Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 5:00 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, December 10, 2012
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, and Dave Blum. Henry Clark arrived at 5:58 p.m. Craig Patzer was absent.
Spotlight on Education
The following students were recognized for their achievements: State Cross Country Qualifier–Jeff Reeve; All State Choir-Evan Gammon, Ebon Hackett, Sydney Embray and Sam Kalhorn; All State Orchestra-John Pena and Opus Honor Choir-Drew Wallace.
Friends of Education
Mike Schmidt and Marrianne Driml were recognized for their excellent long term subbing in the English Dept.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4N. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved for the regular meeting on November 12, 2012 and the work session on November 26, 2012.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
|
POLICY
|
POLICY NAME
|
|
604.6
|
Appropriate Use of District Technology, Network Systems and Internet Access
|
|
604.7
|
Laptop Computer and/or Tablet Policy - Delete
|
|
604.7CF
|
Consent to Student Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, and Internet Access
|
|
604.7GF
|
Staff Acceptance Form and Consent Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, and Internet Access
|
|
604.8
|
Implementation of Technology Protection Measurers Regarding Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, and Internet Access
|
|
604.8P
|
App Procedures
|
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
|
POLICY
|
POLICY NAME
|
|
None
|
|
4E – New Hires
|
NAME
|
ASSIGNMENT
|
SALARY
|
|
Chase Sowers
|
Auditorium Lighting Tech
|
$7.25 per hour
|
|
Brian West
|
Substitute Teacher
|
$114 per day
|
|
Denise Jacobsen
|
Authorized Substitute Teacher
|
$104 per day
|
|
Carol Tedder
|
Substitute Teacher
|
$114 per day
|
|
Elizabeth Cooper
|
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
|
$7.25 per hour
|
|
Stefanie Bartles
|
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
|
$8.23 per hour
|
|
Silvia Lopez
|
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
|
$7.25 per hour
|
|
Chris Visser
|
Assistant Boys Track Coach
|
$3,080
|
|
Jeff Janssen
|
Assistant Girls Track Coach
|
$3,080
|
|
Ethel Minchew
|
Substitute Food Service Worker
|
$8.58 per hour
|
|
Ayla Fritz
|
Special Education Teacher Associate
|
$9.29 per hour
|
|
Marietta Nelson-Bittle
|
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
|
$9.29 per hour
|
4F – Transfers
|
NAME
|
ASSIGNMENT
|
EFFECTIVE DATE
|
|
None
|
|
|
4G – Resignations
|
NAME
|
ASSIGNMENT
|
DATE
|
|
Jackie Johnson
|
Substitute Bus Driver/Special Ed Teacher Associate
|
November 21, 2012
|
|
Tina Ossman
|
Food Service
|
November 30, 2012
|
|
Wendy Bales
|
Special Ed Teacher Associate
|
December 14, 2012
|
4H – Terminations
|
NAME
|
ASSIGNMENT
|
EFFECTIVE DATE
|
|
None
|
|
|
4I – Open Enrollments
|
STUDENT
|
RECEIVING DISTRICT
|
DATE RECEIVED
|
|
Dylan E
|
Glenwood
|
December 5, 2012
|
|
Korey E
|
Glenwood
|
December 5, 2012
|
|
Amber E
|
Glenwood
|
November 11, 2012
|
|
Desirea E
|
Glenwood
|
November 13, 2012
|
|
Piper B
|
Glenwood 2013-2014
|
November 14, 2012
|
4J – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of November 30, 2012 were approved.
4K – Fundraiser Requests
|
GROUP
|
FUNDRAISER
|
PURPOSE
|
AMT
|
DATES
|
|
Culinary Arts Class
|
Restaurants
|
Cost of Groceries
|
$300
|
1/7-5/17/13
|
|
Marketing Class
|
Marketing Project
|
Improvements for School
|
$4,000
|
March 2013
|
|
HS Student Council
|
Winter Dance
|
Pep Bus State Wrestling; Tests
|
$500-$600
|
1/26/2013
|
|
Key Club
|
Collect Change
|
Donation to UNICEF
|
$150
|
12/1/2012
|
4L – Out of State Travel
|
DATE
|
ACTIVITY
|
DESTINATION
|
REQUESTED BY
|
|
1/11-12/13
|
Wrestling Tournament
|
Basehor, KS
|
Adam Buthe
|
4M – Overnight Travel Requests
|
DATE
|
ACTIVITY
|
DESTINATION
|
REQUESTED BY
|
|
4/21-23/2013
|
FFA Leadership Conference
|
Ames, IA
|
Jessica Miller
|
|
12/7-8/2012
|
Iowa Track and Field Clinic
|
Ames, IA
|
Eric Rasmussen
|
|
1/11-12/2013
|
Wrestling Tournament
|
Basehor, KS
|
Adam Buthe
|
|
2/13-14/2013
|
ISFLC
|
Des Moines, IA
|
Devin Embray
|
|
2/13-14/2013
|
ISFLC
|
Des Moines, IA
|
Shirley Lundgren
|
|
12/7-8/2012
|
Iowa Track and Field Clinic
|
Ames, IA
|
Brad Rasmussen
|
|
12/7-8/2012
|
Iowa Track and Field Clinic
|
Ames, IA
|
Chris Visser
|
|
12/7-8/2012
|
Iowa Track and Field Clinic
|
Ames, IA
|
Mitch Rew
|
|
12/7-8/2012
|
Iowa Track and Field Clinic
|
Ames, IA
|
Mark Starner
|
|
12/7-8/2012
|
Iowa Track and Field Clinic
|
Ames, IA
|
Todd Peverill
|
4N – Grant Requests
|
NAME OF GRANT
|
PURPOSE
|
AMOUNT
|
|
Reach for the Stars-Booster 4 Families
|
Purchase Books for 2’s, 3’s, and 4’s Rooms
|
$300
|
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. Margo Young spoke on the comment made by a Board Member at the last board meeting regarding the Early Retirement Incentive. She felt his comment was very hurtful.
Comments from Board
Ann Staiert reported on the IASB State Convention and on the Google trip.
Presentations
Janiece Kinzle presented a power point on the Public Art Tree Sculpture which was a collaborative public art project spearheaded by the two artists-in-residence.
Reports
Building Administrators, Director of Special Education, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Director of Operations, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A.Approval of Modified Allowable Growth Application for Drop Out Prevention
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Modified Allowable Growth Application for Drop Out Prevention in the amount of $356,581. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. IASB Board of Directors
Ann Staiert made a motion to vote for Bill Grove from the Council Bluffs Community School District to fill the vacancy on the Iowa School Board of Directors for a three year term ending January 2016. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Contract
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the contract for services from Kristi Rooney, Independent Certified Braillist, for transcription services for the 2012-13 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Trap Shooting Club
Dave Blum made a motion to approve a trap shooting club for the Glenwood School District. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval to Adjust Long Range Curriculum Plan
Ann Staiert made a motion to adjust the implementation of the math long range curriculum plan by one year. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Severance Package Policies for 2013-2014
This was postponed to the January 14, 2013. A work session will be held at 6:00 p.m. on January 14, 2013 to discuss the severance policies.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Dave Blum to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:04 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary