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: Marvin Arnpriester, Melanie Bates, Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen, Mark McGee and Gina Malloy.
Members Absent: Mark Brandenburg

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by Melanie Bates :Seconded by Mark McGee

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be amended to include Public Participation after Item IV.

Moved by Janine Headen :Seconded by ________________

Motion Fails due to lack of second

Vote on original motion:

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

IV. CRESCENT BUILDING INSURANCE REPORT

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

V. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Greg Rodgers
Secretary of the Board

ATTEST:
Gina Malloy, President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were: Dr. Jack Keegan, Interim Superintendent of Schools: Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Business Services; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Also in attendance were: Taurino V. Delgado, Barbara Eckstein, Debra Schuchard, Kris Hopkins, Tom Ryan, Lori Reimer, Sharon Oamek, Goerge Oamek, J.J. Harvey, Grayson Harvey, Michelle Forristall, Grant Forristall, Wendy Barrett, Galen Barrett, Tom Shaw, with The Omaha World Herald, Tabith Garner, Paul Garner, Doug Coziahr, Carter Coziahr, Elvis Jacobsen, Gina Hatcher, Liz Rudolph, April Liebert, Shaelen Arrick, Tristin Arrick, Chris Jensen, Mike Jensen Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil, Dick Schnackel, Lisa Schnackel, Julie Hemmingsen, Meghan Kurtz, Roxanne Pruitt, Roger Williams, Peggy Williams, Kim Carson, Robert Abbott Pastor from St. Marks United Methodist Church, Kandace Meeker, Kim Marks, Pay Slayden, Brooke Bunten, Greg McCoy and Bunny McCoy.

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, Dave Coziahr, Janine Headen, Mark McGee and Gina Malloy.
Members Absent: Mark Brandenburg

III. INVOCATION

The invocation was led by Pastor Bob Abbott from St. Marks United Methodist Church.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 25, 2006; the special meetings of July 19, July 24, and August 7, 2006; and the work sessions of July 19, and August 7, 2006 be approved.

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

VII. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SCHOOLS

A. First Day of the 2006-2007 School year

First Day of School welcome by Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

B. Recognition of Contributors

Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services recognized all the Fund Raiser participants, individuals and groups that gave monetary donations, and all the "in kind" donations that have been given as a result of the community pulling together after the Crescent Elementary School fire. She then introduced Tom Ryan teacher from Crescent Elementary who thanked everyone for their generosity and support. The following people/organizations were then recognized for their support: Crescent Booster Club, Community of Christ Church, Ron and Michelle Vorthmann with Vorthmann Corral and Hog Heaven, Doug Coziahr with Fill and Food, Henry's Diner, Denny's Place, Gunn PTO, MidAmerican Energy Foundation, Woodman of the World, Visiting Nurse Association of Pottawattamie County, Walmart, St. John Lutheran Church, Council Bluffs Education Association, Iowa Western Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society, Gretna Middle School, Glenwood Community Schools, Omaha Public Schools, Mutual of Omaha, Creighton Medical Associates, Walden Books, Learning Tools, Borders, Daake Design, Inc. and Hy-Vee.

VIII. BOARD'S REPORT

Mark McGee referenced the following:

· Thanked all contributors for their generosity
· Attended the Kick-Off Session for the District
· Welcomed Dr. Keegan to the District

Gina Malloy referenced the following:

· Thanked all contributors for their generosity
· Welcomed Dr. Keegan to the District

Dave Coziahr referenced the following:

· Thanked all contributors for their generosity
· Welcomed Dr. Keegan to the District

Janine Headen referenced the following:

· New Teacher Orientation
· Washington School walk through for Crescent parents
· Attended the Kick-Off Session for the District
· Request for Iowa Association of School Board representative to come and explain policies to the Board
· Concerns over the recent audit report on Thomas Jefferson funds
· Thanked everyone who has talked to her
· Has some concerns on the volume on tape for Carter Lake
· Received a card from a District resident that reminded her of the great concern on having students read at a proficient level

Marvin Arnpriester referenced the following:

· Urban Education Network steering committee meeting in Des Moines
· Schedule of Urban Education Network steering committee meeting in November and would be happy to share additional information as requested
· Welcomed Dr. Keegan to the District
· Thanks to folks for conversations and letters regarding the Crescent School situation
· Grateful to serve on this Board and pleased with policy procedures
· ACT scores

Melanie Bates referenced the following:

· Attended the Kick-Off Session for the District
· Acknowledged presentation made by Brooke Bunten, President of Council Bluffs Education Association at the Kick-Off Session
· Thanked Crescent, Omaha Fire Department and Council Bluffs Fire Department Volunteers that came out and helped at the Crescent School situation
· Welcomed Dr. Keegan to the District

IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Dr. Jack Keegan, Superintendent acknowledged all the great things happening within the District and then invited Dr. Dee Engstrom to come forward and talk about the ACT results.

A. ACT Results

Presentation was given by Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 9-12.

Dr. Jack Keegan, Superintendent acknowledged all the construction projects going on within the District and invited Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Business to give an update on the current construction projects.

B. Facilities Update

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

X. CRESCENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING

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 Crescent Elementary School Building.)

George Oamek addressed the Board.
Sharon Oamek addressed the Board.
Barbara Eckstein addressed the Board.
Taurino Delgado addressed the Board.
Carla Borguila addressed the Board.

C. Resolution

BE IT RESOLVED that we repair the Crescent Elementary School and look at alternates in expanding additional areas in the process.

