Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
Glenwood High Media Center
Monday, September 14, 2020
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, Ann Staiert, Elizabeth Richardson, Greg Schultz, and Tim Becker.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on June 8, 2020 and special meeting/work session June 22, 2020.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
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1003 |
Public Use of School Facilities and Materials |
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1003.2 |
Public Use of School ICN Room |
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1003.3E2 |
GHS Auditorium Facility Usage Request Sheet |
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1003.3E4 |
Use of School District Facilities and Equipment Indemnity and Liability Insurance Agreement |
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1003.4 |
Gratuities to Personnel |
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
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104.1 |
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation |
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104.1N1 |
Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination |
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104.1N2 |
Continuous Notice of Non-Discrimination |
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104.1E1 |
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation Notice |
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104.1R1 |
Grievance Procedures |
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104.1R2 |
Title IX Grievance Procedures |
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104.2 |
Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Policy |
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104.2P |
Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures |
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405.2 |
Abuse of Students by District Employees |
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405.2R |
Allegations of Abuse of Students by School Employees Regulations |
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405.3 |
Staff Personnel Complaints |
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500.17 |
Equal Education Opportunity |
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500.18 |
Equal Educational Opportunity Program |
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1000 |
Statement of Guiding Principles for Community Relations |
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1001 |
Public Communications |
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1001.1 |
Board Community Relations |
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1001.2 |
Releases to News Media |
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1001.3 |
Public Examination of School District Public Records |
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1001.4 |
Distribution or Display of Non-Curricular Materials |
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1001.4R |
Distribution or Display of Non-Curricular Materials Regulations |
4E – New Hires Contingent upon completion of pre-employment reqs and favorable background check
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NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
|
Kenneth Akers |
Building Custodian |
$11.70 per hour |
|
Jaime Apperson |
National Honor Society Sponsor |
$825 |
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Michael Bennett |
Building Custodian |
$11.70 per hour |
|
David Cook |
Substitute Bus Driver |
$39 per route after probationary period |
|
Crystal Dees |
Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I |
$9.92 per hour |
|
Joseph Fustos |
Substitute Teacher |
$160 per day |
|
Justina Harris |
Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place |
$10.77 per hour |
|
Makayla Huffman |
General Education Teacher Associate |
$9.92 per hour |
|
Beth Huntoon |
Interim Kindergarten Teacher |
$40,926 |
|
Jennifer Knighton |
Special Education Teacher Associate- Level 2/3 |
$10.92 per hour |
|
Gerard Leahy |
Substitute Bus Driver |
$39 per route after probationary period |
|
Calvin Little |
Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place |
$9.89 per hour |
|
Laura Manning |
Substitute Food Service Worker |
$10.32 per hour |
|
Jenny McVay |
Substitute Food Service Worker |
$10.32 per hour |
|
Randal Miller, Jr. |
Interim Elementary Art Teacher |
$53,774.74 |
|
Jessica Stonerook |
Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I |
$9.92 per hour |
|
Sara Uhl |
General Education Teacher Associate |
$9.92 per hour |
|
Emily Van Wey |
Special Education Teacher Associate - Level 2/3 |
$10.92 |
4F – Transfers
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NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
|
Laura Campbell |
Special Education Teacher Associate - From Level ⅔ at the Middle School to Level ⅔ at the High School |
No Change |
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Rachelle Campbell |
Special Education Teacher Associate - From Level I to Level ⅔ at the High School |
$11.24 per hour |
|
Matthew Cook |
Special Education Teacher Associate - From Level I to Level I and Level ⅔ at West |
$11.02 per hour when Level 2/3 |
|
Emma Donahue |
Special Education Teacher Associate - From Level ⅔ at NE to Level ⅔ at NE and West |
No Change |
|
Denver Holeton |
Special Education Teacher Associate to Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$150 per day |
|
Michelle Jaworski |
Suburban Route #50 AM & PM to AM & PM plus a midday route to ISD on early outs only |
No Change |
|
Justin Spahn |
From Substitute Bus Driver to AM Driver (#23) & PM Driver (#5) |
$39 per route |
|
Kylee Stanton |
Special Education Teacher Associate - From Level I to Level I & Level ⅔ at Middle School |
$11.99 per hour when Level 2/3 |
|
Cindy Wallace |
Special Education Teacher Associate - From Level ⅔ at West to Level ⅔ at the Middle School |
No Change |
|
Dusty Williams |
Special Education Teacher Associate - From B. Jacobitz’s Room to A. Greenfield’s Room - Level ⅔ at the High School |
No Change |
4G – Separation from District
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Kim Arnold |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
August 18, 2020 |
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Debra Beck |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
