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:  Melanie Bates, Francis Clark (6:47 p.m.), Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee and Bobbette Behrens.
Members Absent:  Marvin Arnpriester

A. Board Pres. and Vice-Pres., Bobbette Behrens/Gina Malloy-6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

1. Press Relations - Spokesperson
2. Building Invitations/State and National Meetings/UEN/MOEC
3. Board Member Expenses, the Conflict of Interest Policy, and the Iowa Gift Law.
4. The Board Budget.
5. An Explanation of the Authority and Responsibility of the Board, Superintendent, Administrators, and Individual Board Members.
6. Duties of Board Officers, Committee Structure.
7. Distribute and Describe the District Policy Book.
8. Chain of Command.

1. Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals
2. Organizational Chart

Respectfully Submitted,

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Bobbette Behrens, President
Board of Directors

I. CALL TO ORDER

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

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

The invocation was led by Elder Jim Kurtz from the Community of Christ Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 26, 2004, and the New Board Member Orientation of October 26, 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, Melanie Bates and Bobbette Behrens)

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Articles from American School Board’s Journal
· Iowa School Board Convention
· Early Childhood

Francis Clark referenced that on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 he attended the Academy of Board Learning Experiences (ABLE) meeting at Underwood.

Mark McGee referenced the following:

· Annual Report
· Iowa School Board Convention.
· Chamber of Commerce and Empowerment meeting.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Recent election.
· 6% Allowable Growth
· Early Childhood

Bobbette Behrens referenced that Chris Schultz, Talented and Gifted Strategist from Abraham Lincoln High School as the newly elected President of Iowa Talented and Gifted Association.

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

· Chris Schultz, Talented and Gifted Strategist from Abraham Lincoln High School as the newly elected President of Iowa Talented and Gifted Association.
· Health Screen
· Recognized the Retirement of Sandra Goecker and thanked her for her service of 41 years to the District.

A. Annual Report

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

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

None.

Presentation was given by Mark Draper, Early Childhood Specialist.

A. Discussion

Discussion by the Board.

B. Resolution

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves a Board Member to chair the Policy Review Committee for this year and make the selection each year when the board appoints new committee members.

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

C. Resolution

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board appoint Board Members or Community Members to chair all standing committees of the Board.

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

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

A. Appoints Janet Reiners, Chief Negotiator, Interim Director of Personnel Services; Greg Rodgers, Finance Director; and Len Faraci, Principal, Bloomer Elementary, to the District Negotiations Team for the 2004-2005 negotiation year.

B. Approves the 2004-2005 Building Improvement Plans, as presented.

C. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of free health screen for the employees of the Council Bluffs Schools thanks to the contributions of the following businesses:

Baird, Holm, McEachen, Pedersen, Hamann & Stasheim attorneys
Behringer, Ciaccio Dennell Mabry architects
Hawkeye Foods
PayLess Office Supplies
Silverstone

D. Approves the District Accounting Specialist Position Description (Pages 4 and 5)

E. In addition to the Board Member Committee Appointments/Assignments for the 2004-2005 School Year approved at the October 26 Board Meeting, approves the appointment of Melanie Bates to the Policy Committee, Community Education Advisory Committee, and the Facilities Committee.

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

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

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Bobbette Behrens, President
Board of Directors

Also in attendance were: Mark Draper, Early Childhood Specialist; Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil, Cynthia Belt, Bettina Wilcox and Joyce Farrington.

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