Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Bobbette Behrens at 5:49 p.m.

Members Present:  Marvin Arnpriester (5:51 p.m.), Melanie Bates, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee and Bobbette Behrens.

Presentation was given by Janet Reiners, Interim Director of  Personnel Services.

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 6:49 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; Janet Reiners, Interim Director of Personnel Services and Mary Ann Bragg, Technology Facilitator.

Also in attendance was Mark Brandenburg, Janine Headen and Shirley Henderson.

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, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee and Bobbette Behrens.

The invocation was led by Joel Burkum from Deaf Missions.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 14, 2004, and the New Board Member Orientation Meeting of December 14, 2004, be approved as amended.

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

 Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Thanked the Board Nominating Committee for their time.
· Lobby for education opportunities.
· Martin Luther King day.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced that he was invited to give the invocation at the opening session for the Senate and House.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Lobby for education opportunities.
· Recognized the Board Nominating Committee.
· Elected officials visiting on January 14, 2005.

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

· Governor’s condition of State of State Address
· Governor to visit Carter Lake preschool on Friday, January 14, 2005.

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

   Shirley Henderson addressed the Board.
   Janine Headen addressed the Board.
   Chris Henderson addressed the Board.

A. Presentation

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

B. Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the Rue Elementary School Window Replacement and Tuckpointing Project.)

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #04-023, Rue Elementary School Window Replacement and Tuckpointing Project, to Divercon Construction in the amount of $326,200.00.

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

A. Nominating Committee Report and Recommendation

Nominating Committee shared that they had received seventeen applications, each one was reviewed and then narrowed down to top four candidates.  The Committee recommends Mark Brandenburg to fill vacancy of Francis Clark.

B. Resolution

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accept the recommendation by the Nominating Committee and appoint Mark Brandenburg to fill the vacancy of Francis Clark.

Move by:  Marvin Arnpriester        Seconded by: Dave Coziahr
Voting in Favor:  Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, 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 Agreement for the Cadre Project with the University of Nebraska at Omaha, College of Education.

B.  Grants a diploma of graduation to Brandon Daniel Tompkins. (Steve Hardiman, Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that this student has completed all requirements for graduation.)

C.  Approves the contracts with Nebraska Medical Center for Training for Psychoeducational Services as presented.

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

E. Approves the Special Education placements as presented on Page 4.

F. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of an overhead projector, easel, and oboe from Dee Engstrom.

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

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Immediately after adjournment, the Board will hold 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.

Closed Session ended at 8:55 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; Janet Reiners, Interim Director for Personnel Services; and Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.

Also in attendance were: Mark Brandenburg, Janine Headen, Bettina Wilcox, Shirley Henderson , Chris Henderson and Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil.

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