Council Bluffs Community School District public meetings in 2021

Workshop/Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs School Board held a workshop to discuss proposed HVAC improvements at Roosevelt Elementary, an outdoor classroom at ALHS, and updates on student surveys and the Early Learning Center. The board approved the agenda, minutes, and the first reading of a high school graduation policy.

• Public hearing for Roosevelt Elementary HVAC improvements ($926,100)
• First reading of High School Graduation Requirements policy
• Approval of Chapter 12 exemption for Physical Education
• Presentation on 2020-21 Audit Report
• Panorama SEL Survey results update

The Board approved the first reading of Policy 625 regarding high school graduation requirements and appointed Ahlers and Cooney P.C. as legal counsel for 2022-2025. Other actions included approving a Chapter 12 exemption for physical education and appointing a member to the County Assessor's Conference Board.

• Approved first reading of Policy 625 High School Graduation Requirements (6-0)
• Approved Chapter 12 Exemption Request for semester-long physical education (6-0)
• Appointed Ahlers and Cooney P.C. as outside legal counsel for 2022-2025 (6-0)
• Appointed Jill Shudak to the Pottawattamie County Assessor's Conference Board (6-0)
• Authorized Garry Milbourn and Emily Warren as the 2021-2022 CWA contract negotiation team (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $731.00 donation from Knights of Columbus and special education contracts (6-0)
• Approved agenda and November 9, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District held a work session to discuss training for new board members. Topics included board governance, school finance, and district administration roles.

• Discussion of New Board Member Training Opportunities
• Review of Board Governance and Board Policy
• Review of School Finance
• Discussion of District Administration roles and responsibilities

The board held a work session where the only formal action taken was the approval of the agenda. The session included a discussion regarding training opportunities for new board members.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)

Workshop/Business Meeting

The board voted to request modified supplemental spending authority of $1,011,352.28 from the School Budget Review Committee for 138 Limited English Proficiency students beyond four years and 113 open-enrolled-out students. They also cast their weighted vote for Julie Smith as Director of District 8 for Green Hills AEA and approved a National Apprenticeship Week proclamation. Presentations covered 2020-21 ACT results and a work-based learning update.

• SBRC spending authority request for $1,011,352.28 for 138 LEP students and 113 open-enrolled-out students
• Cast weighted vote for Julie Smith as Director of District 8 for Green Hills Area Education Agency
• Approved National Apprenticeship Week proclamation (Nov 15–21, 2021)
• Presentation of 2020-21 ACT results
• Student recognition for Iowa All-State Music honorees

The Board approved spending requests for Limited English Proficiency students and open-enrolled-out students. Other actions included casting a weighted vote for a Green Hills Area Education Agency Director and accepting equipment donations.

• Approved $214,928.28 for 138 Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students (7-0)
• Approved $796,424.00 for 113 open-enrolled-out students (7-0)
• Cast weighted vote for Julie Smith as Director of District 8 for Green Hills Education Agency (7-0)
• Approved National Apprenticeship Week Proclamation (7-0)
• Accepted gift of welding tabs from Owen Industries (7-0)
• Accepted gift of welding bags from Omaha Standard Palfinger (7-0)
• Approved agenda and October 26, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

Organizational Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board held an organizational meeting to establish leadership and administrative roles. The body focused on electing a President and Vice-President and appointing key representatives.

• Election of Board President and Vice-President
• Re-appointment of Dean Wilson as Board Secretary/Treasurer for 2021-22
• Approval of 2021-22 meeting dates, generally the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month
• Appointment of a representative to the IASB Delegate Assembly for November 17, 2021

The Board elected Chris LaFerla as President and Jill Shudak as Vice-President. The Board also re-appointed the Board Secretary and established the meeting calendar for the 2021-22 school year.

• Elected Chris LaFerla as President (7-0)
• Elected Jill Shudak as Vice-President (7-0)
• Re-appointed Dean Wilson as Board Secretary/Treasurer for 2021-22 (7-0)
• Approved 2021-22 Board meeting dates (7-0)
• Appointed Jill Shudak as representative to the IASB Delegate Assembly (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Selected a Temporary Chair (7-0)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board is holding a work session to discuss school improvement plans presented by principals. The only substantive item is a review of the 2021-22 School Improvement Plans. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled beyond agenda approval.

• School Improvement Plans for 2021-22 presented by principals
• Agenda approved with motion by David Coziahr, second by Teresa Hardiman

The board held a work session to discuss school improvement plans. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made other than the approval of the agenda.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Regular Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved a $123,889 door replacement project using ESSER II funds and a $15,000 early notification incentive for eligible staff. The meeting also included the approval of a 2022 policy review list and the revision of several job descriptions.

• Approval of $123,889 door replacement bid (ESSER II Funds)
• Approval of $15,000 Early Notification Incentive for staff
• Approval of 2022 Policy Review List
• Approval of job description revisions
• Approval of attendance at IASB Annual Convention

The Board approved a low bid for school door replacements and authorized the 2022 Policy Review List and the '21-22 Early Notification Incentive. A consent agenda covering personnel, financials, and special education contracts was also passed.

• Approved $123,889 door replacement bid from Anderson Construction (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Policy Review List (7-0)
• Approved '21-22 Early Notification Incentive (7-0)
• Approved board member attendance and expenses for IASB convention (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including job revisions, special education contracts, and September financials (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for Superintendent's evaluation (7-0)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School Board holds a work session with a single discussion item: a presentation from Wilson Middle School Principal Mike Naughton on student tracking data and the Diploma Plus program. The agenda was approved by a unanimous vote. No votes on policies or contracts are scheduled.

• Presentation by Principal Mike Naughton on On Track Data to Diploma Plus
• Approval of agenda (motion passed 7-0)

The board held a work session and approved the meeting agenda. The session included a discussion regarding On Track Data to Diploma Plus.

• Approved agenda (7-0)

Workshop Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved a bid for concrete repairs at Carter Lake and College View Elementary schools. The board also discussed student achievement data and social-emotional learning curriculum for the upcoming school year.

• Approval of $174,450 concrete bid for Carter Lake and College View Elementary
• Discussion of Fall 2021 MAP student achievement results
• Review of Social and Emotional Learning curriculum for 2021/22 school year
• Approval of September 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public participation rules for board meetings

The Board approved a contract for concrete repairs at Carter Lake and College View Elementary schools. The meeting also included presentations on Fall 2021 MAP results and social and emotional learning curriculum.

• Approved McGill Restoration's $174,450 bid for concrete parking lot, sidewalk, and curb repairs at Carter Lake and College View Elementary (7-0)
• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from September 28, 2021 meetings (7-0)

Work Session

The board approved the meeting agenda as presented. It then held a discussion to plan the onboarding of new board members scheduled for November 23. The session concluded with adjournment.

• Approval of agenda (action)
• Planning discussion for onboarding new board members on November 23

The board held a work session and approved the agenda. The session included a discussion regarding a planning session to onboard new board members on November 23rd.

• Approved agenda (7-0)

Regular Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Education approved the sale of the Madison Campus building to CP Holdings Inc. for $3 million. The board also authorized requests for additional state funding for excess ELL costs ($433,700.15) and a special education deficit ($1,513,947.65). A 1% budget guarantee and two easements for the city were also approved.

• Sale of Madison Campus building at 1751 Madison St. to CP Holdings Inc. for $3 million
• Request for SBRC spending authority for excess ELL costs of $433,700.15
• Request for SBRC approval of special education deficit of $1,513,947.65
• Approval of 1% budget guarantee for fiscal year 2022-2023
• Approval of sanitary sewer easement and water works easement with City of Council Bluffs

The Board approved the sale of the Madison Campus building and the purchase of a residence on N 9th St. Members also authorized several funding requests for special education and ELL costs, and approved various utility easements.

• Approved sale of Madison Campus building at 1751 Madison St to CP Holdings Inc for $3 million (7-0)
• Approved purchase of residence at 619 N 9th St and contiguous lot for $185,000 plus closing costs and $5,000 moving allowance (7-0)
• Approved request to SBRC for $433,700.15 for 2020-21 excess ELL costs (7-0)
• Approved request for allowable growth and supplemental aid for $1,513,947.65 special education deficit from 2020-21 (7-0)
• Approved 1% budget guarantee request and potential property tax levy for FY 2022-2023 (7-0)
• Approved sanitary sewer and water works easements with City of Council Bluffs (7-0)
• Approved amended 28-E Agreement for Council Bluffs Area WiFi Consortium (7-0)
• Approved BLink Phase I backhaul equipment upgrade (7-0)

Closed Session

The Board will meet in a closed session to discuss legal strategy regarding litigation and potential real estate transactions. These discussions are held privately under specific provisions of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.

• Discussion of strategy with legal counsel regarding matters in litigation
• Discussion of the purchase or sale of particular real estate

The Board approved a resolution to enter a closed session to discuss litigation strategy and the purchase or sale of real estate. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved resolution to enter closed session (7-0)

Workshop Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District held a public hearing on the possible sale of the Madison Campus. The board approved the 2022 Legislative Priorities and authorized a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant to cover soft costs for the Early Learning Center. It also adopted HUD conflict‑of‑interest provisions related to the grant and entered a closed session to discuss litigation strategy and a potential real‑estate transaction.

• Public Hearing on possible sale of Madison Campus
• Resolution to approve 2022 Legislative Priorities
• Resolution to submit a $100,000 CDBG application for the Early Learning Center
• Adoption of HUD Conflict of Interest provisions for the CDBG
• Closed session to discuss litigation and real‑estate matters

The Board approved a Community Development Block Grant application to support costs for the Early Learning Center and adopted related conflict of interest provisions. The meeting included a public hearing regarding the possible sale of the Madison Campus.

• Approved 2022 Legislative Priorities (7-0)
• Approved submission of Community Development Block Grant for Early Learning Center (7-0)
• Approved CDBG Conflict of Interest provisions (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for litigation strategy and real estate discussion (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved August 24, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

Work Session

The board will hear a presentation from school leadership on current On Track to Diploma+1 data and the processes used to support student progress. The work session also includes procedural approval of the agenda.

• Discussion of On Track to Diploma+1 student data and school processes

The board held a work session to review On Track Data. The only formal action taken was the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)

Closed Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board is meeting in a closed session. The body will discuss legal strategy regarding active litigation and the potential purchase or sale of real estate.

• Discussion of legal strategy for matters in litigation
• Discussion of real estate purchase or sale

The Board approved the agenda and voted to enter a closed session. The session was held to discuss legal strategy regarding active litigation and the purchase or sale of real estate.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for litigation and real estate discussions (6-0)

Workshop/Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved a contract with the Iowa Department of Education to receive $7 million for an Early Learning Center and authorized a public hearing for the sale of the Madison Campus. The board also approved a $92,950 door replacement project and a $521,891 agreement with the Police Department for School Resource Officers.

• Authorization to set public hearing for sale of Madison Campus
• Contract with Iowa Department of Education for $7 million Early Learning Center
• Agreement with Safe and Civil Schools for $33,500
• Approval of plans for District Door Replacement Project ($92,950)
• MOU with Council Bluffs Police Department for School Resource Officers ($521,891)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District board approved the meeting agenda. The board then discussed the board survey and reviewed the calendar for upcoming workshops for the 2021‑2022 school year. The session concluded with adjournment.

• Approval of agenda (motion passed)
• Discussion of board survey
• Review of calendar for 2021‑2022 school year workshops

Closed Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Directors is meeting for a closed session. The board will discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate under Section 21.5 (1) (j) of the Open Meetings Law.

• Discussion regarding the purchase or sale of real estate

The board approved the meeting agenda and voted to enter a closed session. The closed session was conducted to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved resolution to enter closed session to discuss real estate purchase or sale (5-0)

Workshop/Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the issuance of $9.4 million in revenue bonds and appointed UMB Bank, NA as the paying and transfer agent. The Board also reviewed a plan for approximately $27.8 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds and updated district strategic goals.

• Approval of $9.4 million in Revenue Bonds, Series 2021
• Appointment of UMB Bank, NA as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent
• Review of ESSER/ARP plan for approximately $27.8 million in COVID-19 funding
• Approval of mandatory policies 433 (Employee Expression) and 633 (Student Expression)
• Approval of second reading for Policy 525 (Student Dress Code) and regulation 525.1

The Board approved the issuance of $9.4 million in revenue bonds and appointed UMB Bank, NA as the paying and transfer agent. Other decisions included approving new policies on student and employee expression, a student dress code, and increased substitute teacher rates for 2021-2022.

