Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

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

II. ROLL CALL

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

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

IV. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT LEVY DISCUSSION PowerPoint Presentation

Presentation was given by Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Bobette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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 and Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Bobbette Behrens at 7:02 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

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

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Rev. Marvin Arnpriester.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 26, 2005, and the Work Session of April 26, 2005 be approved.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

VII. BOARD'S REPORT

Dave Coziahr referenced the following:

·Abraham Lincoln High School musical concert held May 9, 2005.
·Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln soccer match held at Creighton University.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

·Article in Commerce Today on Basics of School Funding by Dr. Richard H. Christie.
·Visitation and Funeral for Emil Pavich
·Attend retirement parties for staff.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced his visit with Legislators on school funding.

Melanie Bates referenced the Gunn Elementary School Carnival.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

·Abraham Lincoln High School Orchestra.
·Special meeting to be held June 7, 2005.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

A. Board/Staff Appreciation

·Board Recognition Week is May 8-14, 2005.
·Pride Week Grand Marshall is Ed Kermoade, Social Studies teacher from Wilson Junior High School.

B. Introduction of The Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Member of the Year

·Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools presented Melissa Walden, Preschool teacher from Pusey Elementary School as Teacher of the Year.
·Kathy Sorrell, Executive Director of Community Education Foundation presented Linda Muehlig, Library Clerk from Gunn Elementary School as Support Staff Member of the Year.

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. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2004-2005 BUDGET AMENDMENT

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 2004-2005 Budget Amendment.)

None.

C. Resolution

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education amends the 2004-2005Budget as attached. (Page 6)

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

XI. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL TUCKPOINTING AND MASONRY RESTORATION PROJECT

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 Thomas Jefferson High School Tuckpointing and Masonry Restoration Project.)

None.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid # 05-014, Thomas Jefferson High School Tuckpointing and Masonry Restoration Project, to McGill Restoration in the amount of $210,700.00.

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

XII. IOWA JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES (I-JAG)

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors authorizes participation in the I-JAG Program for the 2005-2006 School Year.

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

XIII. 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 places on the table the following policies for approval as revised:

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

XIV. RATIFICATION OF THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA

A. Presentation

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District ratifies the Agreement with the Communication Workers of America negotiated by the Board's representatives and the representatives of the Communication Workers of America, 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: Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester and Bobbette Behrens.

XV. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT LEVY

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools.

B. Resolution to Set Public Hearing

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors sets May 24, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., as the date and time for a public hearing to adopt a resolution and method of funding for the renewal of the Instructional Support Levy. Said hearing to be held in the Board Room, 12 Scott Street, in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Board is directed to publish the notice of hearing as required by law, in The Council Bluffs 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 Mark Brandenburg :Seconded by Marvin Arnpriester
Voting in Favor: Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates and Bobbette Behrens.

XVI. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Approves the tentative lists of graduating seniors as attached (Pages 46-54) for issuance of diplomas, with a final list of graduates certified by the principals to be presented for Board approval in June, 2005.

B. Approves the Secondary Programs in Area Career Education (S.P.A.C.E.) Agreement with Iowa Western Community College as presented.

C. Approves the Harmon Tucker Center Lease Agreement with Iowa Western Community College as presented.

D. Approves the Proposed 2005-06 Student Fee Schedule as presented on Page 55.

E. Approves the completion and final payment of the Washington Elementary School HVAC Project. As per Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa, the final retainage will be paid at the end of thirty days if there are no claims on file.

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.

XVII. CLOSED SESSION

BE IT RESOLVED that a Closed Session, as provided in Section 21.5 (1) (i) of the Open Meetings Law, be conducted to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation as that individual has requested a closed session.

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

The Board went into Closed Session at 8:43 p.m.

XVIII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FROM CLOSED SESSION

The Board returned to Open Session at 10:30 p.m.

XIX. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 10:31 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and Doreen Knuth, Principal at Gunn and Pusey Elementary Schools.

Also in attendance was: Kathy Sorrell, Executive Director of Community Education Foundation; Melissa Walden, Preschool Teacher at Pusey Elementary School and Linda Muehlig, Library Clerk at Gunn Elementary School.

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