Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 6:15 p.m.

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee and Marvin Arnpriester.

Members Absent:  Marilyn Heider and Mark Peterson

I. BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

A. Iowa’s School Finance Formula

Aid & Levy Report

B. District’s Certified Budget

Revenue Breakdowns for State Aid and Property Tax

C. District’s Financial Reporting Requirements

Certified Annual Report

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

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 Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance.

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 7:31 p.m.

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

The invocation was led by Pastor Rick Carlson from First Christian Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 2003, the Work Session of December 11, 2003, and the Special Meeting of December 22, 2003, be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

The Most Recent National Board Certified Teachers were recognized by the Board and they were:  Darlene Jeppesen from Edison Elementary School and Debra Kendall from Franklin Elementary School.

Mark McGee referenced that he plans to attend the Urban Education Network Lobby Day in Des Moines.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Plans to attend the Urban Education Network Lobby Day in Des Moines.
· Unable to attend the March 9, 2004 Board Meeting.
· Offered thanks to custodial staff for sanitizing elementary buildings during the winter break.

Pam Collins referenced the Parent-Educator Connection meeting for special needs students.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Plans to attend the Urban Education Network Lobby Day in Des Moines.
· Democratic party caucus on Monday night.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Democratic party caucus on Monday night.
· Annual Condition of Education Report for 2003.
· Plans to attend the Urban Education Network Lobby Day in Des Moines.
· Pottawattamie County Empowerment Board meeting.
· Expressed sympathy to Dr. Mark Peterson over the loss of his mother.

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

· Received an Iowa Demonstration Construction Grant for $500,000, which will be used for construction at Washington  and Rue Elementary Schools.
· Budget Reduction and Allowable Growth increase of 6%.

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

None.

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 approves the revised list of policies (page 7) from the “G” section of the policy book  to be reviewed during the January Policy Review Committee meeting.

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

C.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the following policies for approval as revised:

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

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

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

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

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

F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors eliminates the policies listed in the preceding paragraph (E).

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

G.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves Procedure BCG-R, Legal Counsel, as presented with no changes.

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

H.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors places on the table the following polices for approval as revised.

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

I.  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  Pam Collins
Voting in Favor:  Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins and Marvin Arnpriester.

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

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors 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 Gina Malloy:   Seconded by Bobbette Behrens
Voting in Favor:  Mark McGee, Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Gina Malloy and Marvin Arnpriester.

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

A.  Approves the completion and final payment of the Thomas Jefferson High School Re-Roof 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.

B.  Approves the completion and final payment of the Carter Lake Elementary School Re-Roof 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.

C.  Approves the Three-Year Professional Growth Plan 2004-2007 as presented.

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

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; Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist.

Also in attendance were:  Darlene Jeppesen and Debra Kendall.