September 19, 2011 Board Meeting Minutes

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Romens, Ann Staiert, Dave Blum, and Linda Young.  Henry Clark arrived at 7:04 p.m.

 

None

 

Scott Arkfeld recognized students who helped organize and run a summer soccer camp for students ages 8 through 14. Students recognized were Bre VanMeeteren, Kristen Nakamoto, Scout Crow, Jacob Anderson, Ryan Leu, Daniel Leu, Payton Kalambokidis, Brady Wheeler, Alex Sloan, Sydney Stivers, Jordyn Hanshaw, Nick Frazee, and Tyler Jensen.

 

Linda Young made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L.   Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on August 15, 2011.

 

 

Second Reading Approvals:

 

First Reading Approvals:

 

 

 

Financial reports as of August 30, 2011 were approved.

 

 

 

 

Announcements and Communications Comments from Public

This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. Brett Von Essen spoke on his theory on team sports.

Dates to remember are: Chamber Coffee, Friday September 23rd in the High School Cafeteria; October 5th – Able Board Orientation in Red Oak and State School Board Convention in Des Moines on November 16-17th. This week is homecoming with various activities the board can attend.

 

There were no presentations.

Building Administrators, Director of Special Education, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Director of Operations, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

Items 7A & 7B were moved to Item E on the organizational meeting agenda.

 

A.Canvass of Votes

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Canvass of Votes from the September 13, 2011 School Board Election. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Linda Young was honored for her nine years of service to the students and staff of the Glenwood Community School District. Superintendent Embray presented her with a plaque and Board President Romens presented her with flowers. Linda spoke on her years of service as a board member.

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Linda Young and seconded by Dave Blum to adjourn the meeting of the retiring board. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

Board  President,  Pro-Tem,  Theresa  Romens  conducted  the  organizational  meeting  of  the  new  board  of directors.

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Craig Patzer, Dave Blum, and Henry Clark. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Administration of oath of office to newly elected board members

Board Secretary Shirley Lundgren administered the oath of office to incumbent Theresa Romens and to the newly elected board members Ann Staiert and Craig Patzer.

Henry Clark and Theresa Romens spoke on why they would like to run for Board President. Following the discussion, Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board President. Ballots Cast for President were as follows:

Board Member                                Vote

Dave Blum                                         Theresa Romens

Theresa Romens                              Theresa Romens

Henry Clark                                       Henry Clark

Ann Staiert                                        Theresa Romens

Craig Patzer                                      Henry Clark

Theresa Romens was declared Board President. Board Secretary, Shirley Lundgren, administered the Oath of Office to President, Theresa Romens.

Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board Vice-President. Ballots Cast for Vice-President were as follows:

Board Member                                Vote

Dave Blum                                         Dave Blum

Theresa Romens                              Ann Staiert

Henry Clark                                       Henry Clark

Ann Staiert                                        Dave Blum

Craig Patzer                                      Henry Clark

There was a tie vote.  Board Members voted again by paper ballot for Board Vice-President. Ballots Cast for Vice-President were as follows:

Board Member                                Vote

Dave Blum                                         Dave Blum

Theresa Romens                              Dave Blum

Henry Clark                                       Henry Clark

Ann Staiert                                        Dave Blum

Craig Patzer                                      Henry Clark

Dave Blum was declared Board Vice-President. Board Secretary, Shirley Lundgren, administered the Oath of Office to Vice-President, Dave Blum.

 

Ann Staiert made a motion to appoint Shirley Lundgren, Board Treasurer. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried. President Romens administered the Oath of Office to Board Treasurer, Shirley Lundgren.

 

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the following schedule for Board meetings for the 2011-12 school year. Regular board meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in the High School Media Center. Also approved were two special board meetings. September 26, 2011 the Board will meet from 3-6 pm to tour the Print Shop, Technology Building and Middle School. October 24, 2011 the board work session will be from 6-8 pm to set board goals and hold a board orientation. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

 

Ann  Staiert  made  a  motion  to  approve  the  following  committee  assignments  for 2011-12.                                                                              Henry  Clark seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

 

Dave Blum made a motion to approve hiring an engineer to spec the Middle School transfer point for bus transportation.  Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve allowable growth and supplemental aid for a negative special education balance.  Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to authorize the Business Manager to use the Board President’s signature stamp to sign all contracts for tuition-in, transportation, PMIC, and alternative school student contracts. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the contract with Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab Hillside School in Waterford, WI for education services for the 2011-12 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the contract with Alpha School in Omaha, NE for education services for the 2011-12 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to  approve the contract with the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired in Nebraska City, NE for education services for the 2011-12 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the contract with Educational Service Unit #3 for education services for the 2011-12 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve a sharing agreement with Fremont Mills Community School District for the Mentoring Coordinator for the 2011-12 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the Back Pack Program Partner Agreement with the Food Bank of the Heartland the 2011-12 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to vote for Marland Gammon for director of District Number 7 for the Green Hills Area Education Agency Board of Directors. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the list of staff members as presented in the board packet to the TQ Committee.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve Kerry Newman as the Sexual Harassment Officer for the 2011-12 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve Kevin Farmer as the Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer for the 2011-12 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.