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 and Marvin Arnpriester.

The invocation was led by Pastor Neal Wright from the Church of God of Prophecy.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 23, 2004 and the Work Session of March 23, 2004 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)

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.
Moved by  Pam Collins      :Seconded by Mark McGee
(Voice vote:  In Favor; Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Marilyn Heider and Marvin Arnpriester.)

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Abraham Lincoln High School Hall of Fame induction and National Honor Society Dinner.
· Noted 2 policies with significant changes on graduation requirements for Special Education students and Home Schooled students.

Pam Collins referenced the following:

· Abraham Lincoln High School Hall of Fame induction and National Honor Society Dinner.
· Parent Educator Meeting

Mark McGee referenced the following:

· Visits to Kanesville High School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
· Finance Committee meeting held on April 6, 2004 and thanked committee members for serving.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Visits to Kanesville High School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
· Finance Committee meeting held on April 6, 2004 and thanked committee members for serving.
· Recognized Linda Nelson, 4th grade teacher from Carter Lake Elementary School, who was elected President of the Iowa State Education Association.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Recognized Linda Nelson, 4th grade teacher from Carter Lake Elementary School, who was elected President of the Iowa State Education Association.
· April issue of American School Board Journal
· Magna Awards
· Attended Pottawattamie Empowerment Board meeting.

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools recognized Linda Nelson, 4th grade teacher from Carter Lake Elementary School, who was elected President of the Iowa State Education Association.

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

None.

Presentations were made by Trudy Evans, Principal at Washington Elementary School and Rebecca Witte, 4th grade teacher at Washington Elementary School.

Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance introduced Mary Babinat with Nolte Cornman & Johnson.

A. Presentation

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

B.  Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the 2004-2005 Budget.)

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the 2004-2005 Budget, & certifies the tax levies contained therein, as attached.(Page 7)

Moved by Marilyn Heider    :Seconded by Mark McGee
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 Education approves the 2004-2005 Budget Priorities as presented.

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

E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the 2004-2005 Budget Reduction Plan as presented.

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.

A. Presentation

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

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 Asbestos Abatement Project.)

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #04-013, Washington Elementary School Asbestos Abatement Project to Great Plains Asbestos Control, Inc. at a total cost of $46,591.00 including alternates.

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

A. Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the following policies.)

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

B.  Approves the revised list of policies from the “I, J, and K” sections of the policy book to be reviewed during the April Policy Review Committee meeting (page 8).

Moved By: Mark McGee         Seconded By: Bobbette Behrens
Voting in Favor:  Marilyn Heider, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins 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 Gina Malloy     :Seconded by Mark Peterson
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 places on the table the following policies for approval as reviewed with no changes:

Moved by Bobbette Behrens  :Seconded by  Marilyn Heider
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 places on the table the following policies for elimination.

Moved by Mark McGee   :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 amended contract between the District and the Community Education Foundation, as presented.

B.  Approves the Memorandum of Understanding between Iowa Western Community College and Council Bluffs Community School District regarding the High Tech Success Center and its High School Completion program, as presented.

C.  Authorizes the administration to make application to Iowa High School Athletic Association for renewal of cooperative sponsorship of an activity – Boys and Girls Swimming.

D. Approves the Position Descriptions for the following positions  (pages 41-45)

· English as a Second Language Teacher
· Strategist, English Language Learner (ELL) Department:  Instructional Division

E.  Approves the Option to Lease and Ground Lease between Council Bluffs Community School District and USCOC of Greater Iowa, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, doing business as U.S. Cellular, as presented.

F.  Approves the final English Language Learners ELL/LAU Plan, as presented.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that a Closed Session, as provided in Section 21.5 (1) (i) of the Open Meetings Law, be conducted to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation as that individual has requested a closed session.

Moved by Marilyn Heider    : Seconded by Mark McGee
Voting in Favor:  Pam Collins, Marilyn Heider, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens and Marvin Arnpriester.
 
Board went into Closed Session at 9:50 p.m.

The Board returned from Closed Session at 11:29 p.m.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Executive Director of Finance

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Directors

Also in attendance were Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil, Sandi Burk, Deb McArthur, Arlene Buttenschon, Rebecca Witte, Julie Heinicke, Jill Hans, Cynthia Belt, Bettina Wilcox, Susy Mooney, Salli Harmon, Janine Headen, Margee Littlweood and Jennifer Kolln