COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD MINUTES REGULAR MEETING February 9, :30 P.M. 300 West Broadway, Suite 1600 Council Bluffs, Iowa

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1 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD MINUTES REGULAR MEETING February 9, :30 P.M. 300 West Broadway, Suite 1600 Council Bluffs, Iowa Public Hearing: and School Calendars An Open Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Bill Grove to hold the Public Hearing on and School Calendars Board Members present for the Hearing were: Troy Arthur, Chris LaFerla, Dave Coziahr, Jill Ogg-Gress, Susan Riley, Presentation was given by: Dr. Martha Bruckner, Superintendent of Schools Public Hearing was adjourned at 6:33 p.m. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by President Bill Grove at 6:33 p.m. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Troy Arthur, Chris LaFerla, Dave Coziahr, Jill Ogg-Gress, Susan Riley, 3. Moment of Silence A moment of silence was observed. 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. We are Proud of Our Schools/Introductions Employee Recognition David Drucker, teacher at Wilson Middle School, and Angie Lamb, behavior specialist at College View Elementary and Kirn Middle School, were presented with the January Living the Mission Employee of the Month awards. Safety Awards Abraham Lincoln High School, College View Elementary School, Kirn Middle School, Bloomer Elementary School, and Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Services, were recognized for the outstanding safety they bring to their work environment. 6. Approval of Agenda BE IT RESOLVED that the Agenda be approved as presented. Moved by: Dave Coziahr Voting in Favor: Troy Arthur, Chris LaFerla, Dave Coziahr, Jill Ogg-Gress, Susan Riley,

2 7. *Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting of January 26, 2016 BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes be approved as presented. Seconded by: Scott Hansen Voting in Favor: Troy Arthur, Chris LaFerla, Dave Coziahr, Jill Ogg-Gress, Susan Riley, 8. Public Participation (This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding agenda items or other matters of concern). 9. Superintendent s Report *A. Student Achievement Fine Arts Curriculum Update Presentation was given by Dr. Terry Hanzlik, Fine Arts Consultant, Michaela Hill, Fine Arts Curriculum Specialist K-12, Dan Cavanagh, art teacher at College View and Roosevelt Elementary Schools, and Dave Carlson, teacher at Kirn and Wilson Middle Schools *B. *C. Informational Presentations Annual Technology Report Presentation was given by Dave Fringer Chief Technology Officer; Jessica Plueger, School Administrative Manager at Wilson Middle School; Reni Champion, teacher at Wilson Middle School; Denise Hoag and James Crum, Thomas Jefferson High School teachers; Wilson Middle School student Chandler Scott, along with his mother, Jessie Scott; and Thomas Jefferson Robotics students, Jorge Cisneros, Seth Arthur, Ernie Rodriguez, Ana Rodriguez, and Teayanna Leytham Library Media Report Presentation was given by Dr. Corey Vorthmann, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning; Amy Recker, Director, Classroom Ready for United Way of the Midlands; and Mary Newman, librarian at Thomas Jefferson High School Student Teachers and Practicum Students Report Legislative Update Presentation was given by Diane Ostrowski, Chief Communications Officer Report on Participation in the Early Retirement Incentive - Classified Resolutions Approval of the Resolution to approve the School Calendar BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to approve the proposed calendar for the school year. Moved by: Scott Hansen Voice Vote in Favor: Troy Arthur, Chris Laferla, Dave Coziahr, Jill Ogg-Gress, Approval of the Resolution to approve the School Calendar BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to approve the proposed calendar for the school year. Moved by: Susan Riley Seconded by: Chris LaFerla

3 Policy Review/Approval First Reading of the Following Policies 205 Board of Directors Vacancies 224 Policy Adoption 703 Investments 704 Depository Institutions 706 Payment of Claims for Goods and Services 708 Insurance Management 711 Fund Balance Reporting 802 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to approve the first reading of the policies as presented. Seconded by: Susan Riley Approval of Resolution Appointing Trustee, approving the Trust Indenture and Authorizing the Execution of Same; and Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate; and Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds for $3,029,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A I introduce the following Resolution entitled RESOLUTION APPOINTING TRUSTEE, APPROVING THE TRUST INDENTURE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAME and move its adoption. I move that the form of Tax Exemption Certificate be placed on file and approved. I introduce the following Resolution entitled RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF $3,029,000 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SALES, SERVICES AND USE TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2016A, OF THE COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, STATE OF IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 423E AND 423F OF THE CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS, and move its adoption. Seconded by: Susan Riley Approval of Resolution Appointing Trustee, Approving the Trust Indenture and Authorizing the Execution of Same; and Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate; and Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds for $39,138,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016B. I introduce the following Resolution entitled RESOLUTION APPOINTING TRUSTEE, APPROVING THE TRUST INDENTURE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAME and move its adoption.

4 I move that the form of Tax Exemption Certificate be placed on file and approved. I move to introduce the following Resolution entitled RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF $39,138,000 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SALES, SERVICES AND USE TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016B, OF THE COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, STATE OF IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 423E AND 423F OF THE CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS and move its adoption. Moved by: Jill Ogg-Gress 10. Approval of Consent Agenda *A. Business Items Approval to Issue Contracts for Instructional Staff Members for the School Year Gratefully acknowledges and accepts the generous gifts from the Knights of Columbus, Queen of Apostles to the Council Bluffs Special Education Department *B. Personnel Action *C. Claims & Accounts BE IT RESOLVED that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Moved by: Scott Hansen Susan Riley, 11. Adjournment There being no further business, President, Bill Grove declared the meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ATTEST: Bill Grove, President Board of Directors Dean Wilson Board Secretary *Denotes Exhibit

5 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Meeting Addendum February 9, 2016 Administrators in attendance were: Dr. Martha Bruckner, Superintendent of Schools; Janet Reiners, Chief Human Resource Officer; Dave Fringer, Chief Technology Officer; Diane Ostrowski, Chief Communications Officer; Dr. Corey Vorthmann, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning; Tim Hamilton, Executive Director of Student & Family Services; Dean Wilson, Chief Financial Officer; Kerry Newman, Principal of Kirn Middle School; Kim Kazmierczak, Principal of Wilson Middle School; Sue Rice, Principal of College View Elementary School; Casey Moran, Principal of Bloomer Elementary School; and Bridgette Bellows, Principal of Abraham Lincoln High School Also in attendance were: David Drucker, Angie Lamb, Terry Hanzlik, Dan Cavanagh, Dave Carlson, Jessica Plueger, Reni Champion, Denise Hoag, James Crum, Chandler Scott, Jessie Scott, Jose Cisneros, Seth Arthur, Ernie Rodriguez, Ana Rodriguez, Teayanna Leytham, Amy Recker, Mary Newman and Scott Stewart of The Daily Nonpareil