August 21, 2020 |
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Tracy Blankenship |
Substitute Teacher |
Resignation |
July 31, 2020 |
|
LouAnn Cameron |
Substitute Special Education Associate |
Resignation |
July 23, 2020 |
|
Kara Clark |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
August 8, 2020 |
|
Charity Cunningham |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
August 17, 2020 |
|
Jordyn Hanshaw |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
August 10, 2020 |
|
Patricia Lacy |
Night Shift Lead Custodian |
Resignation |
August 25, 2020 |
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Lindsey Lipsett |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
August 27, 2020 |
|
Lynnette Malovrh |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
Resignation |
August 14, 2020 |
|
Carol Mitts |
Substitute Teacher |
Resignation |
July 24, 2020 |
|
Dawn Mount |
General Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
August 31, 2020 |
|
Rob Radford |
Assistant High School Wrestling Coach |
Resignation |
August 27, 2020 |
|
Jennie Schorsch |
Substitute Special Education Associate |
Resignation |
September 1, 2020 |
|
Makenze West |
National Honor Society Sponsor |
Resignation |
August 17, 2020 |
4H – Open Enrollments
|
NAME |
DIST REQUESTED |
REASON |
DIST OF RESIDENCE |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
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Parker C. |
Treynor |
Kindergarten Student |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Rodney F.S. |
Glenwood |
Family move |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Kimberly G. |
Clayton Ridge |
|
Glenwood |
Deny |
No |
|
Carter J. |
Glenwood |
Kindergarten Student |
Lewis Central |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Kruz K. |
Glenwood |
Family move |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Maddox L. |
West Harrison |
Kindergarten Student |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Madison M. |
Lewis Central |
Informational Only - student already open enrolled out. Change in attending district requested. Those districts approve or deny the request. Both districts have approved. |
Glenwood |
|
Yes |
|
Brody U. |
Treynor |
Kindergarten Student |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
|
MaKynna W. |
Lewis Central |
Family move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of August 31, 2020.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
|
GROUP |
FUNDRAISER |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
|
Middle School PBIS |
Teachers will solicit donations from businesses |
Students will earn PBIS stickers for following the four pillars. Stickers can be redeemed for a “prize” |
AMAP |
September 8- April 8, 2020 |
4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
|
None |
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4L – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
|
COVID-19 Cares Act Relief Grant |
To provide resources to schools to assist with stress and anxiety, learning coping skills & building resilience. Funds distributed by Iowa Governor for COVID-19 related services. Must have a mental health or disabilities services component. |
|
4M – Curriculum
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CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
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Creative Writing Curriculum |
Draft |
2020-2021 |
|
Investigative Research: Unsolved Mysteries Curriculum |
Draft |
2020-2021 |
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Problem Solving Skills & Strategies Curriculum |
Draft |
2020-2021 |
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Nutrition and Interior Design Curriculum |
Draft |
2020-2021 |
|
Computer Science Essentials |
Final |
2020-2021 |
|
6th Grade Computers |
Final |
2020-2021 |
|
HS Financial Literacy |
Final |
2020-2021 |
|
Environmental Science |
Final |
2020-2021 |
|
Chemistry |
Final |
2020-2021 |
Announcements and Communications
Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
None
Presentations
None
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 of Resolution
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the resolution to fix a date for a public hearing on the issuance of school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue refunding bonds in one or more series. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Designation and Authorization of Title IX Coordinator.
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve Cindy Menendez as the District’s Title IX Coordinator and authorizes that employee to coordinate the District’s efforts to comply with the District’s responsibilities under Title IX. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye” motion carried
C. Approval of the 2020-2021 Certified Staff Manual
Tim Becker made a motion to approve the LMC’s recommended changes to the certified staff manual for the current school year. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
D. Approval of Co-Sexual Harassment Officers
Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the appointment of Rick Nickerson and Genie Wickham as the District’s Co-Sexual Harassment Officer(s) for 2020-2021. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
E. Approval of Equity Officer
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the appointment of Cindy Menendez as the District’s Equity Officer for 2020-2021. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
F. Approval of Level I Investigators and their Alternatives
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the all administrators as Level I investigators as well alternates for each other. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
G. Approval to use Signature Stamp and Electronic Signature
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the authorization of the Business Manager to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all contracts for tuition-in, transportation, PMIC, and alternative school student contracts. Also, the 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 signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all officials/referees agreements. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Greg Schultz and seconded by Elizabeth Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:33 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Curt Becker, Board President Kristi Meckna, Board Secretary
