Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

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

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens (6:19 p.m.), Francis Clark (6:17 p.m.), Marilyn Heider (6:33 p.m.), Rick Killion, Gina Malloy and Marvin Arnpriester.

Member Absent:  Mark Peterson

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by  Rick Killion     :Seconded by   Gina Malloy
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; Rick Killion, Gina Malloy and Marvin Arnpriester)

Presentations were given by Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25 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; Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services and Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment.

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 7:32 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. Shawn Oberg from First Assembly of God.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 23, 2002, be approved.

Moved by   Gina Malloy            :Seconded by  Francis Clark
(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 amended be approved.

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

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Urban Education Network Lobby Day on January 28, 2003
· Work Session on No Child Left Behind Act.

Francis Clark referenced the following:

· Thomas Jefferson High School Heart of Neighborhood proposal.
· Memo from Mike Bell, Supervisor of Purchasing on Leasing vs. Buying passenger vans for District use.
· Article in Board Flyer
· Attended funeral for Donnice Woods

Gina Malloy referenced the Urban Education Network Lobby Day on January 28, 2003.

Mark Peterson referenced the following:

· The first week of school following the holidays
· The Daily Nonpareil series on No Child Left Behind Act

Rick Killion referenced the passing of Donnice Woods.

Marilyn Heider referenced the following:

· 27 Abraham Lincoln High School students in the Southwest Iowa Honor Band
· 8 District students who performed in the Fiesta Bowl Parade from the Southwest Iowa Honor Band.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Articles that are received
· The Des Moines Register articles on Education and State paying for Transportation.
· Urban Education Network Lobby Day on January 28, 2003.

Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools addressed the Budget Reduction for 2002-2003.

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding agenda items or other matters of concern.)
None.

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 proposed plans, specifications and form of contract for the Abraham Lincoln High School Electrical Service Project.)
None.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that Anthony Electric be awarded the base bid and alternates 1 and 4 for Bid #03-001 for the Abraham Lincoln High School Electrical Service Re-bid at a total cost of $86,548.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that District staff complete the HVAC work in Room 105 (alternate 2), wire and install the new computer outlets for the building (alternate 3), and perform necessary general construction work at an estimated total cost of $46,600.00.  This estimated amount will cover material and some outside labor costs.

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

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Mary Babinat, Auditor with Nolte, Cornman and Johnson.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the 2001-02 Audit Report as presented.

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 Arpriester.

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

A. Approves the readmission of the expelled student who has met the requirements for readmission.

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 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 9:00 p.m.

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; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; and Janet Reiners,  Personnel Specialist.

Also in attendance were Mary Babinat and Nancy Janssen with Nolte, Cornman and Johnson; Kevin Brown, Karen Holmes and Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil.