Council Bluffs Community School District public meetings in 2024
37 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Closed Session
The board met for a closed session on December 17, 2024. The agenda consists of procedural items and a vote to enter the closed session.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs school board will hold a work session including a legislative roundtable with state representatives to discuss educational priorities for the 2025 legislative session. The board will also debrief the recent IASB Annual Convention. The agenda was approved with a motion passed unanimously.
- Legislative roundtable with Iowa Legislature to discuss 2025 educational priorities
- Debrief of the IASB Annual Convention
- Approval of agenda as presented (motion passed)
The board held a work session to debrief the IASB and host a legislative roundtable with Representative Brent Siegrist and Senator Dan Dawson. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.
- Approved the agenda as presented (6-0)
Workshop/Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs School Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including budget-related requests for state supplemental funding. Key actions include authorizing a $1,321,278 modified supplemental amount for open enrolled-out students and a $188,875 request for English learners instruction beyond five years. The board will also appoint legal counsel for 2025–2028, approve a HR restructuring that eliminates the Director of Compliance position, and consider a construction partnership with Habitat for Humanity for a student-built home.
- Authorize request for $1,321,278 modified supplemental amount for open enrolled-out students not on prior year's count
- Authorize request for $188,875 modified supplemental amount for English learners instruction beyond five years
- Appoint Ahlers & Cooney P.C. as outside legal counsel for 2025–2028
- Approve HR job description changes eliminating Director of Compliance position
- Approve TradeWorks contract with Habitat for Humanity for student construction of a home on TJHS campus
The Board approved the appointment of outside legal counsel and updated several HR job descriptions. The district also authorized requests to the School Budget Review Committee for supplemental funding totaling over $1.5 million. A consent agenda including special education contracts and December disbursements was approved.
- Appointed Ahlers and Cooney P.C. as outside legal counsel for 2025-2028 (6-0)
- Approved updated job descriptions for six HR and legal positions (6-0)
- Authorized $188,875 supplemental amount request for English Learners instruction (6-0)
- Authorized $1,321,278 supplemental amount request for open enrollment out students (6-0)
- Appointed Teresa Hardiman to the Pottawattamie County Assessor's Conference Board (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including special education contracts and December disbursements (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District board met for a work session to debrief on School Improvement Plan sharing. The board also entered a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of the superintendent.
- Debrief regarding School Improvement Plan sharing
- Closed session for Superintendent's Evaluation
The board approved the meeting agenda and entered a closed session to evaluate the superintendent's professional competency. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel evaluation (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Annual Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board held its annual organizational meeting, electing a president and vice-president and re-appointing Lori Lehan as Board Secretary/Treasurer for the 2024-25 year. The board also approved its meeting schedule for the remainder of the school year and allowed public participation.
- Election of Board President (motion passed unanimously)
- Election of Board Vice-President (motion passed unanimously)
- Re-appointment of Lori Lehan as Board Secretary/Treasurer for 2024-25
- Approval of 18 Board Meeting Dates for 2024-2025
- Public participation period under district policy
The Board held its annual meeting to elect leadership and set administrative schedules. Jared Tripp was elected President and Patrick Peters was elected Vice-President. The Board also re-appointed the Board Secretary and approved the meeting calendar for the 2024-2025 year.
- Appointed Diane Ostrowski as Temporary Chair (7-0)
- Approved the agenda (7-0)
- Elected Jared Tripp as President (7-0)
- Elected Patrick Peters as Vice-President (7-0)
- Re-appointed Lori Lehan as Board Secretary/Treasurer for 2024-25 (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Board Meeting Dates (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Workshop/Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School Board's workshop/business meeting includes multiple action items. The board will vote on a revised Policy 625 that adds Algebra 2 as a graduation requirement for the Class of 2029 and allows Dramatic Literature as an English option. Other actions include approving a $151,890 contract with Kidwell for security cameras at eight schools, naming the former Crescent school as the "Innovation and Sports Center," and approving a driver education contract with Moore Better Driver's Education. The board will also hear academic reports on English Language Arts learning walks and student attendance.
- Revised Policy 625: high school graduation requirements adding Algebra 2 (Class of 2029) and Dramatic Literature as English option
- Approval of SBRC Corrective Action Plan to submit to state
- Award Bid #25-001 to Kidwell for $151,890 for interior/outdoor cameras and licensing at eight schools
- Renaming former Crescent school building as Council Bluffs Community School District Innovation and Sports Center
- Approval of contract with Moore Better Driver's Education for driver education services
The Board approved a contract for interior and outdoor cameras and renamed the former Crescent school building to the Innovation and Sports Center. Other actions included approving revised high school graduation requirements and a driver education services contract. The board also passed a consent agenda covering personnel, disbursements, and special education.
