Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 4:48 p.m. by President Gina Malloy

II. ROLL CALL

Members Present: Marvin Arnpriester (5:04 p.m.), Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, 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 Janine Headen :Seconded by Mark McGee
(Voice Vote: In Favor; Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen, Mark McGee and Gina Malloy)

IV. BOARD ORIENTATION:

A. INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISION (Continued from January 10, 2005 Orientation Session)

Presentations were given by Dr. Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Elementary Education; Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title 1/K-6 Language Arts and Terri McClure, Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School for items 1-4.

1. Students Who Are Below Grade Level
2. TAG/Challenge Center Program
3. Student Grouping, Departmentalization, and Looping
4. Student Ratio/Class Size

B. FINANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Presentation was given by Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance for items 1-4.

1. Iowa School Funding Law and Impact on Local Districts
2. Assessed Value and Tax Structure
3. District Budget & Per Pupil Costs and Spending
4. Warrant Review Procedures

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 6:18 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; Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title 1/K-6 Language Arts; Dr. Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Elementary Education; Terri McClure, Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School; Neal Evans, Supervisor of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Services; Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources and Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

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. Jonathon Kosec from Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 10, 2006, and the Board Member Orientation Meeting of January 10, 2006, be approved.

Moved by Janine Headen : 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 submitted be approved.

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

VII. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SCHOOLS

Science Fair Projects

Introductions were made by Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and Dr. Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Elementary Education.

Presentations were made by:

Elizabeth Beck - 6th grade student from Crescent Elementary
Melanie Krohn - 6th grade student from Hoover Elementary
Tanner DeHaai - 6th grade student from Longfellow Elementary.

VIII. BOARD'S REPORT

Mark McGee referenced the Thomas Jefferson Construction Project.

Mark Brandenburg referenced the Thomas Jefferson Construction Project.

Dave Coziahr referenced Professional Development at Kirn Junior High School with Dr. Marty Shudak.

Janine Headen referenced the following:

· Legislative Coffee
· Thomas Jefferson Construction Project
· Administrator Accountability
· Need for seats in Thomas Jefferson auditorium.
· Letter from KETV available to public
· Referenced book from Iowa Association of School Boards
· Concerns about reimbursement to Chamber and Board Member attending D.C. Ambassador trip to Washington D.C.

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Thomas Jefferson Construction Project
· Articles in American School Board Journal.
· Pleased about his trip to Washington D.C. which resulted in additional funding for community.

Melanie Bates referenced the following:

· Washington D.C. Ambassadors trip
· Legislative Coffee
· Email our Legislators
· Offered to meet with Janine Headen to further discuss concerns

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Local/State advocacy
· D.C. Ambassador - return investment and supports work with this group
· Adding agenda items will be treated equally no matter which Board Member makes the motion.

Marvin Arnpriester asked whether the District would be represented on this years Ambassador trip to Washington D.C. Gina Malloy responded that Mark Draper would be representing the District at its preschool initiative and that the Board Officers had not determined the need to send a Board Member. She requested Board Members let her know if they would be interested in attending.

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools explained that education issues are annually included in the Ambassadors agenda even if a District representative does not go to Washington D.C.

IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

No Report

X. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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

None

XI. 2006-2007 CALENDAR HEARING

A. Presentation

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools introduced Jerri Larson, Principal at Walnut Grove Elementary School who made presentation.

B. Public Participation

None

XII. FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2006-2007 PowerPoint Presentation

Budget Development

· Budget Timeline
· Allowable Growth
· Special Education

Presentations were made by Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Finance and Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.

XIII. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Approves the Lease Agreement with Mid-America Center, as presented and recommended by the Superintendent, for the 2006 Graduation Ceremonies.

B. Approves the readmission of the expelled student who has met the requirements for readmission. (Recommended by the Superintendent.)

C. Approves the completion and final payment of the Gunn Elementary School ReRoof 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. (Recommended by the Superintendent.)

D. Approves the completion and final payment of the Franklin Elementary School ReRoof 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. (Recommended by the Superintendent.)

E. Approves the completion and final payment of the Rue Elementary Asbestos Abatement 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. (Recommended by the Superintendent.)

F. Approves the Fire Alarm System Inspection Contract with John F. Barone Company as presented and recommended by the Superintendent.

G. Approves the appointment of Marilyn Heider to the Policy Review Committee as recommended by the Board Officers.

Moved by Mark McGee :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

1. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (pages 5 and 6).

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

XV. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Financial Reports (Pages 7 and 8)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

Moved by Mark Brandenburg :Seconded by Melanie Bates
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 8:23 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; Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources; Joy Stein, Principal at Hoover Elementary School and Jerri Larson, Principal at Walnut Grove Elementary School.

Also in attendance were: Jim Beck, Diane Beck, Carol Mattox and Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil.

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