Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

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

II. ROLL CALL

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

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

IV. BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PLANS

A. Edison Elementary
Presentation was given by Julie Smith, Principal at Edison Elementary School.

B. Lewis & Clark Elementary
Presentation was given by Holly Crandell, Principal at Lewis & Clark Elementary School and Dena Higginbotham, teacher from Lewis & Clark Elementary School.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Diane Ostrowski
Secretary Pro Tem

ATTEST:
Bobbette Behrens, President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were: Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Janet Reiners, Interim Director for Personnel Services; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title 1/K-6 Language Arts; Julie Smith, Principal Edison Elementary School and Holly Crandell, Principal at Lewis & Clark Elementary School.

Also in attendance were: Melissa Chalupnik, Gjoa King, Deb Wheeler, Amy Murray, Karen Coates, Dena Higginbotham and Janine Headen

I. CALL TO ORDER

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

II. ROLL CALL

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

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Father Chuck Kottas from St. Peters Catholic Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 12, 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)

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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)

VII. BOARD'S REPORT

Mark Brandenburg referenced the Legislative Breakfast.

Melanie Bates referenced meeting with Council Bluffs Education Association representatives.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

·Building Improvement Plans presented during Work Session.

·She is serving on Iowa Association of School Boards Revenue Committee.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools reported on the drug dog searches of all secondary schools.

IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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

None.

X. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS -- PRESENTATION

Presentation was given by Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education.

XI. POLICIES

A. Public Participation

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

None.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

XII. RATIFICATION OF THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNCIL BLUFFS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

A. Presentation

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District ratifies the Agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association negotiated by the Board's representatives and the representatives of the Council Bluffs Education Association, such agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2005, and extending through June 30, 2006.

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

XIII. EXPULSION

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

XIV. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Approves the presented Supplemental Resolution of the Iowa School Cash Anticipation Program (ISCAP) authorizing and providing for the issuance, and authorizing and directing the final terms and conditions of sale and delivery of Warrants evidenced by Warrant Certificates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, and amending the Master Resolution.

B. Authorizes the administration to enter into student teaching contracts with teacher education colleges and universities for the 2005-2006 school year.

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

XV. PERSONNEL

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 53-54).

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

XVI. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Financial Reports (Pages 55-56)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane Ostrowski
Secretary Pro Tem

ATTEST:
Bobbette Behrens, President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were: Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Janet Reiners, Interim Director for Personnel Services; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education.

Also in attendance were: Kevin M. Taylor, Dennis Kurlin, Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil, Kevin Cole with The Omaha World Herald and Justin Riviera with KPTM

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