Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Malloy at 5:31 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Members Present: Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg (6:06 p.m.), Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen, Mark McGee (5:44 p.m.) and Gina Malloy.
Members Absent: Marvin Arnpriester

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

IV. ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PLAN REPORT

Presentations were given by the following:

· Melanie Shellberg, Principal Abraham Lincoln High School
· Chris Schultz, Talented and Gifted Strategist from Abraham Lincoln High School
· Bob Hansen, Math teacher from Abraham Lincoln High School
· Dirk Waller, Social Studies teacher from Abraham Lincoln High School
· Justin Heckman, Science teacher from Abraham Lincoln High School
· Deb Schwiesow, School Psychologist from Area Education Agency 13

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 6:24 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 Business Services;Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services, Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Melanie Shellberg, Principal at Abraham Lincoln High School.

Also in attendance were: Chris Schultz, Bob Hansen, Dirk Waller, Justin Heckman and Deb Schwiesow.

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 (7:03 p.m.), Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen, Mark McGee and Gina Malloy.

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Rev. Thomas Carpe from Broadway Christian Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes be amended to reflect that the Board took a recess and no motion or vote was taken for the recess.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 11, 2006, as amended, be approved.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

VII. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SCHOOLS

· Abraham Lincoln DECA students Colin Herr, Taylor Scott, Jenna Nikkel, Emily Zimmerman and Troy Killian recently won first or second place honors in their respective events during the State DECA Competition. These honors are similar to the ones I shared at the last meeting about Thomas Jefferson DECA students.

· At the State History Day Competition yesterday, Kirn students Jamie Beck and Ashley Cross received an "Excellent" rating on their project "Lewis Hine and the National Child Labor Committee's stand Against Child Labor." Cicily Gruber and Danielle Hogsed received a Superior rating on their project "Tinker Takes the Stand." As a side note, Cicily and Danielle actually met John Tinker at the competition.

· Also at the State History Day competition, Wilson student Rebekah Domayer received an "Excellent" rating for her Individual exhibit, and Courtney Ruff received "Excellent" rating in the finals as well as the Buena Vista Social Justice award for her entry entitled "Ghandi" in the Individual documentary category. Other "Excellent" or "Superior" ratings were earned by:

Deric Poldberg
Andrew Kousgaard
David Kousgaard
Clay Gault
Meghan Boucher
Tyler Kuhl

· Abraham Lincoln senior Sarah Shively is among the first three students honored by the women of Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity of Omaha's Alumni Chapter, as one of the Outstanding Young Women in Music. Sarah has studied piano for 11 years and participates in the school orchestra on clarinet and piano. She is also in the school band, choir, show choir and performs as an accompanist for other students' solo contest pieces.

· Kirn teacher Deb Masker was named the National History Day in Iowa Teacher of the Year for the Junior Division.

VIII. BOARD'S REPORT

Dave Coziahr referenced Roberts Rules of Order

Janine Headen referenced the following:

· Dave Coziahr's comments regarding Roberts Rules of Order
· Thanked the public who is present
· Concerns about low reading proficiency
· Concerns about employees told not to talk to her
· Concerned about messages left at District office and not given to her
· Concerns about District Committees having members not living in District
· Requested Code of Conduct on the agenda for this meeting, but was denied
· Student Handbook refined and defined on gambling
· District procedure on how Code of Conduct is distributed
· Bothered by comments in paper on 100 job cuts
· Past six months has had questions on issues
· Welcomes anyone to contact her.

Melanie Bates referenced the following:

· She receives Code of Conduct from daughter each year
· She welcomes complaints and concerns from public

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Quote in the paper concerning 100 job cuts was a misquote
· Policy review committee met last week and is scheduled to discuss the Code of Conduct at their next meeting
· Encouraged Board Members to attend retirements of staff

IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

· Noted that 2 Snow Days were used this year while 3 were built into the calendar. May 25th will be the last day of school
· Directions to employees that if Board Member has questions, they need to contact Superintendent
· If someone called for a Board Member we would give them the phone number of the Board Member - not keep messages or take messages
· Code of Conduct refers to illegal gambling, which is different from District License for Gambling
· Reference to reduction of positions over several years on a proportional basis

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.
Judy Bilello addressed the Board.

XI. PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE 2006-2007 DISTRICT CALENDAR

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Jerri Larson, Principal at Walnut Grove Elementary School.

B. Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the recommendation to amend the approved 2006-2007 District Calendar.)

None

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the recommendation of the Calendar Committee to reduce the number of built-in snow days for the 2006-2007 calendar year from 3 days to 2 days.

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

XII. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE TUCKER CENTER ACADEMY REMODELING PROJECT

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Business Services.

B. Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the proposed plans, specifications and form of contract for the Tucker Center Academy Remodeling Project.)

