Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Bobbette Behrens at 5:34 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Members Present: Marvin Arnpriester (5:37 p.m.), Melanie Bates (5:37 p.m.), Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy (5:44 p.m.), Mark McGee and Bobbette Behrens.

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: Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Mark McGee and Bobbette Behrens)

IV. BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PLANS

A. Longfellow Elementary

Presentation was given by Peg Shea, Principal at Longfellow Elementary School.

B. Walnut Grove Elementary

Presentation was given by Jerri Larson, Principal at Walnut Grove Elementary School.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 6:55 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; Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title 1/K-6 Language Arts; Peg Shea, Principal at Longfellow Elementary School and Jerri Larson, Principal at Walnut Grove Elementary School.

Also in Attendance were: Amy Thompson, Barb Schmid, Kevin Maxcy and Jennifer Plummer all teachers from Longfellow Elementary School; and Lindsey Hanneman, Wendy Pomrenke, Amy Rallis, Barb Seymour, Marcia Kelly and Verna Peterson all teachers from Walnut Grove Elementary School.

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 Captain Joel Arthur with The Salvation Army Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 10, 2005, and the work session of May 10, 2005, be approved.

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

VII. BOARD'S REPORT

Melanie Bates referenced retirement parties within the District.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced:
· Graduation Day
· Appreciated fine statements made by Bobbette Behrens at Graduation ceremony.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:
· Retirement parties within the District
· Graduation Day

Mark McGee referenced the following:
· All City 6th Grade Track event and thanked volunteers and contributors.
· Graduation Day

Mark Brandenburg referenced Graduation Day.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:
· Graduation Day
· Retirement parties within the District

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools referenced the following:
· Recognized Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year as Mary Kramer, teacher from Roosevelt Elementary School.
· Recognized the 39 retirements throughout the District.

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 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT LEVY

A. Presentation

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

B. Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the Instructional Support Levy)

None

C. Resolution

Shall the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District in the County of Pottawattamie, State of Iowa, be authorized for a period of ten (10) years, to continue to participate in the Instructional Support Program as provided in Iowa Code Sections 257.18 through 257.27 inclusive. The Instructional Support Program will be funded by Instructional Support State Aid and an Instructional Support Property Tax levied annually upon all the taxable property within the School District, commencing with the levy for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007. The additional funding for the Instructional Support Program for a budget year shall not exceed two and seventeen one hundredths percent (2.17%) of the total regular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Section 257.14 as a budget adjustment for the budget year. The moneys received by the District for the Instructional Support Program may be used for the following General Fund purposes: Elementary Guidance Program, and/or All-Day Kindergarten, and/or Technology Plan; and failure to approve this proposition shall not be construed to terminate or restrict authority previously exercised by the Board to levy or impose a special tax for any one or more of the foregoing purposes?

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

XI. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL GROUND LOOP HEAT EXCHANGER 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 Ground Loop Heat Exchanger Project.)

None.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #05-013, Thomas Jefferson High School Geothermal Ground Loop Project, to Midwest Mechanical Contractors of Nebraska, at a total cost of $1,256,000.00.

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

XII. JUNIOR HIGH SCIENCE CURRICULUM PRESENTATION

A. Presentation

Presentations were given by Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Justin Steinmetz, Teacher from Kirn Junior High School and Sarah Steinmetz, Teacher from Wilson Junior High School.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the purchase of McDougal-Littell textbooks for 7th & 8th Grade Science.

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.

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

Moved by Gina Malloy Seconded by Mark McGee
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 Dave Coziahr
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 Dave Coziahr :Seconded by Melanie Bates
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 and Bobbette Behrens.

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

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

XIV. RATIFICATION OF THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION

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 Service Employees International Union negotiated by the Board's representatives and the representatives of the Service Employees International Union, such agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2005, and extending through June 30, 2006.

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

XV. RATIFICATION OF THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE EXEMPT EMPLOYEES

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 Exempt Employees negotiated by the Board's representatives and the representatives of the Exempt Employees, 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.

XVI. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Approves the 2005-2006 Application for Whole Grade or Cooperative Sharing Agreement with the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, as presented.

B. Approves the Secretary Technology and Staff Development Position Description (Pages 49-50)

C. Approves the Memorandum of Understanding between Iowa Western Community College and the Council Bluffs Community School District regarding the High Tech Success Center and its High School Completion Program, which is housed at Kanesville High School, as presented.

D. Approves the readmission of the two expelled students who have met the requirements for readmission.

E. Approves the renewal of membership with the Urban Education Network for 2005-2006. Dues for 2005-2006 total $7,800.

F. Approves the completion and final payment of the Elementary Schools playground Improvements 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
(Voice Vote: In Favor: Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates and Bobbette Behrens)

XVII. PERSONNEL

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District approves the recommendation of the Superintendent for termination of the coaching contract with Nicole Welch, as assistant swim coach, effective with the 2005-2006 school year. This recommendation is pursuant to Iowa Code 279.19B(2).

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (pages 51-52).

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.

XVIII. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Financial Reports (pages 53-54)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

XIX. 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.

The Board went into Closed Session at 8:55 p.m.

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

XX. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FROM CLOSED SESSION

The Board returned to Open Session from Closed Session at10:09 p.m.

XXI. ADJOURNMENT

The Board will hold an exempt session to conduct a strategy meeting of a public employer concerning employment conditions for employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, as provided in Section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa.

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 10:35 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 Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education.

Also in attendance was: Justin Steinmetz, teacher from Kirn Junior High School; Sarah Steinmetz, teacher from Wilson Junior High School; John Lowndes from Beringer Ciaccio Dennell and Mabrey and Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil.

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