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 (7:15 p.m.), Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Gina Malloy, Mark McGee and Bobbette Behrens.

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Rev. Jon Benson from St. John Lutheran Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 19, 2005 be approved.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

VII. BOARD'S REPORT

Mark McGee referenced the following:

· New Teacher Orientation

· 2005-06 Kickoff Celebration

Dave Coziahr referenced the following:

· New Teacher Orientation

· Editorials printed in The Daily Nonpareil

Mark Brandenburg referenced the following:

· New Teacher Orientation

· 2005-06 Kickoff Celebration

Bobbette Behrens referenced the following:

· New Teacher Orientation

· 2005-06 Kickoff Celebration

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

· The beginning of a new school year.

· Instructional Support Levy vote on September 13, 2005.

A. Instructional Support Levy

Presentations were given by Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance and Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

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 PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION AND RENOVATION 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 Addition and Renovation Project.)

Brad von Gillern, President of Lueder Construction addressed the Board.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education award Bid #05-021, Thomas Jefferson High School Addition and Renovation Project, to W. Boyd Jones Construction in the amount of $11,899,600.00, which includes the base bid and alternates 1, 2A, 2B, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8B.

Moved by Dave Coziahr : Seconded by Gina Malloy

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

XI. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2005

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors accepts the Treasurer's report as presented for fiscal year ending June 30, 2005.

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

XII. OFFICER APPOINTMENT

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors appoints Greg Rodgers Secretary and Treasurer of the Council Bluffs Community Schools for the 2005-2006 School Year.

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

B. Oath of Office

The Board President should administer the following oath to the appointed Secretary/Treasurer.

"I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that I will faithfully and impartially to the best of my ability discharge the duties of the office of Secretary/Treasurer of the Board in the Community School District of Council Bluffs, Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law."

C. Continuation of Bonds

BE IT RESOLVED that the official bond for the Secretary/Treasurer be set at $500,000 and that the Board of Education authorize the payment for said bond for fiscal year 2005-2006.

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

XIII. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Grants a diploma of graduation to James Donald Smith (Steve Hardiman, Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that this student has completed all requirements for graduation) and to Calvin Leigh Miller and Samantha Jo Dickson (Tom Bond, Principal of Kanesville High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that these students have completed all requirements for graduation).

B. Approves the Council Bluffs Community School District Infant and Toddler Childcare at Children's Center Agreement, as presented.

C. Approves the award of the Gunn and Crescent Elementary School projects covered under Bid #04-021, Security/ Surveillance Systems, at respective costs of $5,994.00 and $6,248.00 to Barone Security.

D. Approves the readmission of the expelled student who has met the requirements for readmission.

E. Approves the Agreement between Council Bluffs Community School District and Heartland Family Service for the operation of Heartland Therapeutic School, as presented.

F. Approves the Lease Extension Agreement with Seldin Company for the Featherstone Preschool, as presented.

G. Approves the Lease Agreement with Vocational Development Center, Inc. for the District's Adult Transition Program, as presented.

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

XIV. PERSONNEL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 6, 7).

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

XV. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Financial Reports (Pages 8, 9)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared the meeting adjourned at 8:24 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; Virginia Bechtold, Supervisor of Nutrition Services; Mike Bell, Supervisor of Purchasing and Transportation;Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Personnel and Neal Evans, Supervisor of Facilities Maintenance and Custodial Services.

Also in attendance were John Lowndes and Paul Kelly with Beringer, Ciaccio, Dennell and Mabrey; Daniel Fretheim, Julie Brietzke, Mindy Alitz, Brad von Gillern and Bob Johnson

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