Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Bobbette Behrens at 7:00 p.m.

Members Present:  Francis Clark, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee and Bobbette Behrens.
Members Absent:  Marvin Arnpriester

The invocation was led by Rev. Richard Blodgett from Emanuel Church of the Nazarene.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 28, 2004, the Work Session of September 28, 2004, and the Organizational Meeting of September 28, 2004, be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by  Francis Clark   :Seconded by Mark McGee 
(Voice vote:  In Favor;  Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Francis Clark and Bobbette Behrens)

A Presentation was given by the staff of Kids & Company.

Gina Malloy referenced the number people who have picked up applications for Board vacancy and the number who have applied as of today’s date.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· John Marshall, 5th grade teacher at Carter Lake Elementary School, received the No Child Left Behind American Star Teaching award.
· Noted that in 2003-04, 14 District staff received a Master Degree.

· Black Tie event at Iowa Western Community College
· Certified Enrollment/Allowable Growth

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

Judi Wheeldon addressed the Board.

Senator Michael Gronstal addressed the Board regarding the upcoming Legislative Session.

A.  Presentation

Presentation was given by Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

B.  Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the Continued Innovative Calendar Waiver.)

None

Presentation was given by Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the Urban Education Network of Iowa 2005 Legislative Positions as presented.

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

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

A. Grants a diploma of graduation to Stephanie Elizabeth Poast and Matthew Phillip Monahan.   (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 Special Education Placements as listed on Pages 5-9.

C. Approves the following schedule of Board Audit of Warrants:

Board Meeting Date      Board Member
October 26, 2004         Marvin Arnpriester
November 23, 2004      Gina Malloy
December 28, 2004      Mark McGee
January 25, 2005           Francis Clark
February 22, 2005        Dave Coziahr
March 22, 2005            Board Appointee
April 26, 2005               Marvin Arnpriester
May 24, 2005               Gina Malloy
June 28, 2005               Mark McGee
July 26, 2005                Francis Clark
August 23, 2005           Dave Coziahr
September 27, 2005      Board Appointee

D. Approves the inclusion of Old Kirn Gym, 510 Bluff Street, to be a part of the petition calling for national Register Historic District status for that neighborhood.

E. Approves the Program Improvement Plans for 2004-2005 as presented.

F. Approves the Agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottawattamie County as presented.

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

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Bobbette Behrens, President
Board of Directors

Also in attendance was the staff of Kids and Company, Bettina Wilcox, Cynthia Belt, Joyce Farrington, Judi Wheeldon and Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil.