Council Bluffs Community School District, IA

Work Session

The board will hold a work session to discuss specific district policies and administrative tools. The meeting includes a review of the 200 Section policies and Iowa Constitutional Amendment 1.

• Policy Review of 200 Section
• Discussion regarding BoardDocs
• Discussion regarding Iowa Constitutional Amendment 1

The board held a work session to discuss policy reviews, BoardDocs, and Iowa Constitutional Amendment 1. No substantive decisions were made other than the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved agenda (6-0)

Workshop Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board will meet to discuss Fall 2026 NWEA MAP results and feature a showcase of Longfellow Elementary School. The Board is also scheduled to vote on the appointment of the Board Secretary/Treasurer.

• Appointment of Tim Reinert as Board Secretary/Treasurer for the 2026-2027 school year
• Discussion of Fall 2026 NWEA MAP Results
• School showcase for Longfellow Elementary School
• Closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual

The Board appointed a Secretary/Treasurer for the current school year. Members also reviewed Fall 2026 NWEA MAP results and held a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual.

• Appointed Tim Reinert as Board Secretary/Treasurer for 2026-2027 (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 22, 2026 meetings (6-0)
• Voted to enter closed session for personnel evaluation (6-0)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District board is holding a work session to discuss an update to its Facilities Master Plan and to discuss the IASB Delegate. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Update of Facilities Master Plan (discussion/information)
• IASB Delegate (discussion)

Regular Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board will vote on resolutions requesting state supplemental aid for special education and English learner program costs, approve policy first readings, and handle routine consent items. The meeting includes public participation and recognition of students and staff.

• Request SBRC spending authority for $5,485,226.75 special education deficit for 2025-2026
• Authorize SBRC MSA request for $1,132,607.47 in EL program excess costs for 2024-2025
• First reading of policies
• Approve mutual termination agreement
• Approve August 2026 disbursements and personnel agenda

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board is holding a work session on September 8, 2026. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, roll call, agenda approval) and a discussion item on policy update, review, and discussion. No specific policy details or decisions are listed.

• Policy update, review, and discussion (no specifics provided)

The board held a work session to review and discuss policy updates. No substantive decisions were made other than the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved agenda (6-0)

Workshop Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District board will hold a workshop meeting on September 8, 2026, focusing on procedural items such as approving the agenda and minutes from August 25, 2026. The meeting includes a public participation period with specific rules for speakers, but no substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Education held a workshop meeting on September 8, 2026. The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 25, 2026, meetings. Additionally, the board received a presentation regarding advanced course enrollment and the Diploma Plus One program.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from August 25, 2026 meetings (6-0)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District board held a work session on August 25, 2026, where they approved the meeting agenda. The board also discussed the book study 'Art of School Boarding' and received a Lighthouse Study Update, taking no other formal action before adjourning.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

Workshop/Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District board approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and the June 30, 2025 audit report. They authorized a permanent fund transfer of $509,927.70 from the SAVE fund to the Early Learning Center Capital Project Fund 39 and approved a new high school course offering for the 2026-27 school year. The board also approved a consent agenda covering gifts, agreements, personnel, and July 2026 disbursements.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2026 work session and meetings (7-0)
• Accepted June 30, 2025 audit report from Eide Bailly, LLP (7-0)
• Approved permanent transfer of $509,927.70 from SAVE fund to Early Learning Center Capital Project Fund 39 (7-0)
• Approved new course offering for 2026-27 High School Program of Studies (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including gifts, evaluation plan, assessment, construction and special education agreements, personnel, and July 2026 disbursements (7-0)

Work Session

This work session of the Council Bluffs Community School District board consists of procedural opening items and a single action: a vote to enter closed session to discuss strategy with legal counsel in matters presently in litigation, per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c). No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Vote to go into closed session to discuss litigation strategy (Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c))
• Approval of the agenda as presented

Workshop/Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board will decide on legislative priorities for 2027 and update policies to meet legislative requirements. The board is also considering new job descriptions for teachers and coordinators, as well as professional growth systems for staff.

• Renewal of Google Workspace Education Plus for $148,639.50
• Renewal of Edmentum online content provider for $41,800.00
• Creation of an Alternative Secondary Teacher position and job description
• Approval of the MTSS Coordinator job description
• Special education contracts for students placed at Clayton Ridge Community Schools and Iowa Virtual Academy

Workshop/Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the 2026-27 student fee schedule and authorized a $1.7 million interfund loan to cover insurance premiums. The board also approved a contract for virtual reality headsets for Career and Technical Education and modified the interim superintendent's contract.

• Approved Student Fee Schedule for 2026-27
• Authorized $1.7M interfund loan from SAVE to Management Fund
• Approved $47,795 purchase of VR headsets for CTE
• Approved MOU with Green Hills AEA for EC LETRS training
• Modified Interim Superintendent's contract

The Board approved several large contracts for concrete repairs at various schools and authorized a new student fee schedule. Other decisions included increasing substitute rates and approving an interfund loan effective July 1, 2026.

• Approved 2026-27 Student Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Approved SAVE Fund and Management Fund interfund loan (7-0)
• Approved Green Hills AEA MOU for Early Childhood LETRS Training (7-0)
• Approved modification to Interim Superintendent's contract (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2 ClassVR sets from Avantis Education Inc. for $47,795.00 (7-0)
• Approved Sheard Construction concrete repairs for seven schools for $223,068.75 (7-0)
• Approved Fisher Building Solutions concrete repairs for eight schools for $236,146 (7-0)
• Approved increase in substitute rates for 26-27 (7-0)

Work Session

This work session is largely procedural and includes only one substantive action: a board vote to enter closed session to discuss potential purchase or sale of real estate, citing Iowa Code to avoid premature disclosure affecting property prices. The agenda otherwise consists of routine opening and closing items.

• Board voted unanimously to go into closed session for real estate purchase or sale discussion under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j)

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It then voted to go into a closed session to discuss real‑estate transactions, as allowed by Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for real‑estate discussion (unanimous)

Special Meeting - Virtual

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board will vote to appoint an interim superintendent during a special virtual meeting. The agenda includes opening and closing procedural items.

• Appointment of Interim Superintendent of Schools
• Approval of Agenda
• Adjournment

The Board approved the agenda and appointed Chace Ramey as the Interim Superintendent of Schools. The meeting was held virtually and concluded shortly after the appointment.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Appointed Chace Ramey as Interim Superintendent of Schools (7-0)

Regular Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District board will hold a public hearing and vote on an amended 2025-26 budget that increases spending by $1.26 million for support services and $578,103 for nutrition. The board will also consider approving a $1.2 million grant application over five years for a STEM Innovation High School charter school, a five-year special education consortium agreement with Apex Regional Program, and an IXL contract for special education. Additional items include approving the tentative list of 2026 graduates and receiving an update on bringing substitute teachers back in-house.

• Public hearing and approval of 2025-26 amended budget with $1,258,970 increase for support services (transportation, utilities, maintenance) and $578,103 increase for nutrition services
• Resolution to approve submission of $1.2 million grant application (over 5 years) for the STEM Innovation High School charter school
• Approval of consortium agreement with Apex Regional Program for a specialized day treatment program at Kanesville Learning Center, effective August 2026 through July 2031
• Approval of the tentative lists of 2026 graduates from Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School
• Update on bringing substitute teachers back in-house presented by Chief of Elementary Schools Mark Schuldt

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved its agenda and the minutes from prior meetings. It then adopted the tentative 2026 graduate list and approved the amended 2025‑26 budget. Several contracts were authorized, including a charter school grant, a special‑education consortium agreement, and purchases for Hoover and Edison elementary playgrounds. The consent agenda items were also approved.

• Approved agenda (Yes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello)
• Approved minutes from May 12, 18, and 20 meetings (Yes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello)
• Approved the 2025‑26 amended budget (Yes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello)
• Approved charter school program grant application for STEM Innovation High School (Yes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello)
• Approved special‑education consortium and Apex Regional Program agreement (Yes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello)
• Approved Hoover Elementary playground equipment and surface purchase for $244,695.50 (Yes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello)
• Approved Edison Elementary play surface purchase for $92,724.00 (Yes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello)
• Approved consent agenda items (Yes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District board approved the meeting agenda and then voted to go into a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered, as permitted by Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i). The closed session is intended to protect the individual's reputation.

• Approval of the agenda as presented (motion by Tracy Ozzello, seconded by Patrick Peters)
• Motion to enter a closed session to evaluate an individual's professional competency per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) (motion by Angela Griner, seconded by Tracy Ozzello)

The Board approved the meeting agenda and entered into a closed session to evaluate an individual's professional competency. No other substantive actions or decisions were recorded during this session.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved entry into closed session (7-0)

Special Meeting - Virtual

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board will convene a special virtual meeting to approve the agenda and vote to enter a closed session to discuss the professional competency of a candidate.

• Approval of agenda
• Vote to enter closed session
• Meeting held virtually

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the agenda and voted to enter closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual. The meeting concluded with an adjournment at 9:54 PM.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel evaluation (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:54 PM

Special Meeting - Virtual

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Directors will convene a special virtual meeting to approve the agenda and vote to enter a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual. The meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

• Approval of agenda
• Vote to enter closed session for personnel evaluation
• Adjournment

Special Meeting - Virtual

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Education will convene a special virtual meeting to vote on entering a closed session. The closed session is intended to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered. The meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

• Vote to enter closed session for professional competency evaluation
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Special meeting held virtually

Special Meeting - Virtual

This special virtual meeting of the Council Bluffs Community School District Board consists primarily of a vote to enter closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered, per Iowa Code. The only action item is the closed session vote; the rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, approval of agenda, adjournment).

• Vote to go into closed session to evaluate professional competency of an individual under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i)

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The board voted to go into closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered. The closed session lasted from 5:04 PM to 5:39 PM before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved closed session to evaluate staff competency (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board held a special meeting that was primarily procedural. The only substantive action was a vote to enter closed session under Iowa Code to evaluate the professional competency of an individual regarding appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge. The board approved the agenda and adjourned after the closed session.

• Motion to enter closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) for personnel evaluation
• Approval of the meeting agenda as presented

The Board approved the agenda and voted to enter closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual. The meeting returned to open session at 6:54 PM.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel evaluation (7-0)
• Adjourned at 6:54 PM

Workshop Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board is holding a workshop meeting with mostly procedural items. The board will recognize senior students from Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson High Schools who have completed an Iowa Western Community College certificate, diploma, or degree. The meeting includes opening items, public participation, and a superintendent's report.

• Approval of agenda and minutes from April 28, 2026 work session and regular business meeting
• Public participation opportunity with rules outlined
• Recognition of 2025-26 Iowa Western Community College graduates from Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson High Schools
• Superintendent's Report (no details provided)

The board approved the agenda and minutes from April 28, 2026, and adjourned the workshop meeting at 7:27 PM. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved April 28, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board held a work session to approve the agenda and enter a closed session. The closed session was conducted to evaluate the professional competency of an individual regarding appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge.

• Vote to enter closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1)(i)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then voted to go into closed session to evaluate a personnel matter, also unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:23 PM.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Entered closed session to evaluate professional competency (7‑0)

Regular Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the 2026/2027 certified budget, a 3% wage increase for administrators, and a 3.1% wage increase for the CWA union. The board also approved naming the renovated Thomas Jefferson High School Auditorium after R.H. Fanders.

• Approval of 2026/2027 Certified Budget
• Naming of renovated Thomas Jefferson High School Auditorium after R.H. Fanders
• CWA union agreement 2026-2029 with 3.1% wage increase
• 3% wage increase for Standard employee group '26-27
• 3% wage increase for Administrator employee group '26-27

The Board of Education approved the district’s 2026‑27 certified budget. It also approved a 3% wage increase for both standard and administrator employee groups and named the renovated Thomas Jefferson High School auditorium after R.H. Fanders. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2026‑27 certified budget (unanimous)
• Approved 3% wage increase for Standard employees (unanimous)
• Approved 3% wage increase for Administrator employees (unanimous)
• Approved naming of Thomas Jefferson High School auditorium after R.H. Fanders (unanimous)
• Approved Communications Workers of America (CWA) & Board agreement 2026‑2029 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU amending the CBEA contract (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Hudl AD package for ALHS and TJHS (unanimous)
• Approved Alpaca Teacher Well Being Survey for 2026‑2027 (unanimous)

Special Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed property tax levy notice for the 2026-27 budget. The meeting includes a presentation by the CFO and allows for public comment, though no action will be taken.

• Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy Notice
• Presentation by CFO on proposed tax levy notice
• Approval of agenda as presented

The board approved the agenda as presented and held a public hearing regarding a proposed property tax levy notice. No substantive decisions were made regarding the levy itself.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Held public hearing on proposed property tax levy notice

Workshop Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board is meeting for a workshop to receive informational presentations. The session includes a review of the 2025-26 District Career and Academic Plan and an update on student support and connection goals.

• Presentation of the District Career and Academic Plan for the 25-26 school year
• Informational presentation on District Strategic Goal 4 regarding student support and connection
• Recognition of March Employees of the Month
• Approval of minutes from March 24 and March 30, 2026 meetings

The Board approved the current meeting agenda and the minutes from several prior meetings. The session included staff recognition and informational presentations regarding district plans.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 27, 2026 (7-0)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District board will hold a work session to discuss a math camp program and the use of SAVE funds. The meeting will also include an overview of the Champions program.

• Discussion of Math Camp program
• Discussion of SAVE Funds usage
• Overview of Champions program
• Approval of agenda (Motion passed)
• Adjournment

The board held a work session to discuss Math Camp, SAVE Funds, and Champions. No substantive decisions or actions were taken during this meeting beyond the approval of the agenda.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board is voting to approve a tentative agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association for the 2026-2027 school year. The deal extends the master contract through 2029, with annual reopeners for salary negotiations. Bargaining sessions were held from January through March, with a tentative agreement reached on March 27th.

• Approval of 2026-2027 agreement with Council Bluffs Education Association, extending master contract through 2029 with annual salary re-openers

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Directors approved the 2026-2027 agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association as presented, voting unanimously. This contract establishes compensation and working conditions for district educators through the end of the academic year. The special meeting concluded without further substantive action.

• Approved 2026-2027 collective bargaining agreement with Council Bluffs Education Association (6-0)

Closed Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board held a closed session on March 30, 2026. The Board voted to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate and the professional competency of an individual regarding appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge.

• Vote to enter closed session for real estate discussions per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j)
• Vote to enter closed session for personnel evaluation per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i)

The Board approved the meeting agenda and voted to enter a closed session. The closed session was called to discuss real estate transactions and individual professional competency.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Entered closed session for real estate discussion (6-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel evaluation (6-0)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Education held a work session to discuss the process for hiring a new superintendent with a search firm. The meeting included standard procedural items and concluded with an adjournment.

• Discussion of hiring process for new superintendent with search firm
• Approval of agenda
• Roll call
• Adjournment

Regular Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board decided on several financial and operational matters, including a budget guarantee and technology upgrades. The board also approved the addition of Lewis Central Community School District to the Missouri River Conference for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Awarded $569,492 contract to CDW-G for 5th and 9th grade Chromebooks
• Approved a $541,528 budget guarantee for FY2027 to be covered by the State of Iowa
• Requested $65,236.69 in supplemental spending authority from the SBRC for special education administrative costs
• First reading of policies regarding graduation credit, field trips, early graduation, virtual learning, student expression, and advertising
• Approved the job description for a School-Based Therapy Coordinator

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved its regular agenda and minutes, and moved forward with several key actions. It adopted a budget guarantee that will levy property taxes for the 2026-27 fiscal year, approved a $65,236.69 special education spending request, and authorized the purchase of Chromebooks. Additional approvals included job descriptions, a conference realignment, an addendum to the GHAEA MOU, and a public‑works maintenance agreement.

• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• Minutes from March meetings approved (motion passed)
• Budget guarantee approved – property tax levy for FY 2026-27 (motion passed)
• SBRC spending authority request for $65,236.69 approved (motion passed)
• 2026‑27 Chromebooks purchase awarded to CDW‑G (motion passed)
• Job description for School‑Based Therapy Coordinator approved (motion passed)
• Addendum to Green Hills Area Education Agency MOU approved (motion passed)
• Council Bluffs Public Works 5‑year vehicle/equipment maintenance agreement approved (motion passed)