cheerleaders
11/2-3/2012
West Des Moines, Iowa
Speech State Convention
Susan Reed
10/19 -20/2012
Ames, Iowa
I am seeking approval of the above overnight stay requests
 
N. Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
STEM Advisory Council
Funding for CASE curriculum
$5,000
I am seeking approval of the above fundraisers.
 
 
 
                                                                         
 
 
5.      ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board
C. Presentations – Safety Committee Update
6.      REPORTS
 
A. Building Administrator Reports
1.  High School
2.  Middle School
3.  West Elementary
4. Northeast Elementary/Early Childhood Center
5. Building Bridges Learning Center
B. Activities Director Report
C. Kid’s Place Director’s Report
D. Technology Report
E. Food Service Report
F. Transportation/Building & Grounds Report
G. Print Shop
H. School Improvement Report
7.      OLD BUSINESS - None
 
8.      NEW BUSINESS
 
A. Election of a President of the Board
Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for President of the School Board for 2012-2013. Members must sign the ballots so the votes can be recorded. A majority of those voting is necessary to elect. The oath of office will be administered to the new Board President.
Shirley will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated Board Member will be recorded.
B. Election of a Vice President of the Board
Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for Vice President of the School Board for 2012-2013. Members must sign the ballots so the votes can be recorded. A majority of those voting is necessary to elect. The oath of office will be administered to the new Board Vice President.
Shirley will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated Board Member will be recorded.
C. Set regular meeting dates, times and places for 2012-2013. Presently the Board meets on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. I would like to propose the addition of work sessions that would be held on the fourth Monday of each month.
Proposed Schedule                    Type of Meeting                  Proposed Meeting Site
October 8, 2012                         Regular Meeting                   Silver City
October 22, 2012                       Work Session                        103 Central, 3rd Floor
November 12, 2012                   Regular Meeting                   Glenwood Comm. H.S.
November 26, 2012                   Work Session                        103 Central, 3rd Floor
December 10, 2012                   Regular Meeting                   Glenwood Comm. H.S.                                           
December 24, 2012                   Work Session
                    103 Central, 3rd Floor
January 14, 2013                       Regular Meeting                    Glenwood Comm. H.S.
January 28, 2013                       Work Session                         103 Central, 3rd Floor
February 11, 2013                     Regular Meeting                    Glenwood Comm. H.S.
February 25, 2013                     Work Session                         103 Central, 3rd Floor
March 11, 2013                         Regular Meeting                    Glenwood Comm. H.S.
March 25, 2013                         Work Session
            103 Central, 3rd Floor          P-T Conferences
April 8, 2013                             Regular Meeting                    Glenwood Comm. H.S.
April 22, 2013                           Work Session                         103 Central, 3rd Floor
May 13, 2013                            Regular Meeting                    Glenwood Comm. H.S.
 
 
May 27, 2013                            Work Session                        103 Central, 3rd Floor
 
June 10, 2013                           Regular Meeting                    Pacific Junction
June 24, 2013                           Work Session                        103 Central, 3rd Floor
 
July 8, 2013                              Regular Meeting                   Glenwood Comm. H.S.
Week before-July 4th on Thursday
July 22, 2013                            Work Session                        103 Central, 3rd Floor
 
August 12, 2013                       Regular Meeting                   Mineola
August 26, 2013                       Work Session                        103 Central, 3rd Floor
 
September 9, 2013                    Regular Meeting                    Glenwood Comm. H.S.
September 23, 2013                  Work Session                        103 Central, 3rd Floor
 
 
D.  Appointments/Assignments for 2012-2013
 
Motion
1.  Appointment of a Board Member to the Mills County Conference Board
2.  Appointment of a Board Member to the Empowerment Board
3.  Curriculum Coordinating Council – Currently Theresa Romens
4.  Buildings/Grounds and Transportation – Currently Dave Blum
5. Superintendent Advisory Council – Currently Ann Staiert
6. Safety / Crisis – Currently Henry Clark
7. IASB Delegate – Currently Craig Patzer
8.  Calendar Committee – Currently Open
9.  Wellness Committee – Currently Open
10.  Review of Bills – Proposed Schedule Enclosed in Packet
E.  Approval of contract with Alpha School in Omaha, Nebraska for the educational services for the 2012-2013 school year.
Motion 8.E.
I am seeking approval of the contract with Alpha School in Omaha, Nebraska for educational services for the 2012-2013 school year. We have four students who are attending.
F.  Approval of contract with the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired for educational services for the 2012-2013 school year.
Motion 8.F.
I am seeking approval of the contract with the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired for educational services for the 2012- 2013 school year.  We have one student who is attending.
G.  Approval of HEART/WRERA Amendment
Motion 8.G.
I am seeking approval of the HEART/WRERA Amendment. This Amendment is an update for our Special Pay Plan Documents.
H.  Approval of the District Developed Service Delivery Plan
Motion 8.H.
I am seeking approval of the District Developed Service Delivery Plan. No changes have been made to the plan for the 2012-2013 school year.
I.  Approval of TQ Committee Membership
Motion 8.I.
Enclosed is a list of those staff members who have been appointed to the TQ Committee.  I am seeking approval of those members.
 
J. Approval of Appointment of Sexual Harassment Officer
Motion
I am seeking approval of the reappointment of Kerry Newman as the district’s Sexual Harassment Officer for 2012-2013.
 
K.  Approval of Appointment of Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer
Motion
I am seeking approval of the reappointment of Kevin Farmer as the district’s Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer for 2012-2013.
 
L.  Approval of Appointment of Equity Officer
Motion
I am seeking approval of the reappointment of Joe Giangreco as the district’s Equity Officer for 2012-2013.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Upcoming Meetings - Super Board Meeting – Thursday, September 27, 6:00-7:30 p.m. – City Hall – 5 North Vine St.