Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Bobbette Behrens at 6:45 p.m.

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

I. BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Implementing the Master Facilities Plan

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist.

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 7:33 p.m.

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

The invocation was led by Rev. David Ettinger from Community of Christ Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 27, 2004 be approved as amended.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Pam Collins referenced the Legislative Breakfast held on Saturday.

Marilyn Heider referenced the following:
· Attended information meeting on No Child Left Behind at Carter Lake Elementary School.
· Commended Kim Kazmierczak, Principal at Carter Lake Elementary School on her work with children.
· At theThomas Jefferson High School Band Parents Meeting, they held a discussion on 6% allowable growth.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:
· Legislative Breakfast held on Saturday.
· Questions regarding volunteers and thanked all the volunteers that help in the schools.

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools referenced the following:
· 6% Allowable Growth
· Snow Days – reviewed the procedure that is used by the District for inclimate weather.

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

None

Budget Development
          Budget Reduction Process
          Budget Timeline
          Operating Fund
              Allowable Growth
              State Aid
              Property Taxes
              Miscellaneous Income
Presentations were given by Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools and Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance.

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 places on the table the following policies for approval as revised:

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

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors places on the table the following policies for approval as reviewed with no changes:

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

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

Moved by Pam Collins  :Seconded by Bobbette Behrens
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 Change Order #10, Bloomer Elementary School, for the total amount of $25,845.00.

B. Approves Change Order #11, Bloomer Elementary School, for the total amount of $33,146.00

Moved by  Mark McGee       :Seconded by   Pam Collins
Voting in Favor:  Bobbette Behrens, 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 8:18 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.

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

The Board returned from Closed Session at 9:58 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:  Steve & Annise York.

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