Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Malloy at 5:30 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Members Present: Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen (6:10 p.m.), Mark McGee (5:33 p.m.) and Gina Malloy.

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

IV. IOWA TESTS OF BASIC SKILLS/IOWA TESTS OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Presentation was given by Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment.

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 6:11 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; Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Assessment; Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title I/K-6 Language Arts and Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Elementary Education;

Also in attendance were: Judith Bilello and Bob Dodder.

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 (7:49 p.m.), Melanie Bates (7:08 p.m.), Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen, Mark McGee and Gina Malloy.

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Rev. Bob Dodder from Hazel Dell United Methodist Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 9, 2006, and the work session of May 9, 2006, be approved.

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

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by Janine Headen :Seconded by Dave Coziahr

BE IT RESOLVED that Item VIII. - Board's Report be moved on the agenda just prior to Item XXII. - Closed Session.

Moved by Mark McGee : Seconded by: Mark Brandenburg

Voting in Favor: Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen, Mark McGee and Gina Malloy

BE IT RESOLVED that we amend the amendment to the agenda to hire an outside firm to audit missing funds.

Moved by Janine Headen : Seconded by: __________________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

Vote on agenda as amended:
(Voice vote: In Favor: Mark McGee, Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen and Gina Malloy)

VII. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SCHOOLS

1) The Abraham Lincoln High School Junior ROTC Unit has earned the Distinguished Unit Award for this school year. This award recognizes the personal growth and accomplishments of the cadets,, the contributions of the instructors as mentors and the support of the school and community.

2) Gunn students achieved the goal of reading more than one-million minutes this school year! In recognition of that, Gunn principal Mark Schuldt agreed to kiss a pig earlier today…much to the delight of all of the Gunn students and staff.

3) The Tucker Center's health occupations teacher Vicki Leaders was named the 2005-06 Iowa Teacher of the Year by HOSA, the Health Occupations Society of America.

4) Longfellow preschool teacher Kathy Van Houten was honored as the Sam's Club teacher of the year.

5) Abraham Lincoln High School vocal music teacher Lynne Boyd was honored as the Wal-Mart teacher of the year.

6) Congratulations again to the more than 500 graduates of the Council Bluffs Schools. Many of our graduates have earned college scholarships and academic honors. A few of these include:

· Abraham Lincoln senior, now graduate, Cara Lewis was honored as one of 12 on the World-Herald All Western Iowa Academic Team.
· Thomas Jefferson seniors Nick Cavallaro, Alyssa Hedrick, Cierra Laughlin and Joseph Pogge as well as A.L. senior Jacob Krabbe were also honored by the World-Herald for their academic achievement.

7) A big thank you and best wishes to the 37 members of our staff who have announced they are retiring this year. This group of dedicated individuals has served the children of our community for a total of 950 years. Special recognition goes to Geraldine Gill, who is retiring with 43 years of service in the Council Bluffs Schools.

IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

· May 13th was Prom for both high schools
· May 13th - Fraternal Order of Eagles home and family night and thanked them for their donation of $400 to each school.
· Large number of reports filed to the Department of Education each year - special recognition to Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Business Services and Jane French, Secretary for Special Education for their recognition by the Bureau of Children, Family and Community Services for excellence in reporting of the Special Education Supplement.

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.
Roland Lynch addressed the Board.

XI. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL SODDING AND IRRIGATION PROJECT, THE RUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASBESTOS REMOVAL PROJECT, THE WALNUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASBESTOS REMOVAL PROJECT, AND THE THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM RESURFACING 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 Thomas Jefferson High School Sodding and Irrigation Project, the Rue Elementary School Asbestos Removal Project, the Walnut Grove Elementary School Asbestos Removal Project, and the Thomas Jefferson High School Gymnasium Resurfacing Project.)

None.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #06-015, Thomas Jefferson High School Irrigation and Sod Project to W. Boyd Jones Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $86,000.00.

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

D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #06-016, Rue Elementary School Asbestos Removal Project to Bockmann, Inc. in the amount of $17,600.00.

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

E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #06-017, Walnut Grove Elementary School Asbestos Removal Project, to McGill Asbestos in the amount of $13,658.00.

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

F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors awards Bid #06-018, Thomas Jefferson High School Gymnasium Floor Resurfacing Project, to Acme Floor Co., Inc. at a total cost of $21,390.00.

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

XII. POLICIES

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

Judith Bilello 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 Dave Coziahr :Seconded by Melanie Bates

BE IT RESOLVED to divide question by taking out 512 and 303 and have them reviewed separately.

Moved by Janine Headen : Seconded by __________________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

Vote on original motion.

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

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

F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors removes from the table the following new policy for approval:

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

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

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

H. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the following Regulations:

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

XIII. RATIFICATION OF THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION

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 Service Employees International Union negotiated by the Board's representatives and the representatives of the Service Employees International Union, such agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2006, and extending through June 30, 2007.

