Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

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.

Invocation was led by Pastor Bob Pederson from Calvary Assembly of God church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 27, 2003 and the special meeting of May 27, 2003 be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Francis Clark referenced the property tax assessment change.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Retirement party at Bloomer Elementary School
· Iowa West Grant announcement at Union Pacific Museum

Marilyn Heider referenced the retirements for staff at Thomas Jefferson High School.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Iowa plan for Iowa Schools
· Parent Educator Grant Summary
· Pottawattamie County Empowerment meeting in June.

Superintendent Richard H. Christie referenced the following:

· Progress on the Master Facility Plan
· Grants from Iowa West Foundation
· Preschool Initiative

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

None

Presentation was made by Mark Draper, Preschool Coordinator

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:

 Moved by  Marilyn Heider   :Seconded by  Rick Killion
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 approves the policies as listed in the preceding paragraph (B).

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the revised Code of Conduct as presented.

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

A. Discussion

Discussions of the Superintendent’s contract were made by the Board.

B. RESOLUTIONS

1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District approves an employment contract with Richard H. Christie commencing on July 1, 2003 and continuing through June 30, 2006.

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

2. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District approves a 4.4% compensation package for school year 2003-2004.  The following modifications will be made on the employment contract:

a. Base Salary $126,908.

b.  Increased costs to maintain family health insurance and single dental insurance coverages are included in the package.

c.   The annual annuity will be reduced from 12% to 10% with a dollar amount equal to that reduction being added to the new base salary in item (a) above. New Base Salary $129,446.

d. Contract Section 5 (a) Annual Vacation will be modified as follows:

1) Payment for unused vacation will be increased from 5 days to 10 days.
2) The phrase “he cannot reasonably use all his vacation days, as determined by the President of the Board of Education” will be deleted from contract.

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.

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

A. Approves the attached class lists for the 2003 graduates of Thomas Jefferson High School, Abraham Lincoln High School, and Kanesville High School.  These lists supplant the tentative lists approved in May.  (Pages 56-64)

B. Grants a diploma of graduation to Brandon Nelson Burnham (Melanie Shellberg, Principal of Abraham Lincoln High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that this student has completed all requirements for graduation.)

C. Approves the Special Education Placements as presented (page 65).

D. Approves Position Descriptions for Supervisor of Community Services (pages 66-67).

E.  Approves the renewal of membership with the Iowa Association of School Boards for 2003-2004.  Dues for 2003-2004 total $7,907.

F.  Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of $500 to Crescent Elementary School from the Crescent Reunion Committee.

G.  Approves the Agreement with Loess Hills Area Education Agency 13 regarding the early childhood grants from the Iowa West Foundation and the Federal Government.

H.  Approves the Letter of Agreement with Family Service regarding developing and implementing a day treatment educational center for children and youth with behavioral and emotional disabilities, as presented.

I.  Approves the Memorandum of Agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association regarding Distribution of Funds from the State of Iowa New Teacher Compensation Program, as presented.

J.  Approves the 60-month Centrex Plus Contract with Qwest at a cost of $3,073.08 per month.

K.  Approves the continuation of the Safety Group Insurance Program with the Iowa Association of School Boards and Employers Mutual Insurance Companies.

L.  Awards Bid #03-021, Copy Machine for the Educational Service Center, to Bro Business Center for a Gestetner 5502 Copier at a total cost of $8,000.00.

M.  Awards Bid #03-022, Copy Machine for Hoover Elementary School, to Bro Business Center for a Gestetner 5502 Copier at a total net cost of $6,000.00.

N.  Awards Bid #03-025, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel, to Central States Petroleum, Inc. at a 1.5¢ per gallon discount off posted pump prices.  This bid covers the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

O.  Awards Bid #03-026, Custodial Supplies, as follows:

Omaha Compound  be awarded the roll paper towel bid at $18.55 per case and the multi-fold paper towel bid at $10.35 per case.  National Paper be awarded the single ply toilet tissue bid at $30.75 per case. Unisource be awarded the two ply toilet tissue bid at $27.25 per case.  Interboro Packaging be awarded the can liner bid at $9.74 per case.  This bid will cover the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

P.  Awards Bid #03-027, Lighting Lamps and Ballasts, to Interstate Electric Supply Co. at $.69 each for F34CW lamps, $1.16 each for F32T8 lamps, $1.55 each for F96T12 lamps, $7.20 each for Magnatek 446L ballasts, $10.40 each for Magnatek B2321 ballasts, $12.20 each for Magnatek B4321 ballasts, and price list discounts of 84.8% and 60% on other regular and excluded lamps respectively based on the Phillips PS100V (2-5-01) price lists.  This bid covers the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

Q. Awards Bid #03-028, New Freezer/Cooler at Roosevelt Elementary School, to J.M. Kopecky & Co. at a total cost of $26,538.00.

R.  Approves the revised Educational Specifications Booklet as presented.

S.  Approves the renewal of membership with the Urban Education Network for 2003-2004.  Dues for 2003-2004 total $7,800.

Moved by Marilyn Heider   :Seconded by  Gina Malloy  
(Voice Vote:  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 personnel action as listed (Pages 68-69).

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

A. Financial Reports    (Pages 70-72)
 
B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

Moved by Bobbette Behrens  :Seconded by  Rick Killion
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 9:03 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; Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist and Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

Also in attendance were Mark Draper, Preschool Coordinator, Valerie Wentworth, Kelly Randels, Colleen Beckwith, Dave Parks, Marilyn Browder, T.J. Dunphy, Ann Hewert, Kathy Paulson, Darnisha White, Terri Anderson, Nancy Hendricks, Rev. Shawn Oberg, Laura Fal, Brian Hansen, Susan Graver and Tim Johnson from The Daily Nonpareil.

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