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, Mark McGee and Bobbette Behrens

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Interim Minister Thomas Carpe with Broadway Christian Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 23, 2005 be approved.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

VII. BOARD’S REPORT

Dave Coziahr referenced the following:

• Congratulated all the candidates that were elected.
• Noted that the Community Schools requires a community effort and people need to work together to make it successful.

Mark McGee referenced that we do have a lot to be proud of in our School District.

Gina Malloy congratulated all the candidates that were elected.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

• Congratulated all the candidates that were elected.
• Noted that no coaches or players from Thomas Jefferson High School were ejected during the year.
• American School Board Journal article.

Melanie Bates referenced the Leadership conference.

Bobbette Behrens referenced the passing of the Instructional Support Levy and expressed her gratitude for the public support.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

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

• Schools in Need of Improvement based on No Child Left Behind.
• Annual Report

IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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

Janine Headen addressed the Board.
Joyce Farrington addressed the Board.
Robert Brow addressed the Board.

X. RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM

A. Presentation

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors adopts the resolution to participate in the Instructional Support Program as presented on Pages 6 and 7.

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

XI. AEA 13 BOARD ELECTION

A. Presentation

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Board President of the Council Bluffs Community School Board of Directors to hereby cast the weighted vote for the Board for Ken Petersen as director of District Number 7 for the Loess Hills Area Education Agency Board of Directors.

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

XII. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift to Crescent Elementary School of four Pentium V hard drives from Securities America, Omaha, Nebraska.

B Approves the completion and final payment of the Rue Elementary School Restroom Addition 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.

C.Approves the completion and final payment of the Hoover Elementary School Window Replacement and Tuck Pointing 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.

D. Approves the completion and final payment of the Abraham Lincoln High School Restroom 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.

E. Approves the School Resource Officer Program Agreement with the City of Council Bluffs, as presented.

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

G. Approves staff and student handbooks for individual buildings.

H. Approves the District’s Chamber of Commerce Membership Renewal at a cost of $680.00.

I. Approves the High School Transition Interventionist Position Description as presented on Pages 8 and 9.

J. Approves the Agreement and Addendum to Agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottawattamie County, as presented

K. Approves the Bridges for Learning in Applied Science & Technology Program (BLAST) Secondary Education Programs Contract with Iowa Western Community College, as presented.

L. Approves the Dropout Prevention and School Return Agreement with Loess Hills Area Education Agency 13 as presented.

M. Approves the Heartland Family Services Agreement as presented.

N. Approves the Talented and Gifted Agreement with Loess Hills Area Education Agency 13 as presented.

O. Approves the appointment of the following members to the District negotiations team for the 2005-2006 negotiation year:

Janet Reiners, Chief Negotiator
Len Faraci
Greg Rodgers

P. Approves the appointment of Ronald Diimig Chapter 102 Level 1 Investigator and Janet Reiners as the District’s alternate.

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.

XIII. PERSONNEL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 10 - 17).

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

XIV. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Financial Reports (Pages 18 and 19)

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

XV. RECOGNITION OF OFFICERS AND RETIRING BOARD MEMBERS

• Bobbette Behrens recognized working with Gina Malloy.
• Gina Malloy recognized Bobbette Behrens for the last four years of service and serving as Board President for the last year.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE

There being no further business, President Bobbette Behrens declared this meeting adjourned at 8:13 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 and Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Also in attendance were: Sarah Wickey, Deb Brandenburg, Bettina Wilcox, Janine Headen, Joe Hotz, Kevin Brown, Tom Shaw and Judi Wheeldon.

I. CALL TO ORDER AND RECORD THE ABSTRACT OF ELECTION FROM THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS

The Organizational Meeting of the Council Bluffs Community School District was called to order by Greg Rodgers, Board Secretary, at 8:24 p.m. and the Abstract of Election from the Board of Canvassers was recorded.

II. ROLL CALL

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

III. OATH OF OFFICE

The following oath of office will be administered by the Secretary of the Board to the four members recently elected.

"Do you solemnly swear that you will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that you will faithfully and impartially, to the best of your ability, discharge all the duties of the office of director in the Council Bluffs Community Schools, township of Kane, County of Pottawattamie, State of Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law?"

Greg Rodgers, Board Secretary administered the oath of office to Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Janine Headen and Gina Malloy.

IV.SELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIR

A Temporary Chair should be selected for the purpose of directing the election of the officers of the Board for the 2005-06 school year.

A motion was made to appoint Greg Rodgers as Temporary Chairman for the purpose of directing the election of the officers of the Board for the 2004-05 school year:

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

V. 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; Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr and Gina Malloy
Abstain: Janine Headen)

VI. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT

Election is now in order for the position of President of the Board for the 2005-06 school year.

Gina Malloy was nominated for the position of President for the 2005-06 school year.

Moved by: Dave Coziahr Seconded by Mark McGee
Voting in Favor: Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr and Mark McGee.
Voting Against: Janine Headen
Abstain: Gina Malloy

VII. ELECTION OF VICE-PRESIDENT

Election is now in order for the position of Vice-President of the Board for the 2005-06 school year.

Dave Coziahr was nominated for the position of Vice-President for the 2005-06 school year.

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

VIII. OATH OF OFFICE TO PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT

The following oath of office will be administered by the Temporary Chair to the President and Vice-President of the Board.

"Do you solemnly swear that you support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that you will faithfully and impartially, to the best of your ability, discharge all duties of the office of (President or Vice-President) of the Board of Education in the Council Bluffs Community Schools, township of Kane, County of Pottawattamie, State of Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law?"

The Oath of Office to President and Vice-President was administered by Greg Rodgers, Temporary Chairman.

After administration of the oath, the Temporary Chairman turned the gavel over to the newly elected President in order to proceed with the meeting.

IX. IASB DELEGATE ASSEMBLY & CONVENTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors elects the following IASB delegate, and further

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the attendance of the following Board Members at the 2005 IASB Delegate Assembly and Convention and authorizes payment of appropriate fees.

Delegate: Marvin Arnpriester

Other Board Members Attending: Dave Coziahr

Mark McGee
Mark Brandenburg
Melanie Bates
Janine Headen
Gina Malloy

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

X. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education shall hold its regular meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month that school is in session, October through May of the 2005-06 School Year.

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education shall hold its regular summer meetings at 6:30 p.m. the Fourth Tuesday of each month, June through September of 2006.

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

XI. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Gina Malloy, 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; and Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Also in attendance were Kevin Brown and Joyce Farrington

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