December 10, 2018 Meeting

 Glenwood Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors - 6:00 p.m.

Glenwood Community High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp St.

Monday, December 10, 2018

Call to Order

President Curt Becker called the regular meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

Roll Call

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

Spotlight on Education

The Board of Education recognized the Cross Country team members and coaches.

Friends of Education

None

Consideration of Action on Consent Items

Ann Staiert 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 board meeting & hearing on November 12, 2018, the special meeting and board work session on November 26, 2018, the special board meeting on November 29, 2018, and the special board meeting on November 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 as of November 30, 2018

4J - Fundraising Requests

4K - Out of State and Overnight Travel

4L - Grant Requests          

4M - Curriculum

5 - Announcements and Communications

5A - Comments from Public

None

5B - Comments from Board

None

5C - Legislative Update

None

5D - Presentations

None

5E - Activities Complex Update

Devin Embray updated the Board on the Activities Complex. 

6 – Reports

Building Administrators, Student Services/School Improvement, Activities Director, Kid’s Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Transportation/Building and Grounds, and Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

7 – Old Business

None

8 – New Business

1. Approval of Bid for Activities Complex Lockers

           Motion by Ann Staiert to approve the bid from OSDI in the amount of $29,283 for the boys

            and girls lockers rooms at the Activities Complex.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All

           voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

      B. Approval to receive bids for Suburbans

          Motion by Theresa Romens to approve receiving bids for two used Suburbans to be purchased in the 2018-2019 school year.Ann Staiert                          seconded the motion.All voted “aye”.Motion carried.

     C. Approval of Freezer/Cooler for Activities Complex Gateway Building

          Motion by Theresa Romens to approve the bid for the freezer/cooler for the Activities Complex Gateway Building.The bid was in the total amount            of $26,005.Ann Staiert seconded the motion.All voted “aye”.Motion carried.

     D. Approval of Contract Confirmation with Music Theatre International

          Motion by Theresa Romens to approve the contract confirmation with Music Theatre International for the royalty, rental and security fee for the                High School Play, Legally Blonde.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.   Motion carried.

    E. Approval of Agreement with Omaha Storm Chasers Baseball Club

        Motion by Ann Staiert to approve the Agreement with the Omaha Storm Chasers Baseball Club to purchase 145 seats for the baseball game to be          held on May 6, 2019.

     F. Approval of Administrators Career Plan Stipends

        Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the Career Plan Stipends to identified personnel.Theresa Romens seconded the motion.All voted                         “aye”.Motion carried.

     G. Approval of Mid-Term Graduate

          Greg Schultz made a motion to approve Kim Gleason as a mid-term graduate.Ann Staiert seconded the motion.All voted “aye”.Motion carried.

      H. Approval of At-Risk Modified Supplemental Amount

          Motion by Ann Staiert to approve the modified supplemental amount.Greg Schultz seconded the motion.All voted “aye”.Motion carried.

      I. Approval of Proposed Language Changes for Certified Handbook

        Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the language changes for the Certified Handbook.Ann Staiert seconded the motion.All voted                        “nay”.Motion failed.Motion by Greg Schultz to approve Section 6G and 6F and send Section 11A3 back to the LMC for further discussion.In place             of - “In the best interest of the district” suggested language to consider - “And other relevant factors pertaining to the reductions.”

      J. Board / Administrators / Directors Social

         The social was postponed to Monday, January 28, 2019.The January Work Session will be moved to Monday, January 21, 2019.

     K. Adjournment

         As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Greg Schultz and seconded by Ann Staiert to                   adjourn the regular meeting at 6:50 p.m.All voted “aye”.Motion carried

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Curt Becker                                                                                         Debbie Schoening

President                                                                                             Board Secretary pro tem