Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 6:18 p.m. by President Marvin Arnpriester.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by  Cathy Ryba          :Seconded by  Dave Strom         
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester)

“All students will successfully demonstrate competence on the District Graduate Standards and will graduate.”

Presentations were given by Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education and Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 7:10 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; Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Dr. John Keiter, Executive Director for Personnel Services; Jan Hawkes, Principal at Tucker Center; Dee Engstrom and Supervisor of Assessment; Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education.

Also in attendance was Paula Beebe with The Daily Nonpareil.

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 Rev. Marvin Arnpriester, Board President.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 23, 2001 and the Work Sessions of April 18, April 23, April 25, and May 2, 2001 be approved.

Moved by  Cathy Ryba             :Seconded by   Ken Petersen
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Mark Peterson, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom and Marvin Arnpriester)

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by Dave Strom            :Seconded by  Randy Ewing      
(Voice vote:  In Favor; Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Mark Peterson, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom, Francis Clark and Marvin Arnpriester)

Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools, addressed Board Recognition Week and presented each Board Member with a certificate and Picture Frame.

Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services discussed the results of the Community Education Foundation grant to Roosevelt Elementary School’s after school groups.

Dawn Larson, Vocal Music teacher and Nancy Rutherford, Kindergarten teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School presented the students of 4th, 5th and 6th grades who participate in Roosevelt Elementary School’s After-School Choir.

  Janine Headen addressed the Board.
  Bettina Wilcox addressed the Board.
  Shirley Wichael addressed the Board.
  Jean Burns addressed the Board.
  Deb Mohling addressed the Board.
  Barbara Cochran addressed the Board.
  Lori Tekippe addressed the Board.
  Suzanne Winter addressed the Board.
  John Madsen addressed the Board.
  Ruth Rysta addressed the Board.
  Kim Heitoff addressed the Board.
  Crystal Henkins addressed the Board.

Cathy Ryba referenced the following:

· The Daily Nonpareil article on Kirn Junior High School students.
· Thanked the students from Roosevelt Elementary School’s After School Choir.
· Responded to Public Participation.
· Thanked community for comments made during Public Participation.

Randy Ewing referenced the following:

· Thanked the students from Roosevelt Elementary School’s After School Choir.
· Expressed his regrets for being unable to attend Teacher/Staff Appreciation Day.
· Responded to Public Participation and thanked everyone for coming.

Ken Petersen referenced the following:

· Thanked the students from Roosevelt Elementary School’s After School Choir.
· Responded to Public Participation and thanked everyone for coming.
· Visit by Senator Tom Harkin to Walnut Grove Elementary School.
· Law Conference held in Des Moines, which he attended on behalf of the Area Education Agency 13.
· Attended concert presented by Abraham Lincoln High School Band, Orchestra and Choir.
· Teacher/Staff appreciation day at Kirn Junior High School
· School visitation to Kirn Junior High School and interactions with students and Principals on Building Improvement Plans and Master Facilities Plans.
· Spoke at Eagle Scout ceremony.

Francis Clark referenced the following:

· School visitations to Franklin Elementary School, Kirn Junior High School and Wilson Junior High School and interactions with students and Principals on Building Improvement Plans and Master Facilities Plans.
· Responded to questions raised during Public Participation.

Dave Strom referenced the following:

· Responded to questions raised during Public Participation.
· School visitations to Kanesville High School, Franklin Elementary School, Kirn Junior High School and Wilson Junior High School and interactions with students and Principals on Building Improvement Plans and Master Facilities Plans.
· Instructional Committee study of Visual Arts Curriculum.
· Attended Teacher/Staff appreciation day at Kirn Junior High School.
· Walnut Grove presentation on Foundation.
· Recognized Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services for a nice job done on the Recruitment Brochure.
· Committee looking at health insurance for District employees.
· Ratification of teachers contract.
  Mark Peterson referenced the following:
· Thanked the students from Roosevelt Elementary School’s After School Choir.
· Teacher/Staff appreciation day.
· School visitation to Kirn Junior High School and interactions with students and Principals on Building Improvement Plans and Master Facilities Plans.
· Responded to Public Participation.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Recruitment Brochure.
· Responded to Public Participation.
· Teacher/Staff appreciation day.
· Changing of June Board meeting date.
· Visit by Senator Tom Harkin to Walnut Grove Elementary School.
· Recognized teachers who are retiring in our District.

Superintendent, Richard H. Christie referenced the following:

· Questions raised during Public Participation
· Recognition of student achievements.

