Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Bobbette Behrens at 7:34 p.m.

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

None.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 13, 2004, be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as amended be approved.

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

Gina Malloy referenced a dinner with Senator Harkin and his conversation about preschools.

Pam Collins referenced information on the awards by Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and congratulated the students from Tucker Center that were recognized.

Marilyn Heider referenced students from Carter Lake that are members of Thomas Jefferson High School graduating class.

Mark McGee recognized the volunteers from Washington Elementary School that helped with construction and installation of playground equipment at the school.

Bobbette Behrens thanked Brien Boyce from The Daily Nonpareil for his efforts in education reporting.

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

· Student Accomplishments
· Legislature approved a 4% Allowable Growth for 2005-06.

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

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

Presentation was given by Judy O’Brien, Principal at Wilson Junior High. She then introduced the following staff members Lisa Chambers, Cheri Nielsen, Diane Storey and Kathy Shirley.

A. Presentation

Presentations were given 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 Roosevelt, Edison, and Washington Elementary Schools Asbestos Removal Projects, and the Hoover Elementary School Playground Equipment Project.)

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #04-014, Roosevelt Elementary School Asbestos Removal Project, to Remediation Specialists, Inc. at a total cost of $21,700.00.

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #04-015, Edison Elementary School Asbestos Removal Project, to Asbestos Removers, Inc. at a total cost of $6,490.00.

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

E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #04-016, Washington Elementary School Asbestos Removal Project, to Asbestos Removers, Inc. in the amount of $19,600.00.

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

F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #04-012, Hoover Elementary School Playground Equipment Project, to Churchich Recreational Design for the Miracle Recreation Kids Choice play structure, in the amount of $37,500.00.

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

Presentations were given by Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title 1/K-6 Language Arts and Betty Longe and Jane Kornfiend, Reading Recovery Teachers at Washington Elementary School.

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. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the following policies for approval as revised:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:  Pam Collins, Marilyn Heider, Gina Malloy, Gina McGee and Bobbette Behrens

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

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

H. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the following Regulations as presented:

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

I. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors eliminates Procedure IGF-R, Post Secondary Enrollment Option – Procedure.

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

A.  Presentation

Presentation was given by Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist.

B.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District ratifies the Agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association negotiated by the Board’s representatives and the representatives of the Council Bluffs Education Association, such agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2004, and extending through June 30, 2005.

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

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 HVAC and Life Safety 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 Roosevelt Elementary School Life Safety Plumbing 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  Pam Collins       :Seconded by Marilyn Heider     
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Marilyn Heider, Gina Malloy and Mark McGee)

A. Reduction In Force Information

Presentation was made by Greg Rodgers, Board Secretary

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors terminates the following teaching contracts pursuant to Iowa Code due to reduction in force and budget reductions:

Carol Rambo, Counselor at Carter Lake Elementary
Catherine Straub, Family Consumer Science Teacher, Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School.

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

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors terminates the following coaching contracts pursuant to Iowa Code due to reduction in force and budget reductions:

Walter Olsen, Weight Training, Abraham Lincoln High School
Jay Conyers, Assistant Boys Track, Thomas Jefferson High School

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the personnel action as listed (Pages)

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

A. Financial Reports    (Pages )

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

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

There being no further business, Vice-President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Board Secretary

ATTEST:
Bobbette Behrens, Vice-President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were: Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services, Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist, Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title 1/K-6 Language Arts and Judy O’Brien, Principal at Wilson Junior High School.

Also in attendance were Lisa Chambers, Cheri Nielsen, Diane Storey, Kathy Shirley, Betty Longe, Jane Kornfiend, Janine Headen, Bettina Wilcox, Cynthia Belt, Arshela Amirali and Denise Krohn.