None

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #06-006, Tucker Career Center Academy Remodeling Project, to Prairie Construction in the amount of $327,000.00.

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

XIII. SEWER EASEMENT AT THOMAS JEFFERSON TRACK

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Business Services.

B. WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District (the "District") has received a proposal to grant a temporary construction easement and a permanent sewer easement in a parcel of land located at the Thomas Jefferson Track and legally described as:

Temporary Construction Easement

A STRIP OF LAND 10.0 FEET IN WIDTH WHO'S SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY IS LOCATED 20.0 FEET NORTHERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED BASE LINE AND A STRIP OF LAND 10.0 FEET IN WIDTH WHO'S NORTHERLY BOUNDARY IS LOCATED 30.0 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE SAME BASE LINE ALL IN LOTS 15 THROUGH 30, BLOCK 2 AND PART OF THE VACATED ALLEY ADJOINING SAID LOTS 15 AND 16, WEBSTER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, IOWA.

SAID BASE LINE BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 30; THENCE NORTH OF 01o23'56" EAST ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 30, A DISTANCE OF 68.02 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID BASE LINE; THENCE NORTH 88 o02'03" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 600.11 FEET TO THE POINT OF TERMINUS, SAID POINT BEING 69.65 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE AFORESAID LOT 13.

Permanent Easement

A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN PARTS OF LOTS 16 THROUGH 30, BLOCK 2 AND PART OF THE VACATED ALLEY ADJOINING SAID LOT 16, ALL IN WEBSTER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS AS PLATTED AND RECORDED IN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, IOWA, SAID TRACT WILL BE BOUNDED 20.0 FEET NORTHERLY MEASURED PERPENDICULAR AND 30.0 FEET SOUTHERLY MEASURED PERPENDICULAR TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED BASE LINE:

COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 30; THENCE NORTH 01o23'56" EAST ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 30, A DISTANCE OF 68.02 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID BASE LINE; THENCE NORTH 88 o02'03" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 600.11 FEET TO THE POINT OF TERMINUS, SAID POINT BEING 69.65 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE AFORESAID LOT 13. SAID TRACT OF LAND CONTAINS 30,007 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS.

WHEREAS, the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, has agreed to accept the temporary and permanent easements for One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 297.22, it is appropriate to publish a Notice of the proposed easements and of the hearing and to receive and consider objections and petitions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District:

Section 1. That this Board direct the Secretary and Superintendent to take additional actions necessary to consummate the grant, subject to final board approval following public hearing.

Section 2. That this Board shall set a public hearing on the grant of the above-described easements for May 9, 2006, at 6:30 p.m., in the Board Room, 12 Scott Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Section 3. That the Secretary is authorized and directed to prepare, publish, and distribute the Notice of Hearing.

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

XIV. 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 removes from the table the following policies for approval as revised:

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester :Seconded by Melanie Bates
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 approves the policies as listed in the preceding paragraph (B).

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the following policies for approval as reviewed with no changes:

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

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

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

F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the following Regulations as presented:

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

XV. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Approves the Position Descriptions for the following positions, as recommended by the Superintendent and included on Pages 19-32:

· Elementary Literacy Strategist
· Reading Recovery Teacher
· Paraeducator
· Supervisor of Extended Programs
· Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Grades 9-12
· Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Grades K-8

B. Accepts the Proposal for Audit Services from Nolte, Cornman & Johnson, P.C. for three fiscal years, 2005-2006 through 2007-2008 for a total cost of $43,600 (2005-06 - $13,800; 2006-07- $14,500; 2007-08 - $15,300), as recommended by the Superintendent.

C. Awards Bid #06-007, new 2006 Commercial Cutaway Truck, to Anderson Auto Group for a new 2006 Ford E450 truck with fiberglass box and new lift in the net amount of $27,148.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.

D. Approves the Superintendent's action of declaring the Thomas Jefferson High School Lead Contamination Clean Up Bid an emergency as provided in Board Policy 701.1.

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

XVI. PERSONNEL

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 33-34).

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

XVII. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Financial Reports (Pages 35-36)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

Moved by Mark McGee :Seconded by Melanei Bates

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

XVIII. CLOSED SESSION

BE IT RESOLVED that a Closed Session, as provided in Section 21.5 (1) (i) of the Open Meetings Law, be conducted to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation as that individual has requested a closed session.

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

The Board went into Closed Session at 8:25 p.m.

XIX. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FROM CLOSED SESSION

The Board returned to Open Session at 9:35 p.m.

XX. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 9:36 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 Business Services; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Jerri Larson, Principal at Walnut Grove Elementary School.

Also in attendance were: Ann Harmon, Tyler Brown, Yuko Ikeda, Karen Holmes, Joyce Farrington, Judy Bilello and Andy Guillen.

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