Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

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

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

I.  BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

A.  Enrollment Trends and Budget Impact

B. Iowa School Finance Law

C. District Budget

D. Bonded Indebtedness

Presentations were given by Ed Propst, Supervisor of Technology and Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

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. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Ed Propst, Supervisor of Technology.

Also in attendance was Janine Headen

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, Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester.
Members Absent:  Marilyn Heider

The invocation was led by Pastor David Erickson from First Christian Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 25, 2002, and the New Board Member Orientation of November 25, 2002 be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by  Francis Clark      :Seconded by  Mark Peterson   
(Voice vote:  In Favor; Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Rick Killion and Marvin Arnrpiester)

Lynn Boyd, Vocal Music Instructor from Abraham Lincoln High School introduced student performers from Abraham Lincoln High School’s production of Damn Yankees.

Rick Killion referenced the following:

· Information from Lee Tacke on Graduation rates
· Information from Ted Stillwell on athletic eligibility
· Report on Parent Teacher conferences

Francis Clark referenced history book written by Steven Ambrose, which referenced Education as a part of the history.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Thanked the students from Abraham Lincoln High School for their performance tonight.
· Lobby Day for Urban Education Network on Tuesday, January 28, 2003.
· Question raised during the November 12th Board Meeting and the response letter that was returned.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· To engage community concerning athletic eligibility.
· Condition of Education from State Board of Education.

Superintendent Richard H. Christie referenced the following:

· Iowa West Foundation grant for early education at Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
· Article in The Daily Nonpareil on two teachers from Council Bluffs Community School District that received National Board Certification.  They were: Rod Cameron and Lori Tekippe.
· Annual Report was presented by Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

B. Public Participation

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid#02-025 for Security/Surveillance Systems for Abraham Lincoln, Walnut Grove, Edison, and Carter Lake to Barone Security at a total cost of $44,307.00.

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

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

A.  Awards Bid #02-026 for Electrical Switchgear, Transformers and Panels for Abraham Lincoln High School to Interstate Electric Supply Co. at a total cost of $22,100.

B.  Approves the completion and final payment of the Kirn Junior High and Abraham Lincoln High School Track Resurfacing 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.

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 8:42 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; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Dr. John Keiter, Executive Director for Personnel Services and Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services;

Also in attendance were Lynne Boyd, Vocal Music Instructor from Abraham Lincoln High School along with cast members from Abraham Lincoln High School’s performance of Damn Yankees, Janine Headen, Bettina Wilcox, and Joyce Farrington