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, Pam Collins, Marilyn Heider, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Mark Peterson (7:33 p.m.) and Marvin Arnpriester

The invocation was led by Jeff Kraft, Pastor from Dodge Memorial Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 13, 2004, and the New Board Member Orientation Session of January 13, 2004, be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Bobbette Behrens commented on not being able to attend the Urban Education Network Lobby Day.

Mark McGee attended the Legislative Coffee held January 24, 2004.

Marilyn Heider commended the Custodial Staff on their decision to sanitize classrooms over Christmas break.

Mark Peterson attended the Legislative Coffee held January 24, 2004.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Attended Legislative Coffee held January 24, 2004.
· Attended Pottawattamie County Empowerment Board Meeting.

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

· Commented on not being able to attend Urban Education Network Lobby Day.
· Omnibus Appropriations Bill.
· No child Left Behind – Watch List

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

None

A. Presentation

Presentations were given by Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance and Support Services.

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 Edison Elementary School Window Replacement Project, the Roosevelt Elementary School Window Replacement Project, and the Washington Elementary School Window Replacement Project)

None.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #04-001, Edison Elementary School Window Replacement Project, to K.C. Petersen Construction Co. at a total cost of $339,300.00.

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #04-002, Roosevelt Elementary School Window Replacement Project, to Fauss Construction, Inc. at a total cost of $202,500.00.

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

E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #04-003, Washington Elementary School Window Replacement Project, to Divercon Construction, Inc. at a total cost of $287,193.00.

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

Budget Development

· Budget Reduction Process
· Budget Timeline
· Allowable Growth

Presentations were made by Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools and Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance and Support Services.

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 polices for approval as revised.

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

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the polices in the preceding paragraph (B).

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the following policies for approval as reviewed with no changes:

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

E.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the polices listed in the preceding paragraph (D).

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Approves the Special Education placements as presented (Page 40)

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

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

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (pages 41-42).

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

A. Financial Reports      (Pages 43-44)

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

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 8:58 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:  Quaison Crosby from Johnson Controls.