• Authorized issuance of $9.4 million in Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 (7-0)
• Appointed UMB Bank, NA as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Nutanix Enterprise Data Center for $126,687.08 (7-0)
• Approved increased substitute teacher rates for 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Approved Policy 433 (Employee Expression), Policy 633 (Student Expression), and Regulation 633.1 (7-0)
• Approved second reading of Policy 525 and Regulation 525.1 regarding Student Dress Code (7-0)
• Approved Tax Exemption Certificate (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2021 graduate list and various service contracts (7-0)

Closed Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District board held a closed‑session meeting on July 27, 2021. Board members approved the agenda and then voted to conduct a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is under review. The board also discussed the superintendent’s and district goals for the 2021‑2024 school years. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

• Approval of agenda as presented (motion by Troy Arthur, seconded by Kyle McGlade; passed)
• Resolution to hold a closed session to evaluate an individual's professional competency (motion by Troy Arthur, seconded by Jill Shudak; passed)
• Discussion of superintendent’s and district goals for the 2021‑2024 school years (information)
• Opening items: call to order and roll call (procedural)
• Adjournment (procedural)

The board approved the meeting agenda and voted to enter a closed session. The closed session was conducted to evaluate the professional competency of an individual and to discuss superintendent and district goals for 2021-2024.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved resolution to enter closed session to evaluate professional competency (7-0)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District board met for a work session. The primary purpose of the meeting was to enter a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of the Superintendent.

• Closed session to evaluate the professional competency of the Superintendent

The board approved the meeting agenda and entered a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved motion to enter closed session for superintendent's evaluation

Workshop/Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board held a workshop/business meeting on June 22, 2021, discussing and taking action on several resolutions. They approved a contract with Meyer Building Solutions for $144,000 plus expenses to manage the district-wide security system and Early Learning Center project. Other actions included approving the Professional Growth Systems aligned with new Iowa Standards, the Employee Handbook for 2021-2022, continuation of the Superintendent's contract at a $5,267.67 increase, and the redemption of 2017A Revenue Bonds. Presentations covered Spring 2021 MAP results and an update on the Early Learning Center.

• Approved contract with Meyer Building Solutions for $144,000 plus expenses for project management of district-wide security system and Early Learning Center
• Approved continuation of Superintendent Dr. Murillo's contract for 2021-2022 school year with $5,267.67 increase
• Approved Professional Growth Systems for Certified Staff, Building Administrators, Central Office Administrators, and Superintendent aligned with new 2021 Iowa Standards for School Leaders
• Approved Employee Handbook revisions for 2021-2022, including clarified professional boundaries and involuntary transfer criteria
• Approved redemption of 2017A Revenue Bonds

The Board approved the sale of approximately $13.8 million in revenue refunding bonds and the redemption of two previous bond series. Other key actions included approving the Superintendent's contract continuation and a $144,000 security project management contract.

• Approved sale of approximately $13,825,000 in revenue refunding bonds (7-0)
• Approved $144,000 contract with Meyer Building Solutions for security system project management (7-0)
• Approved continuation of Superintendent's employment contract (6-1)
• Authorized redemption of 2017A and 2019 revenue bonds (7-0 each)
• Approved 2021-2022 Employee Handbook (7-0)
• Approved Professional Growth Systems for staff and administrators (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy 525: Student Dress Code (7-0)
• Approved agreements with Newsela and Julie Monetta for social studies materials and consulting (7-0 each)

Regular Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board held a public hearing and approved a $2.99 million integrated security system for the entire district, awarding the bid to American Digital Security for $2,629,636. They also approved an amended 2020/2021 budget with no tax impact, authorized refinancing of $15 million in bonds to save an estimated $337,000, and purchased Frontline's Human Resources Management System software using PPEL funds.

• Approved 2020/2021 amended budget with no property tax impact
• Authorized refinancing of 2017A, 2017B, and 2019 revenue bonds (approx. $15M) to save $337,000
• Awarded $2,629,636 bid to American Digital Security for integrated security system (total project cost $2,988,736)
• Approved purchase of Frontline Human Resources Management System software paid from PPEL funds
• Recognized 2021 Employees of the Year and outstanding students

The Board approved the 2020/2021 amended budget and the issuance of approximately $15 million in revenue refunding bonds. Members also authorized a $2.6 million contract with American Digital Security for a district-wide integrated security system. Additionally, the Board approved several instructional resource purchases and a contract for Early Learning Center plans.

• Approved 2020/2021 amended budget (6-0)
• Approved issuance of approx. $15,000,000 revenue refunding bonds (6-0)
• Approved $2,629,636 contract with American Digital Security for integrated security system (6-0)
• Approved BVH Architects contract for Early Learning Center plans (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Frontline Human Resources Management Systems software (6-0)
• Approved $163,200 for elementary math Number Corner and WorkPlace kits (6-0)
• Approved $32,500 for FiveStar Data Warehouse services (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including student fees and personnel agenda (6-0)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School Board will hold a work session to receive a virtual professional development from the Iowa Association of School Boards on the New Superintendent Evaluation tool. The agenda includes procedural items, approval of the agenda, and adjournment.

• Virtual PD from IASB on New Superintendent Evaluation Tool (Discussion/Information)

The board approved the meeting agenda. The session included a discussion regarding the IASB Virtual PD for a new superintendent evaluation tool.

• Approved the agenda (6-0)

Workshop Meeting

At the May 11 workshop meeting, the Council Bluffs School Board approved a resolution to set a public hearing on May 25 for issuing approximately $15 million in school infrastructure sales tax revenue refunding bonds, expecting to save $337,000 in interest. The board also approved a request to the SBRC for $23,121.61 in supplemental authority to cover excess natural gas costs from the February cold snap. Other actions included approval of the tentative list of 2021 graduates and a student expulsion.

• Set public hearing for $15M school infrastructure sales tax revenue refunding bonds to refinance 2017A and 2019 bonds at lower rate
• Requested SBRC modified supplemental authority of $23,121.61 for increased natural gas prices from February 2021 cold snap
• Approved tentative list of 2021 graduates for Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson high schools
• Approved expulsion of a student as recommended by the superintendent
• Recognized record number of Council Bluffs students earning Iowa Western Community College degrees and certificates

The Board approved a public hearing for the issuance of approximately $15 million in revenue refunding bonds. Other actions included requesting supplemental funds for natural gas costs and approving the tentative 2021 graduate list.

• Approved request for $23,121.61 in supplemental authority for excess natural gas prices (6-0)
• Authorized public hearing on May 25, 2021, for approximately $15,000,000 in revenue refunding bonds (6-0)
• Approved Tentative List of 2021 Graduates (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of a student per Superintendent's recommendation (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved April 27, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)

Regular Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board decided on several facility and technology upgrades. The body approved a major HVAC contract and a new data center solution, along with various district policy updates.

• Approved $913,557 bid from Rasmussen Mechanical for HVAC work at Edison Elementary School
• Approved $192,658.34 purchase of Nutanix Virtual Data Center from CDW-G
• Approved $30,000 renewal of Google Suite Enterprise for Education with Amplified IT
• Approved preschool community partner agreements with YMCA and St. Albert
• Approved second reading of policies including Open Enrollment, Field Trips, and Virtual/Online Learning

The board approved a bid for HVAC work at Edison Elementary and the purchase of a virtual data center. Members also approved a series of special education contracts and the first reading of district policies.

• Approved $913,557.00 Rasmussen Mechanical bid for Edison Elementary HVAC work (7-0)
• Approved $192,658.34 purchase of Nutanix Virtual Data Center from CDW-G (7-0)
• Approved first reading of policies (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including special education contracts and March 2021 financials (7-0)
• Approved agenda and April 13, 2021 workshop minutes (7-0)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Directors will hold a work session on April 13, 2021. The board plans to enter a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate.

• Approval of agenda
• Closed session to discuss real estate purchase/sale
• Adjournment

Workshop Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved a $1,556,697.70 annual technology purchase from CDW-G and Kansas City AV, and approved 2.25% wage increases for SEIU, CWA, standard, and administrator employee groups for 2021-22. They also discussed a three-year concrete repair plan for multiple schools and received updates on the Wilson Middle School renovation and employee survey results.

• Approved $1,556,697.70 technology purchase (Bid 21-007) split between CDW-G ($770,750) and Kansas City AV ($785,947.70)
• Approved 2.25% wage increases for SEIU, CWA, standard, and administrator employee groups for 2021-22
• Discussed three-year concrete repair plan for Hoover Elementary, IT Building, Lewis & Clark, Carter Lake, College View, funded from PPEL
• Received update on Wilson Middle School renovation
• Heard update on virtual academy preparations for 2021-22

The Board approved wage increases for administrators, standard employees, and amended contracts for SEIU and CWA. It also awarded technology purchase bids and approved several service contract renewals.

• Approved Amended SEIU Agreement for '21-22 wage increase (7-0)
• Approved Amended CWA Agreement for '21-22 wage increase (7-0)
• Approved 2.25% base wage increase for Standard employee group for '21-22 (7-0)
• Approved 2.25% base wage increase for Administrator employee group for '21-22 (7-0)
• Awarded Bid 21-007 to CDW-G ($770,750.00) and Kansas City AV ($785,947.70) (7-0)
• Approved Cox Business Contract amendment for DDoS Mitigation Service at $3,230.00/month plus $2,340.00 setup fee (7-0)
• Approved RightFax renewal contract for $3,367.70 for one year (7-0)
• Approved Papercut renewal contract for $9,069.67 for three years (7-0)

Regular Business Meeting

The Board of Directors decided on the 2021-22 certified budget and approved a multi-year agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association. The body also authorized several educational service agreements and a data sharing contract.

• Approved 2021-22 certified budget with a levy rate of $16.99551 per thousand dollars of property valuation
• Approved 2021-2023 agreement between the Council Bluffs Education Association and the Board of Education
• Approved educational service agreement with Des Moines Area Community College for concurrent enrollment
• Approved preschool contracted services agreement with West Central Community Action for 50 eligible students
• Approved agreement with Green Hills Area Education Agency for the 2021-22 school year

The Board approved the 2021-22 certified budget and a multi-year agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association. Several educational service agreements and policy readings were also approved. A consent agenda covering personnel, financial reports, and special education contracts was passed.

• Approved 2021-22 certified budget with levy rate of $16.99551 per thousand dollars of property valuation (5-0)
• Approved educational service agreement with Des Moines Area Community College for concurrent enrollment (5-0)
• Approved agreement with West Central Community Action for 2021-22 preschool contracted services (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Green Hills Area Education Agency for 2021-22 school year (5-0)
• Approved data sharing agreement with Prodigy Education (5-0)
• Approved 2021-2023 agreement between Council Bluffs Education Association and Board of Education (5-0)
• Approved first and second readings of policies and administrative regulations (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel, February 2021 financial information, and special education contracts (5-0)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District held a work session to revisit guiding principles through the lens of equity. The board also identified potential topics for future work sessions scheduled between April and June.

• Discussion on revisiting guiding principles through the lens of equity
• Planning of future work session topics for April 13, April 27, May 11, May 25, and June 22

The board approved the meeting agenda. The session included a discussion on equity. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (5-0)

Workshop Meeting

The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and provided public participation information. It discussed preschool GOLD assessment results and principal development research. It approved three resolutions: a $167,182 boiler replacement at Bloomer Elementary, a $54,651.83 purchase of a John Deere 3046R tractor, and E‑Rate bids for firewalls ($240,444) and UPS battery backups ($14,189.50).

• Approval of Bloomer Boiler Replacement bid for $167,182 and water heater alternate for $34,988 to Rasmussen Mechanical
• Approval of purchase of John Deere 3046R Compact Utility Tractor for $54,651.83 from AgriVision Equipment Group
• Approval of E‑Rate firewall bid from Howard Technology Solutions for $240,444 (district out‑of‑pocket $36,066.60)
• Approval of E‑Rate UPS battery backup bid from Heartland Business Systems for $14,189.50 (district out‑of‑pocket $2,128.43)

Work Session

The council meets for a work session to approve the agenda and discuss a tax levy and equity matters in the district. No formal actions were taken on these topics during this session.

• Approval of agenda – motion passed
• Discussion of tax levy
• Discussion of equity in the Council Bluffs Community School District

Town Hall Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District is hosting a town hall meeting to discuss strategic goals and review feedback from a ThoughtExchange survey. The agenda is primarily discussion-based with no formal votes or budget items scheduled.

• Discussion of district strategic goals
• Review of ThoughtExchange survey feedback
• Public question-and-answer session

Regular Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved a bid from Carley Construction to install a new parking lot at Wilson Middle School for $677,363.50. It also approved the first reading of several district policies, the HealthCheck 360 wellness program contract, and a $75,000 contract for 3,000 Chromebook console licenses. A consent agenda approved consulting agreements for CTE and TAG curriculum services.

• First reading of policies (e.g., Policy Adoption, Superintendent, Personnel Complaints, etc.)
• HealthCheck 360 wellness program contract approval
• Approval of bid from CDW‑G for 3,000 Chromebook console licenses – $75,000
• Approval of bid from Carley Construction for Wilson Middle School parking lot – $677,363.50
• Consent agenda: consulting agreements for CTE and TAG curriculum services

The Board approved a construction bid for a new parking lot at Wilson Middle School and a wellness program contract. Other actions included approving Chromebook licenses, a first reading of policies, and a comprehensive consent agenda covering special education contracts and financials.

• Approved $677,363.50 bid from Carley Construction for Wilson Middle School parking lot (7-0)
• Approved HealthCheck 360 wellness program contract (7-0)
• Approved CDW-G bid for Chromebook console licenses (7-0)
• Approved first reading of policies (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including special education contracts, 2021-22 school calendar, and January 2021 financials (7-0)
• Approved February 9, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School District board held a work session to discuss the Return to Learn Plan and MAP Data Breakdown. The agenda included only procedural items for approval, with no formal decisions or votes on policies or contracts.

• Discussion of Return to Learn Plan
• Discussion of MAP Data Breakdown

The board held a work session where the only recorded action was the approval of the meeting agenda. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)

Virtual Town Hall Meeting

The council will vote to approve the agenda as presented. The meeting will then discuss introductions, the purpose and format of the town hall, strategic goals, feedback from the ThoughtExchange survey, and answer questions. The session will close with next steps.

• Approval of agenda (action)
• Introductions
• Purpose and format of town hall discussion
• Strategic goals discussion
• ThoughtExchange survey feedback

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School Board held a work session to discuss several topics, including the Return to Learn Plan, updates on strategic goals, parent and community survey results, and plans for a virtual town hall meeting. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was primarily for discussion.

• Return To Learn Plan discussion
• Strategic Goals Update discussion
• Parent and Community Survey Results review
• Thought Exchange discussion
• Virtual Town Hall Meeting discussion

The board held a work session and approved the meeting agenda. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)

Workshop Meeting

The Board of Directors held a workshop meeting and voted on three action items: approving a $19,200 contract with Educational Solutions Northwest for elementary math support, waiving three elective credits for the Class of 2021 graduation requirements, and requesting a $44,598.03 transfer from the General Fund to student activity funds at Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln High Schools due to COVID revenue loss. The board also received informational presentations on Winter 2021 MAP results, trauma-informed schools through Classroom 180, and an integrated security system.

• Approved contract with Educational Solutions Northwest for $19,200.00 for elementary mathematics support
• Waived 3 elective credits for graduation for Class of 2021 (from 17 to 14 elective credits) due to COVID-19 pandemic
• Requested SBRC approval for $44,598.03 transfer from General Fund to TJHS and ALHS Student Activity Funds
• Received presentation on Winter 2021 MAP results from Chief Academic Officer
• Presented update on trauma-informed schools initiative (Classroom 180 framework)

The Board approved a contract for elementary mathematics support and requested a fund transfer to cover COVID-related revenue losses. Additionally, the Board waived three elective credits for the Class of 2021 graduation requirements.

• Approved contract with Educational Solutions Northwest for elementary mathematics support (7-0)
• Waived 3 elective credits for graduation for the Class of 2021 (7-0)
• Approved request to SBRC to transfer $44,598.03 from General Fund to TJHS and ALHS Student Activity Funds (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 26, 2021 meetings (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session to evaluate professional competency of an individual (7-0)

Work Session

The district held a work session on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. The board approved the agenda as presented. Members discussed the Return to Learn plan, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and an update on strategic goals. No formal actions were taken on those discussion topics.

• Approval of agenda as presented (motion passed)
• Return to Learn Plan discussion
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion discussion
• Strategic Goals Update discussion

The board held a work session and approved the agenda. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)

Regular Business Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the Employee Handbook revisions for the 2020-2021 school year and requested spending authority of $2,851.32 for a student attending the Grandwood-Woodward Granger special education program. The board also approved a land use agreement for an Amelia Bloomer Suffrage Centennial historical marker on Bloomer Elementary School's lawn.

• Employee Handbook revisions approved
• Spending authority requested: $2,851.32
• Land use agreement for Amelia Bloomer historical marker
• First Ave Trail project informational presentation
• Approval of minutes from January 12 and 19, 2021

The Board approved revisions to the Employee Handbook for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. They also authorized spending for a special education program and approved a land use agreement for a historical marker. A consent agenda including personnel and financial items was passed.

• Approved Employee Handbook revisions for the remaining 2020-2021 school year (7-0)
• Approved $2,851.32 spending authority for student attending Grandwood-Woodward Granger special education program (7-0)
• Approved land use agreement for Amelia Bloomer Suffrage Centennial historical marker at Bloomer Elementary School (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including special education contracts (Alpha School, IKM Manning), personnel agenda, and December 2020 financials (7-0)

Work Session

The Council Bluffs Community School Board will hold a work session with the main agenda item being a virtual discussion with legislators. All other items are procedural, including call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Virtual discussion with legislators

The board held a work session and approved the agenda. The session included a discussion regarding a virtual meeting with legislators.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Workshop Meeting

The Council Bluffs Community School District will hold public hearings on concrete joint repairs at Carter Lake Elementary, College View Elementary and the IT Building, and on a $783,750 parking lot repaving at Woodrow Wilson Middle School. The board will also move to approve the second reading of Policy 625 concerning high school graduation requirements and a revised administrative regulation on corporal punishment and physical restraint. Additional actions include approving agreements with Associated Builders & Contractors for after‑hours NCCER training and an amended MOU with Iowa Western Community College. Informational updates on the Plus One Pathways and the district wellness program will be presented.

• Public hearing on concrete joint repairs (Bid #21-004) – construction cost $190,945
• Public hearing on parking lot replacement at Woodrow Wilson Middle School (Bid #21-003) – construction cost $783,750
• Second reading approval of Policy 625, "High School Graduation Requirements"
• Approval of revised Administrative Regulation 511.2 on corporal punishment and physical restraint
• Approval of agreement with Associated Builders & Contractors for after‑hours NCCER credentialing

The Board approved several administrative updates, including high school graduation requirements and a policy on corporal punishment. They also authorized an agreement with Associated Builders and Contractors and an MOU amendment with Iowa Western Community College. A request for $3,152,771 in spending authority for 2021-22 drop-out prevention was approved.

• Approved second reading of Policy 625 High School Graduation Requirements (7-0)
• Approved revised administrative regulation 511.2 Corporal Punishment and Physical Restraint (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Associated Builders and Contractors for NCCER credentialing sponsorship (7-0)
• Approved amended MOU with Iowa Western Community College for 2020-2021 school year (7-0)
• Approved request for $3,152,771 from SBRC for 2021-22 Drop-Out Prevention and At-Risk services (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 8, 2020 meetings (7-0)

Work Session

The school board approved the meeting agenda. Board members received historical data on past contract negotiations from the CFO and HR chief. An administrative law judge presented an overview of negotiation timelines, union recertifications, and the Public Employment Relations Board's role.

• Approval of agenda (motion by David Coziahr, seconded by John Minshall, passed)
• Presentation of historical negotiation data by CFO Dean Wilson and HR chief Garry Milbourn
• Overview of negotiation timelines and PERB role presented by Administrative Law Judge Susan M. Bolte

The board approved the meeting agenda and received a presentation on historical negotiation data from Judge Susan Bolte of the Public Employment Relations Board. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (6-0)