Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

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

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

The invocation was led by Board President Marvin Arnpriester.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 27, 2000, and the Work Sessions of December 6 and December 13, 2000, be approved.

Moved by  Dave Strom         :Seconded by  Randy Ewing
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; ALL)

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by  Cathy Ryba        :Seconded by Francis Clark
(Voice vote:  In Favor; ALL)

A Holiday Program by the Woodrow Wilson Junior High School Vocal Group was cancelled due to severe weather and cancellation of school.

None.

Cathy Ryba referenced the following:

· Work Session and lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School on December 6, 2000.
· Congratulated Ken Petersen on his nomination to the Hall of Fame at Abraham Lincoln High School.
· Iowa West Grant Celebration at Children’s Square.

Randy Ewing referenced the following:

· Work Session and lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School on December 6, 2000.
· Congratulated Ken Petersen on his nomination to the Hall of Fame at Abraham Lincoln High School.
· The Iowa Ethics and Disclosure Board ruled that a Board Member may advocate his or her personal position on a ballot issue during a school board meeting.

Ken Petersen referenced the following:

· Overwhelmed by nomination to Abraham Lincoln High School Hall of Fame.
· Work Session and lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School on December 6, 2000 and at Hoover Elementary School on December13, 2000.
· Iowa West Racing Fall Grant meeting
· Iowa School for the Deaf, Legislative coffee

Frances Clark referenced the Work Session and lunch at Hoover Elementary School on December 13, 2000.

Dave Strom referenced the following:

· Collaborative Bargaining Conference in Des Moines on Internet Based Bargaining.
· Work Session and lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School on December 6, 2000.
· Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
· Finance Committee meeting held December 11, 2000.
· Congratulated Ken Petersen on his nomination to the Hall of Fame at Abraham Lincoln High School.

Mark Peterson referenced the following:

· Collaborative Bargaining Conference in Des Moines on Interest Based Bargaining.
· Work Session and lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School on December 6, 2000 and at Hoover Elementary School on December13, 2000.
· Congratulated Ken Petersen on his nomination to the Hall of Fame at Abraham Lincoln High School.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Congratulated Ken Petersen on his nomination to the Hall of Fame at Abraham Lincoln High School.
· New microphones in Board Room
· Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
· Collaborative Bargaining Conference in Des Moines on Interest Based Bargaining.
· Work Sessions scheduled for January 2001.

Superintendent, Richard H. Christie referenced the following:

· Iowa West Foundation Grants
· Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
· Board is committed to a work session on Wednesday noon at each building to learn of Building Improvement Plan and Master Facilities Plan.

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the 1999-00 Audit Report as presented.

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

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

A. Approves the Special Education placements as presented (pages 5 and 6).

B. Grants a diploma of graduation to Arthur Joseph Costello and Juli Marie Hartman (Tom Bond, Principal of Kanesville High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that these students have completed all requirements for graduation).

C. Approves the contract with Ray & Associates for negotiation services as presented (total cost:  $7,000 annually).

D. Approves the Board’s Collective Bargaining Team as follows:

· In negotiations with the Council Bluffs Education Association:
     Dr. John Keiter - Chair
     Mr. Greg Rodgers
     Ms. Janet Reiners
     Mr. Len Faraci - Recorder
     Mr. Gary Ray - Chief Spokesperson
· In negotiations with the Service Employees International Union:
     Ms. Janet Reiners - Chair
     Dr. John Keiter
     Mr. Greg Rodgers
     Mr. Len Faraci - Recorder

E. Approves the contract with Jennie Edmundson Business Health for worker’s compensation medical case management services as presented.

Moved by  Mark Peterson       :Seconded by   Randy Ewing
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; ALL)

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education expels student A 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:  Mark Peterson, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen and Marvin Arnpriester.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education expels student B 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  Dave Strom          : Seconded by   Francis Clark
Voting in Favor:  Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 7 and 8).

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

A. Financial Reports      (Pages 9-11)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Education

Administrators in attendance were: Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance; Dr. John Keiter, Supervisor of Personnel Services; and Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools