Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Mark McGee at 4:33 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Members Present: Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey, Janine Headen, Mark McGee, Glen Mitchell and Gina Primmer (4:39 p.m.).

3. Approval of Agenda

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as presented be approved.

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

4. Facilities Projects

a. Crescent Elementary School Construction Project
b. A.L./T.J. Upgrades
c. Bringing all Schools up to Standards

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board take a 5 minute recess at 5:25 p.m.

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

5. Adjournment

There being no further business, President Gina Primmer declared the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

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; Mike Bell, Supervisor of Purchasing/Transportation; Dr. Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment K-8; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; and MaryAnn Bragg, Technology Facilitator.

Also in attendance were: Tom Shaw with The Omaha World Herald and Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil.

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Primmer at 6:35 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 Pastor Joe Mathis from Deaf Missions.

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Approval of Minutes - November 14, 2006 Regular Meeting and November 10, 2006 Special Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED that we approved the minutes as presented

Moved by Dave Coziahr Seconded by Marvin Arnpriester

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes be amended to reflect that the meeting was adjourned abruptly while Board Member had the floor and that it was a breech of the rules by the Board President allowing motion and Board Member interrupting the person who had the floor.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by ______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

Vote on original motion to approve the minutes.

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

6. Approval of Agenda

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as presented be approved.

Moved by Mark McGee Seconded by Dave Coziahr

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be amended to move Item 11, Board Requested Agenda Items after Item 7 and before Item 8.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by Dave Coziahr

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be amended to add a Board Report after Item 10.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by ________________

Motion fails due to lack of second

Vote on approval of agenda as amended.

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

7. We Are Proud of Our Schools

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

· Abraham Lincoln High School Class of 1961 presented a check for $5000 to be used for electronic sign at Abraham Lincoln High School.
· 20 students from Kirn Junior High School and 20 students from Wilson Junior High School recognized during Youth Appreciation Week by the Optimist.

11. Board Requested Agenda Items

A. Mrs. Headen's Auditor Item - Discussion to have an Independent Audit Firm to Look at District Books Before Next Superintendent.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board have an Independent Audit (other than our school's current auditor)

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by ___________________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

8. Public Participation

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

Geraldine Sanford addressed the Board.
Marialice Leggio addressed the Board.

9. Approval of Consent Agenda

*A.1 Acceptance of Gift from Goodkind and Goodkind Direct, Inc. to Carter Lake Elementary School
*A.2 Denial of Open Enrollment Request
*A.3 Special Education Placements
*A.4 MidAmerican Easement - Step 1
*B. Personnel Action
*C. Claims & Accounts

BE IT RESOLVED that we approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Moved by Dave Coziahr Seconded by Mark McGee

BE IT RESOLVED that we divide the question to consider A.1 separately 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 to consider A.2 separately 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 to consider A.3 separately 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 consider 9B separately 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 consider 9C separately 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 consider A4 as two separate consent items.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by Dave Coziahr

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

Vote on the Consent Agenda as amended.

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

10. Superintendent's Report

*A. Nominations to the Iowa West's Council of Members

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board forward the three applications that were received for the Iowa West Foundation.

Moved by Dave Coziahr Seconded by Mark McGee

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

*B. Evaluation of Board Meeting Agenda Format Draft

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board recognizes the first reading of the revised Board Policy 217 "Agenda Format".

Moved by Mark McGee Seconded by Dave Coziahr

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board Meeting Agenda format be amended to move the approval of the Minutes to the Consent Agenda approval area - Item #9.

Move by Dave Coziahr Seconded by Marvin Arnpriester

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board amend the amendment to move the Consent Agenda to location #5, which would then include approval of business items, personnel actions, claims and accounts, and approval of the minutes.

Moved by Dave Coziahr Seconded by Marvin Arnpriester

Vote on Amendment to the Amendment:

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

Vote on the Amendment:

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

BE IT RESOLVED that an Item called Student Achievement be included in the Superintendent's Report - Item #10

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by Mark McGee

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda format be amended to have the Approval of the Agenda before the Consent Agenda.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by Glen Mitchell

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda format be amended to reinsert the Board Report after the Superintendent's Report.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by _______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that we table the first reading of Policy 217.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by _______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

Vote on accepting the first reading of Policy 217.

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

*C. Facilities Projects Report

1. Crescent Elementary School Construction Project
2. A.L./T.J. Upgrades
3. Bringing all Schools up to Standards
4. Public Participation (This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the Facilities Projects)

10 C.1 Presentation

Presentations were given by Dr. Jack Keegan, Interim

Superintendent of Schools and Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Business Services.

BE IT RESOLVED that we have Public Participation after the Board addresses questions to Dr. Keegan and Mr. Rodgers regarding the Crescent Elementary School Construction Project.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by J.J. Harvey

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

10 C.1 Public Participation:

Galen Barrett addressed the Board.
Carl Schnackel addressed the Board.
Colton Bristow addressed the Board.
Terry Herron addressed the Board.
Jim Campin addressed the Board.
Sharon Oamek addressed the Board.
Chris Jensen addressed the Board.
Tabitha Garner addressed the Board.
Kristi Woodward addressed the Board.
Rob Rudolf addressed the Board.
Rick Woodward addressed the Board.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board pursue Option #4 for the Crescent Elementary School Construction Project.

Moved by Dave Coziahr Seconded by Gina Primmer

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

Motion Fails

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve Option #5 for the Crescent Elementary School Construction Project.

Moved by J.J. Harvey Seconded by Janine Headen

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

10 C. Presentation

Presentations were given by Dr. Jack Keegan, Interim Superintendent of Schools and Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Business Services on additional agenda items listed under Item 10 C.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board appoint a Facilities Committee.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by Glen Mitchell

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

10 C.4 Public Participation

Kelly O'Dell addressed the Board.

There being no further business, President Gina Primmer declared the meeting adjourned at 9:34 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; and Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

Also in attendance were: Joyce Branigan, Kristi Woodward, Tom Shaw with The Omaha World Herald, Richard Woodward, Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil, Wendy Barrett, Galen Barrett, Mike Jensen, Lisa Schnackel, Kathy Alexander, Paul Garner, Tabitha Garner, Kip Bristow, Cassie Bristow, Sharon Oamek, Michelle Forristall, Debra Schuchard, LeRoy Schuchard, Grayson Harvey, Cody Honeysuckle, Kara Honeysuckle-Mehaffy, Colton Bristow, Michelle Schaeffer, Ellis Headen, Troy Kinney, Tom Ryan, Dawn Schwindt, Kim Carson, Phyllis Reimer, Kelly O'Dell, Roxanne Pruitt, Chris Jensen, Terry Herron, Jill Herron, Peggy Thielen, Kathleen Wakefield, Marina Sawatzke, Kim Axtell, Amanda Becker, Rev. Geraldine Sandford, Vergarie Sanford, Samantha Binau, Amanda Mueller, Arnie Girard, DeAnn Bright with KFAB, Breanda Shade, Karl Shade, Carol Mattox, Jim Beck, Diane Rief, Ronald Rief, Janice Colton, Deborah Croson, Dale Rief, Megan Rief, Diane Rief, Matt Rief, Mallory Rief, Joe Norton, April Leibert, Stacey Beaman, Savanna Beaman, Kathie Davis, Sheryl Osborne, Barbara Oamek, Joyce Tellgran, Jim Campin, Marialice Leggio, Susan Jensen, Carl Schnackel, Caye Schnackel, Dick Schnackel, Taurino Delgado, Liz Rudolf and Rob Rudolf.

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