Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Bobbette Behrens at 6:01 p.m.

Members Present:  Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy (6:15 p.m.), Mark McGee and Bobbette Behrens.

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Presentations were given by Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services; Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment and Janet Reiners, Interim Director of Personnel Services.

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50 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; Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment; and Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.

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 Pastor Jim Callingsworth from Valley View Baptist Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 8, 2005 and the New Board Member Orientation of February 8, 2005 be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

Melanie Bates referenced the following:

· Visit to Longfellow Elementary School parent meeting regarding Dress Code.
· Legislative Coffee held last Saturday.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced his visit to Wilson Jr. High School parent meeting regarding Dress Code.

Mark Brandenburg thanked Janet Reiners, Interim Director of Personnel Services for her demonstration of CrossPointe software.

Dave Coziahr referenced the following:

· Visit to Rue Elementary School parent meeting regarding Dress Code.
· Recognized the Thomas Jefferson High School basketball team and their victory over Sioux City Heelan.

Mark McGee referenced his visit to Pusey Elementary School parent meeting regarding Dress Code.

Gina Malloy referenced the second Policy Review Meeting held last week.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Chaperoned students from the Abraham Lincoln High School Orchestra that performed on the Festival at Sea Performance Cruise to the Bahamas.
· Visit to Abraham Lincoln High School parent meeting regarding Dress Code.
· Thanked Janet Reiners, Interim Director of Personnel Services for her demonstration of CrossPointe software.

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools addressed the Dress Code update process.

(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 Hoover Elementary School Window Asbestos Removal Project, and the Abraham Lincoln High School Restroom Remodeling Project.)

None.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #05-005, Hoover Elementary School Window Asbestos Removal Project, to Pro Environmental, a total cost of $48,999.00.

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.

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #05-007, Abraham Lincoln High School Restroom Remodeling Project, to Prairie Construction Company in the amount of $97,500.00.

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 Timeline
   Budget Reduction Process
   Special Levies:
    Instructional Support
    Management
    PPEL
    Cash Reserve
    Drop-Out Prevention

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 removes from the table the following policies for approval as revised:

Moved by  Mark Brandenburg    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 approves the policies as listed in the preceding paragraph (B).

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the following policies for approval as reviewed with no changes:

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

E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the policies as listed in the preceding paragraph (D).

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

F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the following Regulations:
 

Regulation	Title
102.1	Discrimination Complaints - Procedure
102.2	Discrimination Complaints – Form
703.1	Investment Program - Regulation

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

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

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

A. Approves the Special Education placements as presented on Pages 23-24.

B. Approves the appointment of Artez Young to the Finance Committee.

C. Approves the CrossPointe Master License Agreement as presented.

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

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (page 25).

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

A. Financial Reports      (Pages 26-27)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of Dave Coziahr who audited the bills, that the claims as presented on the Warrant Registers be approved.

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

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

Immediately after adjournment, the Board will hold an exempt 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.

The Board adjourned at 9:15 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; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

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