Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

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

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

The invocation was led by Pastor Bob Pederson, Associate Pastor of First Assembly of God.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 24 and the work session of February 24, 2004, be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Facilities Committee Meeting
· Read to students at Carter Lake Elementary School
· Met with Representative Struyk on Friday evening

Pam Collins referenced the Legislative Breakfast held on Saturday.

Mark McGee referenced the staff development session at Edison Elementary School.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Read to students at Carter Lake Elementary School
· Staff development session at Wilson Jr. High School
· Legislative Breakfast held on Saturday
· Article in American School Board Magazine on attracting School Board Members
· Read article on No Child Left Behind

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

· Allowable growth and its effect on our District.
· Class size
· Teacher Quality

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

Joyce Farrington addressed the Board.

A. Presentation

Presentation was made 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 Washington Elementary School HVAC Project and the Roosevelt Elementary School HVAC Project.)

None.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #04-004, Washington Elementary School HVAC Project, to Paul J. White Construction Co. at a bid amount of $1,137,000.00 plus or minus minor unit price adjustments for variances in hanger costs used to resupport existing low voltage cable.

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #04-005, Roosevelt Elementary School HVAC Project, to W. Boyd Jones Construction Co., Inc. at a bid amount of $1,472,000.00 plus minor unit price adjustments for additional footage of boreholes and horizontal piping.

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

Presentations were made by Roger Williams; Supervisor of Secondary Education and Dee Engstrom; Supervisor of Assessment.

Budget Reduction
Tax Rate Estimate

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 places on the table the following policy for approval as reviewed with no changes:

Moved by Mark McGee : Seconded by  Pam Collins
Voting in Favor:  Pam Collins, Mark McGee, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester.

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

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

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

Moved by Gina Malloy    :Seconded by Mark McGee
Voting in Favor:  Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Mark Peterson, Pam Collins 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 Washington Elementary School Life Safety & Plumbing Renovations 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 Lewis & Clark Preschool Addition 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 completion and final payment of the Edison Elementary School Life Safety and Plumbing Renovations 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.

D. Approves the Special Education placements as listed on Page 53.

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

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 9:12 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; Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist; Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment and Neal Evans, Supervisor of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Services.

Also in attendance was Joyce Farrington and Sandi Burk.