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 (8:15 p.m.), Francis Clark, Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester.
Members Absent:  Marilyn Heider

The invocation was led by Pastor Jim Callingworth from Valley View Baptist Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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

Moved by  Gina Malloy     :Seconded by    Francis Clark  
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; Rick Killion, Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson, Franck Clark 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; Gina Malloy, Mark Peterson, Francis Clark, Rick Killion and Marvin Arnpriester.)

Mark Peterson referenced the following:

· Recent favorable Press for the Council Bluffs Community School District.
· Opening Session held Monday, August 18, 2003.

Rick Killion referenced the Opening Session held Monday, August 18, 2003.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Apologized for not making it to the Opening Session held on Monday, August 18, 2003.
· Urban Education Network Meeting held in Des Moines recently.

Francis Clark referenced the following:

· Attended the New Employee Orientation Network (NEON) session with new teachers on Thursday, August 14, 2003.
· Opening Session held Monday, August 18, 2003.
· Appreciates the emails he receives on events.
· August 5, 2003 Board Flyer regarding change order process
· Article on Dr. Christie in today’s Omaha World Herald.
· State Report Card on “No Child Left Behind.”

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the Opening Session held Monday, August 18, 2003.

Superintendent Richard H. Christie referenced the following:

· Opening Session held Monday, August 18, 2003.
· Article in The Daily Nonpareil regarding comments by New Teachers.
· Update on Construction Projects.

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

None.

A. Presentation

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

B. Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the proposed plans, specifications and form of contract for the Elementary Schools Playground Improvements Project.)

None.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #03-030 for the Preschools Playground Improvements project to Fry & Associates of North Kansas City, Missouri at a total cost of $138,767.00.

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

A. Presentation

Presentation was made by Lavonne Pierson, Physical Education Teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the secondary physical education curriculum, as presented.

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

A. Presentation

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

B.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors accepts the Treasurer’s report as presented for fiscal year ending June 30, 2003.

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

A. BE IT RESOLVED Greg Rodgers be appointed Secretary and Treasurer of the Council Bluffs Community Schools for the 2003-2004 School Year.

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

B. Oath of Office

The Board President should administer the following oath to the appointed Secretary and Treasurer.

“I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that I will faithfully and impartially to the best of my ability discharge the duties of the office of Secretary/Treasurer of the Board in the Community School District of Council Bluffs, Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law."

C. Continuation of Bonds

BE IT RESOLVED that the official bond for the Secretary/Treasurer be set at $500,000 and that the Board of Education authorize the payment for said bond for fiscal year 2003-2004.

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

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

A. Grants a diploma of graduation to Andrew James Burnham  (Melanie Shellberg, Principal of Abraham Lincoln High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that Andrew has completed all requirements for graduation.)
 
B. Approves the one-year extension of the original Lease Agreement with Seldin Company for Featherstone Preschool, as presented.

C. Approves Change Order #4 with Leuder Construction for the Bloomer Elementary HVAC/Fire Life Safety Project, as presented.

D. Approves the readmission of the two expelled students who have met the requirements for readmission.

E. Approves the Letter of Agreement between Council Bluffs Community Schools and Christian Home Association - Children’s Square USA, as presented.

F. Awards Bid #03-032, Gunn Elementary School Playground Equipment, to Outdoor Recreation Design at a total cost of $9,779.00.

G.  Awards Bid #03-031, New 2003 Driver Education Automobile, to Gabus Ford for a 2003 Ford Taurus SE at a total cost of $15,091.90.

H.  Awards Nutrition Services 2003-2004 Bread Bid to Sara Lee and Rotella Bakery.

I.  Awards Nutrition Services 2003-2004 Small Equipment Bid to Buller Fixture.

J.  Approves the Professional Growth Booklet.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Page 6).

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

A. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 8:34 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; and Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education.

Also in attendance were LaVonne Pierson, teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School; Deb Stephenson, teacher at Kirn Jr. High School; Colleen Somers, teacher at Abraham Lincoln High School; Karen Holmes and Mark McGee

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