Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 7:02 p.m.

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens, Lou Carta, Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider, Ken Petersen and Marvin Arnpriester.
Member Absent:  Mark Peterson

Also in attendance were:  Richard H. Christie Superintendent of Schools; Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Paula Beebe with The Daily Nonpareil; Glen Grove, Director of Special Education with Area Education Agency 13 and Rick Killion.

A. Requirements of eligibility for Area Education Agency Board Candidates:

   1. Shall be an elector and a resident of the director district,*
   2. may be a member of a local school district board of directors,
   3. may be an employee of an area community college,
   4. shall not be a school district employee, and
   5. shall not be a member of the governing board of a merged area.

*Director District 7
(All of the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 14th, and 15th  precincts of the City of Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, lying within the boundaries of the Council Bluffs Community School District)

B. "A candidate for election to the Area Education Agency Board shall file a statement of candidacy form with the Area Education Agency Secretary at least ten days prior to the date of the director district convention..."  "...If no candidate files... by the deadline, an eligible elector who is present at the director district convention may be nominated at the convention by a delegate from the board of directors of a school district located within the director district.  Delegates to director district conventions shall not be bound by a school board or any school board member to pledge their votes to any candidate prior to the convention."  (Section 273.8(2)).

A. Presentation of list of candidates who have filed by name and address.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board elects Ken Petersen as the Area Education Agency 13, Director of District 7.

B. Nominations from floor if no candidates have filed.

C. Roll Call vote.
 
Moved by   Francis Clark  :  Seconded by  Marilyn Heider
Voting in Favor:  Ken Petersen, Bobbette Behrens, Lou Carta, Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider and Marvin Arnpriester

President Marvin Arnpriester declared Ken Petersen as the Area Education Agency 13, Director of District 7.

Moved by   Marilyn Heider    :Seconded by   Lou Carta
Voting in Favor:  Bobbette Behrens, Lou Carta, Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider, Ken Petersen and Marvin Arnpriester

VIII. Adjournment

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Directors

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 7:32 p.m.

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens, Lou Carta, Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider, Ken Petersen, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester.

The invocation was led by Rev. Mark Pruigh from First Church of the Nazarene.

V.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 26, 2002, be approved.

Moved by  Ken Petersen       :Seconded by   Francis Clark  
(Voice Vote: In Favor; Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider, Ken Petersen, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Lou Carta and Marvin Arnpriester)

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by   Bobbette Behrens      :Seconded by  Lou Carta    
(Voice vote:  In Favor; Marilyn Heider, Ken Petersen, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Lou Carta, Francis Clark and Marvin Arnpriester)

A.  Superintendent Compensation Comparability Report

Mark Peterson referenced the following:
· Compensation Study by Silverstone Group
· Anniversary of September 11, 2001 and acknowledged what capable staff we have during a crisis.

Marilyn Heider referenced the following:
· Teacher Compensation and Staff Development on Cable News Network Program.
· America On-Line user for Internet and Email

Ken Petersen referenced the following:
· Visit with legislators at State and Federal levels
· Iowa Association of School Boards meeting at Kirn Jr. High School.

Francis Clark referenced the following:
· Iowa Association of Schools Boards meeting at Kirn Jr. High School.
· Superintendent, Richard H. Christie made presentation at Kiwannis Club.
· Kiwannis Reading Program

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:
· Thanked voters for their support for her to continue to serve as Board Member
· Iowa Association of School Boards meeting at Kirn Jr. High School.
· Iowa Association of School Boards meeting at Lewis Central on October 30, 2002.
· Attended Open Houses at several schools.
· Recognized Edwards Archer for their generous donation
· Thanked Ken Petersen and Lou Carta for their service to the School District.

Lou Carta referenced the following:
· Compensation study by Silverstone Group
· Wished new Board Members good luck.

 None

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding agenda items or other matters of concern.)

  Joyce Farrington addressed the Board.
  Janine Headen addressed the Board.
  Debbie Shiveley addressed the Board.

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Superintendent, Richard H. Christie

Priorities:
 Student Achievement
 Accredited Public Preschool Education
 Class Reduction
 Technology
 Issues:   Allowable Growth
 State Wide Sales Tax

B.  Discussion

Board is in agreement and will support these to the Urban Education Network.

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

A. Grants a diploma of graduation to Nathan James Kerkman and Joshua-James Trollen Mohr (Melanie Shellberg, Principal of Abraham Lincoln     High   School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that Nathan has completed all requirements for graduation; Steve Hardiman, Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that Joshua-James has completed all requirements for graduation).

B. Gratefully acknowledges the contribution from Edwards-Archer of the use of a vehicle for the Summer Driver Education Program.

C. Approves the McKinney Grant Report as presented.

D. Approves the appointment of Jean Hartwell and Silverhawk Investigations as designated Level 2 investigators of student allegations of physical and sexual abuse of students.

