BOARD MINUTES
COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BOARD MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
November 23, 2010
6:15 P.M.
12 Scott Street,
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Public Hearing On:
- Award of Bid #11-003, Kirn Pool Project
An Open Meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by President Marvin Arnpriester to hold the Public Hearing for the Award of Bid #11-003, Kirn Pool Project.
Board Members present for the Public Hearing were: J.J. Harvey, Bill Grove, Dave Coziahr, Kim Townsend, Gina Primmer, Glen Mitchell and Marvin Arnpriester.
Presentation was given by Kristy Hansen, Director of Financial Services.
Public Participation: None.
Public Hearing adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by President Marvin Arnpriester at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: J.J. Harvey, Bill Grove, Glen Mitchell, Gina Primmer, Kim Townsend, Dave Coziahr and Marvin Arnpriester.
A moment of silence was observed.
- We are Proud of Our Schools/Introductions
- Board of Education Recognition
- Employee Recognition
- Community Education Foundation Classroom Grant Recipients
- Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Bill Grove to remove the following Informational Presentations: Federal Title Programs Overview, Department of Human Services Report and the Nutrition Services Report. The motion was seconded by Gina Primmer.
A second motion was made by Gina Primmer to move item #8, Public Participation, to after item 9B. The motion was seconded by J.J. Harvey.
BE IT RESOLVED that the amended Agenda be approved.
Voting in Favor: Gina Primmer, Kim Townsend, Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell, Dave Coziahr and Marvin Arnpriester.
- *Approval of Minutes
- Exempt Session of November 8, 2010
- Work Session of November 9, 2010
- Regular Meeting of November 9, 2010
- Exempt Session of November 9, 2010
BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes as presented be approved.
Moved by: Gina Primmer Seconded by: Glen Mitchell
Voting in Favor: J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell, Gina Primmer, Kim Townsend, Dave Coziahr, Bill Grove and Marvin Arnpriester.
*A. Student Achievement
Presentation was given by Dr. Ann Mausbach, Executive Director of
Curriculum and Instruction.
- State of the Schools Report
Presentation was given by Dr. Ann Mausbach, Executive Director of
Curriculum and Instruction.
- High School Program of Studies Changes
*B. Informational Presentations
- Proposed School Calendars for 2011-12 and 2012-13
Presentation was given by Dr. Martha Bruckner, Superintendent of
Schools
Public Participation
(This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding agenda items or other matters of concern.)
Phil Brainard addressed the Board.
Annie West addressed the Board.
Shawn Lake addressed the Board.
Amy Smith addressed the Board.
Lisa Warneke addressed the Board.
*C.Resolutions
- Award of Bid #11-003, Kirn Pool Project
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors move to approve the award of Bid #11-003 for the Kirn Middle School Natatorium Renovation to Anderson Construction with a base bid amount of $969,696.00 with alternate 1 of $4,718 and voluntary alternate deduct of $52,000.00 for a net bid of $922,414.00.
Moved by: Gina Primmer Seconded by: Glen Mitchell
Voting in Favor: Glen Mitchell, Gina Primmer, Kim Townsend, Dave Coziahr, Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey and Marvin Arnpriester.
- Appointment of Board Member to Pottawattamie County Assessor’s Conference Board
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve a motion to appoint David Coziahr as the official representative of the Council Bluffs Community School District to serve on the Pottawattamie County Conference Board for another one-year term.
Moved by: J.J. Harvey Seconded by: Gina Primmer
Voting in Favor: Gina Primmer, Kim Townsend, Dave Coziahr, Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell and Marvin Arnpriester.
- Appointment of Negotiation Team
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board appoint the following individuals to the Board’s negotiation team for the 2010-2011 year; Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources, Chief Negotiator, Kristy Hansen, Director of Finance and Business Services, Peg Shea, Principal of Longfellow Elementary, Melanie Shellberg, Assistant Principal, Wilson Middle School and Jason Plourde, Principal of Washington Elementary School, who has requested to serve as an observer for the purpose of professional growth.
Moved by: J.J. Harvey Seconded by: Kim Townsend
Voting in Favor: Kim Townsend, Dave Coziahr, Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell, Gina Primmer and Marvin Arnpriester.
- Approval of Job Description for International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Coordinator
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the job description of International Baccalaureate Programme Coordinator.
Moved by: Gina Primmer Seconded by: Bill Grove
Voting in Favor: Dave Coziahr, Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell, Gina Primmer, Kim Townsend and Marvin Arnpriester.
- Approval of 2010-2011 Early Notification Incentive
BE IT RESOLVED the Board approve the recommendation to offer an Early Notification Incentive to all licensed staff members who give the District early notification of resignation or retirement.
Moved by: Glen Mitchell Seconded by: Gina Primmer
Voting in Favor: Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell, Gina Primmer, Kim Townsend, Dave Coziahr and Marvin Arnpriester.
- Approval of Early Retirement Incentive for 2010-2011
BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to approve an Early Retirement Incentive to be offered to eligible employees as described for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by: Gina Primmer Seconded by: Glen Mitchell
Voting in Favor: J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell, Gina Primmer, Kim Townsend, Dave Coziahr and Marvin Arnpriester.
Voting Against: Bill Grove
- Approval of Consent Agenda
*A.Business Items
- Gratefully acknowledges and Accepts the Contribution from Mr. Bruce Pike to the Abraham Lincoln High School Cheerleading Program
- Approval of Change Order #3115-02, Longfellow Elementary School-Addition/Remodel Project
- Approval of Change Order #106610A for Franklin Elementary School Roof Replacement Project
- Approval of Contract Renewal with Drive Tek to Provide Driver’s Education Services
*B. Personnel Action
*C. Claims & Accounts
BE IT RESOLVED that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by: Gina Primmer Seconded by: Dave Coziahr
Voting in Favor: Glen Mitchell, Gina Primmer, Kim Townsend, Dave Coziahr, Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey and Marvin Arnpriester.
BE IT RESOLVED that a Closed Session, as provided in Section 21.5 (1) (i) of the Open Meetings Law, be conducted to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual has requested a closed session.
Moved by: Gina Primmer Seconded by: Dave Coziahr
Voting in Favor: Gina Primmer, Kim Townsend, Dave Coziahr, Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell and Marvin Arnpriester.
The Board moved into Closed Session at 8:22 p.m.
- Return to Open Session from Closed Session
The Board returned to Open Session at 8:51 p.m.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approve the motion to terminate the contract of Donna Thomas immediately.
Moved by: Gina Primmer Seconded by: Bill Grove
Voice Vote in Favor: Dave Coziahr, Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Glen
Mitchell, Gina Primmer, and Kim Townsend.
The following statement was read by Acting President Dave Coziahr:
The Board of Directors of the Council Bluffs Community School
District finds that the preponderance of the competent evidence in the
record, when viewed as a whole, supports the Superintendent’s
recommendation. Just cause exists for the termination of the contract
of Donna Thomas to teach in the Council Bluffs Community School
District and the contract of Donna Thomas is herby terminated
effective immediately.
The reasons for termination include but are not limited to:
1. Providing false or inaccurate information to the school district in an
application for employment.
2. Failing to maintain a proper educational relationship with students.
3. Failing to satisfactorily demonstrate competence in planning and
preparation for instruction and in classroom management.
4. Failing to satisfactorily fulfill professional responsibilities
established by the school district.
The Board went into another Closed Session at 9:00 p.m.
BE IT RESOLVED that a Closed Session, as provided in Section 21.5 (1) (i) of the Open Meetings Law, be conducted to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual has requested a closed session.
Moved by: Dave Coziahr Seconded by: Gina Primmer
Voting in Favor: Gina Primmer, Kim Townsend, Dave Coziahr, Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell and Marvin Arnpriester.
- Return to Open Session from Closed Session
The Board returned to Open Session at 9:57 p.m.
14. Adjournment
There being no further business, President Marvin Arnprieser declared the meeting adjourned at 9:57 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kristy Hansen
Board Secretary
ATTEST:
Marvin Arnpriester, President
Board of Directors *Denotes Exhibit
COUNCIL BLUFFS
COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
Addendum
November 23, 2010
Administrators in attendance were: Dr. Martha Bruckner, Superintendent of Schools; Dave Fringer, Executive Director of Information Systems; Ron Diimig, Executive Director of Student & Family Services; Dr. Ann Mausbach, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Kristy Hansen, Director of Financial Services; and Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources
Also in attendance were: Dennis Friend with The Daily Nonpareil, Ryan Luby with KETV and John Athens with KPTM.
