Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Primmer at 6:30 p.m.

2. Roll Call

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

3. Invocation

The invocation was led by Father David Flemming from St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Approval of Minutes - October 24, 2006 Regular Meeting and October 24, 2006 Work Session

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes from the October 24, 2006 Regular Meeting and Work Session be approved.

Moved by Dave Coziahr Seconded by Mark McGee

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes be amended to reflect a complete list of policies that were discussed in the work session.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by Dave Coziahr

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting be amended that Item #10, Appointment of Board Parliamentarian be stricken from the minutes.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by ________________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

Vote on original motion to approve the minutes:

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

6. Approval of Agenda

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as submitted be approved.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by Glen Mitchell

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be amended to add a Board Report after Item 9.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by ___________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

Vote on original motion to approve agenda:

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

7. We Are Proud of Our Schools

Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services introduced Stephanie Krijan; Orchestra teacher from Abraham Lincoln High School and Travis Walker, Vocal Music teacher from Thomas Jefferson High School. Performances were given by Jessica Kellner and Joey Galda.

8. Public Participation

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

Shirley Henderson addressed the Board.

9. Approval of Consent Agenda

*A.1 Diplomas of Graduation

*A.2 Acceptance of Gift from Runza Restaurant to Rue Elementary School

*A.3 Service Agreement with TALX UC eXpress for the processing of Unemployment Claims

*A.4 Denial of Open Enrollment Request

*A.5 T.J. Furniture Bid

*A.6 Job Descriptions - Bakery Manager and Assistant Bakery Manager

*A.7 SBRC-Modified Allowable Growth for Open Enrolled Students not Included in the Previous Year's Certified Count

*A.8 Final Payment - Thomas Jefferson High School - Sod and Irrigation Project

*A.9 Final Payment - Tucker Career Center Academy

*A.10 Final Payment - Walnut Grove Elementary School - ADA Project

*A.11 Final Payment - Carter Lake Elementary School - Window Replacement Project

*B. Personnel Action

BE IT RESOLVED that the consent agenda be approved as presented

Moved by Dave Coziahr Seconded by J.J. Harvey

BE IT RESOLVED that we consider item A.1 separately from the consent agenda.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by ____________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that items A.2 and A.3 be considered together as a separate item from the consent agenda.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by ____________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that item A.4 on it's own separate from the consent agenda.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by ______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that we divide the question and have items A.5, A.8, A.9 and A.10 and A11 as one separate item from the consent agenda.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by ________________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that the question be divided so that the Personnel Action would be removed and considered separately.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by _________________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

Vote on original motion to approve consent agenda as presented:

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

10. Superintendent's Report

*A. Teacher/Classroom Observations as a Means to Improve Student Performance

Mark Schuldt, Principal at Gunn Elementary School and Joel Beyenhof, Principal at Wilson Junior High School made presentations to the Board on Classroom Walkthroughs.

*B. 2007-2008 District Calendar

Jerri Larson, Principal at Walnut Grove Elementary School presented the 2007-2008 District Calendar.

BE IT RESOLVED that that the Board approve the proposed 2007-2008 School Calendar

Moved by Dave Coziahr Seconded by Mark McGee

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

*C. Policies to Consider for Review

Discussion by Board on Policies to consider for review. The following policies will be moved forward for review during the the 2006-07 school year:

303 - Evaluation of the Superintendent

New - Internal Controls (Whistleblower) - IASB has a model policy

11. Board Requested Agenda Items

*A. Appointment of School Board Member to Pottawattamie County Assessor's Conference Board

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board reappoint Dave Coziahr to the Pottawattamie County Assessor's Conference Board.

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 Primmer

B. Mrs. Headen's Auditor Items

B.1 School Board's Procedure/Process for Evaluating Auditors and When Done.

B.2 Discussion to have an Independent Audit Firm to Look at District Books Before Next Superintendent

B.3 Request for Board to Meet with Auditor Without the Attendance of Superintendent and Finance Director Before Audit Report Make Public.

BE IT RESOLVED that there be a motion to adjourn.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by Dave Coziahr

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

President Gina Primmer declared the meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.

*Denotes Exhibit

Respectfully Submitted,

Greg Rodgers
Board Secretary

ATTEST:
Gina Primmer, 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; Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources; Dr. Jo Campbell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services; Mark Schuldt, Principal at Gunn Elementary School; Joel Beyenhof, Principal at Woodrow Wilson Junior High School and Jerri Larson, Principal at Walnut Grove Elementary School.

Also in attendance were: Shirley Henderson, Michael Troyer, Taesha Alfredson, Amanda Baatz, Anna Wright, Sarah Cook, Danielle Stuck, Kate Ilinsbeaga, Josh Vander-Woude, Brian VanOrsdol, Jamie Hall, Roger Williams, Kody Belt, Taylor Neumann, Angela Korner and Sarah Donehoo.

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