Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

NEW BOARD MEMBER ORIENTATION SESSION #1

The meeting was called to order by President Bobbette Behrens at 6:00 p.m.

Members Present:  Marvin Arnpriester (6:07 p.m.), Francis Clark, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee and Bobbette Behrens.

A. Instructional Division - 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Preparation for CSIP Visit

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

Annual Report

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

 Respectfully Submitted,

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

Also in attendance was:  Melanie Bates.

I. CALL TO ORDER

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

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

The invocation was led by Pastor Matt Beckner from First Christian Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 12, 2004 be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Marvin Arnpriester referenced articles he had read on educational issues.

Francis Clark referenced the Alumni gathering at Wilson Jr. High School prior to the Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson High Schools football game.

Dave Coziahr referenced the music students and marching bands from Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson High Schools.

Mark McGee referenced the Nominating Committee for the Board vacancy.

Gina Malloy referenced the November 2, 2004 election and encouraged all to go vote.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Thanked the Nominating Committee for their time in going over applications for the Board vacancy.
· There will only be one meeting in December, it will be December 14, 2004.

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools referenced why schools advocate for 6% allowable growth.

(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.
  Bettina Wilcox addressed the Board.
  Judi Wheeldon addressed the Board.
  Janine Headen addressed the Board.

Representative Paul Shomshor addressed the Board regarding the upcoming Legislative Session.

A. Nominating Committee Report and Recommendation

Gina Malloy answered questions raised concerning the nominating committee and recommended Melanie Bates to fill vacancy.

B. Resolution

BE IT RESOLVED that we appoint Melanie Bates to fill the position vacated by Pam Collins for the remainder of the year.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Administration to apply for the continued innovative calendar waiver for 2005-2006 with the State Department of Education.

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

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

A. Approves the 2005-2006 Modified Allowable Growth for Returning Dropouts and Dropout Prevention levy authority request, as presented.

B. Approves the Affirmative Action Plan Update as presented.

C. Authorizes the Administration to (1) apply for the Iowa Demonstration Construction Grant to help fund the new fire sprinkler service and riser at Abraham Lincoln High School and to apply for the Fire-Life Safety Grant to install a new fire sprinkler system and a new fire alarm system at Hoover Elementary School, and (2) to pursue completion of these particular Master Facilities Plan Projects during the summer of 2005.  (The Construction Grant requires a 75% match in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 and the Fire-Life Safety Grant requires no match in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00.)

D. Approves the Board Member Committee Appointments/ Assignments for the 2004-2005 School Year as follows:

   Instructional Committee:   Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr, Mark McGee
   Policy Committee:    Marvin Arnpriester, Gina Malloy
   Facilities Committee:   Francis Clark, Dave Coziahr
   Finance Committee:   Francis Clark, Mark McGee
   Comm. Ed. Advisory:   Gina Malloy

   Urban Network and IASB Representative: Gina Malloy
   County Assessor’s Board:   Mark McGee

E. Approves the following Administrative Job Descriptions as presented on pages 6-9:

    Supervisor of Assessment
    Technology Facilitator

F. Approves the completion and final payment of the Roosevelt Elementary School Window Project.  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. In compliance with Iowa Administrative Code, Chapter 102 (annual appointment of an investigator and alternate investigator) appoints Ronald Diimig as the designated investigator and Janet Reiners as the designated alternate investigator to investigate allegations of physical or sexual abuse of students by staff.

H. Authorizes the request for modified allowable growth for open enrollment out students not on the previous years certified enrollment for whom the district will pay tuition in the current budget year.

I. Authorizes the Administration to submit the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Application to the SBRC for Approval to Charge Additional Special Education Administrative Costs, as presented.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 10-11).

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

A. Financial Reports      (Pages 12-13)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

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

Also in attendance was: Melanie Bates, Joyce Farrington, Darren Bates, Bettina Wilcox, Cynthia Belt, Janine Headen, Judi Wheeldon and Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil.

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