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 Reverend Ron Miller from the First Baptist Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meetings of December 18, 2000 and January 8, 2001, and the special meetings of December 20, 2000, January 8, and January 10, 2001 be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Janine Headen addressed the Board.
Judi Wheeldon addressed the Board.

Francis Clark referenced school visitations to Walnut Grove and Roosevelt Elementary Schools and interactions with students and Principals on Building Improvement Plans and Master Facilities Plan.

Ken Petersen referenced the following:

· School visitations to Walnut Grove and Roosevelt Elementary Schools and interactions with students and Principals on Building Improvement Plans and Master Facilities Plan.
· Iowa Association of School Boards Legislative Day in Des Moines.
· Legislative Breakfast held January 20, 2001.

Cathy Ryba referenced the following:

· Visit by Governor Vilsack at Thomas Jefferson High School on January 11, 2001 to present the school with the FINE (First in the Nation in Education) award.
· Commended Greg Eversoll, Principal at Lewis & Clark Elementary School along with his staff and families of students in their voting process for the Alternative Calendar.

Mark Peterson referenced his visit to Walnut Grove Elementary School and the tour he received from students.

Dave Strom referenced the following:

· School visitations to Walnut Grove and Roosevelt Elementary Schools and interactions with students and Principals on Building Improvement Plans and Master Facilities Plan.
· Thomas Jefferson High Schools FINE (First in the Nation in Education) Award ceremony.
· Work Session held on January 15, 2001.
· Lewis & Clark Elementary School vote on Alternative Calendar.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· School visitations to Walnut Grove and Roosevelt Elementary Schools and interactions with students and Principals on Building Improvement Plans and Master Facilities Plan. Commented that the lunches have been very good.
· Thomas Jefferson High Schools FINE (First in the Nation in Education) Award ceremony.
· Lewis & Clark Elementary School vote on Alternative Calendar.
· American School Board Journal articles.
· Acknowledged and thanked Dee Engstrom for the work she does on student assessment.

Superintendent Richard H. Christie referenced the following:

· Addressed questions raised during Public Participation.
· Commended Greg Eversoll, Principal at Lewis & Clark Elementary School along with his staff and parent of students for making the effort concerning the Alternative Calendar.
· Urban Education Network lobby day held on January 24, 2001.
· Governor Vilsack visit to Thomas Jefferson High School for the FINE (First in the Nation in Education) awards presentation.

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 Bid #01-001, Lewis & Clark Elementary School Renovation Project, be awarded to Ronco Construction at a cost of $267,025.00.

Moved by   Ken Petersen        :Seconded by  Cathy Ryba

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

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 Bid #01-002, Pusey Elementary School Renovation Project, be awarded to Andersen Construction at a cost of $319,900.00.
 
Moved by Dave Strom        :Seconded by Franics Clark

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

A. Budget Development

· Budget Timeline

Presentation was given by Superintendent, Richard H. Christie.

· Allowable Growth

Presentation was given by Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance

B. Nutrition Services Budget Development

Presentation was given by Virginia Bechtold, Supervisor of Nutrition Services.

C. Impact of Heating and Electrical Rate Increases on Budget Planning

Presentation was given by Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance

D. Preliminary Budget Priorities

Presentation was given by Superintendent, Richard H. Christie.

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

A. Approves the Special Education placements as presented
(Page 5).

B. Approves the readmission of the two expelled students who have met the requirements for readmission.

C. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the donation of $1,730.84 from the greater Council Bluffs Councils of Knights of Columbus.
 
D. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the donation of a computer workstation system (approximate value $450) from Francis Clark.

E. Approves the interagency agreement between Council Bluffs Community Schools and Treynor Community Schools for participation in the Medicaid Administrative Claims program from October 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.

F. Approves the interagency agreement between Council Bluffs Community Schools and Lewis Central Community Schools for participation in the Medicaid Administrative Claims program from October 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.
 

G. Approves the Title VI Application for 2000-01 as presented.
 
Moved by Cathy Ryba              :Seconded by   Dave Strom     
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; ALL)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (pages 6 and 7).

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

A. Financial Reports      (Pages 8-10)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Virginia Bechtold, Supervisor of Nutrition Services; Neal Evans, Supervisor of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Services and Dr. John Keiter, Supervisor of Personnel Services.

Also in attendance were Veronica Rosman with The Omaha World Herald, Dave Fischman with Zenon Beringer Mabrey Partners, Inc., Karen Holmes, Janine Headen and Judi Wheeldon.