Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

1. Call to Order

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

2. Roll Call

Members Present: Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey, Janine Headen, Mark McGee, Glen Mitchell and Gina Malloy.

3. Approval of Agenda

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as presented be approved.

Moved by Mark McGee :Seconded by Janine Headen
Voting in Favor: Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey, Janine Headen, Mark McGee, Glen Mitchell, Marvin Arnpriester and Gina Malloy.

4. Discussion of Superintendent Search with Ray & Associates, Search Consultants

5. Adjournment

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board Meeting will start 5 minutes after recess.

Moved by Dave Coziahr :Seconded by J.J. Harvey
Voting In Favor: J.J. Harvey, Janine Headen, Mark McGee, Glen Mitchell, Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr and Gina Malloy.

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Greg Rodgers,
Board Secretary

ATTEST:
Gina Malloy, President
Board of Directors

Administrators in attendance were: Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Business Services.

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Malloy at 6:54 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Members Present: Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey, Janine Headen, Mark McGee, Glen Mitchell and Gina Malloy.

3. Invocation

The invocation was led by Board Member Marvin Arnpriester.

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Approval of Minutes -- September 26, 2006 Regular Meeting and September 26, 2006 Organizational Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the September 26, 2006 Regular Meeting and September 26, 2006 Organizational Meeting be approved.

Moved by Dave Coziahr :Seconded by Marvin Arnpriester

BE IT RESOLVED that we amend the minutes of the Regular September 26, 2006 meeting under Item 6 - Approval of the Agenda to include in the record that Mrs. Headen called a Point of Order.

Moved by Janine Headen :Seconded by _________________

Motion Fails due to lack of second.

Vote on original motion.

In Favor: Mark McGee, Glen Mitchell, Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey and Gina Malloy.
Voting Against: Janine Headen

6. Approval of Agenda

BE IT RESOLVED that for the next four meetings, this one included, that we will try the format that we discussed in our Work Session and used at our last meeting and then evaluate its effectiveness.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester :Seconded by Dave Coziahr

BE IT RESOLVED that we table this motion until the next meeting.

Moved by Janine Headen

Voting in Favor: Janine Headen
Voting Against: Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey, Mark McGee, Glen Mitchell, Marvin Arnpriester and Gina Malloy.

Motion to table fails.

Vote on original motion.

Voting In Favor: Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey, Mark McGee, Glen Mitchell and Gina Malloy
Voting Against: Janine Headen

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be presented.

Moved by Dave Coziahr :Seconded by Glen Mitchell

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be amended to add discussion on Policy Formation for a Pet Free Environment after Item 9B and before Item 10.

Moved by Janine Headen :Seconded by ____________

Motion Fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that we move the previous question and all that is before us.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester :Seconded by Mark McGee

Voting in Favor: Mark McGee, Glen Mitchell, Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey and Gina Malloy
Voting Against: Janine Headen

7. We Are Proud of Our Schools

Presentation of the Kids & Company Program was made by Kathy Sorrell, Executive Director of the Community Education Foundation along with several Kids & Company staff members.

8. Public Participation

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

None.

9. Approval of Consent Agenda

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the consent agenda as presented.

*A.1 Diplomas of Graduation
*A.2 Acceptance of Gift from Broadway United Methodist Church to Washington Elementary School
*A.3 Contract between Council Bluffs Community School District and Heartland Family Services for the Therapeutic Education Center
*A.4 Lease Extension for Featherstone Preschool
*A.5 Approval to Offer for Sale Old Kirn Property
*A.6 Bid #06-031, Crescent Elementary School Floor Tile Asbestos Abatement Project
*B. Personnel Action

Moved by Dave Coziahr :Seconded by Glen Mitchell

BE IT RESOLVED that we divide the question and consider Item A.1 separately.

Moved by Janine Headen : Seconded by _____________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that we divide the question and consider Item A.2 separately.

Moved by Janine Headen :Seconded by ______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that we divide the question and consider Items A.3, A.4, A.5 and A.6 separately.

Moved by Janine Headen :Seconded by _______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

Vote on original motion

Voting in Favor: Glen Mitchell, Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey, Mark McGee and Gina Malloy
No vote from Janine Headen

10. Superintendent's Report

Dr. Jack Keegan, Interim Superintendent addressed the Board and introduced the following staff to address each topic listed in the Superintendent's Report: Paul Hans, Supervisor of Extended Programs; Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 9-12; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Business Services.

*A. 8th Grade Plan/Choices

Presentation was made by Paul Hans, Supervisor of Extended Programs.

*B. APR (Annual Progress Report)

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

*C. Naming Gunn Computer Lab

Presentation was made by Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the request to name the Gunn Computer Lab after former teacher Jim Amundsen.

Moved by Mark McGee Seconded by: J.J. Harvey

Voting in Favor: Janine Headen, Mark McGee, Glen Mitchell, Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey and Gina Malloy.

*D. Open Enrollment Request

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board Deny the Open Enrollment request that is before us.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester :Seconded by: Dave Coziahr

Voting in Favor: Mark McGee, Glen Mitchell, Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey and Gina Malloy
Abstain: Janine Headen

E. Update on Crescent School Building

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

11. Public Hearing on Calendar Waiver

A. Presentation

Presentation was made by Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

B. Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the Calendar Waiver)

None.

C. Resolution

BE IT RESOLVED that we approve the application for an Early Start/Innovative Calendar waiver from the State of Iowa.

Moved by Glen Mitchell :Seconded by Mark McGee

Voting in Favor: Glen Mitchell, Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey, Mark McGee and Gina Malloy
Voting Against: Janine Headen

12. Policies

A. Second Reading of Policy 706, Payment of Goods and Services, and corresponding Administrative Regulation 706.1

B. Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding Policy 706, Payment of Goods and Services, and the corresponding Administrative Regulation 706.1)

None.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the revised Board Policy 706 "Payment for Goods and Services" and the corresponding Administrative Regulation 706.1.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester :Seconded by Dave Coziahr

Voting In Favor: Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziarh, J.J. Harvey, Mark McGee, Glen Mitchell and Gina Malloy
Voting Against: Janine Headen

13. Adjournment

There being no further business, President Gina Malloy declared the meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Greg Rodgers,
Board 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; Paul Hans, Supervisor of Extended Programs; Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment 9-12 and Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.

Also in attendance were: Erik Cisneros, Fridis Hernandez, Kathy Sorrell, Executive Director of Community Education Foundation along with Kids & Co. staff, Luke Hiatt, Kaeli Hogan, Becky Manlit, Nick Mace, Chris German, Ryan Mickey, Jessica Madsen, Krystle Thompson, Jenny Barnett and Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil.

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