Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Marvin Arnpriester.

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

A.  Collective Bargaining History and Negotiated Agreements

B. Salary Schedules, Benefits, and Average Salaries

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

A. Annual Report

Presentation was given by Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

Respectfully Submitted

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. John Keiter, Executive Director for Personnel Services; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist.

Also in attendance was Janine Headen

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 7:30 p.m.

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

The invocation was led by Rev. Ed Clevenger from Fifth Avenue Methodist Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 11, 2002, and the New Board Member Orientation of November 11, 2002, be approved.

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

Announcement of Classroom Grant Recipients

Kathy Sorrell, Executive Director of Community Education Foundation announced the recipients of the Classroom Grants.  They were as follows:

 Michael Starner, Rue Elementary - $500.00
 Christine Hanke, Roosevelt Elementary - $267.00
 Carol Mattox, Hoover/Crescent - $200.00
 Angie Drake & Lisa Schwartz, Roosevelt Elem. - $267.00
 Bonnie Sturm, Carter Lake/Pusey/Crescent - $500.00
 Lori Westbook, Bloomer Elementary - $500.00
 Nichole McIntosh & Marty Fetch, Roosevelt - $267.00

Bobbette Behrens referenced the Iowa Association of School Boards meeting held November 20, 2002.

Rick Killion referenced the Iowa Association of School Boards meeting held on November 20, 2002.

Marilyn Heider referenced the following:
· Iowa Association of School Boards meeting and Urban Education Network meeting held November 20th and 21st.
· All State Concert

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:
· December issue of the American School Board Journal
· Annual Progress Report
· Articles on No Child Left Behind

Francis Clark referenced the following:
· November 19th Board Flyer
· November 25th Financial Aid Workshop
· Delegate for the Iowa Association of School Boards Assembly on November 20, 2002.
· Urban Education Network dinner held in the evening.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:
· Thanked Francis Clark for being Delegate for the Iowa Association of School Boards Assembly.
· No Child Left Behind Session at The Iowa Association of School Boards meeting held November 20th and 21st.

Superintendent Richard H. Christie referenced the following:
· Priority areas for the Urban Education Network
· American Education Week
· Responded in writing to parent who expressed concerns at the last Board Meeting.

(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.

Representative Brad Hansen addressed the Board regarding the upcoming Legislative Session.

A. Presentation

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

B.. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the revised Master Facilities Plan for the 2002-2003 school year as presented.

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

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

A. Approves the Special Education Placements as presented on Page 5.

B. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of thirteen Dell Optiplex Gxa computers and thirteen Dell Trinitron monitors from John Deere Credit, Johnston, Iowa to Wilson Junior High.

C. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of five computer monitors from The Silverstone Group, Council Bluffs, Iowa to Wilson Junior High.

D. Grants a diploma of graduation to Stephanie Michelle DeMare  (Dr. Steve Hardiman, Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that Stephanie has completed all requirements for graduation.)

E. Approves the completion and final payment of the ESC Re-Roof 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.

F. Approves the completion and final payment of the Kirn Junior High School Re-Roof 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.

G. Approves the following appointment to the Instructional Committee:

Community Member: Kristen Burgett

H.  Approves the following appointment to the School Improvement Advisory Committee:

Community Members: Ron Koontz, Dyanne Kurz

I.  Approves the following appointment to the Policy Review Committee:

Community Member: Rayola Wright

J.  Approves the appointment of Ciaccio Dennell Group/Electrical Engineer Consultant-Schaeffer Engineering and Mechanical Engineer Consultant-Matt Reiser as the second Architect/Engineer consultant group to provide services for the future Master Facilities Plan Projects.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 6-8).

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

A. Financial Reports      (Pages 9-11)                

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.

Immediately after adjournment, the Board will hold a closed session to conduct a strategy meeting of a public employer concerning employees covered by collective bargaining agreement, as provided in Section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa.

The Board returned from Closed Session at 9:55 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;  Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist; Dr. John Keiter, Executive Director for Personnel Services; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Ann Vermillion, Principal at Rue Elementary School and Kim Kazmierczak, Principal at Carter Lake Elementary School.
 
Also in attendance were Kathy Sorrell, Executive Director of Community Education Foundation; Janine Headen, Bettina Wilcox, and Joyce Farrington

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