Council Bluffs Community Schools
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
 
COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BOARD MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
October 11, 2005
6:00 P.M.
12 Scott Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Malloy at 6:00 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

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

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Rev. Michael Petry from Timothy Lutheran Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 27, 2005, and the Organizational Meeting of September 27, 2005, be approved.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by Dave Coziahr :Seconded by Marvin Arnpriester
(Voice vote: In Favor: Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates and Gina Malloy
Voting Against: Janine Headen)

VII. BOARD'S REPORT

Janine Headen referenced the following:
· Ground breaking ceremony at Thomas Jefferson High School
· Statement she read concerning Board's reaction to Public Participation at the September 27th meeting.

Mark McGee referenced the following:

· Iowa Association of School Board district meeting held in Glenwood.

Mark Brandenburg referenced the ground breaking ceremony at Thomas Jefferson High School.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:
· Ground breaking ceremony at Thomas Jefferson High School
· Orientation Topics
· Committee choices for Board
· Nomination for Committee Members
· Iowa Association of School Board district meeting held in Glenwood
· Iowa Association of School Boards Academy of Board Learning Experiences (ABLE) class.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools referenced the following:
· Evacuees from flood zones
· Advocacy - Allowable Growth and Enrollment

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. DISCUSSION WITH LEGISLATORS

Representative Paul Shomshor addressed the Board regarding the upcoming Legislative Session.

XI. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONTINUED INNOVATIVE CALENDAR WAIVER

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

B. Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the Continued Innovative Calendar Waiver.
None

XII. ANNUAL REPORT

Presentation was given by Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

XIII. PROPERTY TRANSFER FROM COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO THE CITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS FOR THE AVENUE G VIADUCT PROJECT

A. Presentation
Presentation was given by Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance.
B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors adopts the resolution as drafted by the School District Attorney as presented on Pages 5 & 6.
Moved by Dave Coziahr : Seconded by Melanie Bates
Voting in Favor: Dave Coziahr, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg and Gina Malloy.
Abstain: Janine Headen

XIV. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Grants a diploma of graduation to Sean Timothy Kruse. (Cyle Forney, Assistant Principal, Thomas Jefferson High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that this student has completed all requirements for graduation.) (As recommended by the Superintendent.)

B. Approves the Training for Psychoeducational Services Contract with the University of Nebraska Medical Center as presented. (As recommended by the Superintendent.)

C. Approves the following schedule of Board Audit of Warrants:

Board Meeting Date

Board Member

October 25, 2005

Marvin Arnpriester

November 22, 2005

Mark McGee

December 20, 2005

Melanie Bates

January 24, 2006

Mark Brandenburg

February 28, 2006

Dave Coziahr

March 28, 2006

Janine Headen

April 25, 2006

Marvin Arnpriester

May 23, 2006

Mark McGee

June 27, 2006

Melanie Bates

July 25, 2006

Mark Brandenburg

August 22, 2006

Dave Coziahr

September 26, 2006

Janine Headen
(As recommended by the Board Officers.)

D. Requests modified allowable growth for open enrollment out students not on the previous years certified enrollment for whom the district will pay tuition in the current budget year. (As recommended by the Superintendent.)

E. Approves the Building Improvement Plans for 2005-2006 as presented. (As recommended by the Superintendent.)

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

XV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Rodgers

Secretary

ATTEST:
Gina Malloy, President
Board of Directors

COUNCIL BLUFFS
COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
Addendum
October 11, 2005

Administrators in attendance were: Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources and Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education.

Also in attendance were: Will Coziahr, Rev. Michael Petry, Erica Villarreal, Lorenzo Villarreal, Dan Olson, Danielle Olson, Laura Miller, Emily Miner, Joyce Farrington, Sara Davis and LeRoy Davis.

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