Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Primmer at 5:02 p.m.

2. Roll Call

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

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, Marvin Arnpriester and Gina Primmer.

4. T.J./A.L. Building Plans

Presentation was given by Paul Kelly, Architect with Beringer Ciaccio Dennell Mabrey.

5. Adjournment

There being no further business, President Gina Primmer declared the meeting adjourned at 6:10 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; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; Melanie Shellberg, Principal at Abraham Lincoln High School and Judy O'Brien, Principal at Thomas Jefferson High School.

Also in attendance were: Justin Kammrad and Rob Kennedy

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 Rev. Marvin Arnpriester.

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Approval of Minutes - November 28, 2006 Regular Meeting and November 28, 2006 Work Session

BE IT RESOLVED that we accept the Minutes as presented to us in our packets.

Moved by Dave Coziahr Seconded by J.J. Harvey

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

6. Approval of Agenda

BE IT RESOLVED that we accept the Agenda as presented in our packet.

Moved by Dave Coziahr Seconded by Glen Mitchell

BE IT RESOLVED that we amend the agenda and remove Item 9A7.

Moved by Mark McGee Seconded by Dave Coziahr

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

Vote on agenda as amended.

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

7. We Are Proud of Our Schools

*A. Presentation of 2007 Classroom Grants

Presentation was given by Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and she recognized Chris Schultz, teacher from Abraham Lincoln High School, who attained the Professional Achievement Certificate from the National Association of Gifted Children. She then introduced Kathy Sorrell, Executive Director of Community Education Foundation who presented the following 2007 Classroom Grants:

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

*A.1 Acceptance of gift from Lozier Corporation of Omaha, Nebraska to Carter Lake Elementary School

*A.2 Acceptance of gift from Paxton & Vierling Steel of Omaha, Nebraska to Carter Lake Elementary School

*A.3 Acceptance of Gift from Optimists Clubs of Carter Lake, Iowa to Carter Lake Elementary School

*A.4 Acceptance of gift from Shoreline Golf, LLC of Carter Lake, Iowa to Carter Lake Elementary School

*A.5 Bid #06-034 for Thomas Jefferson High School Cafeteria Furniture

*A.6 Final Payment - Walnut Grove Elementary School - Window Replacement Project

*A.7 Final Payment - Rue Elementary School HVAC, Fire Life Safety Project

*A.8 Position Description, Behavior Management Specialist

*A.9 Preliminary Plat - Shevi Addition, Carter Lake, Iowa

*B. Personnel Action

*C. Claims & Accounts

BE IT RESOLVED that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by: Glen Mitchell

BE IT RESOLVED that we amend the consent agenda and strike the two names that were previously noted on a Personnel Action.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by Glen Mitchell

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the consent agenda be amended to divide the question and consider items A1-A4 separately.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by _____________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that the consent agenda be amended to divide the question and consider items A5 & A6 separately.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by ______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that the consent agenda be amended to divide the question and consider item A8 separately.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by ______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that the consent agenda be amended to divide the question and consider item A9 separately.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by _______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that the consent agenda be amended to divide the question and consider item 9B separately.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by _______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that the consent agenda be amended to divide the question and consider item 9C separately.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by _______________

Motion fails due to lack of second

Vote on consent agenda as amended.

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. Public Hearing, Mid-American Energy Easement

1. Presentation

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

2. Public Participation (This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding the Mid-American Energy Easement)

None.

3. Resolution

BE IT RESOLVED that we approve the easement as proposed.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by Dave Coziahr

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

B. T.J./A.L. Building Plans

Presentation was given by Paul Kelly, Architect with Beringer Ciaccio Dennell Mabrey.

1. Public Participation (This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding T.J./A.L. Building Plans)

August Manz addressed the Board.

BE IT RESOLVED that we commend the work that has been done to date and that we ask the Administration to continue to work with the architects to develop specifications and financial facts and bring it back to us at the appropriate time based on the expanded project.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by Mark McGee

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

*C. Special Education History/Growth

Presentation was given by Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.

BE IT RESOLVED that we move to adjourn no later than 8:45 p.m.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by Dave Coziahr

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

*D. Budget Development Goals

Dr. Jack Keegan, Interim Superintendent of Schools presented overall direction to the administration in developing the 2007-08 district budget with budget goals.

BE IT RESOLVED that the goals as stated be adopted for developing the 2007-08 District budget.

Moved by Mark McGee Seconded by Glen Mitchell

BE IT RESOLVED that we amend the motion to include an additional bullet to the end of the current goals to add items as deemed necessary by the board.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by J.J. Harvey

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

Motion fails

Vote on original motion.

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

*E. Second Reading on Policy 217, Agenda Format

BE IT RESOLVED that we adopt revised draft revision - Version B

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by Mark McGee

Call the Question made by Glen Mitchell

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

Vote on original motion.

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

Call for the Order of the Day by Dave Coziahr

Vote on the Order of the Day.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted

Greg Rodgers
Board Secretary

ATTEST:
Gina Primmer, President
Board of Directors

*Denotes Exhibit

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; Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services; Kim Kazmierczak, Principal at Carter Lake Elementary School; Julie Smith, Principal at Edison Elementary School; Jerri Larson, Principal at Walnut Grove Elementary School and Doreen Knuth, Principal at Bloomer Elementary School.

Also in attendance were: Kathy Sorrell, Executive Director of Community Education Foundation; Paul Kelly with Beringer Ciaccio Dennell Mabrey, August Manz and Brien Boyce with The Daily Nonpareil.

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