Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Mark Peterson at 7:30 p.m..

Members Present:  Marvin Arnpriester, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom and Mark Peterson.

The invocation was led by Rev. Ed Clevenger from the Fifth Ave. Methodist Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 28, 2000, and the Work Session of August 28, 2000, be approved.

Moved by  Randy Ewing      :Seconded by  Marvin Arnpriester  
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; ALL)

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by  Cathy Ryba       :Seconded by   Dave Strom   
(Voice vote:  In Favor; ALL)

Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance, introduced Dan Lay from the Des Moines Field Office of the United States Department of Agriculture,  who presented Virginial Bechtold, Supervisor of Nutrition Services with the United States Department of Agriculture Best Practices Award.

Kevin Brown addressed the Board.
Janine Headen addressed the Board.

Mark Peterson referenced the following:
· Addressed comments to the Board during Public Participation
· Iowa’s public records law and how the District handles requests for public documents.

Ken Petersen referenced the following:
· Open House at the various schools within the District
· Addressed comments to the Board during Public Participation.
· Congratulated the three re-elected Board Members.

Dave Strom referenced the following:
· Board Candidate Meeting
· Congratulated the three re-elected Board Members.
· Open House at the various schools within the District
· Drop-Out Diploma Outreach Coordinator letter

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:
· Board Candidate Meeting
· Congratulated the three re-elected Board Members.
· Open meeting laws article in the paper
· School Board Journal

Randy Ewing referenced the following:
· Congratulated the three re-elected Board Members.
· Instructional Support Levy
· Drop-Out Prevention letter

Cathy Ryba referenced the following:
· Thanked public for Instructional Support Levy
· Open House at the various schools within the District
· Addressed comments to the Board during Public Participation

Frances Clark referenced the following:
· Thanked public for Instructional Support Levy
· Open House at the various schools within the District
· Education in European

Superintendent, Richard H. Christie referenced the following:
· Addressed how District handles requests for public information
· Thanked community for renewal of the Instructional Support Levy.

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance.

B. Public Participation

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #00-030, Longfellow Elementary School Window Replacement Project, to Rife Construction, Inc. of Omaha with the bid award totaling $445,998.00.

 Moved by Ken Petersen           Seconded by Dave Strom
 Voting in Favor:  Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom, Marvin Arnpriester, Francis Clark and Mark Peterson.

Senator Mike Gronstal addressed the Board regarding the upcoming Legislative Session.

Presentation was given by Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Jo Campbell

A. Public Participation

Janine Headen addressed the Board

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the following exhibit as revised:

Moved by Ken Petersen        :Seconded by Dave Strom
Voting in Favor:  Ken Petersen, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom, Marvin Arnpriester, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing and Mark Peterson.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following consent items:

A. Approves the Special Education placements as listed (Pages 17-20).

B. Grants a diploma of graduation to Angela Jo Christiansen (Melanie Shellberg, Principal of Abraham Lincoln High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that this student has completed all requirements for graduation).

C. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of school supplies for students in our District from the employees of Old Navy, the MAC and Admitting Offices of Alegent Health Mercy Hospital, and the employees at Harveys Casino Hotel, in coordination with Office Depot.

D. Approves the contract with DECAT (Pottawattamie County Decategorization Project Grant) as presented.

E. Approves the agreement with the Council Bluffs YMCA for services to the Community PACT Program as presented.

F. Approves the agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottawattamie County to provide coordination of school health services for the Council Bluffs Community School District through the PACT program.

G. Approves the Letter of Agreement with Christian Home Association - Children’s Square USA as presented.

H. Approves the 2000-2001 Even Start contract with Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church as presented.

I. Approves the PMIC agreement with Glenwood Community School District as presented.

J. Approves the amendment to the 2000-2001 Annual Service Agreement with Loess Hills AEA 13 as presented.

K. Awards Bid # 00-029, Computer Work Stations to Omni Tech Corp. for 300+ Computer Work Stations at a per unit cost of $1,095.00 for the one year period commencing on October 1, 2000.

L. Approves the Council Bluffs Community School District’s membership in the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce and authorizes payment of the annual dues of $655.00.
 
Moved by  Cathy Ryba               :Seconded by  Dave Strom       
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; ALL)

A. Approves the following modification in the Superintendent’s contract:

#11, Professional Growth

The Superintendent, with the prior approval of the Board, shall be allowed time for attending summer school graduate studies at a recognized college or university in excess of any allowable vacation and without loss of salary.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester     Seconded by Dave Strom
Voting in Favor: Dave Strom, Marvin Arnpriester, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Cathy Ryba, 
Mark Peterson.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 21-29).

Moved by Randy Ewing          :Seconded by    Cathy Ryba        
Voting in Favor:  Marvin Arnpriester, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom 
and Mark Peterson.

