Glenwood Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.

High School Media Center

Monday, June 11, 2017

Call to Order

President Becker called the regular meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.  

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Becker, Greg Schultz, Theresa Romens, and Ann Staiert.

Spotlight on Education

The Board recognized boys and girls tennis.

Friends of Education

None

Consideration of Action on Consent Items

Ann Stairt made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

4A - Approval of Minutes

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on May 14, 2018 and the special meeting on May 30, 2018.

4B – Approval of Agenda

4C – Approval of Board Policies

Second Reading Approvals:

4D – Approval of Board Policies

First Reading Approvals:

4E – New Hires

4F – Transfers

4G – Separation from District

4H – Open Enrollments

4I – Approval of Financial Reports

Approval of bills and financial reports as of May 31, 2018.

4J – Fundraiser Requests

4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel

4L – Grant Requests

4M – Curriculum

Announcements and Communications

Comments from Public

None

Comments from Board

Super Board Meeting will be Thursday, June 21st.

Presentations

None

Activity Complex Update

Currently in the design phase.  Bids should go out in July and potential demo date is October 10th.  Brick campaign will be launching soon and be handled by the Booster Club.

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

1. Approval of Quote with West Interactive Services Corporation

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the quote from West Interactive Services Corp for the renewal of SchoolMessenger.  Theresa Romens seconded the motion. Ann Staiert abstained. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

2. Approval of Quote from Carnegie Learning for Math Curriculum

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve quote from Carnegie Learning for Math curriculum, onsite initial implementation workshop, and onsite in-classroom support.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

3. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Spiral Communications

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the agreement with Spiral Communications for contracted services at the annual cost of $102,840.  Theresa Romens seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

4. Approval to Pay Bills June 30

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the payment of bills after the board meeting through June 30, 2018 to close out our fiscal year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

5. Approval of Food Service Agreement with Kid’s Place Daycare

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the food service agreement with Kid’s Place Daycare for the 2018-2019 school year. Theresa Romens seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

6. Approval of $150,000 Commitment to the Trails Committee

Ann Stairt made a motion to approve a $150,000 commitment to the Trails Committee over the course of 3 years for improving of the trail head/parking lot portion of the project.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion. Theresa Romens abstained. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

7. Approval of Proposed Certified Staff Manual

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve proposed Certified Staff Manual.  Theresa Romens seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

8. Approval of Revision to Board Policy 402.2

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the revision to Board Policy 402.2, in which the daily rate of pay for a substitute teacher will increase to $151 per day.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

9. Approval of Roofing Contract with 10 Men LLC

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the roofing contract with 10 Men LLC for the Northeast and West Roofing Projects.  Ann Staeirt seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

10. Approval to Purchase a Type II Vehicle

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the purchase of a type II vehicle – 2018 Ford Transit 8 Passenger Van from McMullen Ford, at the bid price of $31,400.  Theresa Romens seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

11. Approval of Consideration of Increases and Benefit Changes for Administrators, Directors, and all Classified Non-Union Staff for the 2018-2019 School Year

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve a 2.5% total package increase and the proposed benefit changes for Administrators, Directors, and all Classified Non-union staff for the 2018-2019 School Year.  Theresa Romens seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

12. Approval of Administrative Incentive Pay.

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the administrative career plan incentive pay.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

13. IASB 2019 Legislative Priorities (IASB)

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve legislative priorities 2,7,20, and 27 for 2019.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Closed Session

Ann Staiert made a motion to move into Closed Session at 8:25 p.m. as provided in section 21.5(1)(i) of the open meetings law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session.  Greg Schultz second the motion. A roll call vote was taken, all voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Open Session

Greg Schultz made a motion to return to Open Session.  Ann Staiert second the motion. A roll call vote was taken, all voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve a 2.5% total package increase for the Superintendent for the 2018-2019 School Year.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried

Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Theresa Romens and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:20 p.m.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

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Curt Becker, Board President                                        Kristi Buman, Board Secretary