Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Bobbette Behrens at 6:30 p.m.

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Mark McGee and Gina Malloy
Members Absent:  Marilyn Heider, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester

Application and Recruiting Process, Interview Process, Salaries (Including Phase II and Teacher Quality), and Teacher Induction

Presentation was given by Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools.

Annual Report

Presentation was given by Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

There being no further business, Vice President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

Diane Ostrowski
Secretary Pro-Tem

ATTEST:
Bobbette Behrens, Vice-President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were:  Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and Secretary Pro-Tem.

I. CALL TO ORDER

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

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Mark Peterson (7:34 p.m.) and Marvin Arnpriester.
Members Absent:  Marilyn Heider

The invocation was led by Rev. Bill Foss from First Church of the Nazarene.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 30, 2003, the New Board Member Orientation of October 30, 2003, and the Board Retreat of October 27, 2003, be approved.

Moved by   Pam Collins        :Seconded by  Gina Malloy    
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester)

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by   Bobbette Behrens   :Seconded by  Mark McGee  
(Voice vote:  In Favor;  Pam Collins, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens and Marvin Arnpriester)

Announcement of Classroom Grant Recipients

Kathy Sorrell, Executive Director of Community Education Foundation presented a check in the amount of $4,095 to President Marvin Arnpriester for 11 Classroom Grants.  The grant recipients are as follows:
    Crescent Elementary - $500
    Roosevelt Elementary - $250
    Woodrow Wilson Jr. High - $500
    Washington Elementary - $300
    Lewis & Clark Elementary - $175
    Bloomer Elementary - $500
    Rue Elementary - $250
    Pusey Elementary - $500
    Roosevelt Guidance Counselor - $500
    Abraham Lincoln High School - $120
    Pusey Elementary - $500

Mark Peterson reported on meeting with Iowa Representative Doug Struyk.

Mark McGee referenced the following:

· Upcoming Iowa Association of School Boards Finance “Boot Camp”
· Meeting with Iowa Representative Doug Struyk

Bobbette Behresn referenced the following:

· Meeting with Iowa Representative Doug Struyk
· Iowa Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly
· Classroom Grants and pleased with diversity

Pam Collins looking forward to Iowa Association of School Boards Finance “Boot Camp” and Conference

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· D.C. Ambassadors planning meeting
· Unfortunately will not be able to attend Iowa Association of School Boards Conference
· Policy Review Process

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the Policy Review Process.

No Child Left Behind Discussion

The Board held a discussion on “No Community Left Behind”  article from Public Knowledge, LLC.

 None

(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 given by Denise Jennings, Assistant Principal at Kirn Jr. High School and calendar committee representative.

B. Public Participation

None

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the Budget Reduction Plan for 2003-2004, as presented.

Moved by    Bobbette Behrens  :Seconded by Mark McGee
Voting in Favor:  Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Mark Peterson and Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins and Marvin Arnpriester

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

A. Grants a diploma of graduation to Michael Allen Brammer and Nathan Michael Wayman (Steve Hardiman, Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that Michael and Nathan have completed all requirements for graduation).
 
B. Approves the following appointment to the Facilities Committee:  David Peters, Todd Mann

C. Approves the following appointments to the Policy Review Committee:  Cheryl Punteney, Hersh Rodasky, Missy Schreiber

D. Approves the following appointments to the Instructional Committee: Carol Horner, Paul Seelau

E. Approves the following appointments to the Finance Committee: Francis Clark
 
F. Approves the following appointment to the Community Education Advisory Committee: Kerry Heinrich, Kristin Honz

G. Approves the Agreement by and between Loess Hills Area Education Agency 13, Iowa Western Community College, and Council Bluffs Community School District for a Harkin/Iowa West Preschool Program to be located at Iowa Western, as presented.

H. Appoints Greg Rodgers, Finance Director; Janet Reiners, Interim Director of Personnel Services; and Len Faraci, Principal, Bloomer Elementary, to the District Negotiations Team for the 2003-2004 negotiation year.

I. Approves (i) Voyageur Asset Management Inc. as the ISJIT Investment Advisory, (ii) the ISJIT Amended and Restated 12 b-1 plan for the Iowa Schools Joint Investment Trust (including the Diversified Portfolio and the Direct Government Obligation Portfolio), and (iii) the ISJIT Marketing and Service Agreement between MidAmerican Investment Advisory Group, Inc. and Iowa Schools Joint Investment Trust and hereby authorizes its board secretary to execute the proxy statement.

 J. Approves the proposed projects that are part of the District’s Master Facilities Plan: Fire Sprinkler system at Hoover Elementary School, Preschool Plumbing project at Rue and Washington Elementary Schools, and HVAC project at Washington Elementary School.

K. Approves application for two new Iowa Demonstration Construction Grants – Washington Elementary School HVAC Replacement and Washington Elementary and Rue Elementary Preschool Restroom add,$500,000.00 (43% match required); Fire Life Safety Grant Application for Hoover Fire Sprinkler System Add/Fire Alarm Upgrades, $150,000.00 (no match required).

L. Approves the 2003-2004 Building Improvement Plans, as presented.

M. Approves the Position Description for Medicaid Coordinator (pages 6-7).

Moved by   Pam Collins      :Seconded by  Gina Malloy
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins and Marvin Arnpriester)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 8-9).

Moved by  Bobbette Behrens    :Seconded by  Mark McGee
Voting in Favor:  Mark McGee, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Gina Malloy and Marvin Arnpriester.

A. Financial Reports      (Pages 10-11)

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 as amended be approved.

Moved by  Bobbette Behrens   :Seconded by  Gina Malloy
Voting in Favor:  Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee and Marvin Arnpriester

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Diane Ostrowski
Secretary Pro-Tem

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were: Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Jerri Larson, Principal at Gunn and Crescent Elementary Schools; Trudy Evans, Principal at Washington Elementary School; Doreen Knuth, Principal at Pusey Elementary School; Ann Vermillion, Principal at Rue Elementary School and Len Faraci, Principal at Bloomer Elementary School.

Also in attendance were Dena Higginbotham, Elizabeth Messina, Amy Mullenberg, Roxanne Pruitt, Ann Dea, Melissa Walden, Jill Hans, Tracy Bellamy, Ann Hodapp, Patty McKee, Michelle Woods and Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil