COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 28, 2013 6:15 P.M. 12 Scott Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa Public Hearing: Amendment of 2012-2013 Budget Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Costs for the Thomas Jefferson High School Bleacher Project, Bid #13-015 An Open Meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by President Dave Coziahr to hold the Public Hearing on the Amendment of the 2012-2013 Budget, and the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Costs for the Thomas Jefferson High School Bleacher Project, Bid #13-015 Board Members present for the Public Hearing were: Troy Arthur, Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell, Joe Hotz,. Members Absent: Kim Townsend Presentations were given by Dean Wilson, Executive Director of Financial Services and Staci Pettit, Supervisor of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Services Public Participation: None Public Hearing was adjourned at 6:24 p.m. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by President Dave Coziahr at 6:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Troy Arthur, Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell, Joe Hotz, Kim Townsend and Dave Coziahr 3. Moment of Silence A moment of silence was observed. 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. We are Proud of Our Schools/Introductions Student Spotlight Colton Tracy, Abraham Lincoln High School junior, was presented the Star Student Award for his 5 th place finish at the State Track & Field Meet. Employee Recognition Pam Hunt, Health Associate at Rue Elementary School, was honored as the District s Support Staff Member of the Year. Ryan Higgins, Project Lead the Way Engineering Instructor at Abraham Lincoln High School, was honored as the District s Teacher of the Year. 6. Approval of Agenda BE IT RESOLVED that the Agenda as presented be approved. Moved by: J.J. Harvey Voice Vote in Favor: Troy Arthur, Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell, Joe Hotz, Kim Townsend and Dave Coziahr 7. *Approval of Minutes
Special Meeting of May 7, 2013 Regular Meeting of May 14, 2013 BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes as presented be approved. Seconded by: Joe Hotz Voice Vote in Favor: Troy Arthur, Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell, Joe Hotz, Kim Townsend and Dave Coziahr 8. Public Participation (This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board regarding agenda items or other matters of concern). Susan Jungman addressed the Board Bill Riley addressed the Board Mrs. Valyer addressed the Board Susan Riley addressed the Board Diane Duschanek addressed the Board Nancy Gearhart addressed the Board Penny Farrell addressed the Board Dave Zimmerman addressed the Board Mary Kramer addressed the Board Amy Frecking addressed the Board Brandy Valyer addressed the Board Walter Baker addressed the Board 9. Superintendent s Report *A. Student Achievement Report on Scholarships, Class of 2013 Presentation was given by Dr. Martha Bruckner, Superintendent of Schools *B. Informational Presentations Project Connect Walkthrough Results Presentation was given by Dr. Corey Vorthmann, Supervisor of Secondary Education, Dave Fringer, Director of Information Systems, Dr. Ann Mausbach, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Devon Schoening, District Instructional Technology Coach *C. Resolutions Approval of Resolutions Regarding Recommendations from Facilities/Boundaries Committee BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to keep Walnut Grove Elementary School open and explore options throughout the next year. Moved by: Troy Arthur Seconded by: Joe Hotz Voice Vote in Favor: Troy Arthur, Glen Mitchell, Joe Hotz Voice Vote Against: Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Kim Townsend Joe Hotz left the meeting at 8:20 p.m. BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to close the Walnut Grove Elementary School Building at the end of the 2013-14 school year and study possible solutions during the 2013-14 school year. Moved by: Bill Grove Voice Vote in Favor: Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Kim Townsend Voice Vote Against: Troy Arthur and Glen Mitchell BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to approve the recommendation to remodel Lewis &
Clark Elementary School to remain a two-section school, to bring it to the standards established by the District, and to review current attendance area boundaries for the school. Voice Vote in Favor: Kim Townsend, J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell Voice Vote Against: Bill Grove and Troy Arthur BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to direct District administrators to study the possibility of establishing an International Baccalaureate program in the Thomas Jefferson feeder system. Moved by: Bill Grove Seconded by: Kim Townsend Voice Vote in Favor: Bill Grove, Kim Townsend, J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell, Troy Arthur BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to direct administrators to begin a study about the possibility of seeking voter approval of a bond issue to fund renovations of Kirn and Wilson Middle Schools, the rebuilding of Walnut Grove Elementary School and Council Bluffs Stadium. Voice Vote in Favor: Glen Mitchell, Troy Arthur, Kim Townsend, Bill Grove and J.J. Harvey Voice Vote Against: Dave Coziahr Approval of 2012-2013 Budget Amendment BE IT RESOLVED the Board amend the 2012-13 Budget in the categories of Business & Central Administration and Facilities Acquisition and Construction, leaving the total certified budget as originally approved and submitted. There will be no increase in taxes to be paid in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. Moved by: J.J. Harvey Seconded by: Glen Mitchell Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Costs for the Thomas Jefferson Bleacher Project, Bid #015 BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to approve the plans, specifications and form of contract for Bid #13-015, Thomas Jefferson Bleacher Replacement Project. Seconded by: Kim Townsend Award of Bid #13-014, Kirn Middle School Classroom Renovation Project BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to approve the award of Bid #13-014 for the Kirn Middle School Classroom Renovation Project to Lueder Construction, in the amount of $420,000.00. Seconded by: Glen Mitchell Approval of Bids to Purchase a Learning Management System (LMS) BE IT RESOLVED that the Board move to approve the purchase of Brain Honey and Data Director from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) for $176,984.16 for the period of June 1,
2013 to June 30, 2014 (13 months). Seconded by: Kim Townsend Approval of Bid to Purchase Laptops BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to approve the purchase of 400 HP Laptops from Riverside Technologies (RTI) for the total cost $307,995.50. Moved by: J.J. Harvey Seconded by: Glen Mitchell Approval of Agreement with Cox Business to Provide Data Transport and Offsite Location for Disaster Recovery Plan BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to approve the agreement with Cox Business to provide data transport and physical space at the Scott Data Center for monthly recurring cost of $1,300.00 Approval of Job Description for Credit Recovery Program Assistant and Media Clerk BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to approve the job description. Approval of the Tentative Agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to approve the Tentative Agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association Approval of Exempt Employees Salary and Benefits Package for 2013-14 BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to approve the Exempt Employees Salary and Benefits Package for 2013-14. Approval of the 2013-14 Administrative Salary and Benefits Package BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to approve the 2013-14 Administrative Salary and Benefits Package Policy Review/Approval
Second reading of the following policies: 213 Legal Counsel 232 Board of Directors Legislative Activities 301 Superintendent 508 Authorized Interviews of Students by Non-School Employees 511 Student Discipline, Suspension and Expulsion 513 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Involving Students 515 Special Health Services 604 Religion and the Schools 605 Religious Holidays 610 Non-School Team Participation 611 Student Fees 616 Review and/or Objection to Instructional Materials 618 Use of Information Resources 619 School Libraries 622 Student Progress Reports to Parents 624 Student Promotion and Retention First and only required reading of the following administrative regulations: 213.1 Legal Counsel Regulation 511.1 Student Suspension and Expulsion Regulation 511.2 Corporal Punishment and Physical Restraint 513.1 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Investigation Procedure 513.2 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Complaint Form 513.3 Disposition of Anti-Bullying/Harassment Complaint Form 604.1 Request for Exclusion from School Program 616.1 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials 616.2 Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials 618.1 Use of Information Resources BE IT RESOLVED the Board move to approve the policies and administrative regulations as presented. Moved by: Bill Grove 10. Approval of Consent Agenda *A. Business Items Approval of Contracts for Placement of Student Teachers Approval of Payment Application for Edison Elementary School Addition/Remodel Project; Early Release of Retainage Approval of the Agreement with Green Hills Area Education Agency for Hospital-Based Services *B. Personnel Action *C. Claims & Accounts BE IT RESOLVED that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Voting in Favor: Troy Arthur, Bill Grove, J.J. Harvey, Glen Mitchell, Kim Townsend. 11. Closed Session 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.
Entered into Closed Session at 9:25 p.m. 12. Return to Open Session from Closed Session Returned to Open Session at 10:40 p.m. 13. Adjournment There being no further business, President Dave Coziahr declared the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ATTEST: Dave Coziahr, President Board of Directors Dean Wilson Board Secretary *Denotes Exhibit COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Meeting
Addendum May 28, 2013 Administrators in attendance were: Dr. Martha Bruckner, Superintendent of Schools; Ron Diimig, Executive Director of Student & Family Services; Diane Ostrowski, Supervisor of Community Services/Community Relations; David Fringer, Director of Information Systems; Dr. Ann Mausbach, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Dean Wilson, Executive Director of Financial Services; Janet Reiners, Executive Director of Human Resources; Dr. Corey Vorthmann, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Cyle Forney, Principal of Tucker Center; Todd Barnett, Principal of Abraham Lincoln High School; and Casey Moran, Principal of Lewis & Clark Elementary School Also in attendance were: Devon Schoening, Susan Jungman, Bill Riley, Mrs. Valyer, Susan Riley, Dian Duschanek, Nancy Gearhart, Penny Farrell, Dave Zimmerman, Mary Kramer, Amy Frecking, Brandy Valyer, Walter Baker, The Daily Nonpareil, KETV, KPTM and KMTV.