Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 7:00 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  Ken Petersen      :Seconded by  Cathy Ryba
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Mark Peterson, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom and Marvin Arnpriester.)

BE IT RESOLVED, that a Closed Session, as provided in Section 21.5 (1) (i) of the Open Meetings Law, be conducted to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation as that individual has requested a closed session

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

The Board returned to Open Session at 8:14 p.m.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were: Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools and Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance.

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 8:25 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 Member, Ken Petersen.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 31, 2001, and the work session of May 31, 2001 be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Janine Headen addressed the Board.
Kevin Brown addressed the Board.
Myrtle Walk addressed the Board.

Mark Peterson referenced the Kanesville High School Graduation.

Dave Strom referenced the following:

· Kanesville High School Graduation
· Working on Superintendent’s contract with Marvin Arnpriester and Cathy Ryba
· Unable to attend Math Curriculum meeting
· Addressed questions raised during Public Participation

Francis Clark referenced the following:

· Teacher retirements at Thomas Jefferson High School
· Kanesville High School Graduation

Ken Petersen reference the following:

· Kanesville High School Graduation
· Lieutenant Governor, Sally Pederson at Iowa Western Community College
· Iowa Communications Network meeting at Area Education Agency 13 on Teacher Compensation

Randy Ewing referenced the following:

· Kanesville High School Graduation
· Addressed questions raised during Public Participation

Cathy Ryba referenced the Kanesville High School Graduation.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Recognized each graduation ceremony from the three high schools
· Iowa Communications Network meeting at Area Education Agency 13 on Teacher Compensation
· Article in Des Moines Register on Drop Out rate in Iowa schools
· Written response sent on Policy GBN

Superintendent, Richard H. Christie referenced the following:

· Article from The Daily Nonpareil on Internet Filters at Council Bluffs Public Library
· Addressed questions raised during Public Participation

Presentation was given by Superintendent, Richard H. Christie.

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist.

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

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

A. Public Participation

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

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

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

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

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.

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors 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 Directors 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   Mark Peterson     :Seconded by   Randy Ewing
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 two Transtalk wireless phones (includes wireless card); four extra battery packs; one carrier assembly; one 408GS/LS/ATL station card (totaling $2,315.30) from Jim Riskowski of the DLR Group.

B. Approves the Phase III Plan for the 2001-2002 school year as presented.

C. Approves the Special Education Placements as presented (pages 6-8).

D. Approves the three-year (June 1, 2001-June 1, 2003) Parking Lot Lease with Bonnie Culjat as presented.

E. Approves the renewal of membership with the Iowa Association of School Boards for 2001-2002.  Dues for 2001-2002 total $7,752.

F. Authorizes the administration to enter into student teaching contracts with teacher education colleges and universities for the 2001-2002 school year.

Moved by  Dave Strom            :Seconded by Francis Clark

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

 XV. SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT
A. Discussion
   Discussion was held with the Board.

B. Resolutions

1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District approves an employment contract with Richard H. Christie commencing on July 1, 2001 and continuing through June 30, 2004.

Moved by: Ken Petersen     :  Seconded by  Dave Strom

Voting in Favor:  Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Ken Petersen, Mark Peterson, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom and Marvin Arnpriester.
2. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District approves an annual base salary of $119,695 and a car allowance of $5700 beginning July 1, 2001.

   Moved by:  Cathy Ryba     : Seconded by Mark Peterson

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

3. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District approves other contract language changes as follows:
1. Mileage at the IRS rate.
2. Annual consultative leave of up to five work days.
3. The Board may establish and identify goals for the Superintendent to reach each year, and if the Superintendent reaches those goals or any of them, determined at the time of the superintendent’s evaluation, he shall receive a bonus for each goal reached.  The total amount of the bonus to be paid in any one year shall not exceed $10,000.  The Board shall assign and allocate a value for each goal in proportion to the total possible bonus.  The Board shall determine which, if any, goals were reached and the bonus for those goals.

   Moved by:  Dave Strom   :  Seconded by Cathy Ryba

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

 XVI. PERSONNEL
  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 44-47).

  Moved by   Ken Petersen        :Seconded by  Francis Clark
Voting in Favor:  Ken Petersen, Mark Peterson, Cathy Ryba, Dave Strom, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing and Marvin Arnpriester.
 XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 10:36 p.m.
 

     Respectfully submitted,
 

       Greg Rodgers           Secretary

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Directors

Regular Meeting
Addendum
June 11, 2001
 

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 and Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist.

Also in attendance were Paula Beebe with The Daily Nonpareil, Chris Fink, President of Council Bluffs Education Association; Randi Kennedy, President Elect of the Council Bluffs Education Association; Janine Headen, Myrtle Walk and Kevin Brown.