Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 6:20 p.m.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Discussion was held by Board Members over No Child Left Behind.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

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

The invocation was led by Pastor Don Bates from Lighthouse Temple.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 13, 2003 and the New Board Member Orientation of November 13, 2003, be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Marilyn Heider referenced the following:

· Thanked Bobbette Behrens for substituting for reviewing of warrants in November.
· Iowa Association of School Boards Conference

Mark Peterson referenced that he attended the Iowa Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly.

Mark McGee referenced the following:

· Iowa Association of School Boards Conference and Delegate Assembly.
· Participated as a parent in the tree decorating event at Ameristar
· Attended Parent-Educator Committee meeting.

Pam Collins referenced the following:

· Iowa Association of School Boards Conference.
· Praised Marvin Arnpriester and Mark Peterson for their presentations during the Iowa Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Policy Review Committee
· Senator Kerry visit to Thomas Jefferson High School

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Iowa Association of School Boards Conference and Delegate Assembly and the session he and Dr. Christie presented
· Engagement of Community in No Child Left Behind
· Urban Education Network meetings

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools referenced the following:

· School visits
· Acknowledged New Nationally Certified Teachers; Darlene Jeppeson and Deb Kendall
· Acknowledged Kelli Anglley, 5th grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School as Student-Nominated Star of Education Award recipient, as well as all staff who continue to go above and beyond.

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

None.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the 2004-2005 District Calendar as presented on Page 6.

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

Presentation was given by Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education.

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services

A. Presentation

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

B. Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the following policies.)
None

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the revised list of policies (page 7) from the “J” and “K” sections of the policy book  to be reviewed, beginning with the December Policy Review Committee meeting.

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

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

Moved by Gina Malloy    Seconded by Pam Collins

E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors places on the table the following policies for elimination:

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

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

A.  Approves the Special Education Placements as presented on Pages 53 and 54.

B.  Approves the following appointments to the Instructional/School Improvement Advisory Committee:   Robert Brow, Kristi Jerkovich

C. Approves the Child Nutrition Reauthorization/Resolution as presented on Page 55.

D. Approves the revised master Facilities Plan as presented.

E. Approves the completion and final payment of the Thomas Jefferson High School Plumbing Renovations Phase I Project.  As per Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa, the final retainage will be paid at the end of thirty days if there are no claims on file.

F. Approves the completion and final payment of the Thomas Jefferson High School Electrical Phase II, Life/Safety Renovations Phase I Project.  As per Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa, the final retainage will be paid at the end of thirty days if there are no claims on file.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Page 56).

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

A. Financial Reports      (Pages 57 and 58)

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 Marilyn Heider    :Seconded by Mark McGee
Voting in Favor:  Pam Collins, Marilyn Heider, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.

Immediately after adjournment, the Board will hold a closed session to conduct a strategy meeting of a public employer concerning employees covered by collective bargaining agreement, as provided in Section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa.

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 and Secretary Pro-Tem; Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist; Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Denise Jennings, Assistant Principal at Kirn Jr. High School and Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.