Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

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. Richard Blodgett from Immanuel Church of the Nazarene.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 8, 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  Marvin Arnpriester :Seconded by Melanie Bates   
(Voice vote:  In Favor;  Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates and Bobbette Behrens)

Mark Brandenburg referenced the following:

· Congratulated Bobbette Behrens as being honored as the 2005 Woman of the Year by the American Business Women’s Association – Gold Star Chapter.
· Thomas Jefferson High School Hall of Fame.
· Visits to Kanesville High School and PACT.

Mark McGee referenced the following:

· Finance Committee meeting held on March 15, 2005 and thanked all the members of the committee for their time and service.
· School Improvement Advisory Committee.
· Visits to Kanseville High School and PACT.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Congratulated Bobbette Behrens as being honored as the 2005 Woman of the Year by the American Business Women’s Association – Gold Star Chapter.
· Washington D.C. Chamber of Commerce trip.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Legislative breakfast
· School Improvement Advisory Committee
· Thomas Jefferson High School and Abraham Lincoln High School Halls of Fame.
· Policy Review Committee meeting

Melanie Bates referenced the following:

· Iowa Association of School Boards meeting at Dunlap-Boyer Valley Community School District.
· Pusey Elementary School staff development

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· Policy Review Committee meeting
· Thomas Jefferson High School Hall of Fame

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

· Thomas Jefferson High School and Abraham Lincoln High School Halls of Fame and National Honor Society.
· Congratulated Bobbette Behrens as being honored as the 2005 Woman of the Year by the American Business Women’s Association – Gold Star Chapter.
· Tax Talk presentation

(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.

Presentation  of the 2003-04 Audit Report was given by Mary Babinat from Nolte, Cornman and Johnson P.C.

A.  Budget Development

· Superintendent’s Recommendation for 2005-2006 Budget
· Set Budget Hearing
Resolution to Set Budget Hearing

Be it remembered that on this, the 22nd day of March 2005, the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, met in session for the purpose of filing the estimate for the local budget of said school district.  There was present a quorum as required by law.  Thereafter and on said day there was filed the foregoing estimate of a $.76 increase.

Moved by Melanie Bates   Seconded by Dave Coziahr

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

· Set Budget Hearing
Resolution to Set Budget Hearing

Be it remembered that on this, the 22nd day of March 2005, the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, met in session for the purpose of filing the estimate for the local budget of said school district.  There was present a quorum as required by law.  Thereafter and on said day there was filed the foregoing estimate of a $.63 increase.

Thereafter said estimate was duly considered by the Board.  The Board being fully advised finds that a date of hearing on said estimate should be fixed and it does fix the 12th day of April, 2005, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. on said day as the date of hearing, said hearing to be had in the Board Room, 12 Scott Street, in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

The Secretary was directed to publish the estimate and the notice of hearing as required by law, in The Daily Nonpareil, a newspaper published at Council Bluffs of said county.  Publication to be for one insertion at least ten days prior to the date set for hearing.

 Moved by Gina Malloy  :Seconded by Mark McGee

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

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the Clarity Contract with Tranquility Solutions as presented.

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

A. Public Participation

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

Janine Headed 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 Mark McGee
Voting in Favor:  Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr 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 Brandenburg
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 removes from the table the following policies for approval as reviewed with no changes:

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

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

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

F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the following new policy for approval:

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

G. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the policy listed in the preceding paragraph (F).

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

H.   BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the following Regulations as presented:

 Moved by Gina Malloy  : Seconded by Dave Coziahr
Voting In Favor:  Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr 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 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 approves the following consent items:

1. Approves the revised Affirmative Action Plan as presented.

2. Declines all Student Transportation Request for Proposals received and authorizes the Administration to re-advertise a new Student Transportation Request for Proposal.

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

A. Issuance of Contracts to Teachers, Counselors, Nurses and Coaches

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors authorizes the Administration to issue teaching, counseling, nursing, and coaching contracts for 2005-2006.

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

B.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (page 28).

Moved by  Marvin Arnpriester   :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 29-30)

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

Moved by  Marvin Arnpriester     :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 9:51 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 Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.
 
Also in attendance were: Mary Babinat with Nolte, Cornman and Johnson, P.C., Janine Headen, Dennis Kirlin, Barbara Hamele, Cassy Salvo, Phil O’Donnell, Susan Place and Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil.
 

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