Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
7:00 P.M. St. John Lutheran Church,
620 Main Street, Mineola, IA
Monday, November 9, 2010
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Henry Clark, David Warren and Linda Young.
Spotlight on Education
Carlie Cooper was recognized for her achievements at the state girls’ cross country tournament this year. Athletic Director, Scott Arkfeld, presented her a certificate. Coaches, Brad Rasmussen and Eric Rasmussen reviewed about her successful season.
Friends of Education
Joan Crowl presented a Friend of Education certificate to Sharon Agnitsch for voluntary nursing service to the Glenwood Community School District.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Linda Young made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4K. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the public hearing on October 11, 2010; the regular meeting on October 11, 2010; and work session on October 25, 2010.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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1004.3R2
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Fees for Use of School Facilities
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4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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4E – New Hires
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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Tia Bach
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Bus Associate
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$10.43/Hour
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4F – Resignations
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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DATE
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Jenna Carnes
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Kids Place Child Care Associate
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October 26, 2010
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4G – Open Enrollments
None
4H – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of October 31, 2010 were approved.
4I –Fundraiser Requests
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GROUP
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EVENT
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PURPOSE
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TARGET AMOUNT
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DATES
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Dance Team
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Raffle
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All State Fees, hotels, banquets, relay for life, summer dance camp
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$400
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09/24/10 –
11/12/10
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Student Council
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Dodge Ball Tournament
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Raise money for Operation Bedtime Stories
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$200
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09/24/10 –
11/12/10
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Dance Team
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Soup Cook-Off
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Outfits for remaining year, fees, hotel, food
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$2,500
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09/24/10 –
11/12/10
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Northeast Library
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Book Fair
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Supplies for the library
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$800
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11/8/10 –
11/12/10
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HS Theatre
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Free Will Donation for Baked Goods and Drinks
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Paint, lighting gels, lumber, building supplies and costume rental for the production
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$250
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11/5/10 –
11/14/10
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MS Student Council
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Mr & Ms Middle School
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Donation to the United Service Organization
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$75
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11/16/10 –
11/19/10
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Art Club
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Button Sales (2nd Time)
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Etching Press
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$300
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11/01/10 to end of school
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4J – Out of State Travel
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DATE
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ACTIVITY
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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October 16, 2010
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MS Football
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UNO Football Game, Omaha, NE
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Brian Stanley
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October 24, 2010
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Dance Team
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Millard HS, Omaha, NE
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Ruth Congdon
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October 29, 2010
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Cheerleaders
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Cheer Competition, Omaha, NE
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Caitlin McIntosh
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January 22, 2011
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Basketball Game
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Conestoga High School, Murray, NE
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Curt Schulte
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January 14, 15 2011
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Wrestling Tournament
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Bonner Springs, KS
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Matt Dyer
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4K – Overnight Travel Requests
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DATE
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ACTIVITY
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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October 15,-16, 2010
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Iowa Speech Conference
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Ames, IA
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Bobbie Jo Rohrberg, Devon Monson, Dianne Bentley, Russell Crouch
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January 14-15, 2010
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Wrestling Meet
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Basehore, KS
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Matt Dyer and wrestlers
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November 17-18, 2010
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IASB Convention
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Des Moines, IA
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Devin Embray and Board members
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December 1-3, 2010
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Dance Competition
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Des Moines, IA
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Dance Team
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November 12-13, 2010
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Boys Basketball Clinic
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Storm Lake, IA
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Five Coaches
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November 18-22, 2010
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Vocal All-State
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Ames, IA
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All-State Competitors
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November 6-7, 2010
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State Cheerleading Competition
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Des Moines, IA
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Cheerleaders
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November 13-14, 2010
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Honor Squad Practice
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Ames, IA
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Honor Squad Cheerleaders
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November 18-22, 2010
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All State Band Festival
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Ames, IA
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All-State Band
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November 19-20, 2010
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Honor Squad Cheerleaders
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Cedar Falls, IA
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Cheerleaders
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February 3-5, 2011
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Cyclone Honor Band
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Ames, IA
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Band
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Announcements and Communications
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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. There were no comments from the public.
