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, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee and Bobbette Behrens.
Members Absent: Dave Coziahr

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

IV. COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

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

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Greg Rodgers
Board 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 and Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

I. CALL TO ORDER

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

II. ROLL CALL

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

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Pastor Robert Ross from the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 2005 and the work session of June 7, 2005 be approved.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

VII. BOARD'S REPORT

None

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools referenced graduation rates/drop out rates.

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. IOWA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS RESOLUTIONS AND PRIORITIES

A. Presentation

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools presented procedures and timeline of Iowa Association of School Boards Resolutions and Priorities.

B. Discussion

Discussion of Resolutions and Priorities were held by Board Members.

XI. COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

A. Presentation

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan as presented.

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

XII. PROPOSED SUPERINTENDENT GOALS 2005-2006

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools. Proposed Superintendent Goals for 2005-2006 were:

1) Student Achievement
2) District Finances
3) Community Inclusion

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the 2005-2006 Proposed Superintendent Goals as presented.

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

XIII. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Approves the Special Education placements as presented on Pages 5-8.
B. Approves the readmission of the two expelled students who have met the requirements for readmission.
C. Approves the Professional Growth System Booklet for Certified Staff for the 2005-2006 School Year as presented.
D. Declines all proposals received for Request For Proposal #05-016 for Roll Paper Towels, Toilet Tissue and Dispensers.
E. Awards Bid #05-017, Computer Workstations, to Gateway Computers for the E-4300 computers at a unit cost inclusive of image costs and asset tagging of $752.00.
F. Awards Bid #05-018, Printed Forms, to South Side Press in the amount of $7,112.33.
G. Approves the completion and final payment of the Elementary Playground 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 Gina Malloy :Seconded by Mark Brandenburg
(Voice Vote: In Favor; Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester and Bobbette Behrens)

XIV. EXPULSION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education 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 Brandenburg, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates and Bobbette Behrens

XV. PERSONNEL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 9-10).

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

XVI. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Financial Reports (Pages 11-12)
B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Greg Rodgers
Board 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 and Janet Reiners, Interim Director for Personnel.

Also in attendance was Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil.

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