March 14, 2006

Council Bluffs Community Schools

Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

BOARD MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING

March 14, 2006
6:30 P.M.
12 Scott Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa

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 Board Member Marvin Arnpriester.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 28, 2006, and the Work Session of February 28, 2006 be approved.
Moved by Janine Headen :Seconded by Marvin Arnpriester
Voice Vote: In Favor; Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg and Gina Malloy)

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as amended be approved.
Moved by Marvin Arnpriester :Seconded by Melanie Bates
BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be amended to include a discussion concerning where Committee Members reside.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by: _______________
Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be amended to discuss Superintendent's Advisory Council and Executive Cabinet.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be amended to add discussion on District Gambling License

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

Vote on Amended Agenda

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

VII. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SCHOOLS

Eighteen Council Bluffs Community School District students will be advancing to the state Invent, Iowa! competition after winning the area-wide competition on March 4th. The students represent Carter Lake, Franklin, Gunn, Hoover, Longfellow, Pusey and Rue elementary schools.
The Longfellow Booster Club generously donated 10 computers to the school for its computer lab, providing for enhanced learning opportunities for students.
Roosevelt and their business partner McDonald's at 16th and Broadway participated in McTeacher's Night Last Tuesday
The Abraham Lincoln mock trial teams recently earned first and second places in the Southwest Iowa regional competition. Several students received awards for outstanding witnesses and outstanding attorneys during the tournament.
Carter Lake Elementary first grader Shiane Keller's artwork was selected to appear on a billboard for youth art month.

VIII. BOARD'S REPORT

A. Superintendent's Evaluation Timeline
Gina Malloy referenced the Superintendent's Evaluation Timeline

Dave Coziahr referenced the following:

Attended events over the weekend and during the week - Bellevue East Jazz Festival and West End Parade of Bands

Professional Development on Monday at Abraham Lincoln High School

Article in The Daily Nonpareil about receiving Franchise Fee

Janine Headen referenced the following:

Legislative Breakfast held on Saturday

National Honor Society & Hall of Fame at Thomas Jefferson High School and thanked Garth Wright for his solo performance.

West End Parade of Bands and the Alto Sax solo performed by Will Coziahr

US Airforce Tops & Blues Presentation

Thanked people for voicing their concerns and stressed that negative concerns are very healthy

Effectiveness of Titles Programs and input from public

Concerns on Reading proficiency

Concerns over academic achievement in students that have been in combined grade level classrooms

Need new Superintendent and Administrative structure

Insurance money paid out to Administrators

Complaints about students not having textbooks

Staff Development on February 20th

Melanie Bates thanked Title teachers, classroom teachers and Administrators.

IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

None.

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.

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

Budget Priorities
Tax Rate Estimate

Presentations were made by Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools and Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Business Services.

XII. ELEMENTARY SCIENCE MATERIALS

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the Scott Foresman Science Program as presented and recommended by the Superintendent.

Moved by Mark McGee: Seconded by Mark Brandenburg

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

XIII. POLICIES

A. Public Participation
(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the following policies.)
None.

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

Policy	Title
401	General Personnel Policies
402	Human Relations and Interpersonal Responsibilities
406	Abuse of Students by School Employees
412	Personnel Complaints, and Grievances and Termination Process
413	Appraisal of Certified Licensed Personnel
421	Suspension of Personnel
423	Selection Process for Non-Teaching Classified Support Staff
424	Family and Medical Leave Act
427	Staff Professional Development

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester: Seconded by Mark Brandenburg
Voting in Favor: Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen and Gina Malloy.
C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors places on the table the following new policy for approval:

Policy	Title
429	Classified Employee Wage and Overtime Compensation

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

XIV. CONSENT ITEMS

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following consent items:
A. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of $7,546 worth of computer equipment to Longfellow Elementary from the Longfellow Booster Club.

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

XV. PERSONNEL

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as amended (page 16).
Moved by Marvin Arnpriester :Seconded by Melanie Bates
Voting in Favor: Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates and Gina Malloy.
Abstain: Janine Headen

ADDED AGENDA ITEM

Discussion of District's Gambling License.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Gina Malloy, President
Board of Directors

COUNCIL BLUFFS

COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting
Addendum
March 14, 2006

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

Also in attendance were: Robert Hansen, Michael Troyer, Christine Troyer, Tahisa Zahreen, Brittany Hiers, Andrea Gnader, Jessica Neighbors, Brian Clark, Joyce Farrington, Minami Kikuchi, Chrystal Palmer, Roger Heider, August Janltzon, Kendra Dimmitt and Jessica Maben.

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