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 (5:06 p.m.), Melanie Bates, Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen, Mark McGee and Gina Malloy

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that we amend the agenda to table Superintendent Goals until July Meeting.

Moved by Janine Headen :Seconded by ________________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

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

IV. IASB LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

Board discussed their Iowa Association of School Boards Legislative Priorities for 2006-2007. The priorities are as follows:

· Drop-Out Prevention

a) Reinventing High School

b) Career Acadmies

· School Funding Formula Equity

· Quality Preschools

· Allowable Growth

· Class Size Reduction

V. 2006-2007 SUPERINTENDENT GOALS

Board discussed the 2006-2007 Superintendent Goals.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 6:15 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; and Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

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 Pastor Arick Johanson, Intern for Senior Adult Ministry at First Christian Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 23, 2006, the work session of May 23, 2006, and the special meetings of May 22 and June 15, 2006 be approved.

Moved by Dave Coziahr :Seconded by Mark McGee

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the May 23, 2006 regular meeting be amended in Item VI., amendment to the amendment to read that we add the word "discuss" to hiring an outside firm to audit missing band funds.

Moved by Janine Headen : Seconded by Marvin Arnpriester

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes from the June 15, 2006 meeting should be amended to say under the discussion of Item IV that the Board should take the initiative and do their own search and we do not know if it will work unless we try first but we need to take the initiative and also how would the search be paid for.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by _____________________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that we divide the question regarding the June 15, 2006 amendment.

Moved by: Janine Headen : Seconded by Melanie Bates

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

Vote on Minutes as amended.

(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 as amended be approved.

Moved by Mark McGee :Seconded by Melanie Bates

BE IT RESOLVED that Item XIII. be corrected to read that it was initiated by Board Member Headen

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by _______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that we add a discussion item after Public Participation and before Policies that would involve looking into a new District Investigation Team.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by __________________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that we add the discussion of a new District Negotiation Team for 2007-2008 after Public Participation and before Policies.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by _______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

Move the Previous Question

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

Vote on original motion to approve agenda as amended.

(Voice vote: In Favor; Mark Brandenburg, Dave Coziahr, Mark McGee, Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates and Gina Malloy
No vote given by Janine Headen)

VII. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SCHOOLS

· Six Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson juniors have been selected to participate in the first-ever Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership class during the 2006-07 school year. The students are: Jessica Formanek, Jessica Tekippe (Tee-kup) and Leah Wenninghoff from A.L., and Jason Belt, Connie Vieyra (VEE-air-a) and Erica Whaley from T.J.

· The Thomas Jefferson Band, Monticello's Regiment, won first place in the Annual Tulip Festival parade in Orange City, Iowa in May. The band also received the "People's Choice" Award.

· Abraham Lincoln student Michael Woodruff was awarded the first Dedication to Excellence award by the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors.

· The Belin-Blank Center released the list of the top 50 Iowa schools encouraging the use of Advanced Placement exams. Abraham Lincoln High School ranked 39 on the list for 2005. Placement on the list is determined by taking the school's number of graduating seniors divided by the number of AP exams taken by its students of any grade. A.L. students took a total of 102 AP exams in 2005.

· The Iowa West Foundation announced earlier this week a generous $1.59 million grant to the AEA 13 for Career Academies. This grant will provide support for the Health/Medical Academies as well as the Information Technology Academies in the region.

VIII. BOARD'S REPORT

Mark McGee referenced the following:

· Southwest Iowa Leadership Academy held earlier this month and thanked everyone involved in this event.
· Thanked Dr. Christie for his 23 years of service and 18 years as Superintendent and acknowledged his appreciation and dedication to the District.

Mark Brandenburg referenced that he has been proud to serve on the Board two different times while Dr. Christie has been Superintendent and has the utmost respect for him and thanked him for the 18 years of service to the District.

Dave Coziahr referenced the following:

· Thanked Dr. Christie for his years of service and has appreciated his clarification on questions and his presentation of so much information to help make decisions that are before us.
· October of last year served notice to the Board concerning policies of Parent Organizations and thanked parent groups for their support.
· Reviewed parliamentary procedure concerning "calling the previous questions" as moved by Marvin Arnpriester earlier in the meeting and that when this is done it takes over any debate and if adopted supercedes any other question.

