Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

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

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

 “All students will be prepared to continue career training through post-secondary education or employment within twelve (12) months of graduation.”

Presentations were given by Jan Hawkes, Principal at Tucker Center; Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education and Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 7:17 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; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Tom Bond, Principal at Kanesville High School; Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services; Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Melanie Shellberg, Principal at Abraham Lincoln High School; Warren Weber, Principal at Thomas Jefferson High School and Dr. John Keiter, Executive Director for Personnel Services.

Also in attendance were Janine Headen, Judi Wheeldon and Kevin Brown.

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.

Invocation was led by Debbie Allen, Minister of Children with First Christian Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 14, 2001, and the Work Sessions of May 9, May 14, May 16, and May 23, 2001 be approved.

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

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

Mark Peterson referenced the following:

· High School graduations at Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School
· School visitations have been completed, he has enjoyed interactions with students and meeting with Principals on Building Improvement Plans and Master Facilities Plans

Dave Strom referenced the following:

· Responded to Public Participation
· School visitations to PACT Center and Tucker Center and interactions with students and Principals on Building Improvement Plans and Master Facilities Plans
· High School graduations at Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School

Francis Clark referenced the following:

· High School graduations at Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School
· School visitations have been completed, he has enjoyed interactions with students and meeting with Principals on Building Improvement Plans and Master Facilities Plans
· Senior honors program at Abraham Lincoln High School
· Literacy magazine – The Write Touch

Ken Petersen referenced the following:

· School visitations have been completed, he has enjoyed interactions with students and meeting with Principals on Building Improvement Plans and Master Facilities Plans
· He was a judge for the Pride Week Parade
· Attended Clean Air workshop at University of Iowa in
Iowa City
· High School graduations at Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School

Randy Ewing referenced the following:

· Senior honors program at Abraham Lincoln High School
· High School graduations at Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School

Cathy Ryba referenced the following:

· High School graduations at Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School
· Optimist sponsor Literacy Magazine The Write Touch

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· High School graduations at Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School
· Attended retirement ceremonies
· Sorry he had to miss the school visit to Tucker Center
· Responded to Public Participation

A. Introduction of the 2002 Council Bluffs Community School District’s Teacher of the Year

Superintendent, Richard H. Christie introduced Irene Dodder as the 2002 Council Bluffs Community School District’s Teacher of the Year.  Marvin Arnpriester, President of the Board of Directors, presented Irene Dodder with a plaque.

Superintendent Richard H. Christie then referenced the following:

· Recognized staff and students for various achievements
· Responded to Gunn Elementary School staff from last Board meeting
· Responded to questions raised during Public Participation

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 rejects all bids for Bid #01-022, Lewis and Clark Fire Alarm, Exit, and Emergency Lights Project

Moved by  Dave Strom               :Seconded by  Francis Clark
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 the Board of Directors award Bid #01-023 for the Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln High Schools Auditorium and Stage Lighting Projects to Menninga Electric for the base bid of $312,250.00.

Moved by  Ken Petersen            :Seconded by  Randy Ewing
Voting in Favor:  Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Peterson, Dave Strom and Marvin Arnpriester.
Cathy Ryba was out of room at time of vote.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the Visual Arts Curriculum as presented.

Moved by   Mark Peterson      :Seconded by  Francis Clark
Voting in Favor:  Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Mark Peterson, Dave Strom, Francis Clark and Marvin Arnpriester.
Cathy Ryba was out of room at time of vote.

A. Public Participation

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

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

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

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the policies as listed in the preceding paragraph (B).

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the following policies for approval as reviewed with no changes:

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

E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the policies as listed in the preceding paragraph (D).

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

F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the following policy to be deleted:

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.

G. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors deletes the policy as listed in the preceding paragraph (F).

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

H. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the following procedures as presented:

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

I. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors deletes Procedure DP-R, Targeted Small Business Program - Procedure.

Moved by     Mark Peterson         :Seconded by  Dave Strom
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. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of $150.00 to each elementary school from the Eagles 104 Club.

B. Approves the fee of $25.00 for ten 45-minute swim classes.

C. Awards Bid #01-013, Office Furniture for the Educational Service Center, to Keo Office Furniture at a cost of $16,640.12.

D. Awards Bid #01-014, Computer Videoconferencing System, to CamSys Communications, Inc. at a total cost of $12,334.00.

E. Awards Bid #01-015, Media Distribution System, to Midlands Communication at a total cost of $12,250.00.

F. Awards Bid #01-016, Carpet Replacement Services, to Bushman Carpets at the following rates.  This bid will encompass the June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2002 timeframe.
 
 

Product Bid: Philadelphia Vocation
Carpet Bid (under 110 yds):	$6.79/S.Y.
Carpet Bid (over 110 yds):	$6.42/S.Y.
Installation Labor	$2.90/S.Y.
Metal Carpet Bars	$1.00/L.F.
Vinyl Carpet Bars	$1.00/L.F.
Rubber Base	$1.00/L.F.
Removal Labor	$1.50/S.Y.
Floor Prep Labor	$28.50/hr.

G. Awards Bid #01-017, Paint and Supplies, to Sherwin Williams at the following rates.  This bid will cover the period June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2002.

            H. Awards Bid #01-018, Glass Replacement Services to Keenan Glass at the following rates.  This bid will encompass the period 
                June 1,  2001 through May 31, 2002.

I. Awards Bid #01-019, Pest Control Services, to All Service Pest Control at an annual cost of $4,530.00 plus additional charges for call backs covering the period June 1, 2001 thru May 31, 2002.

J. Awards Bid #01-020, Asphalt Paving Services to Century Asphalt at the following rates.  This bid will encompass the period June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2002.

Moved by  Ken Petersen        :Seconded by   Dave Strom
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; Dave Strom, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Mark Peterson, Cathy Ryba 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 approves a 5.86% package for administrative personnel and authorizes the Superintendent to distribute the salary component of the package.

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

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District authorizes the Superintendent to issue two-year contracts to permanent, non-probationary administrators.

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District approves administrators’ mileage payments to reflect a change from $.25/mile to the IRS rate and that such rate be readjusted annually.

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

XVI. PERSONNEL

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 38-39).

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

XVII. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Financial Reports    (Pages 40-42)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Greg Rodgers          S
ecretary

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; Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Larry DeChant, Principal at Kirn Junior High School; Neal Evans, Supervisor of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Services and Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.

Also in attendance were Paula Beebe with The Daily Nonpareil, Irene Dodder, teacher from Kirn Junior High School, Kevin Brown, Janine Headen and Judi Wheeldon.