Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

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, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy (7:02 p.m.), Mark McGee and Bobbette Behrens.

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Pastor Lowell Burkum, Retired Minister of Music from First Christian Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 28, 2005, and the Work Session of June 28, 2005, be approved.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as amended be approved.

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

VII. BOARD'S REPORT

Dave Coziahr referenced a Public Television program on June 9, 2005 concerning High Schools.

Gina Malloy welcomed Ken Petersen.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the Governor's conference.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

· Articles related to Improving High Schools.
· Restructuring of our Vocational Programs including higher levels of Math & Science.

IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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

Amy Gustafson addressed the Board.
Joyce Farrington addressed the Board.

X. PROPOSED IASB LEGISLATIVE ACTION PRIORITIES

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Ken Petersen, Area Education Agency 13 Board Member.

B. Discussion

Discussion was held by the Board and the following Legislative Action Priorities were determined.

1. School Funding Formula Equity
2. Early Childhood Education - Preschool
3. Class Size Reduction
4. Drop Out Prevention
5. 6% Allowable Growth

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors authorizes the Superintendent to submit the suggested Legislative Action Priorities as determined by the Board this evening to the Iowa Association of School Boards.

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.

XI. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Grants a diploma of graduation to Joseph Frank Gibler and Elysse Ann Brown (Steve Hardiman, Principal, Thomas Jefferson High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that Joseph has completed all requirements for graduation. Melanie Shellberg, Principal, Abraham Lincoln High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that Elysse has completed all requirements for graduation.)

B. Awards Bid #05-019, Custodial Supplies as follows:

1. Omaha Compound be awarded the multi-fold paper towels at $12.50/case and roll paper towels at $22.25/case.
2. Egan Supply Co. be awarded single ply toilet tissue at $36.80/case and double ply toilet tissue at $32.59/case.
3. Decline all trash can liner bids as the Nutrition Services and Custodial Services Departments are now requesting separate products that are different than the products that have historically been bid. A separate bid for trash can liners will be formulated in July 2005.

C. Awards Bid #05-020, Cafeteria Equipment for Kirn Junior High School, to Buller Fixture Company in the amount of $25,946.50.

D. Approves the Vehicle Maintenance Agreement with the City of Council Bluffs as presented.

E. Approves the 2005-06 Service Agreement with Loess Hills AEA 13 as presented.

F. Approves the HF 816, Professional Development and Teacher Quality in Education, Agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association as presented.

G. Approves the Administrator Professional Growth System as presented.

H. Approves the 28E Agreement for School-Based Supervision Program as presented.

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

XII. PERSONNEL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Page 4).

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

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 8:58 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; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Personnel.

Also in attendance were Kathy Pregon, Lana Cruz, Mark & Amy Gustafson, Rick & Nancy Johnson, Joyce Farrington and Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil.

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