- Approved $151,890 bid to Kidwell for interior and outdoor cameras with licensing (7-0)
- Renamed former Crescent school building to Council Bluffs Community School District 'Innovation and Sports Center' (7-0)
- Approved revised Policy 625-High School Graduation Requirements (7-0)
- Approved SBRC corrective action plan (7-0)
- Approved contract with Moore Better Driver's Education for driver education services (7-0)
- Approved MOU between district and AIM Institute (7-0)
- Approved new job description for Business Support Specialist I (7-0)
- Approved discretionary leave of more than 30 days for an employee with a child in the hospital (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Education held a work session to review the 2024-2025 Comprehensive School Improvement Plans (CSIP) for district schools. The session focused on how schools plan to improve student learning through data review, goal setting, and strategies aligned with the district's strategic goals.
- Approval of agenda
- Review of 2024-25 Comprehensive School Improvement Plans
- Discussion on instructional improvement and student attendance
The board held a work session to discuss the 2024-25 Comprehensive School Improvement Plans. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs School Board approved a $95,791.92 floor for ALHS, a $1,250 early notification incentive for staff, and a $60 million depository resolution with American National Bank. The meeting also included the approval of policy review lists and the appointment of a negotiation team for the Council Bluffs Education Association.
- ALHS Multipurpose Gymnasium Floor: $95,791.92
- 2024-25 Early Notification Incentive: $1,250
- 2024-25 Depository Resolution: $60,000,000.00
- Policy Review List for 2024-25
- Appointment of District Negotiation Team
The Board approved several facility projects, including a new gymnasium floor and electronic door access controls. It also authorized a $60 million depository limit at American National Bank and appointed a negotiation team for the Council Bluffs Education Association.
- Approved $362,262.31 contract to Inteconnex for door electronic access and control (7-0)
- Approved $165,701.80 for ADA door closures, frames, and hardware from Access Door Automation and Elite Commercial (7-0)
- Approved $95,791.92 purchase from Rainbow of the Heartland for ALHS multipurpose gymnasium floor (7-0)
- Set maximum depository resolutions at American National Bank at $60,000,000.00 (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Authorized request to SBRC for $343,342.57 in EL program excess costs (7-0)
- Appointed Julie Foster, Kelly Fischer, and one Administrator to the District negotiation team for CBEA (7-0)
- Approved 2024-25 policy review list (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved Consent Agenda including special education contracts and September 2024 financials (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Workshop Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved two new job descriptions during a workshop meeting on October 8, 2024. The board also discussed student achievement data and middle school career labs.
- Approved new job description for Director of School Safety and Security
- Approved new job description for Registered Behavior Technician
- Discussed Fall 2024 NWEA MAP student achievement results
- Reviewed middle school college and career exploratory labs
- Approved minutes from September 24, 2024 meetings
The Board approved new job descriptions for a Registered Behavior Technician and a Director of School Safety and Security. The meeting also included presentations on Fall 2024 NWEA MAP results and middle school career labs.
- Approved new job description for Registered Behavior Technician (7-0)
- Approved new job description for Director of School Safety and Security (7-0)
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from September 24, 2024 meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School Board will hold a work session, primarily discussing the grade reporting system with Dr. Laurie Kimbrel via Zoom. The agenda was approved as presented. No other substantive items are scheduled.
- Discussion on grade reporting system with Dr. Laurie Kimbrel via Zoom
- Approval of the meeting agenda as presented
The board approved the meeting agenda and held a discussion with Dr. Laurie Kimbrel regarding the Grade Reporting System. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved the agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Work Session
This work session includes discussion of tours of schools and facilities, as well as topics for future work sessions. No binding decisions or specific proposals are on the agenda.
- Discussion of tours of facilities and schools
- Discussion of topics for future work sessions
The board held a work session to discuss facility tours and future meeting topics. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.
- Approved the agenda as presented (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Board of Education approved the conveyance of land near Wilson Middle School and approved several resolutions, including the purchase of 3,000 headphones for elementary schools for $42,000 and two John Deere tractors for snow removal for $145,203.72.
- Conveyance of land near Wilson Middle School
- Purchase of 3,000 headphones for elementary schools ($42,000)
- Purchase of 2 John Deere tractors for snow removal ($145,203.72)
- Approval of standing committees
- Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Legal Aid
The Board approved several equipment purchases, including tractors and headphones, and authorized a 1% budget guarantee for fiscal year 2025-2026. It also approved the conveyance of five parcels of land near Wilson Middle School and requested supplemental aid for a special education deficit.
- Approved conveyance of interest in five parcels adjoining Wilson Middle School (7-0)
- Approved $42,000 purchase of up to 3,000 headphones from Howard Technology (7-0)
- Approved $145,203.72 purchase of 2 John Deere tractors from AgriVision Equipment Group (7-0)
- Approved $77,653.76 purchase of Polaris vehicles and a Can-Am snow blade (7-0)
- Approved 1% budget guarantee request and potential property tax levy for FY 2025-2026 (7-0)
- Requested $4,205,141.30 in supplemental aid for 2024-2025 special education deficit (7-0)
- Approved Iowa Legal Aid MOU (7-0)
- Approved revised job description for Facilities and Maintenance Support Specialist I (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Workshop Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the agenda and minutes from the August 27 meeting. The workshop focused on student achievement data and informational updates on facilities and district promotion.
