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

Members Present: Marvin Arnpriester (6:17 p.m.), Melanie Bates (5:07 p.m.), Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen, Mark McGee (5:10 p.m.), Gina Malloy

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

IV. KIRN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PLAN REPORT

Presentation was given by Dave Schweitzer, Principal at Kirn Jr. High School.

V. CARTER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PLAN REPORT

Presentations were given by the following:

· Kim Kazmierczak, Principal at Carter Lake Elementary School
· Dawn Forsyth, Kindergarten teacher at Carter Lake Elementary
· John Marshall, 5th grade teacher at Carter Lake Elementary
· Amy Anderson, 6th grade teacher at Carter Lake Elementary
· Trent Doerges, 4th grade teacher at Carter Lake Elementary
· Mindy Alitz, Literacy Strategist at Carter Lake Elementary
· Sue Rice, Literacy Strategist at Carter Lake Elementary
· Margaret Clapper, Special Education teacher at Carter Lake Elementary
· Bev Johnson, parent
· Betty Longe, Reading Recovery at Carter Lake Elementary

VI. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 6:20 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; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title I/K-6 Language Arts; Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Elementary Education; Dave Schweitzer, Principal at Kirn Junior High School and Kim Kazmierczak, Principal at Carter Lake Elementary School.

Also in attendance were: Tory Brockman, Billy Porter, John Marshall, Mindi Alitz, Dawn Forsyth, Amy Anderson, Trent Doerges, Sue Rice, Margaret Clapper, Bev Johnson and Betty Longe.

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 Arnrpiester, Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg (left at 8:22 p.m. and returned at 9:12 p.m.), Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen, Mark McGee and Gina Malloy.

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Rev. Marvin Arnpriester.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 25, 2006, and the Work Session of April 25, 2006 be approved.

Moved by Mark McGee :Seconded by Mark Brandenburg
(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 submitted be approved.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester :Seconded by Melanie Bates

BE IT RESOLVED that agenda be amended for item XIV A. Proposed New Policy titled Pet-Free Environment to read (requested by Mrs. Bilello/assisted by Mrs. Headen)

Moved by Janine Headen :Seconded by Melanie Bates

BE IT RESOLVED that we amend the amendment by moving item IX. Superintendent's report to end of agenda.

Moved by Dave Coziahr :Seconded by Melanie Bates

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

Vote on Amendment to the Amendment:

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

Vote on Amendment:

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

Vote on Agenda as twice amended:
Voting in Favor: Janine Headen, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr and Gina Malloy.

VII. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SCHOOLS

A. Board/Staff Appreciation

Recognition of Board members and thanked them for their time and service.

B. Introduction of The Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Member of the Year

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools presented the Teacher of the Year award to Sandi Burk, Literacy Strategist from Washington Elementary School.

Kathy Sorrell, Executive Director of Community Education Foundation presented Support Staff Member of the Year to Betty Struthers, Secretary at Abraham Lincoln High School.

VIII. BOARD'S REPORT

Mark McGee referenced the following:

· Building Improvements and thankful for the 1¢ Option Sales Tax
· 6th grade All City Track Meet next week and thanked all the individuals, PTO's and Kiwanis Club for helping to make it happen.

Dave Coziahr referenced that he attended a School Law Conference put on by Iowa Association of School Boards on May 3rd in Des Moines.

Janine Headen referenced the following:

· Welcomed everyone and is open for questions
· Concerns about Board and Administrator accountability
· Concerns over Elevator access
· Requests from parents for summer school for elementary students
· Continues to hear complaints about Monday staff development
· Thomas Jefferson Band audit
· Superintendent's Advisory Council
· Eliminate Health Insurance payout to Administrators
· Attended School Law Conference put on by Iowa Association of School Boards on May 3rd in Des Moines
· Doesn't feel that she is included in everything
· Consent item regarding Audit Firm
· Public comments - need to look at difficult issues

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Agreed need to catch students early with education - proud that we have a preschool program
· Understand insurance premiums and why Administrators get this
· Article in American School Board Journal - Responsibility of Board, Administrators and Staff.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· NEON graduation ceremonies for 1st and 2nd year teachers
· Thomas Jefferson Band audit - waiting for Auditors to complete
· Addressed access to the elevator problem
· No decisions are made by Board except at these meetings.

X. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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

Judith Bilello addressed the Board.

XI. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE GRANT OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AND PERMANENT SEWER EASEMENT INVOLVING REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT THE THOMAS JEFFERSON TRACK

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 grant of a temporary construction easement and permanent sewer easement involving real estate located at the Thomas Jefferson Track.)

C. RESOLUTION FOR THE PROPOSED GRANT OF A TEMPORARY EASEMENT AND A PERMANENT EASEMENT
AFFECTING DISTRICT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT THE THOMAS JEFFERSON TRACK, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA TO THE CITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA.

WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as required by law, the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District on the 9th day of May, 2006, held a hearing on the proposal to transfer real estate located at the Thomas Jefferson Track and legally described in this Resolution, and the extent of objections received from residents or property owners as to said proposed easements have been fully considered; and, accordingly the following action is now considered to be in the best interests of the School District and residents thereof:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT:

Section 1. That the easements affecting the real estate described as follows shall be granted by the Council Bluffs Community School District to the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration.

Section 2. The Superintendent and officers of the School District are authorized to take all actions necessary to complete the grant of the easement.

Section 3. The easements to be granted are legally described as follows:

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.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester : Seconded by Mark McGee

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board take a 5 minute recess to reconvene at 8:20 p.m.

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

Moved to Call the Question: Marvin Arnpriester Seconded: Mark McGee
Voting in Favor: Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Dave Coziahr and Gina Malloy

Proceed with vote for item XI. C.

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

XII. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE RUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HVAC PROJECT, THE CARTER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADE PROJECT, THE WALNUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADE PROJECT, AND THE HOOVER AND RUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS REROOFING PROJECTS

A. Presentation

Presentation was made 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 Rue Elementary School HVAC Project, the Carter Lake Elementary School Accessibility Upgrade Project, the Walnut Grove Elementary School Accessibility Upgrade Project, and the Hoover and Rue Elementary Schools Reroofing Projects.)

Judy Bilello addressed the Board.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid # 06-010 Rue Elementary School HVAC Project to Lueder Construction for the base bid of $2,219,000.00, and Alternate #2 covering the installation of new tile wainscot finishes in two bathrooms on the main floor for $8,100.00 bringing the total bid award to $2,227,100.00.

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors declines the bid received for Bid #06-011, Carter Lake Elementary School Accessibility Upgrade Project.

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

E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #06-012, Walnut Grove Elementary School Accessibility Upgrade Project, to Prairie Construction Company in the amount of $40,000.00.

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

F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #06-014, Hoover and Rue Elementary Schools Reroofing Projects, to Weathercraft Enterprises, Inc. for the 2001 System with the bid awards to be $28,750.00 for Hoover and $39,000.00 for Rue.

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

XIII. PRESENTATION - HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEXTBOOKS

Presentations were given by Roger Williams, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Stephanie Tallman, Science teacher from Thomas Jefferson High School; Mike Hale, Science teacher from Thomas Jefferson High School; Dan Whaley, Science teacher from Abraham Lincoln High School and Justin Heckman, Science teacher from Abraham Lincoln High School.

XIV. POLICIES

A. Proposed New Policy titled Pet-Free Environment (Requested by Mrs. Bilello assisted by Mrs. Headen)

BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed New Policy titled Pet-Free Environment be referred to the Policy Review Committee.

Moved by: Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by: Mark Brandenburg
After further discussion Marvin Arnpriester asked to have the motion withdrawn. Mark Brandenburg agreed to the withdrawal of the motion.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the Proposed new Policy titled Pet-Free Environment.

Moved by: Janine Headen :Seconded by ______________
Motion failed due to lack of second.

B. Public Participation

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

None

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

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester :Seconded by Mark McGee

Move the Previous Question

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

Proceed with vote for Item C

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

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

Moved by Dave Coziahr : 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 places on the table the following new policy for approval:

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

XV. RATIFICATION OF THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNCIL BLUFFS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

A. Presentation

Presentation was given by Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District ratifies the Agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association negotiated by the Board's representatives and the representatives of the Council Bluffs Education Association, such agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2006, and extending through June 30, 2007.

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

XVI. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Approves the tentative lists of graduating seniors as attached (Pages 42-51) for issuance of diplomas, with a final list of graduates certified by the principals to be presented for Board approval in June, 2006.

B. Approves the Special Education placements as recommended by the Superintendent and presented on Page 52.

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

D. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the gift of $238 to Washington Elementary School from the Rotary Club of Council Bluffs.

E. Approves the 2006-2007 Fee Schedule as recommended by the Superintendent and presented on Page 53.

F. Approves the Supervisor Title I and PreK-8 Language Arts, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Position Description as recommended by the Superintendent and presented on Page 54-55.

G. Authorizes the administration to enter into student teaching contracts with teacher education colleges and universities for the 2006-2007 school year.

H. Approves the presented Supplemental Resolution of the Iowa School Cash Anticipation Program (ISCAP) authorizing and providing for the issuance, and authorizing and directing the final terms and conditions of sale and delivery of Warrants evidenced by Warrant Certificates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, and amending the Master Resolution, as recommended by the Superintendent.

I. Awards Bid #06-013 for 30+ Tablet Personal Computers to Gateway Computers for the Gateway M280E tablet personal computer at a unit cost of $1,223.00 as well as the various related options: 3 year Accidental Damage Protection, $99.00; External Floppy Drive, $27.00; Docking Unit, $99.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.

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

XVII. PERSONNEL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the personnel action as listed (Page 56),

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

IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Dr. Richard H. Christie, Superintendent of Schools requested consideration to be released from the final 2 years of his contract.

The Board will consider a special meeting to discuss his request.

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.

The Board will hold an exempt session to conduct a strategy meeting of a public employer concerning employment conditions for employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, as provided in Section 21.9 of the Code of Iowa.

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; 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 Trudy Evans, Principal at Washington Elementary School.

Also in attendance were: Arlo Burk, Sandi Burk, Betty Struthers, Kathy Sorrell, Amy Anderson, Stephanie Tallman, Mike Hale, Dan Whaley, Justin Heckman, Stephanie James, Jill Kammrad, Austin Bryant, Nicole Shook, Chana Keller, Judy Bilello and Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil.

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