Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 6:38 p.m.

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens (6:39 p.m.), Pam Collins (6:58 p.m.), Marilyn Heider, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee and Marvin Arnpriester.
Members Absent:  Mark Peterson

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Information on activities eligibility was presented by Melanie Shellberg, Principal at Abraham Lincoln High School and Steve Hardiman, Principal at Thomas Jefferson High School.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 7:22 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; Melanie Shellberg, Principal at Abraham Lincoln High School and Steve Hardiman, Principal at Thomas Jefferson High School.

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 and Marvin Arnpriester.

The invocation was led by Ebe Hering, Retired Pastor from St. John’s Lutheran Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 10, 2004 and the New Board Member Orientation of February 10, 2004 be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Roosevelt Elementary School Book Club

Terri McClure, Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School introduced Carolyn Forbes, 2nd grade teacher and Elizabeth Messina, Media Specialist who gave presentation on the Roosevelt Elementary School Book Club.  Two students were also present, they were:  Aubree Wiley and Gabrielle Zika.

Gina Malloy referenced that she will be a Celebrity Reader at Carter Lake Elementary School on Tuesday.

Bobbette Behrens referenced staff development at Abraham Lincoln High School on Monday.

Marilyn Heider referenced the following:

· Staff development at Abraham Lincoln High School on Monday
· Celebrity Reader at Carter Lake Elementary School on Tuesday

Mark Peterson referenced the following:

· Legislative Coffee on Saturday morning
· No debate on Education to date by the Legislature

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Celebrity Reader at Carter Lake Elementary School on Tuesday
· E-mailing Representatives and giving frustration with decisions regarding education
· Send off for the 168th Infantry from Southwest Iowa.

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools referenced National Merit Finalist – Ben Hutchison, a senior from Abraham Lincoln High School.

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

None.

Budget Timeline
   Special Levies:
    Instructional Support
    Management
    PPEL
    Cash Reserve:
     Drop-Out Prevention
    Weighted Student

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 approves the revised list of policies (page 8) from the “C, D, E, and F” sections of the policy book to be reviewed during the February Policy Review Committee meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

I. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the elimination of the following Procedures/Exhibits:

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

J. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the following Regulations:

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

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

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

A. Approves the completion and final payment of the Bloomer Elementary School Window Replacement 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   Gina Malloy    :Seconded by  Mark McGee
(Voice Vote:  In Favor;  Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Marilyn Heider, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee and Marvin Arnpriester)

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (page 122).

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

A. Financial Reports      (Pages 123-124)

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

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Director

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; Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist and Terri McClure, Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School.

Also in attendance were:  Sandi Burk, Karen Coates, Quaison Crosby, Carol Rambo, Carolyn Forbes, Elizabeth Messina, Aubree Wiley and Gabrielle Zika.