Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

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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 Pastor Jerry Hopkins from First Christian Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 28, 2003 be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Francis Clark referenced Retirement Tea at Abraham Lincoln High School

Gina Malloy referenced a copy of The Write Touch.

Mark Peterson referenced an article on teacher layoffs that was published in The Daily Nonpareil.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Policy Review Committee meeting
· May 5-11, 2003 National Teacher Appreciation Week
· Preschooler recognition

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Retirement Tea at Abraham Lincoln High School
· Article in Des Moines Register on all students can learn

Superintendent Richard H. Christie referenced the following:

A. Board/Staff Appreciation
Community Education Foundation to sponsor a staff appreciation ceremony on May 13, 2003 in honor of National Teacher (Staff) Appreciation Week, May 4-10, 2003 and Iowa School Board Recognition Week, May 11-17, 2003.

B. Introduction of The Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Member of the Year
Superintendent Richard H. Christie introduced this years Teacher of the Year as Jean Regan, 9th grade English teacher at Abraham Lincoln High School and this years Support Staff Member of the Year as Rex Rector, Head Custodian at Bloomer Elementary School.

C. He also noted that Deb Hernandez, 4th grade teacher at Hoover Elementary School was awarded the Sams Club Teacher of the Year and Mark Schultz, 3rd grade teacher at Longfellow Elementary awarded the Walmart Teacher of the Year.

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

None.

A. Presentation

Dr. Jim Blietz introduced the following Area Education Agency staff:  Ken Petersen, Board Member; Randy Brown, Board Member; Marilyn Weber, Paul Hans, Glen Grove, Dave Stickrod, Mark Draper, Valerie Jensen, Dave Fringer, Cal Sinn and Phil Bruner.

B.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the 2003-2004 Service Agreement between Loess Hills AEA 13 and the Council Bluffs Community School District, as presented.

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

Tom Bond, Principal at Kanesville High School introduced members of his Building Improvement Team:  Kay Durfey and Kevin Hansen

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

None.

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

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.

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

A.  Presentation

Presentation was made by Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist.

B.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District ratifies the Agreement with the Communication Workers of America negotiated by the Board’s representatives and the representatives of the Communication Workers of America, such agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2003, and extending through June 30, 2004.

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

C.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District ratifies the Agreement with the Exempt Employees negotiated by the Board’s representatives and the representatives of the Exempt Employees, such agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2003, and extending through June 30, 2004.

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

A. Presentation

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the presented Supplemental Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance, and authorizing and directing the final terms and conditions of the sale and delivery of Warrants evidenced by Warrant Certificates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, and amending the Master Resolution.

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

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

A. Approves the tentative lists of graduating seniors as attached (Pages 17-25) for issuance of diplomas, with a final list of graduates certified by the principals to be presented for Board approval in June, 2003.

B. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift from the Council Bluffs Rotary Club of $1,000 for the 6th grade track meet.

C.  Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift from Bill Hughes of recreational equipment and office furniture to PACT School and the Tucker Center.

D. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift from Kay Clouser of 30 boxes of copy paper to be distributed to District schools.

E. Authorizes the administration to enter into student teaching contracts with teacher education colleges and universities for the 2003-2004 school year.

F. Approves the Professional Growth Procedures Outline, as presented.

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

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the recommendation for termination of the following coaching contracts pursuant to Iowa Code, Section 279.15

Wayne Mains,  Boys Spring Golf, Thomas Jefferson High School
Robert Benson, Assistant Wrestling at Kirn Junior High School

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the personnel action as listed (Page 26).

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

BE IT RESOLVED that a Closed Session, as provided in Section 21.5 (1) (i) of the Open Meetings Law, be conducted to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation as that individual has requested a closed session.  The Board went into closed session at 9:28 p.m.

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

The Board returned from Closed Session at 11:04 p.m.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 11:05 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; Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Tom Bond, Principal at Kanesville High School and Leonard Faraci, Principal at Bloomer Elementary School.

Also in attendance were Area Education Agency staff:  Dr. Jim Blietz, Ken Petersen, Randy Brown, Marilyn Weber, Paul Hans, Glen Grove, Dave Stickrod, Mark Draper, Valerie Jensen, Dave Fringer, Cal Sinn and Phil Bruner.