March 26, 2018 Apecial Meeting and Work Session

Glenwood Community School District

Special Meeting and Work Session of the Board of Directors

Central Office

6:00 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2018

Call to Order

President Curt Becker called the Special Meeting and Work Session to order at 6:00 p.m.

Roll Call

The following Board members were present:  Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, Theresa Romens, and President Becker.

Consideration of Action on Consent Items

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 2A through 2E.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

A.         New Hires

B.            Separation from District

C.         Approval of Bills

D.         Fundraising Requests

E.         Approval of Out of State / Overnight

3.         PRESENTATION

            Jester Insurance – Nolan Grimm and Janelle Friedman presented on the current insurance policies and made recommendations to the board on              areas to look at for making changes.

4.         NEW BUSINESS

            A.         Resolution Awarding Proposal for Sale of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2018

Ann Stairt made a motion to approve the resolution awarding Proposal for sale of School infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue bonds, series 2018.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  President Curt Becker abstained. Motion carried.

           B.         Approval of Pre-ACT Assessment                  

Ann Stairt made a motion to approve the purchase and to administer the Pre ACT assessment in place of the ACT Aspire test currently used as a secondary assessment.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

           C.         Closed Session – Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the                      

                        professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring,

                        performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent

                        needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that

                        individual requests a closed session.

Theresa Romens made a motion to go into closed session at 8:15 p.m. in accordance with Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

               D.         Return to Open Session         

Theresa Romens made a motion to return to open session at 8:23 p.m. and approve the extension of Superintendent Embray’s contract by 1 year.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

            E.         Approval of New Salary Schedule Format                                                     

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the new salary schedule format.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

The board work session contained a presentation from Curriculum Director Sandi Burk on Fast Data as to date, and a presentation from Finance Director Kristi Buman on current standings and end of year projections, as well as budget projections.

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a Motion was made by Greg Schultz to adjourn the Special Meeting/Work Session at 8:44 p.m.  Ann Staiert seconded the Motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

_______________________________                                             _____________________________

Curt Becker                                                                                        Kristi Buman

President                                                                                            Board Secretary