Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

NEW BOARD MEMBER ORIENTATION SESSION #4

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Gina Malloy at 5:45 p.m.

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

New Board Member Orientation Session #4
 Business and Support Services
· Allowable Growth
· Certified Budget – Aid & Levy
· Certified Budget
· Certified Annual Report

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

There being no further business, Vice-President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Bobbette Behrens, President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were: Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; and Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance.

Also in attendance was Janine Headen

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Gina Malloy at 7:00 p.m.

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

The invocation was led by Rev. Jonathon Kosec from Our Saviors Lutheran Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 23, 2004 and the New Board Member Orientation of November 23, 2004, be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Announcement of Classroom Grant Recipients

Kathy Sorrell, Executive Director of Community Education Foundation announced the recipients of the 2004-05 Community Education Foundation Classroom Grants.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Iowa Learning Council events
· Iowa ranking

Mark McGee thanked the Community Education Foundation for the classroom grants and congratulated all the schools that were recipients.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Holiday break for the schools and wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
· Is a mentor for two Abraham Lincoln High School students.

None.

(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.

A. Presentation

Doreen Knuth, Principal at Gunn and Pusey Elementary Schools presented the proposed 2005-06 calendar.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the 2005-2006 District Calendar as presented on Page 5.

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

A. Presentation

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the Budget Reduction Process as presented.

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

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accept the resignation of Francis Clark.

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board open the application process for a period of time to fill vacancy.

Moved by  Marvin Arnpriester     : Seconded by   Dave Coziahr
Voting in Favor:  Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr,  Gina Malloy and Mark McGee
Voting Against:  Melanie Bates
Abstain:  Francis Clark

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board appoint a sub-committee to include Bobbette Behrens, Marvin Arnpriester and Dave Coziahr to make recommendation of new Board Member.

Voting in Favor:  Melanie Bates, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee and Marvin Arnpriester.
Abstain:  Francis Clark

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

A.  Approves the following appointments to the Career and Technical (Vocational) Advisory Committee:  Jim Drennen, Todd Wagner, Michelle Madden, Kathy Witt, Rebecca Darrington, Sandy Byers, and Vicki Petsche.

B.  Approves the following appointments to the School Improvement Advisory Committee:  Nancy Coziahr, Marilyn Heider

C. Approves the following appointments to the Community Education Advisory Committee:  Chris Ruhaak, John Vergamini

D. Appoints the following Board Committee Chairs:

Marvin Arnpriester, School Improvement Advisory Committee
Dave Coziahr, Facility Committee
Gina Malloy, Policy Committee
Mark McGee, Finance Committee

E. Approves the completion and final payment of the Roosevelt Elementary School HVAC 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.

F. Approves the completion and final payment of the Edison Elementary School Window Replacement and Tuckpointing 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. Approves the completion and final payment of the Edison Elementary School HVAC 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.

H. Approves the completion and final payment of the Washington Elementary School Window Projects.  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. Awards Bid #04-022, Cafeteria Equipment for Abraham Lincoln High School to Buller Fixture Company at a total cost of $30,863.00 (financed through Nutrition Services funds).

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors 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 Mark McGee  : Seconded by Marvin Arnpriester
Voting in Favor:  Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates and Francis Clark.

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

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

There being no further business, Vice-President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED that a closed session to conduct a strategy meeting of a public employer concerning employees covered by collective bargaining agreement, as provided in Section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa be held immediately after adjournment.

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

The Board returned from Closed Session at 9:42 p.m.

There being no further business, Vice-President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m.

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; Janet Reiners, Interim Director for Personnel Services; Doreen Knuth, Principal at Gunn Elementary and Pusey Elementary Schools; Kim Kazmierczak, Principal at Carter Lake Elementary School and Lenny  Faraci, Principal at Bloomer Elementary School.

Also in attendance were: Janine Headen, Rev. Jonathon Kosec, Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil, Jim and Judi Wheeldon and Joyce Farrington

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