Glenwood Community School District
Special Meeting &Work Session of the Board of Directors
Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534 Monday July 22, 2024
Special Meeting
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Call to Order, Roll Call &Agenda Approval –
President Matt Portrey called the Special Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present: Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, John Zak, Kellie Stewart and Tony Winton. E Richardson made a motion to approve the agenda. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Consideration of Action on Consent Items –
T Winton made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 2A through 2D. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
2A. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements &favorable background
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Chad Cooke
Lead Custodian
$15.89 per hour
Diane Cooke
Custodian
$14.86 per hour
John Corcoran
Head MS Boys Basketball Coach (7th gr)
$3,300
Carol Dworak
Substitute Teacher
$172 per day
Kayden Hagymasi
Custodian
$14.86 per hour
Sophia Kohls
The Blend Coffee Shop Sponsor
$1,200
Kimberly Lefever
Special Education Paraeducator
$14.35 per hour
Michael McMahan
Lead Custodian
$15.89 per hour
Lu Peverill
Assistant HS Boys XC Coach / Head MS Boys XC Coach
$3,300
Tina Razor
Special Education Preschool Paraeducator
$14.35 per hour
Randall Schmitt
Bus Associate
$14.86 per hour
Charissa Wilkes
Junior Class Sponsor
$2,400
2B. Transfers
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE
Michaela Doherty
From Special Education Teacher Level ⅔ @ West to Special Education Teacher Level ⅔ @ MS
No change
Maddie Epperson
From Child Care Associate to Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place
$13.07 per hour
Jaden Gaylord
From Special Education Paraeducator to Substitute Special Education Paraeducator
No change
Hallie Marasco
From Preschool Associate @ NE to Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place
$13.07 per hour
Heather Roberson
Social Emotional Liaison
$53,565.29
Cameo Stephens
From Substitute Teacher to Teacher
$47,810
2C. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Kristina Boone
Child Care Associate
Resignation
July 2, 2024
Lee Chambers
Custodian
Resignation
July 20, 2024
William Connelly
Assistant Tennis Coach
Resignation
July 18, 2024
Cory Faust
Head 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach &Head 7th Grade Girls Track Coach
Resignation
End of 2023-2024 SY
Denver Holeton
Child Care Associate
Resignation
July 14, 2024
Barry Loeffelbein
Head 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
Resignation
July 5, 2024
Brynn Schrock
Child Care Associate
Resignation
July 12, 2024
Brian Stanley
Assistant 8th Grade Basketball Coach
Resignation
July 8, 2024
2D. Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
RESIDENT DISTRICT
APPROVE OR DENY
FUNDE D
Kenia A.
Lewis Central
Continuation of Education
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Sophia A.
Lewis Central
Continuation of Education
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Kollyns W.
Glenwood
2024-2025 Kindergarten Student
East Mills
Approve
Yes
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Announcements and Communications
3A. Comments from Public – Henry Clark spoke about his views on trust, property taxes, the future use of the GRC campus, community childcare services and future GCSD facility plans.
3B. Comments from Board of Education – None
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New Business – A. to G.
4A. Approval of the Construction Manager At-Risk Contract
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Construction Manager At-Risk contract with Meco-Henne Contracting, Inc. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4B. Approval of Handbook Revisions
T Winton made a motion for approval of the proposed school handbook revisions reflecting the updated policies for the High School, Middle School, Elementary Schools, Preschool, Thrive and Faculty. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4C. Discussion of IASB Convention - November 20-22, 2024
Discussion of the Board of Education plans on attending the IASB Convention – November 20-22, 2024, was completed. The BOE chose Matt Portrey to serve as BOE Delegate at the Convention.
4D. Discussion of COSSBA Conference - March 21-23, 2024
Discussion of the Board of Education plans on attending the COSSBA Convention – March 21-23, 2025, was completed. Currently, all Board of Education members plan to attend.
4E. Discussion of IASB 2024 Legislative Priorities -
Discussion of Glenwood Community School District’s IASB 2024 legislative priorities was completed.
T Winton made a motion to approve communicating the selected top 2024 legislative priorities to IASB. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4F. Discussion of RSAI 2025 Legislative Priorities -
Discussion of Glenwood Community School District’s RSAI 2025 legislative priorities was completed.
T Winton made a motion to approve communicating the selected top 2024 legislative priorities to IASB. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4G. Approval of Contract with Street Smarts
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the contract with Street Smarts to provide driver education program from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027. E Richardson seconded the motion.
All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
WORK SESSION
Discussion Item - November 2024 General Obligation Bond –
The BOE discussed bringing a General Obligation Bond proposal to voters in November 2024. After careful consideration &extensive community input the BOE decided not to proceed at this time.
Upcoming Meetings
July 25, 2024 – Super Board Meeting August 12, 2024 – Regular Meeting
August 26, 2024 - Special Meeting &Work Session
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by K Stewart and seconded by T Winton to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.