Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 6:15 p.m.

Members Present:  Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins (6:23 p.m.), Marilyn Heider (6:43 p.m.), Gina Malloy (6:34 p.m.), Mark McGee, Tim Wichman and Marvin Arnpriester.

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Presentations were given by Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment; Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services and Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

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; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment; Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and Janet Reiners, Interim Director of Personnel Services.

Also in attendance were:  Francis Clark and Dave Coziahr.

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.

The invocation was led by Pastor Cliff Tulsie from Good News Jail and Prison Ministries.

V.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 24, 2004 and the Work Session of August 24, 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)

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)

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Thanked Tim Wichman and Marilyn Heider for their service on the Board.
· Acknowledged Representative Doug Struyk and his willingness to visit with the Public.

Pam Collins referenced the Wizard of Oz performance that involved children from the District.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Thanked Tim Wichman and Marilyn Heider for their service on the Board.
· Acknowledged Representative Doug Struyk and his willingness to visit with the Public.
· Iowa Association of School Boards orientation in Underwood.

Mark McGee thanked Tim Wichman and Marilyn Heider for their service on the Board.

Marvin Arnpriester made a reference to the American School Board Journal.

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

· National Merit Scholarship semifinalist: Eric Boucher, Pam Collin’s son.
· John Marshall, 5th grade teacher at Carter Lake Elementary School, recognized as a No Child Left Behind American Star of Teaching.
· Urban Education Network Superintendent study on Early Childhood.
· Transportation Policy

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

   Joyce Farrington addressed the Board.
   Janine Headen addressed the Board.
   Judi Wheeldon addressed the Board.
   Mrytle Walck addressed the Board.
   Deb Shively addressed the Board.

Representative Doug Struyk addressed the Board regarding the upcoming Legislative Session.

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

A. Presentation

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Board President of the Council Bluffs Community School Board of Directors to hereby cast the weighted vote for the Board for Nancy Coziahr as director of District Number 5 and Randy Brown as director of District Number 6 for the Loess Hills Area Education Agency Board of Directors.

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

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

A. Approves the Cooperative Agreement for girls swimming with Tri-Center Schools as presented.

B. Approves the Letter of Agreement with Behave’n Community Services, Inc. as presented.

C. Approves the Letter of Agreement with Christian Home Association – Children’s Square USA for 2004-2005 as presented  (Academic Center students enrolled in CBCSD and the District to act as billing agent for Children’s Square Academic Center)

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

E. Approves the School Resource Officer Program Agreement with the City of Council Bluffs, as presented.

F. Approves the Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement as presented.

G. Approves staff and student handbooks for individual buildings.

H. Approves the District’s Chamber of Commerce Membership Renewal.
 
I. Approves the modifications to Administrative Job Descriptions as presented on Page 5.

J. Approves the Children’s Home Healthcare Contract for Providing Nursing Services to Schools as presented.

K. Approves the 28E Agreement for School-Based Supervision Programs, as presented.

L. Approves the Lease Agreement with Mid-America Center as presented (Commencement programs).

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

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 6-13).

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

A. Financial Reports   (Pages 14-15)

B.  Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

· Tim Wichman was presented with a Certificate for Service on the Board.
· Marilyn Heider was presented with a commemorative school desk in recognition for her Service on the Board.
· Bobbette Behrens was thanked by Marvin Arnpriester for her service as Vice-President.
· Bobbette Behrens presented Marvin Arnpriester with an honorary gavel for his service as President of the Board.  Marvin Arnpriester thanked the Board for allowing him to serve as President for the last four years.

There being no further business, President Marvin Arnpriester declared this meeting adjourned at 9:32 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; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Janet Reiners, Interim Director for Personnel Services; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment and Mike Bell, Supervisor of Transportation.

Also in attendance were Frances Clark, Dave Coziahr, Myrtle Walck, Kevin Brown, Greg Jerett, Janine Headen, Karmel Headen, Judi Wheeldon, Lori Beverage, Joyce Farrington, Robert Mawhiney, Wendy Gilman and Debbie Shively.

I. CALL TO ORDER AND RECORD THE ABSTRACT OF ELECTION FROM THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS

The Organizational Meeting of the Council Bluffs Community School District was called to order by Greg Rodgers, Board Secretary at 9:40 p.m. and the Abstract of Election from the Board of Canvassers was recorded.

Members present:  Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Francis Clark, Dave Coziahr and Marvin Arnpriester.

The following oath of office will be administered by the Secretary of the Board to the three members recently elected.

"Do you solemnly swear that you will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that you will faithfully and impartially, to the best of your ability, discharge all the duties of the office of director in the Council Bluffs Community Schools, township of Kane, County of Pottawattamie, State of Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law?"

Greg Rodgers, Board Secretary administered the oath of office to Marvin Arnpriester, Francis Clark and Dave Coziahr.

A Temporary Chair should be selected for the purpose of directing the election of the officers of the Board for the 2004-05 school year.

A motion was made to appoint Greg Rodgers as Temporary Chairman for the purpose of directing the election of the officers of the Board for the 2004-05 school year.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by Pam Collins       :Seconded by Mark McGee   
(Voice Vote:  In Favor; Francis Clark, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Dave Coziahr, Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins and Marvin Arnpriester)

Election is now in order for the position of President of the Board for the 2004-05 school year.

Bobbette Behrens was nominated for the position of President for the 2004-05 school year.

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

Election is now in order for the position of Vice-President of the Board for the 2004-05 school year.

Gina Malloy was nominated for the position of Vice-President for the 2004-05 school year.

Moved by  Mark McGee      :  Seconded by Pam Collins

Voting in Favor:  Mark McGee, Dave Coziahr, Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins, Francis Clark, Gina Malloy and Marvin Arnpriester.

The following oath of office will be administered by the Temporary Chairman to the President and Vice-President of the Board.

"Do you solemnly swear that you support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that you will faithfully and impartially, to the best of your ability, discharge all duties of the office of (President or Vice-President) of the Board of Education in the Council Bluffs Community Schools, township of Kane, County of Pottawattamie, State of Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law?"

The Oath of Office to President and Vice-President was administered by Greg Rodgers, Temporary Chairman.

IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding agenda items.)
   Joyce Farrington addressed the Board.
   Janine Headen addressed the Board.
   Marilyn Heider addressed the Board.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors elects the following IASB delegate, and further

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the attendance of the following Board Members at the 2004 IASB Delegate Assembly and Convention and authorizes payment of appropriate fees.

Delegate:   Gina Malloy

Other Board Members Attending: Marvin Arnpriester
        Mark McGee
        Francis Clark
        Dave Coziahr
        Bobbette Behrens

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education shall hold its regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month that school is in session, October through May of the 2004-05 School Year.

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education shall hold its regular summer meetings at 7:00 p.m. the Fourth Tuesday of each month, June through September of 2005.

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

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District receives, accepts, and files the resignation of Ms. Pam Collins.

Moved by Gina Malloy  : Seconded by Marvin Arnpriester
Voting in Favor:  Francis Clark, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Dave Coziahr, Bobbette Behrens, Pam Collins and Marvin Arnpriester

B. Discussion on method to fill Board Vacancy.
The Board decided to ask for applications to fill vacancy. A committee consisting of Francis Clark, Gina Malloy and Mark McGee was set up to review applications.   Applications due by Friday, October 15, 2004 at 12:00 p.m.

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Bobbette Behrens, 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; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Janet Reiners, Interim Director of Personnel Services.

Also in attendance were Marilyn Heider, Joyce Farrington, Janine Headen and Karmel Headen.