Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Malloy at 4:33 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Members Present: Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg (4:45 p.m.), Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen, Mark McGee and Gina Malloy.

III. 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: Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen, Mark McGee and Gina Malloy)

IV. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD, SUPERINTENDENT, ADMINISTRATORS, AND INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS/BOARD MEMBER ETHICS

Presentation was given by Mary Jane Vens, Director of Board Development with the Iowa Association of School Boards.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 6:20 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 and Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance.

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Malloy at 6:30 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. Kim Crummer from Epworth United Methodist Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 11, 2005 be approved.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as amended be approved.

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

VII. BOARD'S REPORT

Mark Brandenburg referenced the Wellness Committee meeting.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the National School Board meeting to be held in Chicago and if the Board should consider sending someone.

Janine Headen referenced the Community Forum on Youth Attendance and Drop Outs held on October 21, 2005.

Dave Coziahr referenced the following:

· Speech at Temple Israel on November 4, 2005.

· Gave notice of Policy or Procedure concerning activity groups indebtdedness.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Congratulations to Melanie Bates on the birth of her new daughter.

· Iowa Association of School Boards online course for Parliamentary Procedure.

· Reminded Board Members to state the full motion when making a motion.

· Speech at Qwest Center.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

· Achievement gap.

· New Publication - presented by 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.)

Bert Latimer addressed the Board.

X. DISCUSSION WITH LEGISLATORS

Senator Gronstal addressed the Board regarding the upcoming Legislative Session.

XI. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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 sale of real estate pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 279.8 and 297.22.)

None.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors adopts the resolution as drafted by the School District Attorney as presented on Page 6 and 7.

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

XII. CALENDAR WAIVER FOR 2006-2007

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Administration to apply for the continued innovative calendar waiver for 2006-2007 with the State Department of Education. (As recommended by the Superintendent.)

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

XIII. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Approves the 2005-2006 Modified Allowable Growth for Returning Dropouts and Dropout Prevention levy authority request, as presented. (As recommended by the Superintendent.)

B. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of $275.00 to Washington Elementary School from Broadway United Methodist Church. (As recommended by the Superintendent.)

C. Approves the Board Member Committee Appointments/ Assignments for the 2005-2006 School Year as follows (as recommended by the Board Officers):

School Improvement Advisory Committee:	Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Mark McGee
Policy Committee:	Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates
Facilities Committee:	Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen
Finance Committee:	Mark Brandenburg, Janine Headen, Mark McGee
Comm. Ed. Advisory:	Dave Coziahr
Urban Network and IASB Representative:	Marvin Arnpriester
County Assessor's Board:	Dave Coziahr

D. Approves the Special Education placements as presented on pages 8-13. (As recommended by the Superintendent.)

E. Approves the completion and final payment of the Hoover Elementary School Life Safety & Alarm 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. (As recommended by the Superintendent.)

F. Approves the Memorandum of Understandings between Council Bluffs Community School District, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln High Schools, and Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (I-JAG) as presented. Cost: $12,000. (As recommended by the Superintendent.)

G. Approves the 2005-2006 Letter of Agreement with Behave'n Community Services as presented. (As recommended by the Superintendent.)

H. Authorizes the Administration to submit the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Approval to Charge Additional Special Education Administrative Costs, as presented. (Recommended by the Superintendent.)

I. Approves the maximum depository limits (as recommended by the Superintendent) as follows:

· U.S. Bank $32,000,000
· Peoples National Bank $ 500,000
· Bankers Trust - ISJIT
(Iowa Schools Joint Investment Trust) $32,000,000

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

XIV. PERSONNEL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 14 and 15).

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

XV. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Financial Reports (Pages 16 and 17)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 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; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

Also in attendance were: Kim Crummer, Andrew Binau, Brittany Pruett, Katie VanBell, Jordan Cissa, Illa J. Pfeiffer, Jackie Dieckmann, Jordan Mellor, Chris Stevens, Andrew Lenihan, Sara Davis, Lanissa Elliff, Joyce Farrington, Bert Latimer and Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil.

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