I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 7:31 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Members Present:  Francis Clark, Randy Ewing (7:55), Ken Petersen, Mark Peterson, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom and Marvin Arnpriester

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Board Member Ken Petersen.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 23, 2000 and the work session of October 23, 2000 be approved.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

VII. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SCHOOLS

Kathy Sorrell, Director for Kids & Company presented Superintendent Richard H. Christie with a check in the amount of $4900 for each of the 11 classroom grant recipients, from the Gold Star Fund.

VIII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Jan Hopper addressed the Board.
Myrtle Walck addressed the Board.
Janine Headen addressed the Board.

IX. BOARD'S REPORT

Mark Peterson referenced the following:

· Ribbon cutting ceremony at Thomas Jefferson High School
· Thomas Jefferson Honors Program

 
Dave Strom referenced the following:

· Read-A-Thon at Roosevelt Elementary School
· Instructional Committee on graduation requirements
· Ribbon cutting ceremony at Thomas Jefferson High School
· Francis Clark and Iowa West Foundation Advisory Committee
· Responded to Public Participation

 
Cathy Ryba referenced the following:

· Read-A-Thon at Roosevelt Elementary School
· Congratulated Ken Petersen on another Volunteer Award.

 
Randy Ewing referenced the following:

· Abraham Lincoln High School Academic Award Program
· Thomas Jefferson High School Academic Award Program
· Iowa Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly

 
Ken Petersen referenced the following:

· Ribbon cutting ceremony at Thomas Jefferson High School
· Read-A-Thon at Roosevelt Elementary School
· Iowa Communications Network Meeting with Department of Education on Area Education Agency accreditation.
· Tri-County Conference on Human Care

 
Francis Clark referenced the following:

· Thomas Jefferson High School Academic Award Programs
· Ribbon cutting ceremony at Thomas Jefferson High School
· Read-A-Thon at Roosevelt Elementary School

 
Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Ribbon cutting ceremony at Thomas Jefferson High School
· Memorial service for Nila Sevey, secretary at Abraham Lincoln High School.

X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Superintendent, Richard H. Christie referenced the following:

· Responded to Public Participation
· American Education Week
· Student Achievement Recognition
· Allowable Growth

XI. VIDEO “WHO WILL TEACH THE CHILDREN”

Chris Fink, President of the Council Bluffs Education Association presented a video on Iowa Teacher Shortage.

XII. POLICIES

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education.

B. Public Participation

Janine Headed addressed the Board.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education places on the table the Policy IKF, Senior High Graduation Requirements, for approval as revised.

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

XIII.  EXPULSION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education expels the student named in the Superintendent’s recommendation for the term specified and establishes conditions for re-entry as identified in the Superintendent’s recommendation.

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

XIV. CONSENT ITEMS

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

 
A. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of $500 made to Roosevelt Elementary School from the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society.

B. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of paper products made to Lewis & Clark Elementary School from the Omaha Paper Company.

C. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of paper products made to Lewis & Clark Elementary School from US Office Products.

D. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of classroom games, playground balls, printer cartridges, and $150 to Crescent Elementary School from Woodmen of the World.

E. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of school supplies to the students of the Council Bluffs Community School District from the Zonta Club Members.

F. Approves the Special Education placements as presented on Page 7.

G. Approves the Easement Agreement with the City of Crescent for Sanitary Sewer Lines as presented.

H. Authorizes the administration to utilize the bid award covered under Bid #00-009 to purchase another new Gestetner 3255 for Abraham Lincoln High School at a cost of $11,295.00.  Service will be handled on a time and material basis with the labor rate being $84.00 per hour.

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

XV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.

Immediately after adjournment, the Board will hold a closed session to conduct a strategy meeting of a public employer concerning employees covered by collective bargaining agreement, as provided in Section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa.

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Education

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; Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education; and Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist.

Also in attendance were Chris Fink, President of the Council Bluffs Education Association; Randi Kennedy, President-Elect of the Council Bluffs Education Association; Jan Hopper, Associate at Lewis & Clark Elementary School; Janine Headen, and Bruce Nelson with The Daily Nonpareil.