Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Dave Coziahr at 5:04 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Members Present: Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates (5:43 p.m.), Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen and Mark McGee.

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

IV. BOARD ORIENTATION:

A. Advising Superintendent

Discussion on the following topics was led by Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools.

1. Superintendent's Advisory Council
2. Executive Cabinet

B. Finance and Support Services

Discussion on the following topics was led by Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools.

1. Master Facilities Plan and 1% Local Option Sales Tax and PPEL
2. Building Maintenance Program

C. Human Resources

Discussion on the following topics was led by Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources.

1. Staff-Administrator Ratio
2. District's Administrative Evaluation Criteria and Procedures
3. Management Organizational Chart
4. Collective Bargaining History

D. Budget Priorities Input - Complete Forced-Choice Activity

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools provided opportunity for Board Members to complete Budget Priorities - Forced Choice Activity.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Vice-President Dave Coziahr declared the meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Diane Ostrowski
Secretary Pro Tem

ATTEST:
Dave Coziahr, Vice-President
Board of Directors

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 Robin Ziegenfuss, Worship and Music Minister from First Christian Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 14, 2006 and the Board Member Orientation of February 14, 2006 be approved.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be amended to include a discussion concerning District Policy 511 and 511.1

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda also be amended to postpone the approval of Elementary Science Materials.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as amended 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)

VII. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SCHOOLS

· A.L. student Dallas Beck will be honored during a March 16th recognition luncheon jointly sponsored by the Iowa Association for Career and Technical Education, Iowa Department of Education, and the Iowa Department of Economic Development. He is being recognized for his leadership as the DECA District Vice President and his role in planning the DECA conference attracting more than 3,000 DECA students.

· Edison special education teacher Nick Moore will soon be featured on television station KXVO as a "Star of Education." One of Mr. Moore's students nominated him for this award, presented to him last week by representatives of the Metropolitan Omaha Education Consortium and the television station. He joins two other Council Bluffs teachers who have been named Stars of Education.

· Thomas Jefferson freshman students Paul Hayden and Rachel Kuenning have won first and third places respectively among the hundreds of middle and high school students across the state of Iowa who submitted essays for the 22nd Annual "Write Women Back Into History" essay contest, sponsored by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women. On March 8th, Hayden, Kuenning and their families, will be honored at a special awards ceremony with Iowa Lt. Governor Sally Pederson, introduced to the Senate and House of Representatives, and tour the State Capitol building. Their English teacher is Jane Hanigan-Kinney. In his essay honoring Edna Griffin, Hayden likened Ms. Griffin to famed civil rights advocate Rosa Parks, while Rachel promoted Denison, Iowa, native Donna Reed, as a pioneer in the advancement of women in television.

VIII. BOARD'S REPORT

Mark McGee referenced the Finance Committee meeting held on February 16, 2006 and thanked the members of the committee for their time and input.

Dave Coziahr referenced that on February 22, 2006 he represented the District at the Pottawattamie County Assessors meeting.

Janine Headen referenced the following:

· Legislative meeting
· Finance Committee meeting
· February 20, 2006 Staff Development
· Parent Teacher Organization questions and fundraising in schools

Melanie Bates read a prepared statement

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.)

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

XI. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT - NOLTE, CORNMAN & JOHNSON P.C.

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools introduced Nancy Janssen and Mary Babinat of Nolte Cornman and Johnson, P.C. who then presented the 2004-05 Audit Report.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the 2004-05 Audit Report as presented.

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

XII. ELEMENTARY SCIENCE MATERIALS

A. Presentation

Presentations were made by Dr. Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Elementary Education; Val Carolan, 6th grade teacher from Pusey; Jo-Ann Tews, 5th grade teacher from Walnut Grove and Linda Broghammer, 6th grade teacher from Franklin.

XIII. FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR SCHOOLYEAR 2006-2007 PowerPoint Presentation

Budget Timeline

Special Levies:

Instructional Support
Management
PPEL
Cash Reserve
Allowable Growth:
Dropout Prevention
Weighted Student
Nutrition Services
Balancing Expenditures and Revenues

Presentation was made by Dr. Richad H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools.

XIV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DURING DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETINGS (Requested by Mrs. Headen)

A. Motion

BE IT RESOLVED that all District Committee Meetings have scheduled a Public Participation portion to them.

Moved by: Janine Headen :Seconded by Mark McGee

B. Discussion

BE IT RESOLVED to table discussion of Public Participation at all District Committee meetings.

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

XV. DISCUSSION OF REVISING WARRANT REVIEW PROCESS (Requested by Mrs. Headen)

BE IT RESOLVED that there be discussion to revise warrant review process.

Moved by Janine Headen :Seconded by Dave Coziahr

XVI. POLICIES

A. Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the following policies.)

Joyce Farrington addressed the Board.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the following policies for approval as revised:

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by Mark McGee

Called the Question: Marvin Arnpriester

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

Proceed with vote for Item B

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

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the policies as listed in the preceding paragraph (B).

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

ADDED AGENDA ITEM

A. Discussion on District policy 511 and 511.1

XVII. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Approves the Special Education placements as presented on Pages 13 and 14.

B. Grants a diploma of graduation to Jacob T. Rogers (Melanie Shellberg, Principal of Abraham Lincoln High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that this student has completed all requirements for graduation).

C. Awards Bid #06-001, Kirn Junior High School Pool Painting/Caulking Project to All Seasons Pool & Spa in the amount of $12,705.00. (Recommended by the Superintendent).

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

XVIII. PERSONNEL

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (pages 15 and 16).

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

XIX. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Financial Reports (Pages 17 and 18)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

XX. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane Ostrowski
Secretary Pro Tem

ATTEST:
Gina Malloy, President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were: Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources, Dr. Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Elementary Education and Mike Bell, Supervisor of Purchasing/Transportation.

Also in attendance were: Nancy Janssen and Mary Babinat from Nolte Cornman and Johnson, P.C.; Val Carolan, teacher at Pusey Elementary School; Jo-Ann Tews, teacher at Walnut Grove Elementary School; Linda Broghammer, teacher at Franklin Elementary School; Karen Holmes; Joyce Farrington; Bert Latimer; Justin Williams; Sean Sahl; Rielly Rittele; Nina Osbahr; Ashley Schnoor; Amanda Baatz; Rachel Vasecka; Krysten Wilson; Lindsey McCloud; Jerrica Tillman; Alissa Underwood and Cassidy Eakins.

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