Glenwood Community Schools
Regular Board Meeting
September 17, 2007
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 adding item (J.) YMCA Agreement. Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the amended agenda and consent agenda including the minutes of August 13, 2007, the bills and financial statements and the two open enrollment applications in to the Glenwood District and the one open enrollment application out to the Malvern District. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Public Forum: None
Good News Reports were given.
What’s Happening in the Classroom: Bill Eich informed the Board regarding the process of the 7 year Curriculum Cycle.
Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to adjourn the old Board. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
The Board Secretary announced the official abstract of votes of the school election on September 11, 2007 which was as follows: 40 votes cast for Theresa Romens and no scattered votes. Reelecting Theresa Romens for 3 years. Motion by Agan and second by Overhue to accept the canvass of votes for September 11, 2007 School Board Election. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
The Board secretary administered the oath to newly elected member Theresa Romens. Motion by Krogstad and second by Agan to nominate Linda Young as President.
Overhue moved that nominations cease and cast a unanimous vote for Linda Young.
Motion by Agan and second by Overhue to nominate Theresa Romens as Vice-President. Krogstad moved that nominations cease and cast a unanimous vote for Theresa Romens.
Motion by Overhue and second by Romens 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- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Krogstad and second by Agan to nominate Frank Overhue as the Board representative for the Mills County Conference Board. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to approve Jessica Christiansen and students to attend the FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 24-27, 2007. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Agan and second by Krogstad to approve the First Readings of Board Policies
501.1 “Student Conduct”, 501.2 “Student Suspensions”, 501.3 “Student Expulsion”,
501.6 “Corporal Punishment, 605.4 “Graduation Requirements”. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to approve Superintendent Sibley, Bill Eich and Kerry Newman as the administrators to serve on the Teacher Quality Committee. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Krogstad and second by Agan to approve the reappointment of Kerry Newman as the District’s Sexual Harassment officer. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve the reappointment of Heidi Hoffmann as the Equity Officer for the Glenwood Community School District. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to cast Glenwood’s vote to reappoint Marland Gammon to Director District #2. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Krogstad and second by Romens to approve the updated Articulation Agreement with Iowa Western Community College. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Discussion was had regarding Soccer Co-op with Sidney Community School where Frank voiced concerns regarding taking playing time from Glenwood players. Motion by Agan and second by Krogstad to approve the Girls Soccer Co-op with Sidney Community Schools for the 2007-2008 school year. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Romens and second by Overhue to approve the October Board meeting to be held on October 15, 2007. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays- None. Motion carried.
Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve the YMCA Agreement for Volleyball for the 2007-2008 school year. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays- None. Motion carried.
Bill Eich pointed out revisions made on the CSIP report that was submitted on September 14, 2007.
Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m.