I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 7:30 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider, Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester.

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Pastor Shawn Oberg from First Assembly of God.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by  Gina Malloy         :Seconded by Bobbette Behrens      

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

VII. BOARD'S REPORT

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Volleyball Tournament for Council Bluffs Community Schools staff sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Physical Education Dept.
· Urban Education Network Job Alike Groups Drive-In Conference to be held on Thursday, April 17, 2003 in Johnston, IA.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Volleyball Tournament for Council Bluffs Community Schools staff sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Physical Education Dept.
· Walnut Grove Elementary School and PACT’s Staff Development Sessions.

Mark Peterson referenced the following:

· Several Staff Development Sessions held throughout District.
· Custodial Service Staff Development
· Wilson Jr. High School and Walnut Grove Elementary School Staff Development Sessions
· Legislative Breakfasts
· Thomas Jefferson High School hosted Small Group and Individual Music Contests.

Rick Killion referenced the following:

· Volleyball Tournament for Council Bluffs Community School staff sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Physical Education Dept.
· Staff Development Sessions at Tucker Center and Wilson Jr. High School.

Marilyn Heider referenced the following:

· Abraham Lincoln High School Hall of Fame and National Honor Society induction
· Thomas Jefferson High School Hall of Fame and National Honor Society induction to be held this evening.
· Tucker Center Staff Development Session
· Urban Education Network Job Alike Groups Drive-In Conference to be held on Thursday, April 17, 2003 in Johnston, IA.
· Iowa Jazz Championships held in Des Moines on April 8, 2003.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

None.

IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Janine Headen addressed the Board.
Joyce Farrington addressed the Board.
Steve Stuart addressed the Board.
J.J. Harvey addressed the Board.

X. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2003-2004 BUDGET                            PowerPoint Presentation

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

B. Public Participation

Janine Headen addressed the Board.
Joyce Farrington addressed the Board.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the 2003-2004 Budget Priorities as presented; the 2003-2004 Budget, and certifies the tax levies contained therein, as attached.  (Page 7)

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

XI.  BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PLAN REPORT -- HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Doug Smith, Principal at Hoover Elementary School introduced the following staff for their presentation of their Building Improvement Plan:  Kathy Johnson, Mary Aney, Becky Pitzer, Melody Ross, Deb Carlson, Barb Ryan, Margaret Jaeckel, Anne Harley and Diane Rasmussen

XII. 2003-2004 FEE SCHEDULE

A. Presentation

Presentation was made by Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education.

XIII.  L.I.F.T. GRANT & FINANCING LEASE

A. Presentation

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

B. Approves the following agreements with The National School Fitness Foundation, as presented:  NSFF Fitness Program and Contribution Agreement, School Participation Agreement, Community use Agreement, and the Sales Agreement.

Moved by Rick Killion   :Seconded by Francis Clark

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

C. Approves the Lease-Purchase Financing Agreement with SunTrust Leasing Corporation for Physical Fitness Equipment, as presented.

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.

XIV.  POLICIES

A. Public Participation
(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the following policies.)

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

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

Moved by  Mark Peterson    :Seconded by Bobbette Behrens

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

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

Moved by  Gina Malloy    :Seconded by Mark Peterson

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

XV. EXPULSIONS

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 Mark Peterson

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

B. EXPULSIONS

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

XVI. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A.     Approves the Special Education Placements as presented (Page 28).

B.      Awards Bid #03-011, New Speaker System for Abraham Lincoln High School Gymnasium, to Electronic Sound, Inc. in the amount
          of $9,480.00.

C.      Awards Bid #03-012, New Scoreboards for Abraham Lincoln High School Gymnasium, to Daktronics, Inc. in the amount of
          $7,979.00.

D.      Approves the renewal of the lease with the Vocational Development Center for space at 612 South Main Street for the Council
          Bluffs Community Schools Adult Transition Program, as presented.

 
E.      Authorizes the administration to make application to Iowa High School Athletic Association for renewal of cooperative sponsorship
         of an activity – Boys and Girls Swimming.

F.      Approves the daily rate for individuals holding a substitute authorization license at $100 per day.

G.      Approves the Memorandum of Understanding between Iowa Western Community College and the Council Bluffs Community
          School District regarding the High Tech Success Center and its High School Completion program, which is housed at Kanesville
          High School, as presented.

H.      Approves the Bridges for Learning in Applied Science & Technology Program, Secondary Education Programs Contract with Iowa
          Western Community College, as presented.

I.        Approves the Agreement between the Council Bluffs Community School District and Iowa West Foundation regarding the West
          Broadway corridor beautification improvements of the area immediately in front of Thomas Jefferson High School.  (Pages 29-31)

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

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 10:05 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 10:20 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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; Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title 1/K-6 Language Arts and Doug Smith, Principal at Hoover Elementary School.

Also in attendance were Janine Headen, Joyce Farrington, Steve Stuart, J.J. Harvey, and Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil also in attendance were the following staff members from Hoover Elementary School; Kathy Johnson, Mary Aney, Becky Pitzer, Melody Ross, Deb Carlson, Barb Ryan, Margaret Jaeckel, Anne Harley and Diane Rasmussen.