Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Malloy at 5:00 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Melanie Bates (5:02 p.m.), Mark Brandenburg (5:02 p.m.), Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen, Mark McGee (5:04 p.m.), Gina Malloy

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by Dave Coziahr :Seconded by Janine Headen
(Voice Vote: In Favor: Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen and Gina Malloy)

IV. BOARD ORIENTATION:

Presentations were given by Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Elementary Education; Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title 1/K-6 Language Arts and Terri McClure, Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School for items one and two.

1. K-12 Curriculum Coordination & Replacement Cycle for Textbooks
2. TAG Program

Discussions were led by Ed Propst, Supervisor of Technology; Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Elementary Education and Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education for items three and four.

3. Technology and Equipment
4. Music, TAG, Special Programs

Due to lack of time, items five and six were postponed until a later Board Orientation meeting.

5. Student Grouping, Dept. & Looping
6. Student Teacher Ratio/Class Size

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 6:14 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; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title 1/K-6 Language Arts; Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment; Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Elementary Education; Ed Propst, Supervisor of Technology and Terri McClure, Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School.

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Malloy at 6:32 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

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

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Board Member, Marvin Arnpriester.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 2005, and the Board Member Orientation Meeting of December 20, 2005, be approved.

Moved by: Dave Coziahr Seconded by: Mark McGee
(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 submitted be approved.

Moved by: Dave Coziahr Seconded by: Melanie Bates

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be amended to add Reconsideration of Iowa West Foundation nomination.

Moved by: Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by: _____________
Motion died due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be amended to delete consent item A.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that discussion regarding the Cox Communications contract be added to the agenda.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by:_____________

Motion died due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that discussion of the payment for expenses for the D.C. Ambassadors trip to Washington D.C. be added to the agenda.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by: ________________
Motion died due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be approved as amended.

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

VII. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SCHOOLS

Dr. Richard H. Christie shared the following "High Five" items:

· KETV "Good News from our Schools" Campaign Underway
· The International Library of Poetry awarded Thomas Jefferson freshman Cody Savage the Editor's Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry for his poem "Writer's Block." The poem will be one of 33 featured in a CD poetry collection, "The Sound of Poetry."
· Abraham Lincoln High School senior Jake Krabbe was named the Daily Nonpareil's Council Bluffs Football Player of the Year.
· The Thomas Jefferson High School Varsity Cheer Squad earned first place honors at the Bluffs Classic cheer competition held at Iowa Western Community College.
· A teacher in the district has donated a brand-new DVD player for use in training and meetings held at the Educational Service Center. Formerly, only videotapes could be used.

VIII. BOARD'S REPORT

Marvin Arnpriester referenced that he had the honor of offering the Invocation at the Senate and House today and heard Governor Vilsack address the Legislators.

Janine Headed referenced the following:

· Congratulations to the Thomas Jefferson Marching Band.
· Congratulations to the Thomas Jefferson Cheerleading Squad.
· Tucker Center visit.
· Staff Development at Franklin Elementary School.
· Superintendent response to letter concerning Thomas Jefferson student.
· Complaints from parents.
· Concerns regarding the manor in which the Board is operating.

Dave Coziahr referenced the following:

· With permission from Superintendent and Building Principal attended High School staff development.
· Staff development at Roosevelt Elementary School.
· Asked about attending a Junior High level staff development.
· Opportunity to put Roberts Rules of Order in practice.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Congratulations to Marvin Arnpriester for offering Invocation at Legislative session.
· Iowa Association of School Boards and Urban Education Network Lobby Days.

IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools referenced the Thomas Jefferson construction project.

X. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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

Joyce Farrington addressed the Board.
Bert Latimer addressed the Board.

XI. CAREERVISION ACADEMIES - HOST SITE AGREEMENT

A. Presentation

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the Memorandum of Understanding: Program Centers and Host Sites and authorizes the Administration to submit the Application to the Partnership Council of the CareerVision Iowa West Foundation Grant as recommended by the Superintendent.

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

XII. MASTER FACILITIES PLAN REVISION

A. Presentation

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the revised Master Facilities Plan as presented and recommended by the Superintendent.

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

XIII. CONSENT ITEMS

The following consent item was deleted from the agenda per earlier vote.

A. Approves the agreement with Crossroads of Western Iowa in order to provide services for students transitioning from school to work. (As recommended by the Superintendent.)

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.

Immediately after adjournment, the Board will hold an exempt session to conduct a strategy meeting of a public employer concerning employees covered by collective bargaining agreement, as provided in Section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa.

The Board adjourned from exempt session at 9:30 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; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; and Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Also in attendance were: Ryan McCloud, Cory Green, Lee Evans, Jared Meyer, Joyce Farrington and Bert Latimer.

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