Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray Superintendent - Kristi Buman Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 7125279034 * Fax 7125274287
September 9, 2016
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To:
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All School Board Members
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Voting Order:
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Greg Schultz AtLarge ‘17
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From:
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Devin Embray, Superintendent
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Michelle Bahr AtLarge ‘17
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Ann Staiert AtLarge ‘17
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Curt Becker AtLarge ‘19
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Theresa Romens AtLarge ‘19
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Re: Regular Meeting Monday, September 12, 2016 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Community High School Media Center 504 East Sharp St.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
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3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
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4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
B. Approval of Agenda
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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300
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Statement of Guiding Principles for Administration
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301
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Superintendent of Schools
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301.1
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Superintendent of Schools Qualifications
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301.2
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Superintendent of Schools Appointment, Contract and Contract Nonrenewal
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301.3
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Superintendent of School Functions
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301.4
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Superintendent Evaluation
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301.5
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Superintendent Civic Activities
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1003.3E1
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Community Use of School Facilities
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1003.3E2
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GHS Auditorium Facility Usage Request Sheet
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TBD
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Unmanned Aircraft or Aerial Systems
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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302.1
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Building Principals Qualifications
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302.2
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Building Principals Appointments
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302.3
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Building Principals Functions
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302.4
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Building Principals Evaluation
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303.1
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Assistant to the Principal Position
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303.2
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Assistants to the Principals Appointment
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303.3
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Assistants to the Principals Qualification
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303.4
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Assistants to the Principals Evaluation
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E. New Hires
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NAME
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POSITION
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SALARY
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Brian Albert
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Assistant Middle School Football Coach
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$2,000
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Diperata Beck
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Iesha Conley
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Mychelle Fada
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General Education Teacher Associate
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$9.21 per hour
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Deb Fajardo
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Assistant Fall Musical Director
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$1,750
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Stiven Gross
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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$7.25 per hour
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Ben Haynes
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CoSponsor Middle School Student Council
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$500
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Corrine Houser
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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$9.18 per hour
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Terri Hubner
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Elizabeth Huggins
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Fall Musical Director
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$3,250
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Katie Kovamees
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General Education Teacher Associate (HS Spanish)
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$9.21 per hour
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Anna Marasco
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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$9.50 per hour
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Kelsey Miller
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CoSponsor Middle School Student Council
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$500
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Kristin O’Banion
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Nichole Perdue
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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$9.18 per hour
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Shannon Starnes
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Jodi Stephen
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Jessica Stonerook
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General Education Teacher Associate
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$9.21 per hour
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Louise Weber
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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$9.50 per hour
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F. Transfers
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NAME
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FROM/TO
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WAGE
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Tabitha Chase
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From Substitute Food Service Worker to Food Service Dishwasher
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$11.02 per hour
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Michelle Fisher
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From Food Service Cook to Food Service Assistant Kitchen Manager
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$10.84 per hour
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Dawn Moulton
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From Substitute Special Educ. Assoc. to General Educ.Teacher Assoc.
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$9.50 per hour
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Julia Parks
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From Assistant Kitchen Manager to Kitchen Manager
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$13 per hour for 60 days and then $14 per hour
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Elizabeth Schultz
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From Bus Associate to Part Time Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Teresa Sutton
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From Food Service Cook to Food Service Assistant Kitchen Manager
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$11.68 per hour
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NAME
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POSITION
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REASON
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DATE
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Tammy Epperson
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General Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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September 2, 2016
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Danielle Evans
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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Dismissal
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August 23, 2016
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Ridge Fisher
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Summer Mowing & Grounds Maint.
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End of Season
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August 18, 2016
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Mark Starner
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Assistant High School Softball Coach
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Resignation
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August 16, 2016
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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUESTED
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REASON
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DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
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Levi A.
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East Mills
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Change in District of Residence
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Glenwood
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Haylie C.
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Glenwood
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Family had been told they could attend either district.
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East Mills
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Jon C.
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Glenwood
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East Mills
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Gage H.
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Glenwood
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Family thought they had open enrolled when registering
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Fremont Mills
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Averie K.
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Glenwood
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Family move
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East Mills
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Rylie K.
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Glenwood
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Family move
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East Mills
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Alyssa L.
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Glenwood
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Family thought they were living in Glenwood’s District
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Fremont Mills
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Braden L.
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Glenwood
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Family thought they were living in Glenwood’s District
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Fremont Mills
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Greyson M.
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Glenwood
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Kindergarten Student
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East Mills
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Kristina R.
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Glenwood
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Family had been told they could attend either school district.
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East Mills
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Nicolas S.
