Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 6:20 p.m.

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens (6:28), Francis Clark (6:27), Marilyn Heider (7:10), Rick Killion, Gina Malloy and Marvin Arnpriester.
Members Absent:  Mark Peterson

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Presentation was given by Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 7:21 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; and Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment.

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. Mark Prugh from First Nazarene Church

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 13, 2003, and the Work Session of January 13, 2003, be approved.

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

Roosevelt Parent Connection

Terri McClure, Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School introduced Mary Beth Kennedy, and Carolyn Forbes, teachers at Roosevelt Elementary School and Jeff Showers, parent from Roosevelt Elementary School.

 Marilyn Heider referenced the following:

· Annual Condition of Education Report
· Urban Education Network meeting in Des Moines on January 28, 2003.

Rick Killion thanked Dr. Dee Engstrom for her presentation during tonight’s Work Session.

Mark Peterson referenced the following:

· Iowa High School speech Contest on Saturday and the quality of staff that help students.
· Teachers Quality Program in Iowa.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Article published in The Omaha World Herald on an Education Annual Report
· Lewis & Clark preschool facility now open

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Urban Education Network meeting in Des Moines on January 28, 2003.
· First Policy Review meeting of the year scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2003.

Francis Clark referenced the following:

· Retirement Tea for Mike Messerli on January 20, 2003
· No Child Left Behind Legislation

Superintendent Richard H. Christie referenced the Lewis & Clark Open House scheduled for February 27, 2003.

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding agenda items or other matters of concern.)
   Janine Headen addressed the Board.
   Joyce Farrington addressed the Board.
   Vicki Overly addressed the Board.
   Kevin Brown addressed the Board.

Melanie Shellberg, Principal at Abraham Lincoln High School introduced Patty Norman and Colleen Somers who made presentations regarding the Leadership In Fitness Training (L.I.F.T.) Grant.

Budget Development

· Budget Timeline
· Allowable Growth

Presentations were made by Richard H. Christie; Superintendent of Schools and Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance.

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

A. Approves the Special Education placements as presented (Page 4)

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

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

B.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education expels student B 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    Marilyn Heider      :Seconded by  Gina Malloy
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  Bobbette Behrens     :Seconded by  Marilyn Heider
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 Mairlyn Heider, who audited the bills, that the claims as presented on the Warrant Registers be approved.

Moved by   Marilyn Heider        :Seconded by   Mark Peterson
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 9:25 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; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; and Janet Reiners,  Personnel Specialist; Terri McClure, Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School and Melanie Shellberg, Principal at Abraham Lincoln High School.

Also in attendance were Kevin Brown, Janine Headen, Vicki Overly, Joyce Farrington, Mary Beth Kennedy, Carolyn Forbes, Jeff Showers, Patty Norman, Colleen Somers and Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil.