Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 6:45 p.m.

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark (7:00 p.m.), Rick Killion, Gina Malloy and Marvin Arnpriester.
Members Absent:  Marilyn Heider and Mark Peterson

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Activity was lead by Superintendent Richard H. Christie.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 7:15 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. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

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

The invocation was led by Captain Joel Arthur from Salvation Army.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 27, 2003, and the work session of January 27, 2003 be approved.
Moved by  Francis Clark       :Seconded by  Rick Killion
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; Francis Clark, Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens and Marvin Arnpriester)

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.
Moved by   Mark Peterson      :Seconded by   Gina Malloy
(Voice  vote:  In Favor; Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark and Marvin Arnpriester)

Bobbette Behrens referenced the Urban Education Network Lobby Day held in Des Moines on January 28, 2003.

Rick Killion expressed thanks for help with his son’s accident.

Gina Malloy referenced the Urban Education Network Lobby Day held in Des Moines on January 28, 2003.

Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools commended a couple of staff members, Neal Evans; Supervisor of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Services and Jeff Tucker; Computer Technician for implementing a paperless online work order system for better customer service.

(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.

 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 Bloomer Elementary School Window Replacement Project, the Rue Elementary School Window Replacement Project, and/or the Thomas Jefferson High School Asbestos Abatement Project.)

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

 C.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors declines all bids for Bid #03-002, Bloomer Elementary School Window Replacement Project.

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors declines all bids for Bid #03-003, Rue Elementary School Window Replacement Project.

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

E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #03-004, Thomas Jefferson High School Asbestos Abatement Project to Great Plains Asbestos Control at a cost of $136,489.00 (plus incidental costs).

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

Budget Development

Budget Timeline
Revenue Plan
  Operating Fund
  Allowable Growth
  State Aid
Property Taxes
Miscellaneous Income
Budget Priorities

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

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

C. Approves the completion and final payment of the Pusey Elementary School Re-Roof 02 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 Bobbette Behrens     :Seconded by Francis Clark
Voting in Favor:  Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 8:26 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; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; and Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist.

Also in attendance was Janine Headen.