Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
Glenwood High Media Center
Monday, October 12, 2020
Call to Order
President Becker called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Becker, Ann Staiert, Elizabeth Richardson, Greg Schultz, and Tim Becker.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on September 14, 2020 and public hearing/special meeting/work session September 28, 2020.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
|
104.1 |
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation |
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104.1N1 |
Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination |
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104.1N2 |
Continuous Notice of Non-Discrimination |
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104.1E1 |
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation Notice |
|
104.1R1 |
Grievance Procedures |
|
104.1R2 |
Title IX Grievance Procedures |
|
104.2 |
Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Policy |
|
104.2P |
Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures |
|
405.2 |
Abuse of Students by District Employees |
|
405.2R |
Allegations of Abuse of Students by School Employees Regulations |
|
405.3 |
Staff Personnel Complaints |
|
500.17 |
Equal Education Opportunity |
|
500.18 |
Equal Educational Opportunity Program |
|
1000 |
Statement of Guiding Principles for Community Relations |
|
1001 |
Public Communications |
|
1001.1 |
Board Community Relations |
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1001.2 |
Releases to News Media |
|
1001.3 |
Public Examination of School District Public Records |
|
1001.4 |
Distribution or Display of Non-Curricular Materials |
|
1001.4R |
Distribution or Display of Non-Curricular Materials Regulations |
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
|
POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
|
1002 |
Relations Between the School District and the Public |
|
1002.1 |
Citizen Complaints |
|
1002.2 |
Community Resource Persons and Volunteers |
|
1002.3 |
Community Groups |
|
1002.4 |
Senior Citizens’ Activity Passes |
4E – New Hires Contingent upon completion of pre-employment reqs and favorable background check
|
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
|
Sarah Brandt |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$150 per day |
|
Christina Brown |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
$10.92 per hour |
|
Linda Dean |
Substitute Print Shop Associate |
$9.92 per hour |
|
Skylar Dewall |
Child Care Associate |
$9.89 per hour |
|
Angela Embray |
Substitute Teacher |
$160 per day |
|
Tesha Fritz |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
$10.92 per day |
|
Jaden Gaylord |
Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place |
$7.38 per hour |
|
Willow Harvey |
Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place |
$7.38 per hour |
|
William Jacobitz |
Substitute Teacher |
$160 per day |
|
Taylor Klimiuk |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$150 per day |
|
Megan Millar |
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate |
$10.92 per hour |
|
Anne Smith |
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate |
$10.92 per hour |
4F – Transfers
|
NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
|
Kelly Cook |
From General Education Associate to Authorized Substitute |
$150 per day |
|
Cindy Wallace |
From Special Education Associate to General Education Associate |
$10.35 per hour |
4G – Separation from District
|
NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
|
Audrey Little |
Activities Secretary |
Resignation |
October 30, 2020 |
|
Bernard O’Connor |
Building Custodian |
Resignation |
September 11, 2020 |
|
Miranda Ruth |
Health Aide |
Resignation |
December 17, 2020 |
4H – Open Enrollments
|
NAME |
DIST REQUESTED |
REASON |
DIST OF RESIDENCE |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
|
Henry B. |
Glenwood |
Kindergarten Student |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Caroline G. |
East Mills |
Family move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Matthew H. |
Glenwood |
Remain after move |
Council Bluffs |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Ashton R. |
Glenwood |
Kindergarten Student |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Grace R. |
Glenwood |
Remain after move |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of September 31, 2020.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
|
GROUP |
FUNDRAISER |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
|
West Library |
Scholastic Book Fair |
Books |
AMAP |
10/15-10/22/20 |
4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
|
REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
|
None |
|
|
|
|
4L – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
|
None |
|
|
4M – Curriculum
|
CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
|
None |
|
|
Announcements and Communications
Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
None
Presentations
None
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
A. Approval of Student Teaching & Student Field Experience Agreement
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the agreement with William Penn University for Student Teaching and Student Field Experience. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. **Addition**Approval of Student Teaching & Student Field Experience Agreement
Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the agreement with College of Saint Mary for Student Teaching and Student Field Experience. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval to Contract with Wilson Elser regarding Timberline breach.
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the contract with Wilson Elser to represent the District regarding the Timberline breach. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye” motion carried
D. Approval of Amendment to Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Services
Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the amendment to the agreement with Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Tim Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
E. Approval of Glenwood Community Schools Foundation Grant Applications
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the appointment of Rick Nickerson and Genie Wickham as the District’s Co-Sexual Harassment Officer(s) for 2020-2021. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
F. Approval of Equity Officer
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve grant applications to the Glenwood Community Schools Foundation. Tim Becker 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 Greg Schultz and seconded by Elizabeth Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:54 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Curt Becker, Board President Kristi Meckna, Board Secretary
