September 16, 2011
To: All School Board Members
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent
Voting Orders:
Dave Blum - At-Large '13
Henry Clark - At-Large '13
Ann Staiert - At-Large '11
Linda Young - At-Large '11
Theresa Romens - At-Large '11
Re: Regular Meeting on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Glenwood Community
High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp Street.
Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A.
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. We have several Friends of Education to recognize this month.
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 15, 2011.
I am seeking approval of the minutes.
B. Approval of agenda
I am seeking approval of the agenda.
C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
Second Readings:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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I.
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200
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Statement of Guiding Principles for the Board of Directors - No Change Made
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2 .
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201
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General Organization - No Change Made
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3.
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201.1
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Name of School District - No Change Made
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4.
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201.2
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Legal Status of the Board
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5.
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201.3
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General Powers and Duties of the Board - No Change Made
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6.
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201.4
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Elections to the Board - No Change Made
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7.
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201.5
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Membership of the Board - No Change Made
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8.
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201.6
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Oath of Office, Board Members- No Change Made
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9.
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201.7
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Term of Office of Board Members- No Change Made
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10.
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201.8
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Organization of the Board - No Change Made
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11.
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201.9
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Board Vacancies- No Change Made
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12.
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202
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Specific Duties of the Board - No Change Made
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13.
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202.1
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Code of Ethics of the Board of Directors- No Change Made
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14.
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202.2
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President of the Board- No Change Macie
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15.
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202.3
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Vice-President of the Boa rd- No Change Made
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16.
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202.4
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Secretaty and Treasurer of the Board- No Change Made
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17.
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202.5
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Individual Board Members- No Change Mae
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I am seeking approval of the above polici es' second readings.
D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings Motion 4.D.
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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I.
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203
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Procedures of Operation - No Change Made
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2.
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203.1
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Development of Policy - No Change Made
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3.
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203.2
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Adoption of Policy - No Change Made
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4.
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203.3
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Review and Revision of Policy - No Change Made
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5.
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203.4
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Dissemination of Policy
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203.5
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Administration in Absence of Policy - No Change Made
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7.
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203.6
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Development, Monitoring and Enforcement of Administrative Regulations - No Change Made
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8.
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203 .7
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Standing Committees of the Board - No Change Made
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203.8
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Temporary Committees of the Board
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203.9
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Citizens' Advisory Committees
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11.
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203.10
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Legal Counsel - No Change Made
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203.11
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Conflicts of Interest of Board Members - No Change Made
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13.
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20.12
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Gifts to Board of Directors and Bo
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I am seeking approval of the above policies' first readings.
E. NEW HIRES Motion 4.E.
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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Marsha Abercrombie
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.29 per hour
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Carol Stroud
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Food Service Cook
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$9.58 per hour
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Jennifer Roenfeld
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Preschool Teacher Associate
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$9.29 per hour
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Martin Wright
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Bus Driver
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$14.53 per hrI2 hr min.
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Preschool Teacher Associate
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$9.29 per hour
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Megan Beery
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Upper Elementary Music Programs
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$440
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Jordan Bueltel
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Assist Middle School Girls Basketball
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$1,760
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Clarissa Doscher
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Substitute Teacher
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$113 per day
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Brenda Rumery
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Substitute Teacher
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$113 per day
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Kadena Burgess
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$103 per day
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Russell Crouch
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Auditorium Tech
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$2,200
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Andrew Schoening
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Audio Visual Tech - Video Board
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$2,200
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Shawna Bolton
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Bus Driver (Suburban)
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$14.53 per hrI2hr min.
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David Smith
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Bus Associate
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$10.43 per hour
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Holly Simmons
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Substitute Teacher
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$113 per day
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Gordon Woodrow
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Substitute Teacher
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$113 per day
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Janice Frerichs
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Assistant Food Service Manager
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$10.50 per hour
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Christina Boldra
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Child Care Provider - Kid's Place
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$8.23 per hour
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Emilie Congdon
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Child Care Provider - Kid's Pl ace
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$8.23 per hour
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Lindsey Jacobus
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Child Care Provider - Kid's Place
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$8.23 per hour
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Kirstie Sturgeon
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Child Care Provider - Kid's Place - High School Student
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$6.35 for 90 days then $7.25
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Wendy Ed monds
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Food Service Dishwasher
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$9.58 per hour
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James Sunderman
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Custodian
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$9.93 per hour
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April Stewart
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Bus Associate
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$10.43 per hour
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Shirley Howard
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Substitute Teacher Associate
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$9.29 per hour
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I am seeking approval of t!te above new !tires.