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 #01-010, District Reroofing Projects as follows:

1. Abraham Lincoln Project to JR Roofing for the “2001" EPDM Vented Roofing System (voluntary substitute) at a cost of $43,560.00.
2. Bloomer Project to JR Roofing for the “2001" EPDM Vented Roofing System (voluntary substitute) at a cost of $50,820.00.
3. Thomas Jefferson project to Weathercraft Roofing for the base bid amount of $27,000.00.  The alternate bid for roof work on the   Music/PE Complex will not be awarded at this time.
4. PACT Center Project to R.L. Craft Roofing, Inc. at a total cost of $13,830.00.

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

Presentation was given by Jerri Larson, Principal at Crescent Elementary School.  Also in attendance were Kathie Wakefield and Peggy Thielen, Grades 1/2 teachers at Crescent Elementary School.

Presentations were given by Jan Hawkes, Principal at Tucker Center; Randi Kenneday, Art Teacher at Abraham Lincoln High School and Pat Stevens, Art Teacher at Hoover Elementary School.

A. Public Participation

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors places on the table the following policies for approval as revised:

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

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors places on the table the following policies for approval as reviewed with no changes:

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

D.      BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors places on the table the following policy to be deleted:

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

E.      BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the revised Code of Conduct.

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

A. Presentation

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District, consistent with Iowa Code section 257.14, will levy property tax for the fiscal year in order that the district’s 2001-2002 regular program district cost will be 100% of the 2000-2001 regular program district cost plus any moneys received under section 257.14 as a budget adjustment for 2000-2001.

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

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Dr. John Keiter, Executive Director for Personnel Services.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District ratifies the Agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association, as attached, negotiated by the Board’s representatives and the representatives of the Council Bluffs Education Association, such agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2001, and extending through June 30, 2002.

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

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Dr. John Keiter, Executive Director for Personnel Services.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves Mutual of Omaha as the District’s employee health insurance provider.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors expel the student named in the Superintendent's recommendation, for the term specified and establish conditions for re-entry as identified in the Superintendent’s recommendation.

Moved by  Cathy Ryba      :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 following consent items:

A. Approves the tentative lists of graduating seniors as attached (Pages 63-72) for issuance of diplomas, with a final list of graduates certified by the principals to be presented for Board approval in June, 2001.

B. Approves the special education placements as presented on Page 73 .

C. Approves the Position Descriptions for the following position (Pages 74-75):

· Support Specialist, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Disbursements

D. Approves the Medicaid Direct Service Billing Agreement with LDP, Inc. d/b/a Leader Services as presented.

E.    Approves the proposed Student Fee Schedule for the 2001-2002 school year (page 76).

F.    Approves the Iowa Joint Utility Management Program Membership and Participation Agreement as presented.

G.    Authorizes the administration to utilize the bid award covered      under Bid #00-009 to purchase two additional new Gestetner 3255 copiers, one for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School and one for Longfellow Elementary School, at a cost of $11,295.00 each.  Service will be handled on a time and material basis with the labor rate being $84.00 per hour.

H.    Awards Bid #01-012, 76 Window Air Conditioning Units, as follows:

REX for 66 GE ASM24DA 24,000 BTU units at a cost of $35,574.00.
Peoples True Value for 10 GE ASM12AB 12,000 BTU units at a cost of $3,750.00.

I. Approves the hiring of the 22 individuals listed on Page 77 for temporary summer employment.

J. Affirms the Superintendent’s action of declaring Change Order CO-CC-1 for Longfellow Elementary HVAC/Electrical Project an emergency and accepts the cost of the panels and feeders only (cost $21,242.00) and rejects the cost of the distribution of the clean power, as provided in Procedure FE-R, Construction/Renovation Change Order Approval Process - Procedure.

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 11:25 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; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Dr. John Keiter, Executive Director of Personnel Services; Jan Hawkes, Principal at Tucker Center; Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment; Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Terri McClure, Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School; Jerri Larson, Principal at Crescent Elementary School; Kim Kazmierczak, Principal at Pusey Elementary School; Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Elementary Education and Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist.

Also in attendance were Paula Beebe with The Daily Nonpareil, Kevin Brown, Janine Headen, Chris Fink, President of Council Bluffs Education Association; Randi Kennedy, Pat Stevens, Suzanne Winter, Bettina Wilcox, Shirley Wichael, Jean Burns, Deb Mohling, Barbara Cochran, Lori Tekippe, John Madsen, Ruth Rysta, Kim Heitoff, Crystal Jenkins, Kathie Wakefield and Peggy Thielen.