Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
Glenwood Community High School Media Center
Monday, February 13, 2017
Call to Order
President Romens 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 Romens, Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, and Curt Becker.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L, with the addition of the 2017-2018 STEM Scale up Program Grant. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on January 9, 2017 and the special meeting and work session on January 23, 2017..
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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404.1
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Staff Personnel Family and Medical Leave
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404.1D
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Family and Medical Leave Definitions
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404.1N
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Family and Medical Leave Notice
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404.1RF
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Family and Medical Leave Request Form
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404.1R
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Family and Medical Leave Regulations
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803.8
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Travel Allowance
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4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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402.1
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Tutoring by Licensed Personnel
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402.3
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Student Teachers
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405.1
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Child Abuse Reporting
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405.1R
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Child Abuse Reporting Regulations
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405.2
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Allegations of Abuse of Students by School Employees
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405.2R
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Allegations of Abuse of Students by School Employees Regulations
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405.3
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Staff Personnel Complaints
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503.8
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Student Insurance
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4E – New Hires
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NAME
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POSITION
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SALARY
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Sara Barrett
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Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place Daycare
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$10.00 per hour
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Thomas Belt
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Custodian
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$10.85 per hour (plus .50 shift differential for hours worked from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.)
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Erika Dukes
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Assistant Middle School Girls Track Coach
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$1,000.00
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Erika Dukes
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Assistant Softball Coach
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$3,500.00
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Kathryn Hartley
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Part Time Special Education Preschool Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Amy Kent
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Accompanist
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$500.00
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Breanna Kjelvick
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Substitute Bus Associate (General & Special Education)
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$11.84 per hour
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Janice Kruse
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General Education Bus Associate
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$11.84 per hour
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Ashley Reese
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$130 per day
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Brian Stanley
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Assistant Middle School Boys Track Coach
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$1,000.00
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Angela
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Custodian
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$10.85 per hour (plus .50 shift differential for hours
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VandeVoorde
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worked from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.)
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4F – Transfers
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NAME
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FROM/TO
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WAGE
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Robert Hammers
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From Substitute Bus Driver to Bus Driver
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$33.82 per route
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Carrie Houghtaling
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From General Education Teacher Associate to Child Care Associate
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$9.18 per hour
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Bruce Schoening
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From Substitute Bus Driver to Bus Driver
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$33.82 per route
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4G – Separation from District
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NAME
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POSITION
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REASON
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DATE
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Arlene Belt
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Teacher
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Retirement
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End of 2016-2017 SY
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Jessica Stonerook
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General Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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February 14, 2017
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Cameron Vanatta
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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February 8, 2017
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Brooke Vander Voort
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Head High School Volleyball Coach
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Resignation
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January 27, 2017 (Contingent upon finding a suitable replacement)
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4H – Open Enrollments
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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUESTED
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REASON
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DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
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Enrique C.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Remain after move
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Council Bluffs Comm. School District
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Evan J.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Remain after move
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East Mills Community School District
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Lynden M.
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Clayton Ridge
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2017-2018
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Glenwood Community School District
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Emerald N.
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Glenwood Community School District
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2017-2018
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Treynor Community School District
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Alexis S.
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Fremont-Mills Comm. School District
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2017-2018
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Glenwood Community School District
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Gavin S.
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Fremont-Mills Comm. School District
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2017-2018
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Glenwood Community School District
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Liam S.
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Fremont-Mills Comm. School District
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2017-2018
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Glenwood Community School District
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Taden S.
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Fremont-Mills Comm. School District
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2017-2018
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Glenwood Community School District
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of January 31, 2017.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
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GROUP
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FUNDRAISER
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PURPOSE
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TARGET
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DATES
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Builder's Club
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March Madness Activity Night
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$400 to American Heart Association and rest to activities nights
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$900
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3/3/2017
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Student Council
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March Madness Basketball Game
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for homecoming and state leadership
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$1,200
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3/24/2017
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4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY
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ACTIVITY
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DESTICATION
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DEPARTURE
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RETURN
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Deb Fajardo
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All State IE Speech
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Cedar Falls, IA
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3/26/2017
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3/27/2017
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Brian Albert
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Iowa Football Coaches Clinic
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Altoona, IA
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3/3/2017
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3/4/2017
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Cory Faust
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Drake Relays
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Des Moines, IA
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4/27/2017
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4/29/2017
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Michael Joyner
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ISU Golf Coaches Clinic
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Ames, IA
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3/2/2017
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3/4/2017
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Amy Benson
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2017 IAHSSCA Clinic/Annual Meeting
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Ames, IA
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2/24/2017
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2/25/2017
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Jedd Taylor
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Master Schedule Building Conference
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Waukee, IA
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2/13/2017
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2/14/2017
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Kendra Biermann
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Master Schedule Building Workshop
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Waukee, IA
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2/13/2017
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2/14/2017
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Janis Moore
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FCCLA State Conference
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Des Moines, IA
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3/26/2017
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3/28/2017
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Heidi Stanley
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Master Schedule Building
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Waukee, IA
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2/13/2017
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2/14/2017
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Heidi Stanley
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Success in Middle Grades
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Kansas City, MO
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2/27/2017
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2/28/2017
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Dixie Thomas
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All State
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Ames / Des Moines, IA
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3/9/2017
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3/10/2017
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Maria Jacobus
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ISU Golf Coaches Clinic
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Ames, IA
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3/2/2017
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2/3/2017
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Cory Faust
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NE Wesleyan
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NE Wesleyan
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3/21/2017
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3/21/2017
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Jeff Janssen
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NWU Track Meet
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Lincoln, NE
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3/21/2017
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3/21/2017
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Katie Wilson
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NWU Track Meet
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Lincoln, NE
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3/21/2017
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3/21/2017
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Cory Faust
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Drake Relays
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Drake
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4/27/2017
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4/29/2017
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Michael Joyner
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PLTW Spring Workshop
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Coralville, IA
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3/8/2017
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3/9/2017
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Katie Wilson
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Drake Relays
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Des Moines, IA
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4/27/2017
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4/29/2017
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4L – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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2017/18 STEM Scale Up
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Award of program materials (curriculum kits) to selected applicants
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materials
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Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
The Super Board Meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 30th.
Presentations
Tami Bertini, Laurie Weekly, Robin Albert, Julie McMullin, and Kathy Krzycki shared a presentation on the role of an instructional coach in our district.
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.Proposed 2017-2018 School Calendar
The school calendar for 2017-2018 was discussed and is planned to be ready for a public hearing in March.
B. Approval to Proceed with Paving Projects
Curt Becker made a motion to approve proceeding with the paving projects for the West Elementary staff parking lot and the Progressive Learning Center and Print Shop parking lots as engineered and designed. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Five Year Plan
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Five Year Plan as proposed. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Vehicle Assessment Plan
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the vehicle plan assessment as presented and to seek proposals for one new 83 or 84 passenger yellow school bus, to include trade in of one 1993 83 passenger yellow school bus and also to seek proposals for one 8 or 9 passenger can or suburban. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval to Sell
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the selling of a 1997 Chevrolet 4 passenger car. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Speaking Engagement Agreement with Hills Productions and Motion Media Group, Inc
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the contractual agreement with Hill Productions and Media Group, Inc. for the march 29, 2017 speaking engagement with Mitch Goudy, in the total amount of $750. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Event Services Agreement with Complete Weddings and Events
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Event Services Agreement with Complete Weddings and Events for the services of DJ for prom. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University for the use of Mirrison Soccer Stadium on April 13, 2017 at an estimated cost of $1,594.50. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of Voted PPEL Resolution
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the Voted PPEL Resolution to ask the voters of the district to approve the construction of a new activities complex on the current site, not so exceed $1.34/1000 AV. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken:
Aye Directors: Schultz, Bahr, Staiert, Becker, and Romens. Motion carried.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Curt Becker to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:50 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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heresa Romens, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary