Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Bobbette Behrens at 5:30 p.m.

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

Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance presented information on the Master Facilities Plan.
Paul Kelly, with Beringer Ciaccio Dennell Mabrey presented schematics on the Thomas Jefferson High School Project.

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 6:40 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; Neal Evans, Supervisor of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Services; Virginia Bechtold, Supervisor of Nutrition Services; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

Also in attendance were John Lowndes and Paul Kelly with Beringer Ciaccio Dennell and Mabrey, Janine Headen and Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil.

I. CALL TO ORDER

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

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

None

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 11, 2005, and the Work Session of January 11, 2005, be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Iowa Association of School Boards Lobby Day
· Legislative Coffee held on Saturday
· D.C. Ambassadors meeting

Melanie Bates referenced the Iowa Association of School Boards Lobby Day.

Dave Coziahr referenced the following:

· Thomas Jefferson High School’s production of Hello Dolly
· Current reading and research regarding teaching students with disabilities

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Iowa Association of School Boards Lobby Day
· Legislative Coffee held on Saturday
· Urban Education Network Lobby Day

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

· Urban Education Network Lobby Day
· Iowa West Project at the front of Thomas Jefferson High School – Electronic sign has been installed.
· Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Audit Results

(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.

1. Presentation

Presentation was given by Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance

2. Public Participation
(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the proposed plans, specifications and form of contract for the Hoover Elementary School Window Replacement and Tuckpointing Project)

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

3. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #05-001, Hoover Elementary School Window Replacement and Tuckpointing Project, to Rife Construction, Inc. at a total cost of $321,088.00.

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

Budget Development
· Budget Reduction Process
· Budget Timeline
· Allowable Growth

Presentations were given by Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance and Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools.

A. Presentation

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

B. Motion made to Open for Discussion

Moved by Dave Coziahr    Seconded by:  Gina Malloy

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the agreement with CrossPointe Schools Online for conversion of the Human Resource and Finance Systems and the annual subscription cost for continued system use of CrossPointe Schools Online as follows:

Initial License Fee/Cost   $  93,500
1st Year Subscription Cost  $122,394
2nd Year Subscription Cost  $124,932
3rd Year Subscription Cost  $131,179
4th Year Subscription Cost  $137,738
5th Year Subscription Cost  $144,624

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

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

1. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of 100 Encarta hardbound dictionaries to Washington Elementary School from Rhonda and Riley Thomas.

2. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift from the Knights of Columbus of $1,948.97 to support students’ participation in Special Olympics and the further development of handicapped accessible playgrounds in Council Bluffs Community School District.

3. Approves the Talented and Gifted Agreement with Loess Hills Area Education Agency 13 as presented.

4. Approves the attendance of Board Member Gina Malloy at the C. B. Ambassadors Washington D.C. trip and authorizes payment of appropriate fees.

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

A.  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  Gina Malloy       :Seconded by Melanie Bates
Voting in Favor:  Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Melanie Bates and Bobbette Behrens.

1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (page 5).

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

A. Financial Reports      (Pages 6-7)

BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of Mark McGee and Mark Brandenburg, who audited the bills, that the claims as presented on the Warrant Registers be approved.

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

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 8:36 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 9:14 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; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Janet Reiners, Interim Director for Personnel Services; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and MaryAnn Bragg, Technology Facilitator.

Also in attendance were: Janine Headen, Bettina Wilcox, Cynthia Belt, Joyce Farrington, Michael Starner, Darlene Drinklar and Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil.

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