I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 6:15 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

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

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by David Strom          :Seconded by Cathy Ryba
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; ALL)

IV. POLICY DISCUSSION WITH MARY GANNON, IOWA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS

Presentation was given by Mary Gannon representative from the Iowa Association of School Boards.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Diane Ostrowski
Secretary Pro Tem

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Education

Administrators in attendance were: Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Dr. John Keiter, Executive Director of Personnel Services; Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; MaryAnn Bragg, Technology Facilitator and Valerie Jensen, Principal at Edison Elementary School.

Also in attendance were Bobbette Behrens and Mark McGee, new Policy Committee members; Mary Delegardo and Mary Gannon with Iowa Association of School Boards; Janine Headen, Fred Lopez and Kevin Brown.

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 7:30 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

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

III. INVOCATION

Invocation was led by Father Ken Gross from Holy Family Catholic Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 9, 2000 and the work session of October 9, 2000 be approved.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as amended be approved.

Moved by Ken Petersen          :Seconded by  David Strom
(Voice vote:  In Favor; ALL)

VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

 Myrtle Walck addressed the Board.
 Molly Stogdill addressed the Board.
 Jan Williamson addressed the Board.
 Bettina Wilcox addressed the Board.
 Kevin Brown addressed the Board.
 Janine Headen addressed the Board.
 Bert Latimer addressed the Board.
 Claire Walck addressed the Board.

VIII. BOARD'S REPORT

Cathy Ryba referenced the following:

· Questions addressed to Board during Public Participation
· Attended 10 year celebration of Kids & Company
· Attended District meeting of Iowa Association of School Boards.

Mark Peterson noted the Boy Scouts in attendance at tonight’s Board Meeting.

Randy Ewing referenced the following:

· Questions addressed to the Board during Public Participation
· Recognized Mark Peterson and Ken Petersen for receiving the Better Boardsmanship Awards from Iowa Association of School Boards.

Dave Strom referenced the following:

· Follow up on daughter’s comments made at last Board meeting
· Attended Parks & Recreation meeting
· Thanked Doug Oslo of Dairy Queen who has provided incentives to Rue Elementary School
· Participated in the Area Education Agency Accreditation visit
· The many hours of research done on alternative calendar

Ken Petersen referenced the following:

· District meeting of Iowa Association of School Boards
· Participated in the Area Education Agency Accreditation visit
· Emcee at Iowa Western Community College Governor’s Award Ceremony

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Attended District meeting of Iowa Association of School Boards
· Participated in the Area Education Agency Accreditation visit

IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Superintendent, Richard H. Christie referenced the following:

· Annual Report
· Special Education Finance
· Special Panel on Teacher Compensation

X. 2001-2002 SCHOOL CALENDARS

A. Presentation

Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools previewed the presentation with the history.  Presentations were then given by Donnette Kremke-Bastian, Principal at Franklin Elementary School and Mr. Greg Eversoll, Principal at Lewis & Clark Elementary School.

B. Public Participation

Mary Jo Spurgin addressed the Board.
Jan Hopper addressed the Board.
Michelle Cowan addressed the Board.
Jan Williamson addressed the Board.
Fred Lopez addressed the Board.
Lori Crowl addressed the Board.
Barbara Wimmer addressed the Board.
Lacey Stogdill addressed the Board.
Ron Lainson addressed the Board.
Kevin Brown addressed the Board.
Tracy Schmidt addressed the Board.
David Wimmer addressed the Board.
Janine Headen addressed the Board.
Renee Krueger addressed the Board.
Molly Stogdill addressed the Board.
Karen Coates addressed the Board.
Jean Matt addressed the Board.
 

C.     BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the proposed calendars for the 2001-2002 school year for        approval as presented.

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

 
E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the proposed calendar for the 2001-2002 school year.

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

 
F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the proposed alternative calendar for the 2001-2002 school year.

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

XI. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Presentation was made by Warren Weber, Principal at Thomas Jefferson High School.

XII. BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PLANS

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of schools.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Building Improvement Plans as presented.

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

XIII. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Grants a diploma of graduation to Joseph E. Richie (Warren Weber, Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that Joseph has completed all requirements for graduation).

 
B. Grants a diploma of graduation to Steven Lee Teeple (Melanie Shellberg, Principal of Abraham Lincoln High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that Steven has completed all requirements for graduation).

C. Approves the Special Education Placements as listed on attached page 9.

D. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the donation from Ameritrade of school supplies to Rue Elementary School.

E. Approves the attendance of the Board Members at the National School Board Association Convention and/or Federal Relations Network Conference and authorizes payment of appropriate fees.

F. Approves the readmission of the expelled student who has met the requirements for readmission.

G. Approves the following appointment to the Finance Committee:
   Community Member: Tim Porter

H. Approves the following appointment to the Instructional Committee:
   Community Member: Jan Hopper

 
I. Approves the following appointment to the Policy Review Committee:
   Committee Member: Mark McGee

J. Approves the list of policies and procedures recommended for review by the Policy Review Committee during the 2000-01 school year (pages 10-17).

K. Authorizes the administration to submit to the Department of Education the 2001-2002 application to continue allowable growth to support District At-Risk Programs.

L. Approves the completion and final payment of the fire sprinkler installation project at Thomas Jefferson High School.  As per Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa, the final retainage will be paid at the end of thirty days if there are no claims on file.

  Moved by  Mark Peterson       :Seconded by  Francis Clark
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; ALL)

XIV. PERSONNEL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 18-19).

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

XV. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Financial Reports      (Pages 20-22)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 10:38 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane Ostrowski
Secretary Pro Tem

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Education

Administrators in attendance were: Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Dr. John Keiter, Supervisor of Personnel Services; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Donnette Kremke-Bastian, Principal at Franklin Elementary School; Greg Eversoll, Principal at Lewis & Clark Elementary School; Steve Hardiman, Principal  at Woodrow Wilson Junior High School; Jan Hawkes, Principal at Tucker Center; Warren Weber, Principal at Thomas Jefferson High School and Melanie Shellberg, Principal at Abraham Lincoln High School.

Also in attendance were Kevin Brown, Fred Lopez, Karen Coates, Lori Crowl, Bert Latimer, Bettina Wilcox, Jean Matt, Jan Hopper, Janine Headen, Rick and Mary Jo Spurgin, Les and Beth Mackey, Neil and Tracy Schmidt, Karen Holmes, Michelle Cowan, Myrtle and Claire Walck, Jan Williamson, Lacey Stogdill, Molly Stogdill, Ron and Michelle Lainson, Jayne Belt, Barb Mathiesen, Socorro Mathiesen, David and Barbara Wimmer, Bruce Nelson with The Daily Nonpareil, Pam Wiese with KPTM and photographer from Channel 3.