F. RESIGNATIONS Motion 4.F.
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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EFFECTIV E DATE
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Lani Ramm
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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August 12, 2011
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Teresa Bledsoe
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Middle School Newspaper Sponsor
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August 22, 2011
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Michael Tackett
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Substitute Teacher
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August 22, 2011
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Charles Manning
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Substitute Teacher
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September 6, 2011
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Corrina Krewson
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Food Service Department
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August 18, 2011 |
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Katherine Pierson
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Food Service Department
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August 2, 2011
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Stephanie Todd
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Substitute Teacher
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September 8, 2011
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Rosanne Nutting
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Operations Secretary
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Sept. 23, 2011 or until filled
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Lyn Silcock
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Substitute Teacher
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September 5, 2011
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I am seeking approval of the above resignation(s).
G. OPEN ENROLLMENTS Motion 4.G.
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STUDENT NAME
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RECEIVING DISTRICT
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DATE RECEIVED
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McKinley W.
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Glenwood - Kindergarten Student
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August 16, 2011
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Jacob L.
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Lewis Central - Change in District of Residence
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August 19, 2011
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Tyler C.
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Lewis Central - Change in District of Residence
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September 13, 2011
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I am seeking approval of the above open enrollment applications.
H. Approva l of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills - Director Clark will have reviewed the bills
2. Vendor Report
3. Board Report
I. Fundraising Requests
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I am seeking approval of the above fundraisers.
J. Out of State Travel
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I am seeking approval of the above out-of-state trips.
K. Overnight Stay Requests
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I am seeking approval of the above overnight stay requests.
L. Grant Requests
None
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board
C. Presentations
6. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports
1. High School
2. Middle School
3. West Elementary
4. Northeast Elementary/Early Childhood Center
5. Building Bridges Learning Center
B. Activit ies Director Report
C. Kid's Place Director's Report
D. Technology Report
E. Food Service Report
F. Transportation/Build ing & Grounds Report
G. Print Shop
H. School Improvement Report
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Set Date and Time for Special Meetings
I am seeking approval to set a date and time for two special meetings to discuss the Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) report, do a board evaluation, and goal setting, as well as a new board member orientation.
B. Set Date and Time for Site Tour of Facilities
I am seeking approval to set a date and timefor a site tour of the buildings and facilities.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Canvass of Votes
I am seeking approval of the Canvass of Votes from the September 13, 2011 Board Election.
B. Honor Outgoing Board Member Linda Young for her 9 years of service to the students and staff of the Glenwood Community School District
C. Adjournment of Retiring Board
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. Theresa Romens, as outgoing President, will preside over the meeting until a new Boa rd President is elected.
2. Call to Order
A. Administration of Oath to Elected Members
Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary, will administer the oath to new members.
B. Election of a President of the Board
Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for President of the School Board for 2011-2012. 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. Shirley will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated Board Member will be recorded.
C. Election of a Vice President of the Board
Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for Vice President of the School Board for 2011-2012. 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 Vice President.
Shirley will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated Board Member will be recorded.
D. Appointment of Board Treasurer - The oath of office will be administered to the new Board Treasurer.
I am recommending that we have Shirley be the Treasurer.
E. Set regular meeting dates, times and places for 2011-2012. Presently the Board meets on the second Monday of the month at 7 :00 p.m. I wou ld like to propose the addition of work sessions that would be held on the fourth Monday of each month.
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Proposed Schedule
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Type of Meeting
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Proposed Meeting Site
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October 10, 2011
October 24, 2011
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Regular Meeting
Work Session
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Silver City
103 Central, 3rd Floor
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November 14, 2011
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Regular Meeting
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Glenwood Comm. H.S.
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November 28, 2011
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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December 12, 2011
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Regular Meeting
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Glenwood Comm. H.S.
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December 26, 2011
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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January 9, 2012
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Regular Meeting
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Glenwood Comm. H.S.
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January 23, 2012
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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February 13, 2012
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Regular Meeting
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Glenwood Comm. H.S.
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February 27, 2012
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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March 12, 20 12
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Regular Meeting
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Glenwood Comm . H.S.
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March 26, 2012
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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April 9, 2012
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Regular Meeting
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Glenwood Comm. H.S.
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April 23, 2012
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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May 14, 2012
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Regular Meeting
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Glenwood Comm . H.S.
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May 28, 2012
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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June 11, 2012
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Regular Meeting
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Pacific Junction
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June 25, 2012
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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July 9, 2012
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Regular Meeting
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Glenwood Comm. H.S.
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July 23, 2012
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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August 13, 2012
August 27, 2012
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Regular Meeting
Work Session
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Mineola
103 Central, 3rd Floor
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| September 10, 2012 | Regular Meeting |
Glenwood Comm. H.S. |
| September 24, 2012 | Work Session | 103 Central, 3rd Floor |
F. Appointments/Assignments for 2011-2012 Motion
1. Appointment of a Board Member to the Mills County Conference Board
2. Appointment of a Board Member to the Empowerment Board
3. Curriculum Coordinating Council - Currently Theresa Romens
4. Buildings/Grounds and Transportation - Currently Dave Blum
5. Superintendent Advisory Council - Currently Ann Staiert for Dave Warren
6. Safety/Crisis - Currently Henry Clark
7. IASB Delegate - Currently Linda Young
8. Calendar Committee - Currently Open
9. Wellness Committee - Currently Open
10. Review of Bills - Proposed Schedule Enclosed in Packet
2. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval to Engineer and Spec Middle School Transfer Point
I am seeking approval to engineer and spec the Middle School transfer point.
B. Approval to Request Allowable Growth for Negative Special Education Balance Motion
A district may request allowable growth and supplement aid for a negative special education balance for the current school year. The supplemental aid payment will be calculated by the Department of Management after all special education balances have been finalized. If a district has a positive special education balance, they do not have the ability to request allowable growth and supplemental aid. We are seeking board approved for allowable growth and supplemental aid for a negative special education balance.
I am seeking approval to request Allowable Growth for the district's negative special education balance.
C. Authorization for Business Manager Motion
I am seeking approval from the Board President to aurhorize the Business Manager to use the Board President's signature stamp to sign all student tuition-in contracts, as well as student contracts issued for special education, PMIC and alternative school contracts.
D. Approval of contract with Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab's Hillside School in Waterford, Wisconsin for educational services for the 2011-2012 school year.
I am seeking approval of the contract with Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab's Hillside School for educational services for the 2011-2012 school year.
E. Approval of contract with Alpha School in Omaha, Nebraska for the educational services for the 2011-2012 school year.
I am seeking approval of the contract with Alpha School in Omaha, Nebraska for educational services for the 2011-2012 school year.
F. Approval of contract with the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired for educational services for the 2011-2012 school.
I am seeking approval of the contract with the Nebraska Centerfor the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired for educational services for the 2011- 2012 school year.
G. Approval of contract with Educational Service Unit #3 for special education services for the 2011-2012 school year.
I am seeking approval of the contract with Educational Service Unit #3 for contracted special education services for the 2011-2012 school year.
H. Approval of Sharing Agreement with Fremont-Mills for Mentoring Coordinator
I am seeking approval of a Sharing Agreement with the Fremont-Mills Community School District for the Mentoring Coordinator for the 2011-2012 school year.
I. Approval of the BackPack Program Partner Agreement with the Food Bank of the Heartland.
I am seeking approval of the BackPack Program Partner Agreement with the Food Bank of the Heartland.
J. Election of Candidate to Green Hills AEA Boa rd Director District Number 7
The Board will be asked to cast a vote for a candidate for director of District Number 7 for the Green Hills Area Education Agency Board of Directors. One candidate has filed the Statement of Candidacy for election to the office.
K. Approval of TQ Committee Membership
Enclosed is a list of those staff members who have been appointed to the TQ Committee. I am seeking approval of those members.
L. Approval of Appointment of Sexual Harassment Officer
I am seeking approval of the reappointment of Kerry Newman as the district's Sexual Harassment Officer for 2011-2012.
M. Approval of Appointment of Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer
I am seeking approval of the reappointment of Kevin Farmer as the district's Alternate Sexual Harassment Officerfor 2011-2012.
N. Approval of Appointment of Equity Officer
I am seeking approval of the reappointment of Joe Giangreco as the district's Equity Officer for 2011-2012.
3. ADJOURNMENT Motion
UPCOMING MEETINGS - To Be Determined