Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 6:04 p.m.

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Gina Malloy (6:10 p.m.), Mark McGee, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester.
Members Absent:  Marilyn Heider

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Presentations were given by Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment and Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Board 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 and Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment.

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, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Mark Peterson and Marvin Arnpriester.
Members Absent:  Marilyn Heider

The invocation was led by Bishop Gary Smith from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 25, 2004 and the special meeting of June 1, 2004 be approved.

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

A. Accept Board Member Resignation

Rev. Marvin Arnpriester read the letter of resignation from Mark Peterson.

  B. Recognition of Retiring Board Member

Comments were made by each Board Member.
Comments were made by Ken Petersen.
Comments were made by Dr. Christie.

C. IASB Resolutions and Priorities

6% Allowable Growth (Pam Collins, Bobbette Behrens and Mark Peterson)
Early Childhood (Gina Malloy and Mark McGee)
Inequality in distribution of State Aid (Marvin Arnpriester and Bobbette Behrens)
Open Enrollement (Mark Peterson)

D. Pam Collins addressed the number of meeting dates for the Instructional Committee during the year.

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools spoke about the 31 retirements from within the school district this year and their number of years of valued service to the District.

(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.

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 approves KG-R, Use or Rental of School Facilities -- Procedure.

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

A. Discussion

Board held discussion on Superintendent’s contract.

B.  RESOLUTIONS

1.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District approves a 4.1% compensation package for school year 2004-2005.  The following modifications will be made on the employment contract:

a. Base Salary increased to $134,132

b. Increased costs to maintain family health insurance and single dental coverage are included in the package.

c. Contract section 5(b) (personal leave) will be modified as follows: (1) Personal leave will decrease from five (5) days to two (2) days.

d. Contract section 5(c) consultation leave will be modified as follows: (1) Consultative leave will be increased from five (5) days to eight (8) days.

The rest of the contract remains the same.

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

2. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District approves an employment contract with Richard H. Christie commencing on July 1, 2004 and continuing through June 30, 2007.

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

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the 2004-2005 Proposed Superintendent Goals as presented.

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

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

A. Approves the attached class lists for the 2004 graduates of Thomas Jefferson High School, Abraham Lincoln High School, and Kanesville High School.  These lists supplant the tentative lists approved in May.  (Pages 9-17)

B. Grants a diploma of graduation to Sadie Mae Kunik (Melanie Shellberg, Principal of Abraham Lincoln High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that this student has completed all requirements for graduation.)

C. Approves the renewal of membership with the Iowa Association of School Boards for 2004-2005.  Dues for 2004-2005 total $7,973.

D. Awards Bid #04-017, Computer Workstations, to Gateway Companies, Inc. for Gateway E-4100C Computer workstations at a total unit cost of $796.00.

E.  Approves the revised Educational Specifications for Senior High Schools as presented.

F.  Approves the Professional Growth System as presented.

G.  Approves the Administrative Professional Growth Booklet as presented.

H.  Approves the Harmon Tucker Center Lease Agreement with Iowa Western Community College as presented.

I. Approves the 28E Agreement between Council Bluffs Community School District and Heartland Family Service as presented.

J. Approves the Special Education Plan as presented.

K. Authorizes the administration to enter into student teaching contracts with teacher education colleges and universities for the 2004-2005 school year.

L. Approves the 2004-2005 Secondary Programs in Area Career Education (S.P.A.C.E.) Contract with Iowa Western Community College as presented.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education 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 Pam Collins    :Seconded by Mark McGee
Voting in Favor:  Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Mark Peterson, Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins and Marvin Arnpriester.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 18-19).

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

A. Financial Reports    (Pages 20-21)

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

A. Discussion

Marvin Arnpriester spoke with previous Board Members.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors appoints Former Board Member Tim Wichman to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mark Peterson.  The term of this appointment will be from July 1, 2004 until the September 2004 Organizational Meeting.

Moved by Bobbette Behrens  :Seconded by Mark McGee

Voting in Favor:  Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee and Marvin Arnpriester.
Abstain:  Mark Peterson

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Board Secretary

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Directors

Also in attendance were Mark Peterson’s wife and daughters, Ken Petersen, Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil, Melissa Schroeder, Brian Hoover, Pam Crawford, Paul Kosch, Cynthia Belt, Linda Tripp, Bettina Wilcox, Janine Headen, Joyce Farrington, Amanda Brown, Monica Labate, Jeanne Simmons, Jim Hizz, Karl Kaske and Ryan Gottula.