Janine Headen referenced the following:

· Objected to the manner in how Gina Malloy handled the meeting tonight and felt that Gina Malloy was out of order
· Concerns about the reroofing projects at Hoover and Rue and didn't feel that her questions regarding what the current problems were at both of the schools were not answered at the last meeting and felt that the Board was out of order.
· Attended Town Hall meeting of the City this month
· Attended the Iowa Civil Rights Commission meeting on June 8th.
· Has had residents call her asking if the Special Meetings could be televised.
· Need to clarify that when there are Special Meetings that are open to the public that we make sure that the public is aware of this.
· Concerns of what the Superintendent will be leaving with kind of fringe benefits
· Concerned about Administration and School Boards accountability
· Concerns from parents that want their kids to have Elementary Summer School
· Still has not heard any follow up as to why door to elevator was locked and feels that this needs to be addressed.
· Concerned about the many Administrative changes initiated by the Superintendent
· Comments by employees approaching her wanting an insurance committee composed for this next year composed of people from each building.
· Concerned about Principals picking and choosing their own staff for their buildings.
· Manipulation of Motion and Roberts Rules of Order at this table
· Continues to hear concerns over the forced late starts and early dismissals
· Requested drop-out information from Student Services and is very concerned on this
· Attended the Iowa Association of School Boards law conference in May and they talked a lot about segregation of duties
· Still has concerns over students reading proficiently

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Wanted to make it clear that he initiated the call for the previous question and not Ms. Malloy and that he followed correct parliamentary procedure.
· The door matter has been addressed several times
· Concerned that he hears many negatives but not many positives
· Called attention to an article in the Des Moines Register regarding the grim graduation rate but noted that our school district was held up for having stepped up efforts to help students at risk.
· Has always appreciated how Dr. Christie helped him to understand role of the School Board as opposed to the role of the Superintendent.
· Thanked Ardith Christie for sharing Dr. Christie with us
· Thanked Dr. Christie for his ability to stay focused on the task and appreciated working with him over the years

Melanie Bates referenced the following:

· Echos all the positive comments of all the other Board Members.
· While at her hair salon the other day, she heard one of the stylists talking about her daughters experience at Tucker Center and heard a lot of positive comments and thanked Dr. Christie for paving the way and she greatly appreciates his leadership.

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· To address Mrs. Headens concerns, Dr. Christie's contract will be paid out as agreed, which will include any unused vacation
· Every Special Meeting is posted and is in the public unless it is a Closed Session
· An independent audit firm has to audit our books every year as that is a requirement of the State of Iowa, we went a step further this year and asked to have and audit of the Thomas Jefferson band funds and she wanted the public to know that we are doing our due diligence by having our books audited each year.
· Iowa West Foundation Grants to the Career Academies and its cooperation with all Area Education Agency 13 schools.
· Thanked Dr. Christie for his 18 years of service as Superintendent and thanked him for his leadership and for laying a wonderful foundation for future success.

IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

· Update on Construction Projects
· Acknowledged that he can no longer work 7 days a week and needs to move back
· Thanked every Board Member that has served and the due diligence they have engaged in
· Thanked his wife and children for their support system

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.
Adrien Verbrugge addressed the Board.
Tricia McSorley addressed the Board.
Sharon Oamek addressed the Board.
Karen Bristow addressed the Board.
Jim Beck addressed the Board.
Rita Sealock addressed the Board.
Francis Clark addressed the Board.
Joann Carrithers addressed the Board.
Bobbette Behrens addressed the Board.
Chris Hopkins addressed the Board.
Karmel Headen addressed the Board.

XI. 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:

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester :Seconded by Mark Brandenburg

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board divide the two policies, 513 and 612.

Moved by Janine Headen :Seconded by _________________

Motion fails due to lack of second

Vote on original motion:

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

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

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

XII. PROPOSED SUPERINTENDENT GOALS 2006-2007

A. Presentation

Goals were presented as a result of Work Session.

