Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Primmer at 5:00 p.m.

2. Roll Call

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

3. Approval of Agenda

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as presented be approved.

Moved by Dave Coziahr Seconded by Mark McGee

Call the previous question by Marvin Arnpriester

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

Vote on approval of agenda

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

4. Mary Gannon, Iowa Association of School Boards

· Open Meetings Law
· Board Procedures
· Parliamentarian Position
· Board's Role in Public Participation at General Participation Time on Agenda

5. Adjournment

There being no further business, President Gina Primmer declared the meeting adjourned at 6:27 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; and Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources

Also in attendance was: Mary Gannon with the Iowa Association of School Boards.

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Primmer at 6:33 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. Lauri Boysen from Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, ELCA.

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. We are Proud of Our Schools

Presentation was given by Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services and the following "High Fives" were recognized:

· The Daily Nonpareil has included three of our high school athletes to the All-City Volleyball Team. They are Abraham Lincoln juniors Megan Smyser and Brittany Ridenour, and senior Lindsay Bressman.
· Anthony Sherry, Rue first grader, competed in the National World Wrestling tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this weekend and won second place! Rue is proud to have a national champion!
· Michael Speight, Roosevelt 6th grader, has been selected to participate in a Junior National Young Leaders conference in Washington, D.C.
· First ever, All-City Basketball shootout this Saturday evening at the Mid-America Center.
· Four Thomas Jefferson High School students participated in the Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band's appearance in the Fiesta Bowl Parade. They are Kelly Hall on flute, Zach Huit on percussion, Kevin Tholen on trumpet and Tabby Pauly with the color guard.
· 83 students competed in a MathCounts competition by completing the 2 ½ hours of testing - sprint round, target round, and team round of testing. Top individuals: 1st - Sabrina Fox 7th grader; 2nd there was a tie between Maranda Dale 8th grader, Jessica Frank 8th grader and Cameron Hodge 7th grader. Top Team consisted of Zack Burgett 7th grader, Nolan Dix 7th grader, Wyatt Fallet 7th grader and Michael Walter 7th grader.
· Wilson Junior High received a $1,000 technology grant from Pacific Life Foundation. The 3T's of Education Grant can be used for Teacher Training, Technology or Textbooks. To qualify for the grant, employees of Pacific Life who have children or grandchildren in school could complete a survey so that their schools could be entered into a drawing. Wilson was chosen at random to receive the grant.
· Students across the District (I know for sure at Franklin) are getting ready to participate in the American Heart Association's Jump Rope for Heart. This is a great way for students to participate in a healthy activity and help raise funds for a good cause.

6. Approval of Agenda

BE IT RESOLVED that we approve the agenda as presented.

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

Privilege Motion made to set adjournment of meeting no later than 7:30 p.m.

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

(President Primmer noted Mrs. Headen's opposed vote was after the actual vote so she said the motion passed unanimously)

7. Items carried over from previous Board Meetings

*A. Revision of Administrative Regulation 706.1

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board table this issue until it has been reviewed by the Policy Review Committee.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by ____________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accepts the Administrative Recommendation to move this policy forward.

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

B. Board Requested Items:

Discussion of the Parliamentarian Position

Board Discussion on How Board Reacts with Public Participants

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board seeks the services of an outside person to act as Parliamentarian if possible on a volunteer basis or if not, negotiate some fee that this Board would approve.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester 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

8. Approval of Consent Agenda

*A1. Air Force Junior ROTC Contract
*A2. Change Order #1, Rue Elementary School - Restroom Renovations Project
*A3. Change Order #29, Thomas Jefferson High School - Additions & Renovations Project
*A4. Change Order #31, Thomas Jefferson High School - Additions & Renovations Project
*B. Personnel
*C. Claims & Accounts
*D. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting January 9, 2007

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accepts the Consent Agenda as presented in our packet.

Moved by Dave Coziahr Seconded by Mark McGee

BE IT RESOLVED that we consider A1 separately.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by __________________

Motion Fails due to lack of second.

Motion to Move the Previous Question

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

Vote on original Motion

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

9. Public Participation

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

Denise Ryder addressed the Board.

10. Superintendent's Report

*A. Academies

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board recognizes receipt of this report.

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

*B. Sale of old Glendale School Building and Property

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board offer the old Glendale School Building and Property for sale.

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

There being no further business, President Gina Primmer declared the meeting adjourned to Exempt Session at 7:57 p.m.

11. Exempt Session (Negotiations)

Immediately after adjournment, the Board will hold an exempt session to conduct a strategy meeting of a public employer concerning employees covered by collective bargaining agreement, as provided in Section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa.

The Board adjourned from exempt session at 9:30 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 and Paul Hans, Supervisor of Extended Programs.

Also in attendance were: Rev. Lauri Boysen from Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Denise Ryder and Tim Johnson with The Daily Nonpareil.

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