Council Bluffs Community School District public meetings in 2023
39 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Education will hold a work session on December 12, 2023, to discuss legislative matters with state lawmakers. The meeting will include standard procedural items such as calling the meeting to order, roll call, and agenda approval.
- Approval of agenda
- Legislative roundtable with state lawmakers
- Adjournment
The board held a work session consisting of procedural items and a discussion on a legislative roundtable. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop/Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District will hold a public hearing on a $211,983 repair plan for the Thomas Jefferson High School C‑Wing. The board will approve the agenda and minutes and discuss updates on English learner programming and Strategic Goal #4. It will consider three resolutions: a $1,376,985 supplemental request for open‑enrollment out students, a $231,527 request for extended LEP instruction, and a $35,800 purchase of an intercom system for Bloomer Elementary.
- Public hearing on Thomas Jefferson High School C‑Wing stabilization – architect estimate $211,983 (includes 15% contingency)
- Resolution to request $1,376,985 supplemental funding for open‑enrollment out students not on prior year’s headcount
- Resolution to request $231,527 supplemental funding for Limited English Proficient instruction beyond five years
- Resolution to approve purchase of Rauland Telecenter U intercom system for Bloomer Elementary School – $35,800
- Board update on English Learner programming and Strategic Goal #4 student support metrics
The Board authorized two supplemental funding requests to the School Budget Review Committee totaling over $1.6 million. Additionally, the Board approved several facility improvements for Thomas Jefferson High School and Bloomer Elementary.
- Authorized $1,376,985 supplemental request for open enrolled out students (7-0)
- Authorized $231,527 supplemental request for LEP instruction beyond 5 years (7-0)
- Approved $35,800 Rauland Telecenter U intercom system for Bloomer Elementary (6-0)
- Approved $20,484.64 for BCDM Architects professional services for TJHS structural repairs (7-0)
- Approved $44,143 for Floors Commercial, Inc. to replace carpet at TJHS (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including $750 donation from Knights of Columbus and personnel agenda (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda and November 14, 2023 minutes (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Directors held a work session to discuss organizational meeting procedures and vote to enter closed session to discuss real estate transactions.
- Board election discussion for organizational meeting
- Vote to enter closed session for real estate purchase/sale
- Approval of agenda and roll call
The Board approved the meeting agenda and entered a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss real estate (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop/Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board will hold a public hearing on conveying real property, then vote on a $83,430 contract amendment with Teachers On Call for substitute custodial services, approve a weighted vote for Edwin Gambs to the Green Hills AEA Board, and adopt the 2024-25 High School Program of Studies on the consent agenda.
- Public hearing on conveyance of interest in real property (later approved 5-2)
- Approval of $83,430 contract amendment with Teachers On Call to include substitute custodial service
- Approval of weighted vote for Edwin Gambs as Director of District 5 for Green Hills AEA Board
- Approval of the 2024-25 High School Program of Studies, including new courses and updated pathways
- Recognition of American Education Week, October Employees of the Month, and Iowa All-State Chorus/Junior Honors Orchestra students
The Board approved a conveyance of interest in real property and a contract amendment for substitute custodial services. Additionally, the Board cast a weighted vote for a Green Hills AEA Board director and approved the 2024-25 High School Program of Studies via consent agenda.
- Approved Conveyance of Interest in Real Property (5-2)
- Approved Teachers On Call amendment for substitute custodial service (7-0)
- Cast weighted vote for Edwin Gambs as Director of District 5 for Green Hills AEA Board (7-0)
- Approved 2024-25 High School Program of Studies (7-0)
- Approved Special Education contracts for ISD and Perry Community School district (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Agenda and October 2023 disbursements (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from October 24, 2023 meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Organizational Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board will hold its organizational meeting immediately after the workshop. The board will administer oaths to newly elected members, elect a president and vice president, appoint the board secretary for the 2023-24 year, and approve the 2023-24 meeting schedule. Public participation is also on the agenda.
- Election of board president and vice president
- Appointment of Diane Ostrowski as board secretary for the 2023-24 school year
- Approval of the 2023-24 meeting schedule (second and fourth Tuesdays, with reduced frequency in certain months)
- Oath of office administered by Judge Dreismeier to new members and elected officers
- Public participation opportunity for residents to address the board
The Board elected its leadership for the term and appointed a Board Secretary. The Board also established the meeting schedule for the 2023-24 school year.
