Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534
Monday July 11, 2022
1. Call to Order & Roll Call – President Curt Becker called the Regular Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present: Curt Becker, Tim Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, and John Zak.
2. Approval of Agenda – E Richardson made a motion to approve the agenda with modification. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried
3. Spotlight on Education - None
4. Friends of Education - None
5. Consideration of Action on Consent Items – J Zak made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 5A through 5L. T Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried
5A. Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved for the June 13, 2022 Regular Meeting & June 27, 2022 Special Meeting & Work Session.
5B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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501.1 |
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT |
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501.3 |
POSSESSION AND/OR USE OF WEAPONS |
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501.4 |
POSSESSION AND/OR USE OF ILLEGAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE |
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501.5 |
STUDENT SUSPENSION |
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501.6 |
STUDENT EXPULSION |
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501.7 |
SEARCH AND SEIZURE |
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501.7R |
SEARCH AND SEIZURE REGULATIONS |
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501.7E |
SEARCH AND SEIZURE CHECKLIST |
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501.8 |
STUDENT LOCKERS |
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501.9 |
QUESTIONS OF STUDENTS |
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501.9R |
QUESTIONING OF STUDENTS REGULATIONS |
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501.10 |
USE OF VIDEO CAMERAS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY |
5C. Approval of Board Policies - First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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502 |
STUDENT ACTIVITIES |
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502.11 |
STUDENT FEES, FINES, AND SURCHARGES |
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502.11F |
STUDENT FEES WAIVER AND REDUCTION FORM |
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502.11P |
STUDENT FEES WAIVER AND REDUCTION PROCEDURES |
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502.2 |
STUDENT GOVERNMENT |
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502.3 |
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS |
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502.3R |
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS REGULATIONS |
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502.4 |
STUDENT SOCIAL EVENTS |
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502.5 |
STUDENT INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES |
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502.6 |
STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN NON-SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES |
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502.7 |
NON-SCHOOL SPONSORED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS |
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502.8 |
STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT EVENTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL |
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502.9 |
STUDENT HONORS AND AWARDS |
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402.2 |
SUBSTITUTES FOR LICENSED PERSONNEL |
5D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements & favorable background check results
|
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
|
Jackie Christian |
Assistant High School Volleyball Coach |
$3,990 |
|
Emma Clapp |
School Nurse |
$45,853.69 |
|
Katelyn Johnson |
Health Aide |
$15.03 per hour |
|
Jennifer Williams |
Substitute Teacher |
$165 per day (21-22) |
5E. Transfers
|
NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
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Bailey Dinsmore |
Transfer from Special Education Teacher Level 1 at the Middle School to Special Education Teacher Level ⅔ at the High School |
No Change |
|
Bailey Elliott |
From Building Secretary to SAM (School Administrative Manager) |
$15.85 (21-22) |
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Jennifer Knighton |
From Substitute Special Education Assoc. to Special Education Assoc. |
$12.81 per hour |
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Jody Parks |
From Building Secretary to SAM (School Administrative Manager) |
$16.99 (21-22) |
|
Stephanie Patzer |
From 6th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher to Special Education Level 1 Teacher |
No Change |
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Jennifer Stortenbecker |
From Special Education Teacher - Level 1 at the Middle School to Special Education Teacher - Level 1 at the High School |
No Change |
5F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Danny Anderson |
Building Custodian |
Resignation |
July 8, 2022 |
|
Isaiah Gaylord |
General Education Associate |
Resignation |
July 1, 2022 |
|
