Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Bobbette Behrens at 5:45 p.m.

Members Present:  Melanie Bates (5:50 p.m.), Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy (5:50 p.m.), Mark McGee (5:50 p.m.) and Bobbette Behrens.

Members Absent:  Marvin Arnpriester

· Professional Development
· TAG
· Technology

Presentations were given by Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment; Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title 1/K-6 Language Arts; Dr. Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Elementary Education; Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education and Ed Propst, Supervisor of Technology.

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 6:43 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; Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment; Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title1/K-6 Language Arts; Dr. Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Elementary Education and Ed Propst, Supervisor of Technology.

Also in attendance was Janine Headen.

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

The invocation was led by Rev. Marvin Arnpriester.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 25, 2005, and the Work Session of January 25, 2005 be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Mark Brandenburg referenced a tour of Thomas Jefferson High School.

Dave Coziahr referenced visit by Mrs. Vilsack

Mark McGee referenced the School Improvement Advisory Committee and thanked members of the committee.

Gina Malloy referenced the School Improvement Advisory Committee and thanked members of the committee.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Opening day of Legislature, offered prayers for both sessions and spoke with Legislatures.
· A conversation with a School Board member from Lubbock, Texas.
· Legislative coffee held Saturday.

Melanie Bates referenced a tour of Thomas Jefferson High School.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the Legislative coffee held Saturday.

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

· Email from Melanie Shellberg, Principal at Abraham Lincoln High School stating that Eric Boucher, student from Abraham Lincoln High School is a National Merit Finalist.
· Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) analysis.

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

Janine Headen 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 proposed plans, specifications and form of contract for the Kirn Junior High School East Entrance Rehabilitation Project, the Rue Elementary School Window Caulking Abatement Project, the Hoover Elementary School Window Caulking Abatement Project, and the Elementary Schools Playground Improvements Project.)

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #05-002, Kirn Junior High School East Entrance Rehabilitation Project, to LuBe Engineered Systems at a total cost of $98,590.40.

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #05-003, Rue Elementary School Window Asbestos Removal Project to Remediation Specialists, Inc. at a total cost of $36,700.00.

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

E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors defers action on Bid #05-005, Hoover Elementary School Window Asbestos Removal Project.

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

F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors declines the one bid received for Bid #05-004, Elementary Schools Playground Improvements Project.

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

Budget Development

Budget Timeline
Operating Fund
Allowable Growth
State Aid
Property Taxes
Miscellaneous Income
Budget/Budget Reduction Process

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

A.  Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the following policies.)

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors places on the table the following policies for approval as revised:

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

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors places on the table the following policies for approval as reviewed with no changes:

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

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education expels Student A 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 Melanie Bates
Voting in Favor:  Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates and Bobbette Behrens.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education expels Student B 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 Gina Malloy
Voting in Favor:  Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg and Bobbette Behrens.

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

A. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of $100 from Broadway Methodist Church to Washington Elementary.

B. Approves the Psychoeducational Services contract with the University of Nebraska Medical Center as presented.

C.  Approves the Psychiatric Services Agreement with Alegent Health as presented.

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

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 8:09 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 for Personnel Services and Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

Also in attendance were: Janine Headen, Bettina Wilcox, Cynthia Belt, Chris Brewer, and Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil.