Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Bobbette Behrens at 7:01 p.m.

Members Present:  Marvin Arnpriester (7:15 p.m.), Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Mark McGee and Bobbette Behrens.
Members Absent:  Gina Malloy

The invocation was led by Rev. Kim Crummer from Epworth United Methodist Church.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 22, 2005, and the Work Session of February 22, 2005 be approved.

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

A. Superintendent’s Evaluation Timeline

The Superintendent’s Evaluation Timeline was presented to the Board.

Melanie Bates referenced the following:

· Tour of Abraham Lincoln High School
· Visit to Oklahoma.
· Thanked all the people serving our county.

Mark Brandenburg referenced his visit to Franklin Elementary School parent meeting regarding Dress Code.

Mark McGee referenced that he read to the first grade at Roosevelt Elementary School.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Read to first graders at Roosevelt Elementary School.
· Superintendent’s Evaluation Timeline.

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools referenced the Iowa Test of Basic Skills and Iowa Test of Educational Development.

   Janine Headen addressed the Board.
   Joyce Farrington 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 Elementary Schools Playground Improvements Project.)

Janine Headen addressed the Board.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #05-008, Elementary Schools Playground Improvements Project covering the Bloomer, Longfellow, and Rue sites, to Andersen Construction at a total cost of $92,676.00.

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

Budget Reduction Process
Budget Timeline
Budget Priorities Process
Tax Rate Estimate

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors places on the table the following new policy for approval:

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

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

A. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of $7,900 ($400 to each of the elementary and junior high schools and $500 to each of the high schools) from the local Fraternal Order of Eagles – AERIE 104.

Moved by  Mark Brandenburg   :Seconded by  Mark McGee
Voting In Favor:  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.

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 returned from exempt session at 9:40 p.m.

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Bobbette Behrens, President
Board of Directors

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