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

XIV. RATIFICATION OF THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA

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 Communication Workers of America negotiated by the Board's representatives and the representatives of the Communication Workers of America, such agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2006, and extending through June 30, 2007.

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

XV. RATIFICATION OF THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE EXEMPT EMPLOYEES

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 Exempt Employees negotiated by the Board's representatives and the representatives of the Exempt Employees, such agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2006, and extending through June 30, 2007.

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

XVI. 2006-2007 ADMINISTRATORS' COMPENSATION PACKAGE

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 approves a total package increase of 4.8% (including salary, annuity, FICA, and IPERS) for administrative personnel and authorizes the Superintendent to distribute the salary component of the package.

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

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District authorizes the Superintendent to issue two-year contracts to permanent, non-probationary administrators.

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

XVII. HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEXTBOOKS

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the High School Science Text Recommendations as presented on Page 51 and recommended by the Superintendent.

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

XVIII. HOOVER AND RUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS REROOFING PROJECTS - BID RECONSIDERATION (Requested by Mrs. Headen)

BE IT RESOLVED to reconsider the bid on Hoover and Rue Elementary Schools Reroofing Projects and HVAC.

Moved by: Janine Headen Second: _______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

XIX. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Approves the 2006-2007 Application for Whole Grade or Cooperative Sharing Agreement with the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, as presented and recommended by the Superintendent.

B. Approves the Iowa High School Athletic Association Application for Renewal of Cooperative Sponsorship of an Activity, as presented and recommended by the Superintendent.

C. Approves the completion and final payment of the Kirn Jr. High East Entrance Reconstruction Project as recommended by the Superintendent. 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.

D. Approves Change Order #7 for Thomas Jefferson High School - Additions & Renovations project for the total amount of $13,684.00, as recommended by the Superintendent

E. Approves the renewal of membership with the Urban Education Network for 2006-2007. Dues for 2006-2007 total $7,800 (same as 2005-2006).

F. Approves adding back to the Master Facilities Plan the Thomas Jefferson Track as a 2005-2007 listing as recommended by the Superintendent.

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

XX. PERSONNEL

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (pages 52-53).

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

XXI. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Financial Reports (pages 54-55)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

VIII. BOARD'S REPORT

Mark McGee referenced the retirement receptions held throughout the District.

Mark Brandenburg referenced that he enjoyed the three graduations.

Dave Coziahr referenced the following:

· Thankful for students that participated in graduation
· Thankful for retiring staff
· Reminded Board that it was agreed that we follow the newly revised 9th edition guidelines set by Roberts Rule of Order
· Excited for the great opportunity with new textbooks
· Also reviewed warrants and brought up question regarding payment for an overnight stay in Des Moines.

Janine Headen referenced the following:

· Commented that she went to Des Moines the night before a conference that was held in Des Moines and glad tax payers funded this and glad and thankful she was able to attend the conference.
· Attended the Baccalaureate service
· Thankful for the opportunity to attend all the graduation ceremonies
· Thanked her husband for being there for her and for his service in the military
· Carter Lake residents would like to have Board meetings televised for their community
· Concerned over low reading proficiency
· Commented on reading grant for Abraham Lincoln High School
· Concerned about the High School graduation rate for Council Bluffs
· Expressed a quote she came up with "smiles turn to frowns if a child cannot read"
· Concern about the locked door
· Concerned about having the same auditors over the years
· Questions on late start and early dismissals

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Appreciates that Baccalaureate is held in the District but questions why it needs to be held on Wednesday night, which causes it to interfere with normal church activities.
· Very impressed with honors for many students at graduation
· Still concerned about the reading level within the District but can see that it is moving in the right direction
· Administration has been leading the way concerning dropout and can see that we are making progress
· Likes working with this School Board and reminds everyone that it's all about children and education and improvement
· Grateful for Superintendent Christie and his leadership within the District

Melanie Bates referenced the following:

· Program put on by the Gunn Elementary 3rd graders
· Thrilled to attend all three graduation ceremonies
· Impressed by the quality of the graduating students
· Attended all retirement ceremonies and thanked all retiring staff for their hard work and dedication
· Visited the Family Consumer Science program at Kirn Junior High School

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Reminded everyone that if they have a search firm other than what is currently on the list, that they should notify her by Friday
· Attended retirement ceremonies and thanked all retiring staff for their years of service
· So proud of the young adults that recently graduated and congratulated them once again

XXII. 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 Mark McGee

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

Board went into Closed Session at 8:56 p.m.

XXIII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FROM CLOSED SESSION

The Board returned to Open Session at 10:03 p.m.

XXIV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 10:05 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; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources; and Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services

Also in attendance were: Judith Bilello, Roland Lynch and Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil.

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