A. Financial Reports  -- Pages 30-32

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of Randy Ewing, who audited the bills, that the claims as presented on the Warrant Registers be approved.

Moved by  Randy Ewing         :Seconded by   Francis Clark
Voting in Favor:  Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom, Marvin Arnpriester 
and Mark Peterson.

Marvin Arnpriester presented Mark Peterson with a gavel in recognition of his term as Board President.  Each Board member then commented and thanked Mark for his service.  Mark addressed qualities for each Board Member and Superintendent.  Mark then presented Marvin with a picture in recognition of his term as Board Vice-President.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m.

ATTEST:
Mark Peterson, President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were: Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Dr. John Keiter, Supervisor of Personnel Services; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Virginia Bechtold, Supervisor of Nutrition Services and Jan Hawkes, Principal at Tucker Center.

Also in attendance were Senator Mike Gronstal, Janine Headen, Chris Fink, Kevin Brown and Bruce Nelson with The Daily Nonpareil.

I. CALL TO ORDER AND RECORD THE ABSTRACT OF ELECTION FROM THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS

The meeting was called to order at 10:24 p.m. by Greg Rodgers, Secretary of the Board.

Members Present:  Marvin Arnpriester, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom and Mark Peterson.

The following oath of office will be administered by the Secretary of the Board to the three members recently elected, Mark Peterson, Francis Clark and Cathy Ryba.

"Do you solemnly swear that you will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that you will faithfully and impartially, to the best of your ability, discharge all the duties of the office of director in the Council Bluffs Community Schools, township of Kane, County of Pottawattamie, State of Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law?"

Each re-elected director was then presented with the State of Iowa Certificate of Election by Mr. Rodgers.

A motion was made by Ken Petersen and seconded by Dave Strom to select Greg Rodgers as Temporary Chairman for the purpose of directing the election of the officers of the Board for the 2000-01 school year.

Moved by:  Ken Petersen          Seconded by: Dave Strom
(Voice Vote: In Favor: ALL)

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by  Mark Peterson        :Seconded by  Cathy Ryba  
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; ALL)

Greg Rodgers, Chairman asked for nominations for the position of President of the Board for the 2000-2001 school year.  Ken Petersen moved, and Randy Ewing seconded the nomination of Marvin Arnpriester as President for the 2000-2001 school year.

Moved by  Ken Petersen         :Seconded by  Randy Ewing
Voting in Favor:  Dave Strom, Marvin Arnpriester, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Cathy Ryba and Mark Peterson.

Greg Rodgers, Chairman asked for nominations for the position of Vice-President of the Board for the 2000-2001 school year.  Cathy Ryba move, and Mark Peterson seconded the nomination of Francis Clark as Vice-President for the 2000-2001 school year.

Moved by  Cathy Ryba            : Seconded by  Mark Peterson
Voting in Favor:  Marvin Arnpriester, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom and Mark Peterson.

Greg Rodgers administered the following oath of office to President Marvin Arnpriester and Vice-President Francis Clark, to which both responded by saying “I do”.

 "Do you solemnly swear that you support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that you will faithfully and impartially, to the best of your ability, discharge all duties of the office of (President or Vice-President) of the Board of Education in the Council Bluffs Community Schools, township of Kane, County of Pottawattamie, State of Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law?"

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors elects the following IASB delegate, and further

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the attendance of the following Board Members at the 2000 IASB Delegate Assembly and Convention and authorizes payment of appropriate fees.
 
Delegate:  Randy Ewing
Other Board Members Attending:  Mark Peterson, Cathy Ryba, Francis Clark, Ken Petersen, Dave Strom 
and Marvin Arnpriester.

Moved by   Dave Strom            :Seconded by   Mark Peterson

Voting in Favor:  Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom, Marvin Arnpriester 
and Mark Peterson.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education shall hold its regular meetings the second and fourth Mondays of each month that school is in session, October through May of the 2000-01 School Year.

Moved by  Ken Petersen           : Seconded by    Francis Clark   
Voting in Favor:  Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom, Marvin Arnpriester, Francis Clark 
and Mark Peterson.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education shall hold its regular summer meetings the fourth Monday of each month, June through September of 2001.

Moved by  Cathy Ryba          Seconded by   Dave Strom   
Voting in Favor:  Ken Petersen, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom, Marvin Arnpriester, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing and Mark Peterson.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:37 p.m.
 

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were: Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent; Dr. John Keiter, Executive Director of Personnel Services; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Virginia Bechtold, Supervisor of Nutrition Services and Jan Hawkes, Principal at Tucker Center.

Also in attendance were Janine Headen and Bruce Nelson with The Daily Nonpareil.