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Lewis Central
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Change in District of Residence
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Glenwood
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I. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills Director Becker will have reviewed the bills
A. Approval of Additional Bills
2. Board Financial Reports
J. Fundraising
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GROUP
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DESCRIPTION
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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DATES
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Boys Cross Country
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Fried Chicken Dinner
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Year end banquet, home meet supplies
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$3,000
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9/25/2016
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High School Yearbook
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Yearbook Sales
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Pay for production costs of yearbook
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$22,000
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9/13/165/26/17
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High School Newspaper
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Newspaper ad sales to businesses
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Pay for production costs of newspaper
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$3,600
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9/13/165/12/17
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High School Yearbook
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Yearbook ad sales
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Pay for production costs of yearbook
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$2,500
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9/19/165/12/17
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High School Band
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Sell old uniforms
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Purchasing/fixing band equipment
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$1,000
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8/26/2016
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Black and Gold Concessions
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Black and Gold Concessions
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Purchase items for Glenwood MS as needed
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$1,000
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SeptApr
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Northeast Library
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Book Fair
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Receive books for library & classroom use
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Books
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11/311/10/16
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MS Student Council
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Ram Beads
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Love Tree purchases
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$300
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9/19/169/23/16
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K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
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ACTIVITY
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DATE(S)
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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FCCLA National Cluster Meeting
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11/3/2016
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11/6/2016
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Denver, Colorado
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Janis Moore
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Nebraska Art Teachers Conference
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9/29/2016
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9/1/2016
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McCook, Nebraska
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Jeff Yoachim
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Iowa School Counselors Association
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11/6/2016
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11/8/2016
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Des Moines. Iowa
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Michelle Millar
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NSTA Regional Conference
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10/27/2016
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10/29/2016
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Ben Haynes
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Iowa School Counselor Association Fall Conference
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11/6/2016
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11/8/2016
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Pat Staebell
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PLTW State Conference
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9/25/2016
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9/27/2016
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Michael Joyner
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L. Grant Requests
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NAME
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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Mills County Community Foundation
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To purchase two byebye buggies with infant seat and canopy
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$3,123.30
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Reach for the Stars
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High chairs, minifridge, step stools
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$1,339.88
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5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Legislative Update - Legislative Forums Schedule The Mills County Forums will be held in January, February and March of 2017. Day on the Hill will be January 24, 2017 Embassy Suites and State Captial
D. Presentations - Liz Huggins and Sarah Rozniecki will present a new outreach program entitled Ramily Matters.
6. REPORTS
A. Building
H. Transportation/Building & Grounds Report
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
8. ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE
Motion
9. ANNUAL REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
(The Board Secretary will call the meeting to order and will chair this portion of the meeting)
A.ElectionofOfficers
1.President
Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for President of the School Board for 20162017. 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. Kristi will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated Board Member will be recorded.
2.VicePresident
Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for VicePresident of the School Board for 20162017. 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 VicePresident.
Kristi will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated Board Member will be recorded.
B. Set regular meeting dates, times and places for 2016-17
Motion
Presently the Board meets the for their regular meetings on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m., and for their work sessions on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
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PROPOSED DATE
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TYPE OF MEETING
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PROPOSED SITE
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POSSIBLE CONFLICT
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September 12, 2016
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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September 26, 2016
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Board Retreat
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Home of Randy & Theresa Romens
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October 10, 2016
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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October 24, 2016
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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November 14, 2016
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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November 28, 2016
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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December 12, 2016
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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No Dec, Work Session
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January 9, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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January 23, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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February 13, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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February 27, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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March 13, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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March 27, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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April 10, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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ParentTeacher Conf. PK8
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April 24, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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May 8, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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May 22, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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June 12, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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June 26, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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July 10, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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July 24, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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August 14, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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August 28, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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C. Appointments/Assignments for 2016-17
Motion
1. Appointment of Board Member to the Mills County Conference Board.
2. Appointment of Board Member to the Empowerment Board
3. Buildings/Grounds and Transportation
4. Superintendent Advisory Council
5. Safety/Crisis
6. IASB Delegate
7. CCC Committee
8. Wellness Committee
9. Review of Bills - Currently revovles each month in alphabetical order
10. Mentoring with Heart
11. Technology Committee
12. Glenwood Community School Foundation
D. Appointment of Business Manager/Board Secretary
Motion
I am seeking approval to reappoint Kristi Buman as the District’s Business Manager /Board Secretary. The Board President will administer the oath.
E. Approval of Official Publication
Motion
I am seeking approval to appoint the OpinionTribune as the school district’s official publication .
F. Approval of Legal Counsel
Motion
I am seeking approval to appoint the firm of Lynch Dallas, P.C. as legal counsel for the school district.
11. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Appointment of Sexual Harassment Officer(s)
Motion
I am seeking approval of the appointment of Richard Hutchinson as the District’s Sexual Harassment Officer(s) for 20162017.
B. Approval of Appoimtent of Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer(s)
Motion
I am seeking approval of the appointment of Genie Wickham as the District’s Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer for 20162017.
C. Approval of Appointment of Equity Officer
Motion
I am seeking approval of the appointment of Jackie Wills as the District’s Equity Officer for 20162017.
D. Approval to use Signature Stamp and Electronic Signature
Motion
I am seeking approval to authorize the Business Manager to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all contracts for tuitionin,transportation, PMIC, and alternative school student contracts. I am also seeking approval to authorize the Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all employment contracts; and the Athletic Director to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all officials/referees agreements.
I am seeking approval of the 20162017 Consortium Agreement to Jointly Administer an Instructional Program at Children’s Square (Academic Center) and Heartland Family Service (Therapeutic School), located within the Boundaries of the Council Bluffs Community School District.
I am seeking approval of the Teacher Leader and Mentor Assignment Agreements.
I am seeking approval of the MTI Production Contract for this year’s Fall Musical. This includes a $255 per performance royalty, a $595 rental of a standard set of materials or any part thereof, and a security fee, which will be returned.
and the Glenwood Community School District
I am seeking approval for the Grant that we received from the Department of Education for Specially Designed Instruction interventions for preschool students. Ami Leath will be our AEA coach for the duration of the grant.
I. Discussion regarding new National Honor Society Selection and Application Process
Motion
J. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming Meetings & Events:
Homecoming Friday, September 23, 2016
Parade Friday, September 23, 2016 1:30 p.m.
Varsity Football Game Friday, September 23, 2016 7:30 p.m.
Rams vs. DenisonSchleswig
Coronation Saturday, September 24, 2016 8:00 p.m. HS Gym Board Retreat Monday, September 26, 2016 6:00 8:00 p.m.
Home of Randy & Theresa Romens
IASB Workshop Whose Job Is It Anyway? October 24, 2016
6:00 8:00 p.m. Atlantic, IA
IASB Annual Convention November 1618, 2016 Des Moines, IA NSBA Annual Conference March 2527, 2017 Denver, CO