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the 2006-2007 Proposed Superintendent Goals as presented.

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

XIII. FUNDRAISING BY PARENT ORGANIZATIONS

(Board Initiated Item)

BE IT RESOLVED to move to advance policy 911 titled: "Relation with Parent Organization" from its regular review cycle to the upcoming annual review of policies with the intention of adding additional requirements for fund raising by parent organizations.

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

BE IT RESOLVED that a motion to discuss PTO Organizations and School District responsibility for oversight of monetary funds.

Moved by: Janine Headen : Seconded by ________________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

XIV. CONSENT ITEMS

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

A. Approves the Special Education placements as presented on Pages 20-21.

B. Approves the attached class lists for the 2006 graduates of Thomas Jefferson High School, Abraham Lincoln High School, and Kanesville High School. These lists supplant the tentative lists approved in May. (Pages 22-30 )

C. Approves the Professional Growth System Booklet for Certified Staff for the 2006-2007 School Year as presented and recommended by the Superintendent.

D. Approves the renewal of membership with Iowa Association of School Boards for 2006-2007. Dues for 2006-2007 total $8,592.00.

E. Grants a diploma of graduation to Matthew J. Garrett, Weston E. Chatterton, Crystal A. Lewis, and Rachel M. Kendall (Melanie Shellberg, Principal of Abraham Lincoln High School, has certified to the Superintendent of Schools that these students have completed all requirements for graduation).

F. Approves Change Order #8, Thomas Jefferson High School - Additions & Renovations Project for the total amount of $13,194.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.

G. Approves Change Order #9, Thomas Jefferson High School - Additions & Renovations Project for the total amount of $10,322.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.

H. Approves the readmission of the expelled student who has met the requirements for readmission.

I. Approves the agreement with Tranquility Solutions, Inc. for the Renewal of Support Term for Clarity Software as presented and recommended by the Superintendent.

J. Approves the 28E Agreement for School-Based Supervision Program as presented and recommended by the Superintendent.

K. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the computers donated to the School District by the Omaha and Council Bluffs Social Security Offices.

L. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the $100 donation to Washington Elementary from the Broadway United Methodist Women's Group.

M. Awards Bid #06-019, New 2006 Model Commercial Riding Mower, to Southwest Iowa Equipment for a John Deere 997 Z-Track Mower at a cost of $11,412.10, as recommended by the Superintendent.

N. Awards the base bid portion of Bid #06-020, Tucker Career Center Academy Furniture/Furnishings, to Virco, Inc. in the amount of $30,562.39, and that no award be made with respect to the alternate bid, as recommended by the Superintendent.

O. Awards Bid #06-022, Food Service Equipment for Kirn and Wilson Junior High Schools, to Hockenbergs for the Base Bid, Alternate 1 and Alternate 2b at a total cost of $81,414.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.

P. Amend bid award #06-023, Window Coverings at Various School Sites, to decline all bids, revise bid specifications for bid opening in August 2006.

Q. Approves the 2006-2007 CADRE Teacher Agreements with the University of Nebraska at Omaha, College of Education, as presented and recommended by the Superintendent.

R. Approves the Joint Service Agreement between the Council Bluffs Community School District and Loess Hills AEA 13 as presented and recommended by the Superintendent.

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

XV. PERSONNEL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Pages 31-33).

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

XVI. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Financial Reports (Pages 34-35)

B. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further discussion, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 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; Neal Evans, Supervisor of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Services, Trudy Evans, Principal at Rue Elementary School; Mark Schuldt, Principal at Gunn and Crescent Elementary Schools and Virginia Bechtold, Supervisor of Nutrition Services.

Also in attendance were: Mary McGlade, Kyle McGlade, Tricia McSorley, Chris Jensen, Kerin Bristow, J.J. Harvey, Joyce Branigan, Stacey Beaman, Bobbette Behrens, Joyce Farrington, Rita Sealock, Joann Carrithers, Francis Clark, Adrien Verbrugge, Sharon Oamek, Jim Beck, Chris Hopkins, Carmel Headen and Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil.

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