Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

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 President Marvin Arnpriester.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 9, 2002 and the New Board Member Orientation of December 9, 2002, be approved.

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

“Silent Hills Speak”

Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services presented Gary Foust, President of the Library Foundation, who introduced Bill Ramsey and Betty Schrier, co-authors of the book “Silent Hills Speak”.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· School visits after the first of the year.
· Appreciated Boards work in nominations for Iowa West Foundation Board.

Rick Killion referenced the Finance Committee meeting held on December 17, 2002.

Mark Peterson referenced the following:

· Several student performances at Abraham Lincoln High School
· Ted Stilwell re-appointed as Director and Executive Officer of the State Board of Education

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Attended Southwest Iowa Board of Realtors meeting where a choir from Hoover Elementary School performed.

Francis Clark referenced the following:

· Finance Committee held on December 17, 2002
· December 19, 2002, Kiwanis Club read to 2nd grade students at Washington Elementary School

Gina Malloy referenced the condition of the education report.

Superintendent Richard H. Christie led a discussion on 2002-03 Budget, Allowable Growth, Adjustments to Revenue and Expenses and Solvency Ratio.

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

A. Presentation

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

B. Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the Thomas Jefferson High School Electrical Service II/Fire Sprinkler System III Project and the Abraham Lincoln High School Electrical Service Project.)

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #02-029, Thomas Jefferson High School Electrical Service and Fire Sprinkler System bid to Construct, Inc. at a total cost of $361,700.00.

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that Bid #02-027 for the Abraham Lincoln High School Electrical Service Project not be awarded and be rebid in January 2003, with various alternates included as a part of the revised bid package.
 
Moved by   Bobbette Behrens     :Seconded by Marilyn Heider
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 approves the following consent items:

A.  Grants a diploma of graduation to Jeffery Scott Jansen (Dr. Steve Hardiman, Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that Jeffery has completed all requirements for graduation.)

B. Awards Bid #02-028, Electrical Panels for Thomas Jefferson High School to Interstate Electric Supply Company at a total cost of $10,392.00.
 
Moved by    Gina Malloy           :Seconded by  Mark Peterson    
(Voice Vote:  In Favor: Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider, Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education expels the student 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  Bobbette Behrens      :Seconded by  Francis Clark
Voting in Favor:  Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider, Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens and Marvin Arnpriester

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

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

A. Financial Reports      (Pages 6-8)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 8:52 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 Duane Wichelman and Janine Headen