Zachary Nath |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
June 28, 2022 |
|
Earl Schenck |
Assistant M.S. Football Coach and Head/Assistant M.S. Wrestling Coach |
Resignation |
June 30, 2022 |
|
Kara Vezeau-Crouch |
Teacher |
Resignation |
June 29, 2022 |
5G. Open Enrollments
|
NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
|
None |
5H. Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of June 30, 2022
5I. Fundraising Requests
|
GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
|
Boys Cross Country |
Fried Chicken Dinner |
Fundraiser expenses, Cross Country Uniforms, Team t-shirts, Travel expenses to meets, Course maintenance & Awards. |
$4,000 |
09/11/2022 |
5J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
|
Charles Heilman |
Capturing Kids’ Hearts Training |
Des Moines, Iowa |
07/18/2022 |
07/19/2022 |
|
Paula Carman |
Volleyball Team Camp |
Johnston, Iowa |
08/04/2022 |
08/05/2022 |
|
Shamani Langille |
Capturing Kids’ Hearts Training |
Des Moines, Iowa |
07/18/2022 |
07/19/2022 |
|
Sandra Dollen |
TeamMates Conference |
Lincoln, NE |
07/27/2022 |
07/29/2022 |
5K. Grant Requests
|
NAME |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
|
None |
5L. Curriculum
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CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
|
None |
6. Announcements and Communications
6A. Comments from Public – None
6B. Comments from Board of Education – None
6C. Legislative Update – None
6D. Presentations – None
6E. GRC Campus Closing Update – Superintendent Embray provided an update on planning discussions with the State of Iowa representatives regarding workforce issues, retraining programs, and facilities.
7. Reports -
Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology, Food Service, Transportation/Building and Grounds & Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of accountability.
8. Old Business - None
9. New Business – A. to K.
9A. Approval of Innovation Center Facilitation Consultation Contract
T Becker made a motion for approval of Phase I and II of the reviewable Innovation Center Consultation Contract. M Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9B. Approval of PowerSchool Access Agreement
T Becker made a motion for approval the PowerSchool Access Agreement with Grant Wood Area Education Agency for the period of July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. M Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9C. Approval of Best Care EAP Services Agreement Renewal
M Portrey made a motion for approval to renew the Best Care EAP Services Agreement 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9D. Approval of McGraw Hill Quote
J Zak made a motion for approval of the McGraw Hill quote for Grade 6 to 10 instructional materials in the amount of $126,708.01. T Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9E. Approval of Event Services Agreement with Complete Weddings + Events
T Becker made a motion for approval of the Agreement with Complete Weddings + Events for DJ services for Prom 2023. M Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9F. Approval of Contract with Belle Terre for Prom 2023 Venue
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the contract with Bella Terre for Prom 2023 venue. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9G. Approval of SU Insurance Equipment Maintenance Coverage Policy Renewal
M Portrey made a motion for approval of the SU Insurance equipment maintenance coverage policy renewal. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9H. Discussion of IASB Annual Convention Delegate
The BOE discussed plans to attend the IASB Annual Convention in Des Moines on November 16 and 17, 2022. Curt Becker or Elizabeth Richardson will be Glenwood CSD convention delegate. The BOE also approved making hotel reservations when the convention hotel room blocks open on August 8, 2022.
9I. Discussion of Legislative Priorities
The BOE discussed legislative priorities for Glenwood CSD. The BOE will approve legislative priorities at the August 8, 2022, Regular Meeting so they can be submitted by the August 12, 2022, deadline.
9J. Approval of Bloomboard Proposal
J Zak made a motion for approval of the partnership agreement with Bloomboard to help offset costs of certified staff obtaining a master’s degree. T Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Closed Session
T Becker motioned to go into Closed Session. M Portrey seconded the motion. Curt Becker, Tim Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, John Zak and Matt Portrey voted aye to go into closed session at 7:27 p.m.
Return to Open Session
M Portrey motioned to come out of Closed Session. J Zak seconded the motion. Curt Becker, Tim Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, John Zak, and Matt Portrey voted aye to come out of closed session at 8:31 p.m.
9K. Approval of Superintendent of Schools Performance Review & Salary Increase for FY23 School Year
T Becker made a motion for approval of a 3.50% salary increase and a market factor compensation adjustment for the Superintendent of Schools. M Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
10. Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by M Portrey and seconded by E Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:51 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Curt Becker, Board President Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer