I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 6:30 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens (6:32 p.m.), Pam Collins, Gina Malloy (6:34 p.m.), Mark McGee, Tim Wichman and Marvin Arnpriester.

Members Absent:  Marilyn Heider

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

IV. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT – ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

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

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the the meeting adjourned at 7:25 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; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment and  Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

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, Marilyn Heider, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Tim Wichman and Marvin Arnpriester.

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Captain Joel Arthur from the Salvation Army.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 2004, and the Work Session of July 20, 2004 be approved.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

VII. BOARD'S REPORT

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Regrets that she missed the General Session held on Monday, August 23, 2004.
· Wishes the District another successful school year.

 
Pam Collins referenced the following:

· Regrets that she missed the General Session held on Monday, August 23, 2004.
· Wishes the District another successful school year.

 
Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Attended General Session held on Monday, August 23, 2004.
· Attended Facilities Committee meeting held on Tuesday, August 17, 2004.
· Recognized Steve Hardiman, Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School and Melanie Shellberg, Principal at Abraham Lincoln High School in their participation with Union Pacific in their Senior Partners Program.

 
Mark McGee referenced the following:

· Attended Facilities Committee meeting held on Tuesday, August 17, 2004.
· Attended General Session held on Monday, August 23, 2004.
· Recognized Dr. Richard H. Christie on his Citation for Alumnus Achievement from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

 
Marilyn Heider referenced the following:

· Regrets that she missed the General Session held on Monday, August 23, 2004.
· New dress code in Muscatine, Iowa and concerns on our staff dress code.

 
Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Painting that has taken place throughout this summer within the District.
· Article in The Des Moines Register regarding Preschool.
· Article in The American School Board Journal on Dysfunctional Boards and How to Heal Them.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

· Start of School and the induction of 45 new staff.
· Commended the Facilities staff for their hard work this summer.
· General Session held on Monday, August 23, 2004.
· Staff reductions.

IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

(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.

X. ACHIEVEMENT DATA

Presentation was given by Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment.

XI.  MASTER FACILITIES PLAN ADJUSTMENTS

A. Presentation

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

 
B. BE IT RESOLVED that the adjusted Master Facilities Plan be approved as presented.

Moved by Marilyn Heider : Seconded by Gina Malloy

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

XII.  TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2004

A.  Presentation

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

 
B.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors accepts the Treasurer’s report as presented for fiscal year ending June 30, 2004.

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

XIII.  OFFICER APPOINTMENT

A. BE IT RESOLVED Greg Rodgers be appointed Secretary and Treasurer of the Council Bluffs Community Schools for the 2004-2005 School Year.

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

 
B. Oath of Office
The Board President should administer the following oath to the appointed Secretary/Treasurer.

“I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that I will faithfully and impartially to the best of my ability discharge the duties of the office of Secretary/Treasurer of the Board in the Community School District of Council Bluffs, Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law."

 
C. Continuation of Bonds
BE IT RESOLVED that the official bond for the Secretary/Treasurer be set at $500,000 and that the Board of Education authorize the payment for said bond for fiscal year 2004-2005.

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

XIV.  CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Grants a diploma of graduation to Bryce Robert Carruthers, Melissa Marie Stokes, Joshua Micheal Sullivan, Kayla Marie Brockman, and Chantel Marie DeVoll  (Steve Hardiman, Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that these students have completed all requirements for graduation.)

 
B. Approves the Secure Transcript Services Agreement with Docufide as presented.

 
C. Awards Bid #04-020 for a New Hobart CRS-86A Dish Machine for Kirn Junior High School to Buller Fixture at a total award of $52,243.00 including alternates.

 
D. Approves the readmission of the expelled student who has met the requirements for readmission.

 
E. Approves the completion and final payment of the Roosevelt Elementary School Asbestos Project to Great Plains Asbestos Control, Inc.  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.

 
F. Approves the completion and final payment of the Edison Elementary School Asbestos Project to Asbestos Removers, Inc. for asbestos thermal system insulation removal work.  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.

 
G.  Approves the completion and final payment of the Edison Elementary School Asbestos Project to Great Plains Asbestos Control, Inc.  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.

 
H.  Approves the completion and final payment of the Washington Elementary School Asbestos Project to Asbestos Removers, Inc. for asbestos thermal system insulation removal work.  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.

 
I.  Approves the completion and final payment of the Washington Elementary School Asbestos Project to Great Plains Asbestos Control, Inc.  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.

 
J.  Approves the Amendment to Behavior Interventionist Agreement with Alegent Health-Bergan Mercy Health System as presented.

 
K. Approves the Lease Renewal Agreement with Vocational Development Center, Inc. for the District’s Adult Transition Program.

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

XV. PERSONNEL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 6 –7).

Moved by  Pam Collins     :Seconded by Mark McGee

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

XVI. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Financial Reports  (Pages 8 – 9)

 
B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of Gina Malloy and Mark McGee, who audited the bills, that the claims as presented on the Warrant Registers be approved.

 
Moved by  Mark McGee     :Seconded by Marilyn Heider

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

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared the meeting adjourned at 9:16 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; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment and Neal Evans, Supervisor of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Services.

Also in attendance were Bettina Wilcox , Cynthia Belt, Janine Headen and Joyce Farrington.