- Selected Diane Ostrowski as Temporary Chair (7-0)
- Approved the agenda (7-0)
- Elected Jared Tripp as President (7-0)
- Elected David Coziahr as Vice-President (7-0)
- Appointed Diane Ostrowski as Board Secretary for 2023-24 (7-0)
- Approved 2023-24 Board meeting dates (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the meeting agenda and discussed PowerSchool software, grading processes, and the SAGE program. The board also voted to enter closed session to discuss real estate matters.
- Approved agenda
- Discussed PowerSchool
- Discussed grading process
- Discussed SAGE program
- Voted to enter closed session
The board approved the meeting agenda and entered a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate. Other items discussed included PowerSchool, the grading process, SAGE, and Crescent.
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session for real estate discussion (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board will approve the agenda and minutes, and adopt the second reading of Policy 625, which revises high school graduation credit options. Additional resolutions include appointing a district negotiation team, approving a $1,250 early‑notification incentive for eligible staff, and authorizing board travel to the IASB convention and a March meeting schedule change.
- Second reading of Policy 625 – new graduation credit options (Traditional 46‑57, Core 38‑45, Honors 58+)
- Policy Review List for 2023‑24 – approval of policies to be reviewed in the upcoming cycle
- Appointment of District Negotiation Team – Garry Milbourn and Julie Foster authorized
- Early Notification Incentive – $1,250 for eligible teachers, nurses, and administrators
- Board member attendance at IASB convention – approval of travel and related expenses
The Board approved several facility upgrades, including a concrete repair budget increase and a major equipment replacement at Bloomer Elementary. Other actions included approving high school graduation requirements and appointing a district negotiation team.
- Approved $488,548 bid from Rasmussen Mechanical Services Inc for Bloomer Elementary ERU replacement (7-0)
- Approved $35,201.75 increase for Carley Construction, LLC concrete work at College View Elementary and Thomas Jefferson High School (7-0)
- Approved second reading of Policy 625 regarding High School Graduation Requirements (7-0)
- Authorized Garry Milbourn and Julie Foster as the District negotiation team for CBEA and CWA (7-0)
- Set public hearing for November 14, 2023, regarding First Avenue Easement (7-0)
- Approved '23-24 Early Notification Incentive (7-0)
- Appointed Lauren Myers as representative to the IASB Delegate Assembly (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including September 2023 disbursements and various special education contracts (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the meeting agenda and received preliminary enrollment information for discussion. The session concluded at 6:37 p.m.
- Approval of agenda
- Preliminary enrollment discussion
The board held a work session to discuss preliminary enrollment. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made other than the approval of the agenda.
- Approved the agenda as presented (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board held a workshop meeting where they conducted a first reading of Policy 625, which would introduce three diploma tracks (Traditional, Core, and Honors) with varying credit ranges. The board also received an update on Fall 2023 NWEA MAP results and a presentation on the Jackets Thrive wellness day at Thomas Jefferson High School. The policy will return for a second reading on October 24.
- First reading of Policy 625 – High School Graduation Requirements, proposing Traditional (46-57 credits), Core (38-45 credits), and Honors (58+ credits) diplomas
- Fall 2023 NWEA MAP results presented by Dr. Tracy Mathews
- Informational presentation on Jackets Thrive, a wellness day at Thomas Jefferson High School scheduled for October 27
- Approval of minutes from the Work Session and Regular Business Meetings of September 26, 2023
The Board approved the first reading of Policy 625 regarding High School Graduation Requirements. Members also reviewed Fall 2023 NWEA MAP results and a presentation on Jackets Thrive.
- Approved first reading of Policy 625 - High School Graduation Requirements (7-0)
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from September 26, 2023 meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved a 1% budget guarantee for fiscal year 2024-2025 and requested spending authority for a $4.4 million special education deficit from the previous year. The meeting also included the approval of standing committees and the second reading of several district policies.
- 1% budget guarantee request for fiscal year 2024-2025
- Spending authority for $4,401,896.21 special education deficit
- Approval of standing committees for the district
- Second reading of policies 427, 519, 529, 601, 606, 616, 619, 627
- Request for $1,132,711.04 in excess LEP costs
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board held a work session to discuss Policy 625 and receive information on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). The agenda was approved unanimously. No formal action was taken on the discussion items.
- Approval of agenda (motion passed 7-0)
- Discussion of Policy 625
- Information and discussion on ISASP
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District held a work session to discuss a Department of Education site visit at Thomas Jefferson High School and an easement on First Avenue. The board approved the agenda and voted to enter closed session.
- Approval of agenda
- Department of Education site visit at TJHS
- First Avenue easement discussion
- Vote to go into closed session
- Adjournment
The board held a work session and approved the agenda. No other substantive decisions were recorded, as the board did not enter into closed session.
- Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and presented reports on advanced course enrollment, Diploma Plus One data, the 2022-23 Treasurer's Report, and updated strategic goals for 2023-2026. The Board voted to rescind the July 25, 2023 approval to place language for extending the voter‑approved physical plant and equipment levy on the November 7, 2023 election ballot. It also directed a public hearing for September 26, 2023 to gather input on the possible sale of the Warren Street Property.
- Resolution rescinding July 25, 2023 approval to place levy extension language on Nov 7 ballot
- Public hearing scheduled for Sep 26, 2023 on possible sale of Warren Street Property
- Presentation of the 2022-23 Treasurer's Report
- Discussion of 2022-23 advanced course enrollment and Diploma Plus One data
- Presentation of revised District Strategic Goals for 2023‑2026
The Board rescinded a previous approval to place a physical plant and equipment levy extension on the November 7, 2023 ballot. A public hearing was scheduled for September 26, 2023, regarding the possible sale of Warren Street Property.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved August 22, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Rescinded July 25, 2023 approval for Physical Plant and Equipment Levy extension on November 7 ballot (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for September 26, 2023, regarding possible sale of Warren Street Property (7-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss real estate (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District will hold a work session to discuss the Code of Student Conduct. The meeting also includes a vote to enter a closed session.
- Discussion of Code of Student Conduct
- Vote to enter closed session
The board approved the meeting agenda and entered a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved the agenda (6-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss real estate (7-0)
Workshop/Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved a five-year agreement with the Council Bluffs Police Department for School Resource Officers and updated conflict-of-interest and code-of-conduct policies. The meeting also included a discussion on legislative priorities and the approval of summer learning program reports.
- Approval of School Resource Officer MOU ($526,598.94)
- Approval to replace Warehouse second condenser ($27,865.00)
- Second reading of Policy 207 - Conflict of Interest
- First reading of policies 427, 519, 529, 601, 606, 616, 619, 627
- Approval of Policy 512 - Code of Conduct
The Board established its 2024 legislative priorities focusing on funding, mental health, preschool, and open enrollment. Several district policies were approved, including the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policy. The Board also authorized a warehouse condenser replacement and approved a consent agenda containing multiple MOUs and personnel items.
- Approved 2024 Legislative Priorities (7-0)
- Approved quote for Prairie Mechanical to replace Warehouse second condenser (7-0)
- Approved first reading of policies (7-0)
- Approved second reading of Policy 207-Board of Directors' Conflict of Interest (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved Policy 512-Code of Conduct and waived second reading (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including SRO MOU, Underwood 23-24 MOU, and July 2023 disbursements (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Work Session
This is a procedural work session for the Council Bluffs Community School District. No specific discussion topics or business items are listed in the provided agenda.
Workshop/Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the second reading of six policies and the first reading of a conflict-of-interest policy. The Board also approved placing a voter-approved physical plant and equipment levy extension on the November 7, 2023 ballot and a $75,000 budget amendment for the Kanesville Learning Center renovation.
- Second reading of six policies (211, 212, 217, 222, 802, 907, 914)
- First reading of Policy 207 (Conflict of Interest)
- Approval of PPEL levy extension for November 7, 2023 ballot
- Kanesville Learning Center renovation budget amendment ($75,000)
- Staff recognition and honorary diplomas presented
The Board approved placing a Voter-PPEL levy extension on the November 7, 2023, election ballot. It also increased the Kanesville Learning Center renovation budget and approved several policy readings. A lease agreement with Arcadia Infrastructure I, LLC was tabled.
- Approved placing Voter-PPEL levy extension on 11/7/23 ballot (4-0)
- Increased Kanesville Learning Center budget from $4,965,000 to $5,040,000 (4-0)
- Approved second reading of policies (4-0)
- Approved first reading of Policy 207-Board of Directors' Conflict of Interest (4-0)
- Tabled Master Marketing and Option-Lease Agreement with Arcadia Infrastructure I, LLC (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including graduates list, Special Education contract with Woodward Granger Community Schools, personnel agenda, and disbursements (4-0)
- Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District board approved the agenda and received an end‑of‑year summary on Data Consults. Board members discussed the book study titled “Great on Their Behalf.” The board voted to go into closed session to discuss a real‑estate purchase or sale where early disclosure could affect the price. The meeting then adjourned.
- Approval of agenda as presented
- End‑of‑year summary on Data Consults (information)
- Book study discussion of “Great on Their Behalf”
- Vote to enter closed session to discuss real‑estate purchase or sale
- Adjournment
The board held a work session to discuss end-of-year data consults and a book study titled "Great on Their Behalf." No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.
- Approved the agenda as presented (6-0)
Workshop/Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved extending the Instructional Support Levy for five years and purchasing a heat pump for Thomas Jefferson High School. The board also approved an amended memorandum of understanding with Iowa Western Community College.
- Extension of Instructional Support Levy (2027-2031)
- Heat pump purchase for Thomas Jefferson High School ($33,975)
- Amended MOU with Iowa Western Community College
- Public hearing on Instructional Support Levy extension
- Longfellow Building Stabilization Plans ($94,586 estimate)
The Board approved a five-year extension of the Instructional Support Program and authorized several facility upgrades. Multiple educational software renewals and a new contract for the district's website and notification system were also approved.
- Approved Instructional Support Levy extension for five years through June 30, 2031 (7-0)
- Approved $579,000 bid from Elkhorn West Construction for cornice repair at College View Elementary (7-0)
- Approved $33,975 heat pump purchase and installation for Thomas Jefferson High School (7-0)
- Approved purchase of a replacement marquee for Thomas Jefferson High School (7-0)
- Approved continuation of the Superintendent's employment contract (7-0)
- Approved contract with Finalsite for district website, mobile app, and mass notification system (7-0)
- Approved 3-year renewal of Google Suite Enterprise for Education with CDW-G (7-0)
- Approved amended MOU with Iowa Western Community College for 2023-2024 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
Closed Session
The Board of Directors met in a closed session to conduct an evaluation of the Superintendent. The session was held to evaluate professional competency as permitted under Section 21.5 (1) (i) of the Open Meetings Law.
- Superintendent's Evaluation
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the agenda and voted to enter a closed session. The session was held to evaluate the professional competency of an individual.
- Approved the agenda (7-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session for professional competency evaluation (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved an amended 2022-23 budget and a second reading of various policies. The meeting also included a public hearing on a proposed 2023-24 school calendar and a resolution to set a public hearing for an instructional support levy extension.
- Approved 2022-23 Amended School Budget ($12.96M increase)
- Public Hearing on 2023-2024 School Calendar revisions
- Approved second reading of 24 policies and regulations
- Resolution to set public hearing for Instructional Support Levy extension
- Approved minutes from May 9, 2023 Workshop Meeting
The Board approved the amended 2022-23 school budget and the revised 2023-2024 school calendar. Members also authorized several software contracts and facility upgrades, including a $41,350 HVAC project. A public hearing was scheduled for June 27, 2023, to consider extending the Instructional Support Levy.
- Approved 2022-23 Amended Budget (7-0)
- Approved revised 2023-2024 school calendar (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for 6/27/23 regarding Instructional Support Levy extension (7-0)
- Approved $41,350 quote from Optimized Systems for ALHS HVAC controllers (7-0)
- Approved 3-year contract with Northwest Evaluation Association for MAP assessments (7-0)
- Approved 5-year agreement with Securly for web content filtering and ehall pass (7-0)
- Approved agreement with Iowa West Foundation for Plus One Pathways (7-0)
- Approved Flexible Student and School Support (FS3) program (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Workshop Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Directors will hold a workshop meeting to approve the tentative list of 2023 graduates and recognize students who completed Iowa Western Community College certificates, diplomas, or degrees.
- Approval of tentative list of 2023 graduates
- Recognition of 107 IWCC graduates from Lincoln and Jefferson High Schools
- Approval of minutes from April 25, 2023 meetings
- Teacher Appreciation remarks by Board President Chris LaFerla
- Public participation period with time limits
The Board approved the amended 2022-23 school budget and the revised 2023-2024 school calendar. Members also scheduled a public hearing for June 27, 2023, to consider extending the Instructional Support Levy for five years. Several software contracts and facility projects were approved.
- Approved 2022-23 Amended Budget (7-0)
- Approved revised 2023-2024 school calendar (7-0)
- Set public hearing for 6/27/23 to consider extending Instructional Support Levy for 5 years (7-0)
- Approved $41,350 quote from Optimized Systems for ALHS HVAC controllers (7-0)
- Approved 3-year contract with Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) for MAP assessments (7-0)
- Approved 5-year agreement with Securly for web content filtering and services (7-0)
- Approved agreement with Iowa West Foundation for Plus One Pathways (7-0)
- Approved Flexible Student and School Support (FS3) program (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Closed Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board held a closed session on April 25, 2023, to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j). The board unanimously approved the agenda and voted to enter closed session to avoid premature disclosure that could affect property prices. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Vote to go into closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j) for real estate purchase/sale discussion
- Unanimous vote by all six board members to enter closed session
The Board approved the agenda and voted to enter a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss real estate purchase or sale (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved a $455,070 contract for 2023-24 Chromebook technology and a $281,750 contract for School Based Interventionist services with Green Hills AEA. The board also approved agreements with Green Hills AEA for general services and moved its June-August 2023 meeting dates to the fourth Tuesday of the month.
- Awarded bid 22-006 to CDW-G for $455,070 in Chromebooks
- Approved Green Hills AEA School Based Interventionist Program contract for $281,750
- Approved agreement with Green Hills Area Education Agency for 2023-2024
- Changed board meeting dates for June-August 2023 to the fourth Tuesday
- Set public hearing for May 23, 2023, on amending the 2022-23 budget
The Board approved several contracts with the Green Hills Area Education Agency and awarded a technology bid to CDW-G for 2023-24 Chromebooks. A public hearing to amend the 2022-23 budget was scheduled for May 23, 2023. The Board also approved new world language instructional materials and updated the summer meeting schedule.
- Awarded 2023-24 Chromebook purchase bid 22-006 to CDW-G (6-0)
- Approved Green Hills AEA School Based Interventionist Program contract for 2023-2024 (6-0)
- Approved general agreement with Green Hills Area Education Agency for 2023-2024 (6-0)
- Set public hearing for amending the 22-23 budget for 5/23/23 (6-0)
- Approved purchase of 6-12 World Language instructional materials from Wayside Publishing (6-0)
- Moved June-August 2023 board meetings to the fourth Tuesday of the month (6-0)
- Approved first reading of policies (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including preschool partner agreements and special education contracts (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Closed Session
This is a closed session meeting of the Council Bluffs Community School District Board. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j). The agenda contains no other substantive business beyond procedural items.
- Board voted unanimously to enter closed session for real estate purchase/sale discussion under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j).
The Board approved the meeting agenda and voted to enter a closed session. The closed session was held to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j).
- Approved the agenda (7-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss real estate purchase or sale (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the 2023-24 certified budget with a property tax levy of $16.15808 per thousand dollars of valuation. The Board also approved a 3.0% wage increase for administrators and standard employees for the 2023-24 school year.
- Approved 2023-24 certified budget with a levy rate of $16.15808 per thousand dollars of valuation
- Approved 3.0% wage increase for Administrator employee group
- Approved 3.0% wage increase for Standard employee group
- Public hearing scheduled for 2023-2024 Budget
- Presentation on new Diploma Plus One College and Career Opportunities
The Board approved the 2023-24 certified budget with a specific property valuation levy rate. Additionally, the Board approved 3.0% base wage increases for both administrator and standard employee groups for the 2023-24 school year.
- Approved 2023-24 certified budget with levy rate of $16.15808 per thousand dollars of property valuation (7-0)
- Approved 3.0% base wage increase for Administrator employee group for 2023-24 (7-0)
- Approved 3.0% base wage increase for Standard employee group for 2023-24 (7-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
- Approved minutes from March 28, 2023 meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board held a work session to discuss the 2023-24 school year budget and receive an update on the Diploma +1 Pathway 2.0 program. The meeting concluded with the approval of the agenda and an adjournment.
- Approval of agenda
- Discussion of 2023-24 SY Budget
- Update on Diploma +1 Pathway 2.0
The board approved the meeting agenda. The session consisted of discussions regarding the 23-24 SY budget and the Diploma +1 Pathway 2.0; no formal votes were taken on these topics.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved closing Crescent Elementary at the end of the 2022-23 school year, moving students to Lewis & Clark and College View Elementary. The Board also approved purchasing K-5 English Language Arts instructional materials for $244,133.32 and contracts for professional development totaling $105,600.
- Approval of K-5 English Language Arts instructional materials ($244,133.32)
- Approval of contract for Soar into High School Academy ($66,300.00)
- Approval of Middle School Math Camp and Professional Development ($39,300.00)
- Resolution to close Crescent Elementary School
- Set Public Hearing on 2023-24 School Budget for April 11, 2023
The Board decided to close Crescent Elementary School at the end of the 2022-23 school year and approved boundary changes for three elementary schools. Other actions included approving instructional materials, professional development contracts, and fiber service agreements.
- Approved closing Crescent Elementary School at end of 2022-23 year (7-0)
- Approved school boundary line changes for Crescent, Lewis & Clark, and College View Elementary (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for 2023-24 school budget for 4/11/23 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of K-5 English Language Arts instructional materials (7-0)
- Approved professional development contracts with Education Solutions Northwest for High School Academy and Middle School Math Camp (7-0)
- Approved fiber service contracts with Cox Business for Scott Data Center and Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center (7-0)
- Approved E-Rate Cat2 bids from SmartWave Technologies and Computer Cable Connection (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including personnel, February 2023 financials, and special education contracts (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District held a work session on March 14, 2023. The agenda was approved, and the administration provided an update on the Level Up Leadership program.
- Approval of agenda
- Update on Level Up Leadership program
- Discussion of leadership programs for K-5 and 6-12
The board met for a work session and approved the meeting agenda. The session included a discussion regarding Level Up Leadership.
- Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved an early retirement incentive paying $75 per day for unused sick leave and a one-year agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association. The board also scheduled a public hearing for March 28 to discuss the possible closure of Crescent Elementary.
- Early retirement incentive: $75 per day for unused sick leave
- CBEA agreement for 2023-2024 approved
- Public hearing set for March 28 on Crescent Elementary closure
- Approval of February 28, 2023, regular business meeting minutes
- Elementary school boundary change and closure proposal discussed
The Board approved an early retirement incentive and a 2023-2024 agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association. A public hearing was scheduled for March 28, 2023, to gather input on the potential closure of Crescent Elementary.
- Approved Early Retirement Incentive (7-0)
- Approved Council Bluffs Education Association & Board of Directors Agreement 2023-2024 (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for March 28, 2023, regarding possible closing of Crescent Elementary (7-0)
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved February 28, 2023 Regular Business Meeting minutes (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Exempt Session
The Council Bluffs Community School Board is meeting in an exempt session closed to the public. The only substantive item is a discussion under the 'Exempt Session' category; no specific topics or actions are disclosed in the agenda. The meeting begins with roll call and agenda approval, and ends with adjournment.
- Exempt session discussion (no details provided)
- Agenda approval item listed as action item
Regular Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the first reading of 20 policies and named the new Early Learning Center at 620 N. 8th Street the Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center. The board also approved a waiver request for world language requirements and a purchase of a special education vehicle.
- Naming of Early Learning Center as Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center
- First reading of 20 district policies
- Approval of waiver for 3rd and 4th year world language requirements
- Purchase of special education vehicle for $37,023.26
- Approval of minutes from February 14, 2023 meetings
The Board approved naming the Early Learning Center as the Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center. Members also authorized the purchase of a special education vehicle and approved a waiver for world language requirements. A consent agenda including financial reports and special education contracts was passed.
- Approved naming the Early Learning Center as the Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center (6-0)
- Approved purchase of 2022 Ford Transit Van for $37,023.26 for Special Education Program (6-0)
- Approved 2022-23 and 2023-24 application for waiver of 3rd and 4th year World Language Offer and Teach requirements (6-0)
- Approved first reading of policies (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including January 2023 Financial Report and personnel agenda (6-0)
- Accepted donations from Grant Novak ($1,590.00) and Michael Gant ($1,563.81) (6-0)
- Approved special education contracts with Recover Health, Inc., Waterloo Community Schools, and Goodwill Industries, Inc. Access (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Directors approved the meeting agenda and voted to enter a closed session to discuss the superintendent's performance.
- Approval of agenda
- Closed session for superintendent evaluation
- Motion to enter closed session passed unanimously
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Workshop Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Council Bluffs to partner on pavement repairs along F Avenue, estimated to cost $80,500. The meeting also included public hearings for two construction projects: College View Elementary roof repairs ($220,000-$260,000) and Kirn Track replacement ($550,000).
- Approved MOU with City of Council Bluffs for F Avenue walkway repairs ($80,500)
- Public Hearing: College View Elementary roof repairs ($220,000-$260,000)
- Public Hearing: Kirn Track replacement ($550,000)
- Approved minutes from January 24, 2023 meetings
- Approved agenda for the February 14, 2023 workshop meeting
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Exempt Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District board is meeting in an exempt (closed) session. The agenda includes only procedural items and a discussion in closed session, with no specific topics or action items listed publicly.
- Exempt session discussion under Iowa law for matters such as personnel, litigation, or negotiations
Regular Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved a $203,906 bid for an ERV replacement at Rue Elementary and approved other contracts and resolutions for the 2023-24 school year.
- Approved $203,906 ERV replacement at Rue Elementary
- Approved $29,265 freezer condenser replacement
- Approved $571,352.50 concrete repairs at 4 schools
- Approved Employee Handbook revisions
- Approved 2023-24 Drop-Out Prevention spending request
The Board approved a $3,034,513 spending authority request for 2023-24 drop-out prevention and at-risk services. Several facility contracts were awarded, including concrete repairs and equipment replacements. The Board also accepted the 2022 audit report and approved employee handbook revisions.
- Approved $3,034,513 SBRC request for 2023-24 Drop-Out Prevention (7-0)
- Approved $571,352.50 concrete repair bid from Carley Construction, LLC (7-0)
- Approved $203,906 ERV replacement project bid from Rasmussen Mechanical (7-0)
- Approved $29,265.00 freezer condenser replacement bid from Rasmussen Mechanical (7-0)
- Accepted June 30, 2022 audit report from Eide Bailly, LLC (7-0)
- Approved Employee Handbook revisions (7-0)
- Appointed Jill Shudak to Pottawattamie County Assessor's Conference Board (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including personnel and special education contracts (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board held a work session to discuss updates on the Middle School Focus and the Early Learning Center. The Board also reviewed survey results related to a future Board Retreat.
- Middle School Focus update presented
- Early Learning Center update provided
- Board Retreat survey results discussed
The board held a work session to discuss middle school focus and the Early Learning Center. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded other than the approval of the agenda.
- Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop Meeting
This Council Bluffs Community School District workshop meeting includes informational presentations on the district's cyber security and the 2021-22 audit, as well as an update on the early implementation of the multi-tiered system of supports. The board also handled routine procedural items like approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes.
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) early implementation update by Chief Academic Officer Dr. Tracy Mathews
- Cyber security report covering Passpoint security checks campaign results
- 2021-22 audit report presentation by Justin Hope of Eide Bailly
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 13, 2022, meetings. The session included informational presentations on early implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports, cyber security, and the 2021-22 audit report.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from December 13, 2022 meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board held a work session to discuss middle school academic focus and a phone-free policy system called Yondr. The meeting also included a discussion on a future board retreat.
- Middle School Focus presentation
- Yondr phone-free policy information
- Board retreat discussion
- Approval of agenda
- Adjournment
The board held a work session to discuss middle school focus, Yondr, and a board retreat. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved agenda (6-0)