Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 6:03 p.m.

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens, Francis Clark, Marilyn Heider, Gina Malloy (6:10), Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester.

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

The Board will hold a closed session to conduct a strategy meeting of a public employer concerning employment conditions for employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, as provided in Section 21.9 of the Code of Iowa.

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

The Board Members returned from closed session at 7:11 p.m.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 7:12 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 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, Marilyn Heider, Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester.

The invocation was led by Father Chuck Kottas from St. Peters Catholic Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 12, 2003 be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as amended be approved.

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

Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Barbara Kaiman, RN BS and Marilyn Knauss, RN presented information on Health Services.

Francis Clark referenced the following items:

· May 13, 2003 Staff Appreciation at Union Pacific Museum
· Kiwanis 6th grade track meet held on May 20, 2003 at Council Bluffs Stadium and acknowledged donation from Noon Rotary for the event.
· Graduations held Sunday, May 25, 2003 at the Mid America Center

Gina Malloy referenced the following items:

· May 13, 2003 Staff Appreciation at Union Pacific Museum
· Kiwanis 6th grade track meet held on May 20, 2003 at Council Bluffs Stadium and acknowledged donation from Noon Rotary for the event.
· Graduations held Sunday, May 25, 2003 at the Mid America Center

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following items:

· May 13, 2003 Staff Appreciation at Union Pacific Museum
· Graduations held Sunday, May 25, 2003 at the Mid America Center

Mark Peterson referenced that he attended Thomas Jefferson High School and Abraham Lincoln High School Proms.

Rick Killion referenced the following items:

· Post Prom events for Abraham Lincoln High School
· Graduations held Sunday, May 25, 2003 at the Mid America Center and thanked Marvin Arnpriester and Mark Peterson for their comments made at graduation.

Marilyn Heider referenced the graduations held Sunday, May 25, 2003 at the Mid America Center.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Graduations held Sunday, May 25, 2003 at the Mid America Center
· He has participated in 25 retirement experiences this year
· American School Board Journal and newspaper articles

Superintendent, Richard H. Christie referenced the following items:

· Graduations held Sunday, May 25, 2003 at the Mid America Center
· Various Honor Assemblies held throughout the District.

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

None.

1. Presentation

Presentations were made by Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance and Rich Sorich, with Iowa West Foundation.

2. Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the Thomas Jefferson High School Beautification Project.)

None.

3. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors award Bid #03-016, Thomas Jefferson High School Site Improvement and Beautification Project, to Meco-Henne Contracting, Inc., at an award of $732,401.00.

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

A. ITBS/ITED Results Summary

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

B. Report on Federal PLATO Integrated Software Grant

Presentations were made by Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent and Rhonda Hardiman, teacher at                    Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.

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 removes from the table the following policies for approval as revised:

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

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

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

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

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

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

F.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the following Procedures/Exhibits as presented:

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

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

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

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

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

2003-2004 Administrative Salaries Package

RESOLUTIONS

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District approves a 4.4% package (including salary increases, all insurance increases, as well as FICA and IPERS increases) for administrative personnel and authorizes the Superintendent to distribute the salary component of the package.

Moved by  Marilyn Heider   :  Seconded by   Mark Peterson
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 Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District authorizes the Superintendent to issue two-year contracts to permanent, non-probationary administrators.

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

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

A. Grants a diploma of graduation to Michael John Way (Dr. Hardiman, Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that Michael has completed all requirements for graduation.)

B. Approves the readmission of the expelled student who has met the requirements for readmission.

C. Awards Bid #03-017, Paint and Supplies, to Sherwin Williams at the following costs.  This bid covers the period June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2004.

D. Awards Bid #03-018, Glass Replacement Services, to Bil-Den Glass at the following rates.  This bid covers the period June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2004.

Straight Time Labor Rate:	$34.00/hour
Overtime Labor Rate:	$51.00/hour
Basis for Billing Labor:	Job Site Only
Glass Products
Double Strength	$2.25/sq. ft.
1/4" Plate - Clear	$3.50/sq. ft.
1/4" Plate - Tint	$4.20/sq. ft.
1/4" Laminated 030 Clear	$8.00/sq. ft.
1/4" Laminated 030 Tint	$9.00/sq. ft.
1/4" Wire (Polished Misco)	$12.00/sq. ft.
1/4" Wire Hammered	$12.00/sq. ft.
1/8" Hammered	$6.00/sq. ft.
1/4" Mirror Clear	$5.25/sq. ft.
1/4" Safety Mirror Clear	$7.00/sq. ft.
1/4" Tempered Clear	$6.00/sq. ft.
1/4" Tempered Tint	$7.25/sq. ft.
1" Annealed Clear Thermopane	$5.50/sq. ft.
1" Annealed Tint Thermopane	$6.25/sq. ft.
1" Tempered Clear Thermopane	$8.50/sq. ft.
1" Tempered Tint Thermopane	$10.00/sq. ft.

E. Awards Bid #03-019, Pest Control Services, to All Service Pest Control at the monthly amount of $390.00.  This bid covers the period June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2004.

F.  Awards Bid #03-020, Asphalt Services, to Century Asphalt at the following rates.  This bid covers the period June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2004.

G. Approves the lease (Stadium Communication Tower) between Council Bluffs Community School District and USCOC of Greater Iowa, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, doing business as U.S. Cellular, as presented.

H.  Approves the Harmon Tucker Center Lease by and between Iowa Western Community College and Council Bluffs Community Schools, as presented.

I. Approves the Council Bluffs City Water Works Main Extension Agreement by and between the Board of Water Works Trustees of the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa and the Council Bluffs Community School District, as presented.

J. Authorizes the administration to submit the Even Start Grant Application

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

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 45-46).

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

A. Financial Reports    (Pages 47-49)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of Mark Peterson who audited the bills, that the claims as presented on the Warrant Registers be approved.

Moved by  Mark Peterson       :Seconded by    Marilyn Heider
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 9:30 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; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist; Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment and Mike Bell, Supervisor of Purchasing/Transportation.

Also in attendance were Rich Sorich, Iowa West Foundation; Ken Weber, with US Cellular; Rhonda Hardiman, teacher at Woodrow Wilson Junior High; Barbara Kaiman, RN BS; Marilyn Knauss, RN; Maureen Belling, RN; Julie Larsen, RN BSN; Rosie Schlemmer, RN and Brien Boyce from The Daily Nonpareil.

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