Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 7:31 p.m.

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Marilyn Heider, Mark Peterson (7:32 p.m.), Dave Strom and Marvin Arnpriester.

The invocation was led by Rev. Cliff Tulsie from Lakeview Bible Church in Carter Lake, Iowa.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 1, 2001, the Organizational Meeting of October 1, 2001, the regular meeting of October 8, 2001, and the work session of October 8, 2001 be approved.

Moved by  Dave Strom           :Seconded by  Francis Clark   
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; Marilyn Heider, Mark Peterson, Dave Strom, Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing and Marvin Arnpriester)

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as amended (deletion of Item XII, Building Improvement Plans), be approved.

Moved by  Mark Peterson         :Seconded by  Marilyn Heider     
(Voice vote:  In Favor; Mark Peterson, Dave Strom, Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Marilyn Heider and Marvin Arnpriester)

 Janine Headen addressed the Board.

Francis Clark referenced the following:

· Attended Thomas Jefferson High School Hall of Fame induction
· Conversations concerning 1¢ Option Sales Tax

Marilyn Heider attended brunch for Thomas Jefferson Hall of Fame induction.

Dave Strom referenced the following:

· Wallace Reader Digest application
· District not selected for lighthouse study

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Standing Board Committee assignments
· 56th Annual Convention of Iowa Association of School Boards
· Attention to budget cuts
· December 3rd or 10th for Public Discussion at Wilson Junior High School
· Article in September American School Board Journal

A. Annual Report

The Annual Report was presented by Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

B. Superintendent, Richard H. Christie addressed the State across the board Budget Cuts of 4.3% and the Districts proposed plans.

Senator Mike Gronstal addressed the Board regarding the upcoming Legislative Session.

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Denise Jennings, Administrative Intern at Wilson Junior High School.

B. Public Participation

Janine Headen addressed the Board

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors authorizes the Administration to request from the Department of Education an early start/innovative calendar waiver for the 2002-2003 School Year.

Moved by  Randy Ewing         :Seconded by  Francis Clark
Voting in Favor:  Dave Strom, Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Marilyn Heider, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester.

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors places on the table the proposed calendars for the 2002-2003 school year for approval as presented.
 
Moved by   Dave Strom          :Seconded by    Bobbette Behrens
Voting in Favor:  Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Marilyn Heider, Mark Peterson, Dave Strom and Marvin Arnpriester.

Item deleted from amended agenda.

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Superintendent, Richard H. Christie

B. Discussion

Discussion by the Board.

C. Resolution

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District participate in the Teacher Compensation Plan for Option II.

Moved by  Dave Strom          :Seconded by   Marilyn Heider
Voting in Favor:  Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Marilyn Heider, Mark Peterson, Dave Strom, Bobbette Behrens and Marvin Arnpriester.

 A.  Public Participation

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

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

Moved by  Bobbette Behrens    : Seconded by  Francis Clark
Voting in Favor:  Randy Ewing, Marilyn Heider, Dave Strom, Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark and Marvin Arnpriester.
(Mark Peterson left the meeting at 9:10 p.m.)

Moved by  Marilyn Heider        : Seconded by   Randy Ewing      
Voting in Favor:  Marilyn Heider, Dave Strom, Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing and Marvin Arnpriester.

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

A. Approves the Special Education Placements as listed on attached pages 8-11.

B. Approves the Family Service EAP Agreement as presented.

C. Authorizes the administration to contract with Ray & Associates for negotiation services (total cost: $7,000 annually).

D. Approves the completion and final payment of the Lewis & Clark Driveway Reconstruction Project.  As per Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa, the final retainage will be paid at the end of thirty days if there are no claims on file.

E. Approves Change Order CO-CC-2, Longfellow Tuck Point/Window Project- Change Order total add is $14,720.00.

F. Approves Change Order CO-CC-06, Longfellow Elementary School HVAC/Electrical Service Project – net add Change Order amount is $25,615.00.

G. Approves the Program Improvement Plans for the 2001-2002 school year as presented.
 
Moved by   Francis Clark           :Seconded by  Marilyn Heider    
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; Dave Strom, Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Marilyn Heider and Marvin Arnpriester)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 12-13).

Moved by   Francis Clark             :Seconded by   Randy Ewing 
Voting in Favor:  Dave Strom, Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Marilyn Heider and Marvin Arnpriester.

A. Financial Reports      (Pages14-16)

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  Marilyn Heider
Voting in Favor:  Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Randy Ewing, Marilyn Heider, Dave Strom and Marvin Arnpriester.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 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; Dr. John Keiter, Executive Director for Personnel Services; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and Denise Jennings, Administrative Intern at Wilson Junior High School.

Also in attendance were State Senator Mike Gronstal, Kevin Brown, Chris Fink, Karen Holmes and Janine Headen.