Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

 

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Primmer at 5:30 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Members Present: Marvin Arnpriester (5:32 p.m.), 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: Mark McGee Seconded by: Glen Mitchell

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

4. 2007-2008 Budget

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

5. Adjournment

There being no further business, President Primmer declared the meeting adjourned at 6:24 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 and Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services.

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Gina Primmer at 6:31 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. Don Bates with Lighthouse Temple Church of the Open Bible.

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. We are Proud of Our Schools

Promise Partners

Ron Diimig, Supervisor of Student Services introduced Patricia Russman with Promise Partners.

Diane Ostrowski introduced Deb Masker, teacher from Kirn Junior High School who then introduced the following students from Kirn Junior High School who will represent the District at the State History Day Competition: Hannah Zimmerman, Erin Kinney and Ashly Johnson.

6. Approval of Agenda

Move to Appeal Board President's acceptance of the Point of Order regarding the Parliamentarian.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by: ___________________

Appeal fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be approved as presented.

Moved by: Mark McGee Seconded by: Dave Coziahr

BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be amended to move Items 9A1 through 9A4 and Items 10A and 10B to behind the current Item #6.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by: ________________

Motion fails due to lack of second.

Move the Previous Question

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

Voting on Original Motion:

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

Move to remove the President.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by: ___________________
Motion fails due to lack of second.

7. Approval of Consent Agenda

*A.1. Special Education Placements
*A.2. Denial of Open Enrollment (In)
*B. Personnel
*C. Claims & Accounts

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

Moved by: Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by: J.J. Harvey

BE IT RESOLVED that we divide the question and consider items 7A1 and 7A2 separate from the rest of 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 Item 7B on its own.

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 the rest of the Consent Agenda.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by: ________________
Motion fails due to lack of second.

Vote on original motion:

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.)

Patrick Henry addressed the Board.

9. Superintendent's Report

*A. Unfinished Business -- Presentation of Policies

*A.1 Public Participation

None

*A.2 Policies to be placed on the table for approval as reviewed with no changes recommended: (Motion on the table)

BE IT RESOLVED that we remove the polices listed in 9A2 from the table.

Moved by: Mark McGee Seconded by: Janine Headen

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the previous motion moved and seconded at the March13, 2007 Board Meeting be addressed.

BE IT RESOLVED that we refer policy 416 back to the committee and eliminate from item A.2.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by: _________________
Motion fails due to lack of second.

BE IT RESOLVED that we refer policy 707 back to the committee and eliminate from item A.2.

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by: ___________________
Motion fails due to lack of second.

Vote on previous motion

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

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

BE IT RESOLVED that policies 701, 801 and 911 be placed on the table as revised.

Moved by: Mark McGee Seconded by: Glen Mitchell

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

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

BE IT RESOLVED that we place policy 709 on the table.

Moved by: Dave Coziahr Seconded by: J.J. Harvey

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

*B. Public Hearing on Sale of Old Kirn

Public Participation

Julie Stavnek addressed the Board
Michael O'Bradovich addressed the Board.

BE IT RESOLVED WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as required by law, the Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School District on the 27th day of March, 2007, held a hearing on the proposal to sell real estate legally described in this Resolution, and the extent of objections received from residents or property owners as to said proposed sale of real estate has been fully considered; and, accordingly the following action is now considered to be in the best interests of the School District and residents thereof;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT:

Section 1. That the real estate described as follows shall be sold by the Council Bluffs Community School District to J. Development Company for eight thousand dollars ($8,000). Conveyance shall be by deed without warranty.

Section 2. The Superintendent and officers of the School District are authorized to take all actions necessary to complete the sale of said real estate, including but not limited to the execution of a deed and all other necessary and appropriate documents.

Section 3. The site to be sold is legally described as follows:

JACKSONS ADDITIONAL LOTS 1 THROUGH 6 BLOCK 6 (KIRN GYM).

PASSED AND APPROVED, this 27th day of March, 2007.

Moved by: Dave Coziahr Seconded by: Mark McGee

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

*C. Review of Budget Work Session

Presentation given by Dr. Jack Keegan, Interim Superintendent of Schools.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board receive the proposal and to come back to us at the next meeting with a budget based on the second option that has been presented.

Moved by: Marvin Arnpriester Seconded by: Mark McGee

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

*D. Emergency Change Order, T.J. Old Cafeteria Ceiling

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

BE IT RESOLVED that we move to approve the emergency change order at the Thomas Jefferson Old Cafeteria Ceiling.

Moved by: Mark McGee Seconded by: Janine Headen

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

10. Board Requested Items

A. Selecting Architectural Firm for Projects (Mrs. Headen)

B. Questionable Area 13 Resources Being Provided to CB School District (Mrs. Headen)

C. Request for police officer to be present on the 3rd floor during all Closed Session meetings held by the Council Bluffs Public School Board. (Police officer will have visual view of those in meeting while meeting is held.) (Mrs. Headen)

Discussion was led by Janine Headen on Board Requested Items.

BE IT RESOLVED that there be a request for a police officer be present on the 3rd floor during all Closed Session meetings held by the Council Bluffs Public School Board (Police officer will have visual view of those in meeting while meeting is held)

Moved by: Janine Headen Seconded by: J.J. Harvey

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

There being no further business, President Gina Primmer declared the meeting adjourned at 9:13 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 and Neal Evans, Supervisor of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Services.

Also in attendance were: Judi Wheeldon, Cordie Fisher, John Lowndes, Rev. Don Bates, Patricia Russman, Deb Masker, Erin Kinney, Ashly Johnson, Hannah Zimmerman, Patrick Henry, Julie Stavneak, Michael O'Bradovich, Paul Kelly, and Janice Falk, Professional Registered Parliamentarian.

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