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 and Marvin Arnpriester.
Members Absent:  Mark Peterson

The invocation was led by Rev. Dave Weesner from Salem United Methodist Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 11, 2004 be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as amended be approved.

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

Marilyn Heider referenced the following:

· Expressed congratulations to all of the 2004 High School graduates.
· Expressed congratulations to Mark McGee for receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Buena Vista College.

Mark McGee referenced the following:

· Expressed congratulations to all of the 2004 High School graduates.
· Attended his graduation from Buena Vista College.
· Reading Recovery Reception held last week.

Bobbette Behrens expressed her congratulations to all of the 2004 High School graduates.

Pam Collins expressed her congratulations to all of the 2004 High School graduates.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Expressed congratulations to all of the 2004 High School graduates.
· Reception for Linda Nelson, teacher at Carter Lake Elementary School who was recently elected President of the Iowa State Education Association.
· Brown vs. Board of Education

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Thanked Board Members for their support and attendance at graduation ceremonies.
· Congratulated Mark McGee on receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Buena Vista College
· Recognized the retirements from within the District.

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

· Recognized the retirees from within the District.
· Dave Clark, Band Teacher from Thomas Jefferson High School acknowledged the number of students that made Southwest Iowa Honor Band.
· Addressed concerns raised during May 11, 2004 Public Participation about the April 13, 2004 Board Meeting.

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

 Mrs. Myrtle Walck addressed the Board.
 Mrs. Janine Headen addressed the Board.

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 removes from the table the following policies for approval as revised:

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

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

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

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

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

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

F.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the following new policy for approval:

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

G. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the new policy as listed in the preceding paragraph (F).

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

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 Communication Workers of America negotiated by the Board’s representatives and the representatives of the Communication Workers of America, such agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2004, and extending through June 30, 2005.

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

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 Exempt Employees negotiated by the Board’s representatives and the representatives of the Exempt Employees, such agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2004, and extending through June 30, 2005.

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

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

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District approves a 4.1% package (including salary increases, all insurance increases, as well as FICA and IPERS increases) for administrative personnel and authorizes the Superintendent to distribute the salary component of the package.

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District authorizes the Superintendent to issue two-year contracts to permanent, non-probationary administrators.

Moved by Bobbette Behrens  : Seconded by Gina Malloy
Voting in Favor:  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 Audit Proposal from Nolte, Cornman &Johnson, P.C. as presented (2003-04 at $12,700 and 2004-05 at $13,200).

B. Approves the Bridges for Learning in Applied Science & Technology Program (BLAST) Secondary Education Programs Contract with Iowa Western Community College, as presented.

C. Approves the 2004-05 Student Fee Schedule (page 69).

D. Approves the Spring 2004 Secondary Social Studies Text Recommendations (page 70).

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

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (pages 71-72).

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

A. Financial Reports    (pages 73-74)

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

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

The Board went into Closed Session at 8:25 p.m.

The Board returned from Closed Session at 9:20 p.m.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were: Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance; Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

Also in attendance were Myrtle Walck, Janine Headen, Cynthia Belt, Bettina Wilcox and Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil.