February 27, 2007

Council Bluffs Community Schools

Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

BOARD MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING

February 27, 2007
6:30 P.M.
12 Scott Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Primmer at 6:34 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 David Erickson, Senior Minister from First Christian Church.

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. We are Proud of Our Schools

Promise Partners
Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services addressed the Board and said that Promise Partners had a conflict and could not attend tonight's meeting so we will present their accomplishments at a later time. She then proceeded with the following "High Fives"

The Council Bluffs Spelling Bee winner is James Swanson, 8th grader from Wilson Junior High. James successfully spelled "odyssey" and "incognito" to win the contest. He will represent the District at the Midwest Spelling Bee in Omaha on March 17th.
The winners for each of the grade levels were:
4th Grade: Ryan McDermott, Crescent School
5th Grade: Jessica Jay, Roosevelt School
6th Grade: Michael Speight, Roosevelt School
7th Grade: Marcus Purvis, Kirn
8th Grade: James Swanson, Wilson

The runner-up and alternate is Michael Speight, sixth grader from Roosevelt.
Thomas Jefferson freshmen Kylene Carlson and Erica Christensen rank among the nine statewide who will be honored for outstanding achievement in writing as part of the 23rd annual Write Women Back into History essay contest. They will be recognized on March 1st in Des Moines for their winning entries by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women, the Iowa Department of Education and the State Historical Society of Iowa.
Carlson, who won first place in the science division, wrote an essay detailing the life and accomplishments of Ada Hayden, crediting Hayden as a protector of Iowa's prairies. Christensen, who won first place in the general division, praised Arabella Mansfield, an Iowan and the first female lawyer in the country to be admitted to the bar association, for paving the way for future generations of young women interested in careers in the legal profession.
The Kirn Junior High School orchestra has been invited to participate in the National Anthem Project, sponsored by the National Association for Music Education. Although the students will not be participating in the event to occur in Washington D.C. in June, it was an honor to be invited as the only student group to represent Iowa. Under the direction of Kirn orchestra director Jim Misner, the orchestra has grown from 11 to 66 members in the past 22 years.

6. Approval of Agenda

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Mark McGee Seconded by J.J. Harvey

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be amended to add unfinished business from the February 13, 2007 meeting, Item 10B, Board Discussion regarding selecting Architectural Firm for projects.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by ________________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that this unfinished business be included in the March agenda.

Moved by Janine Headen Seconded by _________________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

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

7. Approval of Consent Agenda

*A. Acceptance of gift from Wal*Mart of Council Bluffs to Carter Lake Elementary
*B. Personnel
*C. Claims & Accounts
*D. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting February 13, 2007
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the Consent Agenda as presented.

Moved by: Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by: Dave Coziahr

BE IT RESOLVED that we divide the question and consider Item 7A 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 7B 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 C 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 D separately.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by: _________________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

Consider the Previous Question

Moved by: Marvin Arnpriester

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

Vote on original motion on Consent Agenda

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

8. Public Participation

(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding agenda items or other matters of concern.)
Rose Daugherty addressed the Board.
Matt Wettengel addressed the Board.
Angie Miller addressed the Board.
Maya Duis addressed the Board.

9. Superintendent's Report

*A. Preschool Report
Presentation was given by Mark Draper, Early Childhood Consultant.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accepts the Preschool Report as received.

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

*B. Presentation of Policies

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

B.1 Public Participation

None.

*B.2 Policies to be removed from the table for approval as reviewed with no changes recommended:

101:	Philosophy: Educational Mission
103:	Educational and Operational Planning and Needs Assessment
507:	Student Organizations, Non-Curriculum Related
607:	Provision of Special Education
910:	Public Complaints about School Personnel

BE IT RESOLVED that the policies as listed in the packet be removed from the table.
Moved by: Dave Coziahr Seconded by: J.J. Harvey

BE IT RESOLVED that the motion be amended to remove from the table and approve B.2 and the corresponding regulations on B.4.

Moved by: Dave Coziahr Seconded by: Mark McGee

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

Vote on Motion as Amended:

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

*B.3 Policies to be removed from the table for approval as revised:

510:	Use of Electronic Surveillance and Security Equipment-Students
615:	Instructional Materials Selection and Replacement
628:	Teaching About Controversial Issues
903:	Visitors to Schools
904:	Tobacco-Free Environment
905:	Advertising in the Schools

BE IT RESOLVED that the policies be removed from the table as described in B.3
Moved by: Mark McGee Seconded by: Janine Headen

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

*B.4 Administrative Regulations for approval as presented:

101.1:	Belief Statements and Student Learning Strategic Goals
507.1:	Student Organizations, Non-Curriculum Related - Regulation
507.2:	Facility Access Application and Parent Information Verification Form
607.1:	Provision of Special Education - Regulation
905.1:	Advertising in the Schools - Regulation

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the Administrative Regulation for approval, Item 905.1.
Moved by Mark McGee Seconded by: Dave Coziahr

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

10. Board Requested Items

A. Guideline and expectations for RFP and Engagement Letter-specifications in proposal-What are the key things we are requesting and how and when Engagement Letter will be signed?
Discussion led by Mrs. Headen.

BE IT RESOLVED that the meeting adjourn at 8:08 p.m.

Moved by: Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by: Mark McGee

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

Respectfully Submitted,

Greg Rodgers
Secretary

ATTEST:
Gina Primmer, President
Board of Directors

*Denotes Exhibit

COUNCIL BLUFFS

COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting
Addendum
February 27, 2007

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, Mark Draper, Early Childhood Consultant and Trudy Evans, Principal at Rue Elementary School.

Also in attendance were: Pastor David Erickson from First Christian Church, Rose Daugherty, Matt Wettengel, Angie Miller and Maya Duis.

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