E. Approves all building level staff and student handbooks as presented.

F. Approves the temporary hire rate of $7.32 per hour.

G. Approves the Letter of Agreement with Christian Home Association - Children’s Square USA as presented.

H. Approves the completion and final payment for the fire detection and alarm systems and the exit and emergency lighting systems in the following schools: PACT, Tucker Center, and Washington Elementary.  As per Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa, the final retaingae will be paid at the end of thirty days if there are no claims on file.

I. Approves Abraham Lincoln High School Electrical Distribution Change Order CO-CC-1 (Total Add $11,101.00).

J. Approves Lewis and Clark Elementary Preschool Addition Change Order CO-CC-1 (Total Add $15,671.00).

K. Approves Lewis and Clark Elementary Preschool Addition Change Order CO-CC-2 (Total Add $69,910.00).

L. Approves the lease extension with Seldin Company for the    Featherstone Preschool as presented.

M. Approves the contract for school-based interventionist as presented.

Moved by   Francis Clark         :Seconded by   Mark Peterson
Voting in Favor:  Ken Petersen, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Lou Carta, Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider and Marvin Arnpriester

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 5-12).

Moved by   Ken Petersen          :Seconded by  Bobbette Behrens
Voting in Favor:  Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider, Ken Petersen and Marvin Arnpriester.
Opposed:  Lou Carta

A. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

XIV. RECOGNITION OF OFFICERS AND RETIRING BOARD MEMBERS

The Board recognized Marvin Arnpriester as President and also recognized Ken Petersen and Lou Carta as retiring Board Members.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

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 and Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.
 
Also in attendance were Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Sarah Storjohann, Lori Ohlinger, Kevin Brown, Bettina Wilcox, Joyce Farrington, Joy Higgins, Janine Headen, Duane Wichelman, Bert Latimer, Debbie Shiveley and Paula Beebe with The Daily Nonpareil.

I. CALL TO ORDER AND RECORD THE ABSTRACT OF ELECTION FROM THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS

The meeting was called to order at 8:53 p.m. by Greg Rodgers, Secretary of the Board.

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider,  Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester.

The following oath of office will be administered by the Secretary of the Board to the three members recently elected, Bobbette Behrens, Rick Killion and Gina Malloy.

"Do you solemnly swear that you will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that you will faithfully and impartially, to the best of your ability, discharge all the duties of the office of director in the Council Bluffs Community Schools, township of Kane, County of Pottawattamie, State of Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law?"

A motion was made by Mark Peterson and seconded by Marvin Arnpriester to select Greg Rodgers as Temporary Chairman for the purpose of directing the election of the officers of the Board for the 2002-03 school year.

Moved By:  Mark Peterson           Seconded:  Marvin Arnpriester
Voting in Favor:  Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider, Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens and Marvin Arnpriester

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by  Francis Clark           :Seconded by   Marvin Arnpriester
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; Marilyn Heider, Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark and Marvin Arnpriester)

Greg Rodgers, Chairman, asked for nominations for the position of President of the Board for the 2002-2003 school year.  Mark Peterson moved, and Francis Clark seconded the nomination of Marvin Arnpriester as President for the 2002-2003 school year.

Moved by:  Mark Peterson          Seconded by:  Francis Clark
Voting in Favor:  Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark and Marilyn Heider
Abstain:  Marvin Arnpriester

Greg Rodgers, Chairman, asked for nominations for the position of Vice-President of the Board for the 2002-2002 school year.  Francis Clark moved and Bobbette Behrens seconded the nomination of Marilyn Heider as Vice-President for the 2002-2003 school year.

Moved by:  Francis Clark            Seconded by: Bobbette Behrens
Voting in Favor:  Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Rick Killion and Marvin Arnpriester
Abstain:  Marilyn Heider

Greg Rodgers, administered the following oath of office to President Marvin Arnpriester and Vice-President Marilyn Heider, to which both responded by saying “I do”

"Do you solemnly swear that you support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that you will faithfully and impartially, to the best of your ability, discharge all duties of the office of (President or Vice-President) of the Board of Education in the Council Bluffs Community Schools, township of Kane, County of Pottawattamie, State of Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law?"

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors elects the following IASB delegate, and further

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the attendance of the following Board Members at the 2002 IASB Delegate Assembly and Convention and authorizes payment of appropriate fees.

Delegate:  Francis Clark
 
Other Board Members Attending:  Marvin Arnpriester, Rick Killion, Marilyn Heider, Bobbette Behrens and Gina Malloy

Moved by Bobette Behrens         :Seconded by  Rick Killion
Voting in Favor:  Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider, Rick Killion, Gina Malloy and Marvin Arnpriester

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education shall hold its regular meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month that school is in session, October through May of the 2002-03 School Year.

Moved by  Marilyn Heider              : Seconded by  Gina Malloy
Voting in Favor:  Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider, Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education shall hold its regular summer meetings at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month, June through September of 2003.

Moved by   Francis Clark               Seconded by   Rick Killion
Voting in Favor:  Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider, Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens and Marvin Arnpriester

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:19 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Directors