Moved by Mark McGee :Second by Janine Headen

BE IT RESOLVED that we amend the motion to repair Crescent Elementary and reopen Crescent Elementary as an elementary school to the Crescent community and Council Bluffs Community School District.

Motion by Melanie Bates : Seconded by Janine Headen

Vote on amendment to the motion

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

Vote on main motion as amended

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

XI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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

Roger Williams addressed the Board.

XII. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DISTRICT WINDOW SHADES 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 and specifications for the District Window Shades Project.)

George Davis addressed the Board.
Walt Grantski addressed the Board.

C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education award Bid #06-030, District-Wide Window Shades Project, to Lifestyle Drapery in the amount of $218,781.02.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester : Seconded by Dave Coziahr

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board table the motion until the September 26th Board Meeting.

Moved by Dave Coziahr : Seconded by Melanie Bates

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

XIII. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006

A. Presentation

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

B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors accepts the Treasurer's report as presented for fiscal year ending June 30, 2006.

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

XIV. OFFICER APPOINTMENT

A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors appoints Greg Rodgers Secretary and Treasurer of the Council Bluffs Community Schools for the 2006-2007 School Year.

Moved by Melanie Bates :Seconded by Mark McGee

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

B. Oath of Office

President Gina Malloy administered the following oath to Greg Rodgers, Secretary/Treasurer.

"I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that I will faithfully and impartially to the best of my ability discharge the duties of the office of Secretary/Treasurer of the Board in the Community School District of Council Bluffs, Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law."

C. Continuation of Bonds

BE IT RESOLVED that the official bond for the Secretary/Treasurer be set at $500,000 and that the Board of Education authorize the payment for said bond for fiscal year 2006-2007.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester :Seconded by Melanie Bates

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

XV. CONSENT ITEMS

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

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

B. Approves adding the areas of Industrial Technology, K-12 Music, 7-12 Family and Consumer Science and K-12 Talented and Gifted to the District's approved list of areas eligible for hiring incentives effective with the hiring of teachers for the 2007-2008 school year.

C. Approves the completion and final payment of the Thomas Jefferson High School Ground Loop Heat Exchanger Project. 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 #10, Thomas Jefferson High School - Additions & Renovations Project - Add $22,583.00.

E. Approves Change Order #11, Thomas Jefferson High School - Additions & Renovations Project - Total Add $12,544.00.

F. Approves Change Order #15, Thomas Jefferson High School - Additions & Renovations Project - Total Add $13,846.00

G. Approves the agreement with VODEC (Vocational Development Center) for operating an Adult Transition Program, as presented.

H. Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the contributions made in response to the Crescent fire from the following:

Creighton Medical Associates
Crescent Booster Club
Daake Design Inc.
Gunn Booster Club
Glenwood Community School District-Dave Greenwood
Gretna Middle School
Iowa Western Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society
Jewish Community Center Preschool
MidAmerican Energy
Mutual of Omaha-Pat Slayden and Kim Armstrong
Omaha Public Schools-Laurie Parmentier and Dr. Jerry Bartee
St. Johns's Lutheran Church
Wal-Mart
Woodmen of the World Council Bluffs Lodge

I. Approves increasing the adult meal prices for all levels for the 2006-2007 school year to $2.65.

Moved by Mark McGee :Seconded by Melanie Bates

BE IT RESOLVED that the question be divided; A standing alone, B standing alone, C-G standing alone, H standing alone and I standing alone.

Moved by Janine Headen : Seconded by ____________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

Vote on original motion:

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

XVI. PERSONNEL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the personnel action as listed (Page 6).

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

XVII. CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS

A. Approval of Claims, Warrant Registers

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

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

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Gina Malloy, President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were: Dr. Jack Keegan, Interim Superintendent of Schools; Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Business Services; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 9-12.

Also in attendance were: Taurino V. Delgado, Barbara Eckstein, Debra Schuchard, Kris Hopkins, Tom Ryan, Lori Reimer, Sharon Oamek, George Oamek, J.J. Harvey, Grayson Harvey, Michelle Forristall, Grant Forristall, Wendy Barrett, Galen Barrett, Tom Shaw with The Omaha World Herald, Tabitha Garner, Paul Garner, Doug Coziahr, Carter Coziahr, Elvis Jacobsen, Gina Hatcher, Liz Rudolph, April Liebert, Shaelen Arrick, Tristin Arrick, Chris Jensen, Mike Jensen, Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil, Dick Schnackel, Lisa Schnackel, Julie Hemmingsen, Meghan Kurtz, Roxanne Pruitt, Roger Williams, Peggy Williams, Kim Carson, Robert Abbott Pastor from St. Marks United Methodist Church, Kandace Meeker, Kim Marks, Pat Slayden, Brooke Bunten, Greg McCoy, Bunny McCoy, Marina Sawatzke, Kathy Sorrell, Ray Sorrell, DeAnn Bright with KFAB, Joyce Branigan, Dawn Schwindt, Peggy Thielen, Shauna Cihacek, Jim Beck, Carol Mattox, Michael Mattox, Ron Vorthmann, Michelle Vorthmann, Sally Johnson, Julie Hong, Jason Plourde, Mike Harmon, Stacey Beaman, Kathie Wakefield, Linda Rhatigan, Joyce Farrington, George Downer, Cody Honeysuckle, Kara Mehaffy, Troy Kinney, Amy Stanley, Jeff Stanley, Cathy Holeton, Debi Yard, Bob Yard, Carla Borguila, Renee Borguila, Rick Reimer, Mary Anne Kuhr, Steve Hultman, Walt Grandinski, Steve Walker, Ronald Girard III, George Davis, Walt Grantski and Jason Pressler.

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