Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Mark McGee at 5:03 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Members Present: Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey, Janine Headen, Mark McGee, Glen Mitchell and Gina Primmer (5:04 p.m.)

3. Approval of Agenda

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda as presented be approved.

Moved by: Dave Coziahr Seconded by: Janine Headen

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

4. 2007-2008 Budget

Presentations were made by Dr. Jack Keegan, Interim Superintendent of Schools; Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Business Services and Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources.

5. Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:23 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; Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services; and

Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services.

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Malloy 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 Rev. Richard Blodgett from the Immanuel Church of the Nazarene.

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. We are Proud of Our Schools

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

6. Approval of Agenda

BE IT RESOLVED that we approved the agenda that is presented to us in our packet.

Moved by: Dave Coziahr Seconded by: Mark McGee

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

7. Approval of Consent Agenda

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

Moved by: Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by: Glen Mitchell

BE IT RESOLVED that the Consent Agenda be amended by amending the minutes regarding accepting of the Preschool report and to change the wording to receiving the Preschool report.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by: _____________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

*A. Issuance of Contracts to Teachers, Counselors, Nurses and Coaches
*B. Personnel
*C. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of February 27, 2007 and the Exempt Session of February 27, 2007.

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

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 from 7A and 7C.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by: _______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

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

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by: ______________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

Vote on original motion

Voting in Favor: Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey, Mark McGee, Glen Mitchell
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.)

Julie Stavneak with J. Development Co. addressed the Board.

9. Superintendent's Report

A. Abraham Lincoln High School Ground Loop Heat Exchanger Project

*A. 1 Public Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications and Form of Contract
*A. 2 Awarding of Bid

BE IT RESOLVED that we table item 9A-Abraham Lincoln High School Ground Loop Heat Exchanger Project.

Moved by: Mark McGee Seconded by: Marvin Arnpriester
Voting in Favor: Glen Mitchell, Marvin Arnpriester, Dave Coziahr, J.J. Harvey, Mark McGee and Gina Primmer
No Vote Given by Janine Headen

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board take a 2 minute recess.

Moved by: Marvin Arnpriester

Correction to previous motion: Parliamentarian advised that the previous motion should be a motion to postpone definitely and set the time, which will be the meeting following the receipt of the bids.

*B. Auditor's Report

Greg Rodgers, Executive Director of Business Services introduced Mary Babinat and Nancy Jannsen with Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. Mary Babinat then presented the District's 2005-2006 audit report.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accept the Finance Committee's recommendation to accept the 2005-2006 audit as presented.

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

*C. Programs for Unique Learners

Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services introduced the following presenters:
Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruct & Assessment 9-12; Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title 1 and PreK-8 Language Arts and Dr. Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment K-8.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accept this report with deep appreciation to our staff and teachers of this Council Bluffs Community School system.

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

*D. Elementary Math Summary

Presentation was given by Dr. Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment K-8.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board accept the report on the Elementary Math Summary as presented.

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

*E. Sale of Old Kirn Gym - Set Public Hearing

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District (the "District") has received a proposal to sell a parcel of land known as the Old Kirn Gym, located at 510 Bluff Street, City of Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, and legally described as:

JACKSONS ADDITION LOTS 1 THROUGH 6 BLOCK 6 (KIRN GYM)

(the "Property").

WHEREAS, the J. Development has agreed to purchase the Property for Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 297.22, it is appropriate to publish a Notice of the proposed sale and of the hearing and to receive and consider objections and petitions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District:

Section 1. That this Board tentatively accepts the proposal of the J. Development and directs the Secretary and Superintendent to take additional actions necessary to consummate the sale, including but not limited to the execution of a deed and all other necessary and appropriate documents, subject to final board approval of the sale following public hearing.

Section 2. That this Board shall set a public hearing on the sale of the above-described Property for March 27, 2007, at 6:30 p.m., in the Board Room at the Educational Service Center of the Council Bluffs Community School District, 12 Scott Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Section 3. That the Secretary is authorized and directed to prepare, publish, and distribute the Notice of Public Hearing for Sale of Real Estate, the form of which is attached to this Resolution.

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

*F Presentation of Policies

F.1 Public Participation

None.

*F.2 Policies to be placed on the table for approval as reviewed with no changes recommended:

BE IT RESOLVED that the policies placed on the table for approval as reviewed with no changes be approved.

Moved by Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by: Glen Mitchell

Privelege Motion to move previous question.

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

Move to Adjourn

Moved by Dave Coziahr Seconded by: Marvin Arnpriester

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

The following agenda items were not addressed prior to adjournment.

9. *F.3 Policies to be placed on the table for approval as revised:

*F.4 New Policies to be placed on the table for approval:

10. Board Requested Items for Discussion

A. Selecting Architectural Firm for Projects
B. Questionable Area 13 Resources Being Provided to CB School District

*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; Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services; Dr. Marty Shudak, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment K-8; Dr. Dee Engstrom, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment 9-12 and Mary Dickerson, Supervisor of Title 1 and PreK-8 Language Arts.

Also in attendance were: Julie Stavneak, Phil Rooney with The Daily Nonpareil, Mary Babinat and Nancy Janssen with Nolte, Cornman and Johnson P.C. and Janice Falk, Professional Registered Parliamentarian.