Glenwood Community Schools
Regular Board Meeting
September 15, 2008
President Linda Young called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. with the following Board members present: Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens, Bill Agan.
The agenda was amended by deleting (A.) AYP and the Watch List and (B.) Instructional Support Levy and adding item (A.) Proposal for Improvements at Baseball Complex.
Motion by Agan and second by Theresa to approve the amended agenda and consent agenda including the minutes of August 11, 2008, the bills and financial statements; the resignation from Steve Sylvester from his position as Head Girls Golf Coach and the recommendation of Steve Sylvester to fill the Head Boys Golf Coaching position and Kathy Konigsmark to fill the Head Girls Golf Coaching position. Approve the six open enrollment applications in to the Glenwood District as well as acknowledging that Breann Smith, who will open enroll to the Lewis Central School District, will be participating in extra-curricular activities at Lewis Central High School. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Public Forum: None
Good News Reports- Bill Eich informed the Board of the Charles Lakin Award where two outstanding teachers or counselors will be chosen. The individuals will receive a personal check in the amount of $10,000 and the building where the individuals work will receive $2,500. Nominations must be received by September 26th and more
information can be found online at KMA.
What’s Happening in the Classroom: Jenna Litz proposed starting an 8th grade FCCLA Program. This program would be a Junior Chapter and the membership fee would be $15.00 per student.
Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to adjourn the old Board. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
The Board Secretary announced the official abstract of votes of the school election on September 09, 2008 was as follows: 96 votes cast for Nancy Krogstad, 186 Write-In votes cast for David Warren, and 6 scattered votes. Electing David Warren for 1 year term. 203 votes cast for Linda Young, 28 scattered votes. Reelecting Linda Young for a 3 year term. Motion by Agan and second by Overhue to accept the canvass of votes for September 09, 2008 School Board Election. Ayes- Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.
Nays-None. Motion carried.
The Board Secretary administered the oath to newly elected members Linda Young and David Warren.
Motion by Overhue to nominate Linda Young as President. Linda declined the nomination of President and nominated Theresa Romens for Board President. Agan moved that nominations cease and cast a unanimous vote for Theresa Romens.
President Theresa Romens then chaired the meeting.
Motion by Overhue to nominate Linda Young as Vice-President and moved that nominations cease and cast a unanimous vote for Linda Young.
Motion by Agan and second by Young to hold the School Board meetings on the second Monday of the month in the Central Boardroom at 103 Central, Suite 300, with the starting time of 7:00 p.m. with the understanding that under special circumstances the Board has the authority to change the time, date and place. Ayes- Warren, Overhue, Young, Agan, Romens. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Young to nominate Bill Agan as the Board representative for the Mills County Conference Board. Ayes- Warren, Overhue, Young, Agan, Romens. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to nominate David Warren to replace Nancy Krogstad on the Empowerment Board through December 2008 to complete her term. Ayes- Warren, Overhue, Young, Agan, Romens. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Young to approve the Report on Owner Provided Furnishings and Equipment. Ayes- Warren, Overhue, Young, Agan, Romens. Nays- None. Motion carried.
Motion by Young and second by Agan to approve Jessica Christiansen and students to attend the FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana in October 2008. Ayes- Warren, Overhue, Young, Agan, Romens. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Agan and second by Overhue to approve the addition of an 8th grade FCCLA Program. Ayes- Warren, Overhue, Young, Agan, Romens. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Young and second by Agan to approve Superintendent Sibley, Bill Eich and Kerry Newman as the administrators to serve on the Teacher Quality Committee. Ayes- Warren, Overhue, Young, Agan, Romens. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Young to approve the reappointment of Kerry Newman as the District’s Sexual Harassment officer. Ayes- Warren, Overhue, Young, Agan, Romens. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Warren and second by Agan to approve the reappointment of Heidi Hoffmann as the Equity Officer for the Glenwood Community School District. Ayes- Warren, Overhue, Young, Agan, Romens. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Agan and second by Overhue to approve the list of SIAAC members as presented. Ayes- Warren, Overhue, Young, Agan, Romens. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Young and second by Warren to approve application for Kids Place for the Step Up grant in the amount of $1,400 and Boost 4 Families grant in the amount of $250. Ayes- Warren, Overhue, Young, Agan, Romens. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Building Construction Change Order CC-6 was presented as follows: Rough in raceway installation theatrical lighting controls $4,945; BCMU layout modification in Lobby $12,485; Parapet height modification at Kitchen $105; Additional staking and surveys in parking lot $1,280; Relocation of electrical panels in Kitchen $ n/c; Ductwork lay out revisions in Gym $8,521; Additional electrical rough in company switches $6,552; Addition of pickets in noted handrails $1,352; Delete work associated with CPR- 6/Alternate No. CC-14/ Change Order No. CC-2 deduct ($-23,000). Total amount for the (9) proposals $12,240.00 Motion by Young and second by Agan to approve Change Order No. CC-6 in the amount of $12,240. Ayes- Warren, Overhue, Young, Agan, Romens. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Correspondence and Announcements were given.
Motion by Agan and second by Young to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
Board Secretary
Judy Picker