I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 5:50 p.m.

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Gina Malloy (6:00 p.m.), Mark McGee, Tim Wichman and Marvin Arnpriester.
Member Absent:  Marilyn Heider

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

IV. HIGH SCHOOL HVAC PROJECTS

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

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, 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; Neal Evans, Supervisor of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Services; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Melanie Shellberg, Principal at Abraham Lincoln High School and Steve Hardiman, Principal at Thomas Jefferson High School

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 7:30 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Tim Wichman and Marvin Arnpriester.

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Senior Pastor, Paul Howard from Sherwood Community Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 2004, and the Work Session of June 15, 2004, be approved.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

VII. BOARD'S REPORT

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Welcomes Tim Wichman and thanks him for serving on the Board.
· August 24, 2004 will be date for the August Board Meeting.

Mark McGee welcomes Tim Wichman and thanks him for serving on the Board.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Welcomes Tim Wichman and thanks him for serving on the Board.
· Spoke with Dr. Mark Peterson

Pam Collins welcomes Tim Wichman and thanks him for serving on the Board.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Welcomes Tim Wichman and thanks him for serving on the Board.
· Senator Mike Gronstal was speaker at meeting she attended

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools referenced that National Merit Finalist, Ben Hutchison from Thomas Jefferson High School received a college scholarship sponsored by National Merit.

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

None.

X.  PROPOSED IASB LEGISLATIVE ACTION PRIORITIES

A.  Presentation

B.  Discussion

   The Board determined the top five priorities as the following:

1. 6% Allowable Growth
2. Promoting Student and Taxpayer Equity
3. Early Childhood Education – Preschool
4. Open Enrollment
5. Funding for Private Schools

C.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors authorizes the Superintendent to submit the suggested Legislative Action Priorities as determined by the Board this evening to the Iowa Association of School Boards.

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

XI.  CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Grants a diploma of graduation to Patricia Joan Wilson (Steve Hardiman, Principal, Thomas Jefferson High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that this student has completed all requirements for graduation.)

B. Approves the Special Education Placements as presented on Pages 4-5.

C. Approves Change Orders #1 & #2, Roosevelt Elementary School – HVAC Project (total add $11,266.49).

D. Approves Change Order #1, Washington Elementary School – Window Project (total Deduct $19,680.00).

E. Approves the job description for the position of Computer Coordinator – Ordering, Nutrition and Warehouse Services Department (Pages 6-7).

F. Approves the job description for the position of Production Manager, Nutrition and Warehouse Services Department (Pages 7-8).

G. Approves the readmission of the expelled students who have met the requirements for readmission.

H. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of $6,100 from the Council Bluffs Fraternal Order of Eagles – AERIE 104.

I. Approves the lease extension with Seldin Company for Feathrstone Preschool as presented.

J. Approves the Vehicle Maintenance Agreement with the City of Council Bluffs as presented.

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

XII.    PERSONNEL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Page 10).

Moved by  Pam Collins   :Seconded by Mark McGee

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

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Janet Reiners, Personnel Specialist and Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

Also in attendance were Joyce Farrington, Cynthia Belt, Betting Wilcox and Ray Hanson.