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Dave Blum had attended a meeting on the baseball concession stand.
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Brett Nitzschke and Emily Ellingson, Lynch Dallas Law Firm, presented the revised Board Policy Book to the Board.
Reports
Building Administrators, Director of Special Education, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop Director and Director of Operations reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
A.Board Goal Statement Discussion
The Board reviewed the Board Goal Statement changes from the October 25, 2010 work session. The Board plans to meet on a quarterly basis to continue developing the Goal Statement.
B. Approval of Board Goal Statement
Henry Clark made a motion to approve the Board Goal Statement with the addendum on the Safety Section. Dave Warren seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
New Business
A.Revised/Updated Board Policy Book Discussion
The Board of Education discussed some of the changes made to the revised Board Policy Book. The school district will receive a list of deleted policies and policies we do not need. At that time the Board will decide if they want to keep the policies and/or put them in a handbook. The board policy book will be color coordinated by policy, regulation, exhibit and forms.
B. Approval Hiring of the Franks Design Group PC
Dave Warren made a motion to approve hiring The Franks Design Group PC for the purpose of designing, creating specifications and bidding the new baseball and visiting football concession stand and restrooms. The fee for the architect is 9.75% of the bid we accept. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval to Participate in Iowa Qualified Zone Academy Bond Program
Dave Blum made a motion to approve to participate in the Iowa Qualified Zone Academy Bond Program, which provides low or no interest financing for renovating school buildings and purchasing equipment. Linda Young seconded the motion. Young, Romens, Blum and Warren voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Grant Applications
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Pamida Foundation Grant application requested by Sharon Hofmann. Money received would purchase laptops to complete Skills Iowa Assessments and Skills Tutor. The grant does not require matching funds from the school district or place the district in a financial obligation. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Discussion on the 801 Series of the Board Policy Book
Henry Clark requested Item 8M be moved to Item 8E. The Board discussed the 801 series of the board policy book regarding the budget. Information presented for discussion included the FY 2011 Aid and Levy Worksheet; board minutes from March and April showing budget approval; a March 8, 2010 spreadsheet showing different aid and levy scenarios and each board policy noting what was done to meet all the requirements of the budget process.
F. Approval to Apply for the Iowa Demonstration Construction Fire Safety
Dave Warren made a motion to approve the application to apply for an Iowa Demonstration Construction Fire Safety Grant in the amount of $100,000. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G.Resolution to Consider Participation in the Instructional Support Program
Linda Young made a motion to pass a resolution to consider participation in the instructional support program. Dave Blum seconded the motion. Young, Romens, Blum and Warren voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.
H. Set Date and Time of Public Hearing for the Instructional Support Program
Dave Warren made a motion to set the date and time for the public hearing on the instructional support program. The public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. on December 13, 2010 at the Pacific Junction United Methodist Church, 604 Lincoln Avenue, Pacific Junction, IA. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of Student Teaching Agreement with College of Saint Mary
Dave Warren made a motion to approve the student teaching agreement with the College of Saint Mary. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J. Approval of Student Teaching Agreement with Iowa State University
Henry Clark made a motion to approve to the student teaching agreement with Iowa State University. Dave Warren seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K. Approval of SBRC Application for Allowable Growth
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the SBRC application for allowable growth for increasing enrollment, open enrollment out and excess LEP costs in the amount of $215,208. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
L. Approval of SBRC Application for Negative Special Education Balance
Linda Young made a motion to approve the SBRC application for allowable growth for the negative special education balance in the amount of $265,585.53 for the 2010-2011 school year. Dave Warren seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
M. Approval of Special Rates Agreement with Goodwin Tucker
Henry Clark made a motion to approve the special rates agreement with Goodwin Tucker for food service equipment repairs. Dave Warren 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 Linda Young and seconded by Dave Warren to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:01 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary