Glenwood Community School District

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

High School Media Center

Monday, November 11, 2019

Call to Order

President Becker called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Roll Call

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

Spotlight on Education

None

Friends of Education

None

Consideration of Action on Consent Items

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

4A - Approval of Minutes

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on October 14, 2019 and work session on October 28, 2019.

4B – Approval of Agenda

4C – Approval of Board Policies

Second Reading Approvals:

4D – Approval of Board Policies

First Reading Approvals:

4E – New Hires Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and  favorable background check results

4F – Transfers

4G – Separation from District

4H – Open Enrollments

4I – Approval of Financial Reports

Financial reports as of October 31, 2019 were approved.

4J – Fundraiser Requests

4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel

4L – Grant Requests

4M – Curriculum

Announcements and Communications

Comments from Public

Karen Bueltel addressed the BOE about her confidence in the BOE on their reelections and Tim Becker to the BOE.  Karen went on to say how appreciative she is of Theresa Romens leadership and guidance on the BOE for the past several years making decisions on the best interest of the kids.

Comments from Board

President Becker shared with the BOE the winners from the Foundation’s grant process.  He feels that within a couple of years, the endowment will be large enough to support a 5-7k amount to the District.  Theresa shared out the superboard discussions that happened week.  Next meeting is February 5, 2020 at 6p.m. in the HS media center.  Ann reported on the boost for families, funding is still at an all time low,

Presentations

Dr Lang shared information received on the ISASP testing last spring.  There will be more information to come and scores will be sent out to students in the coming weeks.

Reports

Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

Old Business

None

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 Elizabeth Richardson to adjourn the meeting of the retiring board.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Annual Reorganizational Meeting

Kristi Buman, Board Secretary, conducted the organizational meeting of the new board of directors.

1. Election of President

Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board President. Ballots Cast for President were as follows:

Board Member                                         Vote

Greg Schultz                               Curt Becker

Elizabeth Richardson              Curt Becker

Ann Staiert                                 Curt Becker

Curt Becker                                Curt Becker

Theresa Romens                      Curt Becker

Curt Becker was declared Board President. Board Secretary, Kristi Buman, administered the Oath of Office to President, Curt Becker.

Election of Vice-President

Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board Vice-President. Ballots Cast for Vice-President were as follows:

Board Member                                         Vote

Greg Schultz                               Ann Staiert

Elizabeth Richardson              Ann Staiert

Ann Staiert                                 Ann Staiert

Curt Becker                                Ann Staiert

Tim Becker                                  Ann Staiert

Ann Staiert was declared Board Vice-President. Board Secretary, Kristi Buman, administered the Oath of Office to Vice-President, Ann Staiert.

        B.   Set Meeting Dates, Times and Place for 2019-20

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the following schedule for Board meetings for the 2019-20 school year. Regular board meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in the High School Media Center unless otherwise noted. Board work sessions will be held at the Central Office from 6:00-8:00 pm unless otherwise noted.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     C.     Appointments/Assignments for 2018-19

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the following committee assignments for 2019-20.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     D.     Appointment of Business Manager/Board Secretary

Tim Becker made a motion to approve Kristi Buman as the District’s Business Manager/Board Secretary. Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     E.     Approval of Official Publication

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the Opintion-Tribune as the school district’s official publication.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     F.     Approval of Legal Counsel

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the appointment of Lynch Dallas, P.C. as legal counsel for the school district.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

New Business

     A.     Approval of Appointment of Co -Sexual Harassment Officer

Tim Becker made a motion to approve the joint appointment of Rick Nickerson and Gene Wickham as the District’s Sexual Harassment Officer(s) for the 2018-2019 school year.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     B.     Approval of Appointment of Equity Office

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the appointment of Cindy Menendez as the District’s Equity Officer for the 2018-2019 school year.  Tim Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     C.     Approval to use Signature Stamp and Electronic Signature

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the authorization of the Business Manager to use the Board President signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all contracts for tuition-in, transportation, PMIC, and alternative school student contracts.  Also for the Superintendent’s Administrative Assistance to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all employee contracts; and the Athletic Director to sign all officials/referees agreements.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     D.     Approval of Level I Investigators and their Alternates

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve all Administrators as Level I investigators and alternates for each other.  Tim Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     E.     Approval to Request Maximum Modified Supplemental Amount

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve to request from the SBRC the maximum modified supplemental amount for open enrollment out ($148,192), this is not cash rather authority that we are seeking approval from the SBRC. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried. 

     F.     Election of Green Hills AEA Board Memeber

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the election of Chris Blum.  Tim Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     G.     Approval of Agreement with KPE for Architectural Services

Tim Becker made a motion to approve the agreement with KPE for architectural services for roof modifications of Northeast Elementary and Glenwood Middle School.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  Roll call vote was take, 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 Greg Schultz and seconded by Elizabeth Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:29 p.m.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

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Curt Becker, Board President                                                             Kristi Buman, Board Secretary