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, Francis Clark (6:17 p.m.), Marilyn Heider (6:17 p.m.), Rick Killion, Gina Malloy (6:23 p.m.), Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester.

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools addressed the Board and answered questions with the support of staff concerning the proposed budget reductions for the 2003-04 school year.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 6:59 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; Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist; Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Elementary Education; Mike Bell, Supervisor of Purchasing/Transportation and Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.

Also in attendance was Kevin Brown.

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. Bryan Franzen from the First Presbyterian Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 24, 2003, be approved.

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

Bobbette Behrens thanked the Carter Lake Elementary School 6th Grade Class for the opportunity to read to them.

Rick Killion referenced the following:

· Opportunity to read at Carter Lake Elementary School
· Congratulated the Abraham Lincoln High School Girls Basketball team on their trip to State.

Marilyn Heider referenced the following:

· Lewis & Clark Elementary School ribbon cutting ceremony
· Recognized the Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School Jazz Band for State Competition
· Congratulated the Abraham Lincoln High School Girls Basketball team on their trip to State.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the American School Board Journal issues.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Expressed her disappointment for not being able to read at Carter Lake Elementary School.
· Represented the Board on a trip to Washington D.C. with the C.B. Ambassadors

Mark Peterson publicly thanked Gina Malloy for representing the Board and Community on her trip to Washington D. C.

Francis Clark publicly thanked Gina Malloy for representing the Board and Community on her trip to Washington D.C.

Superintendent Richard H. Christie referenced the following:

· Budget Priorities
· Budget Reductions

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding agenda items or other matters of concern.)

   Dee Wicks addressed the Board.
   Janine Headen addressed the Board.
   Kevin Brown addressed the Board.
   Mike Davis addressed the Board.

Budget Development

Finalize Budget Priorities/
Tax Rate Estimate
Budget Reduction

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

A. Public Participation

Janine Headen addressed the Board.
Kevin Brown addressed the Board.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the following policies for approval as reviewed with no changes:

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

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the policies as listed in the preceding paragraph (B).

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

D.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the following policies for approval as revised:

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

E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the policies as listed in the preceding paragraph (D).

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

F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the following new policies for approval:

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

G.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the polices as listed in the preceding paragraph (F).

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.

H. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the following procedure as presented:

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

I. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors places on the table the following policies for approval as reviewed with no changes:

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

J. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors places on the table the following policies for approval as revised:

Moved by Gina Malloy  :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 following consent items:

A. Approves the completion and final payment of the Rue Elementary Electrical Upgrades 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.

B.  Approves the 2003-2004 Secondary Programs in Area Career Education (S.P.A.C.E.) Contract with Iowa Western Community College as presented.

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpreister, President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were: Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance; Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.

Also in attendance were Janine Headen, Duane Wiechelman, Dee Wicks, Mike Davis, Cynthia Belt, Bettina Wilcox and Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil.