December 9, 2019 Meeting

Glenwood Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:30 P.M.

Glenwood CSD High School Media Center

Monday, December 9, 2019

Call to Order

President Becker called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, Ann Staiert, and Tim Becker.

1. Closed Session

Ann Staiert made a motion to move into closed session at 6:30 p.m. as provided in Section 21.5a. to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body’s possession or continued receipt of federal funds.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, all voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

2. Return to Open Session

Tim Becker made a motion to open session at 6:40 p.m.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, all voted “aye”.  Motion carried.  Tim Becker then made a motion for approval of a student to return to the Alternative Program (THRIVE) to finish work towards their diploma.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

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 4M.  Tim Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

4A - Approval of Minutes

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on November 11, 2019 and board work session on November 25, 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 reqs and favorable background check

4F – Transfers

4G – Separation from District

4H – Open Enrollments

4I – Approval of Financial Reports

Approval of bills and financial reports as of November 30, 2019.

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

None

Presentations

None

Activity Complex Update

The elevator is going in and the punch list is being processed by the contractor.

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 Agreement with Buena Vista University

        Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the agreement with Buena Vista University for filed experience, student teaching, practicum, and            internship effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

2.     Early Notification Incentive (Certified Teaching Staff)

        Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Early Notification Incentive for Certified Teaching Staff.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion.  All          voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

3.     Approval of Career Plan Stipends

        Tim Becker made a motion to approve the Career Plan Stipends.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

4.     Approval of Mid-Term Graduates

        Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Mid Term Graduates contingent upon successful completion of all requirements.  Elizabeth Richardson            seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

5.     Approval of Quote from REI

       Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the quote from REI for replacement of hard drives for the bus cameras.  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 Elizabeth Richardson and seconded by Tim Becker to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:25 p.m.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

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Curt Becker, Board President                                                             Kristi Buman, Board Secretary