- Approval of August 27 meeting minutes
- Overview of 2023-24 advanced course enrollments
- Facilities maintenance summer update
- District promotional strategies presentation
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 27, 2024, meetings. The remainder of the session consisted of informational presentations regarding advanced course enrollment, summer updates, and promotional efforts.
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Approved minutes from August 27, 2024, meetings (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District work session approved its agenda. The board then received an overview of school finance. It also received an update on property and casualty insurance. No other actions were taken.
- Approval of agenda – motion passed
- School Finance Overview – informational presentation
- Property/Casualty Insurance Update – informational presentation
The board held a work session to review school finance and insurance updates. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made other than the approval of the agenda.
- Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
Workshop/Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School Board is voting on several actions, including purchasing a used passenger van for $32,000, setting a public hearing for a lot line adjustment at 715 N. 21st Street, approving a heat pump replacement at Thomas Jefferson High School for $35,424, and adopting an internal controls procedure. The meeting also includes recognition of student athletes and staff, and a report on summer learning programs.
- Approve purchase of a 2018 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS passenger van for $32,000 from DTvan in Olathe, Kansas
- Set public hearing for September 24, 2024 on lot line adjustments at parcels adjacent to 715 N. 21st Street
- Approve $35,424 heat pump replacement in room A132 at Thomas Jefferson High School with Rasmussen Mechanical Services Inc
- Adopt Administrative Regulation 709.1 on internal controls procedure
- Approve final list of 2024 graduates from Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson High Schools (including summer graduates)
The Board approved several facility and equipment expenditures, including a heat pump replacement at Thomas Jefferson High School. Members also scheduled a public hearing for lot line adjustments and approved the 2024 final graduate lists.
- Approved $35,424 bid from Rasmussen Mechanical Services Inc for heat pump replacement at Thomas Jefferson High School room A132 (7-0)
- Approved $32,000 purchase of a district van (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for September 24, 2024, regarding lot line adjustments at 715 N. 21st Street (7-0)
- Approved 2024 final list of graduates from Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson High Schools (7-0)
- Approved adoption of Administrative Regulation 709.1-Internal Controls Procedure (7-0)
- Approved new job description for Preschool Special Education Paraeducator (7-0)
- Appointed Teresa Hardiman as representative to the IASB Delegate Assembly (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including July 2024 financials and disbursements (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board will hold a work session to discuss naming the former Crescent Elementary building, review open meetings procedures, and discuss SF 496 concerning library materials. No formal votes are expected on these discussion items.
- Discussion on naming the former Crescent Elementary building
- Open Meetings Procedural Review
- SF 496 (Library Materials) discussion
The board held a work session to discuss the naming of the former Crescent Elementary building, open meetings procedures, and SF 496 regarding library materials. No substantive decisions were made on these discussion topics.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board will hold a work session to discuss board retreat next steps and vote to enter closed sessions regarding real estate purchases and professional competency evaluations.
- Approval of agenda
- Closed session for real estate purchase/sale
- Closed session for professional competency evaluation
- Debrief Board Retreat - Next Steps
- Adjournment
The Board approved the meeting agenda and entered a closed session to discuss real estate transactions and professional competency evaluations. The session concluded with a debrief of the Board Retreat.
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session for real estate and personnel discussions (7-0)
Workshop/Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the 2022-2023 audit report, a set of administrative regulations, and a contract for Securly Learning Portal software. The board also discussed 2025 legislative priorities and a proposal to rename a former elementary school, which was tabled.
- Approval of 2022-2023 audit report
- Approval of administrative regulations (101.1-906.1)
- Approval of Securly Learning Portal ($104,900)
- Discussion of 2025 legislative priorities
- Tabled resolution to rename former Crescent Elementary Building
The Board approved the 2022-2023 audit report, 2025 legislative priorities, and administrative regulations. It authorized a $104,900 contract for the Securly Learning Portal and increased substitute teacher rates for the 2024-2025 school year. A resolution regarding the naming of the former Crescent Elementary building was tabled.
- Approved Securly Learning Portal implementation for $104,900.00 (7-0)
- Approved increased substitute teacher rates for 2024-2025 (7-0)
- Accepted June 30, 2023 audit report from Eide Bailly, LLC (7-0)
- Approved 2025 Legislative Priorities (7-0)
- Approved administrative regulations (7-0)
- Tabled naming of former Crescent Elementary building (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including special education contracts and June 2024 disbursements (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the meeting agenda and discussed preliminary district data and details for an upcoming Board Retreat. The session was a procedural work session with no formal votes on policy.
- Approval of agenda
- Preliminary District Data presentation
- Board Retreat details discussion
The board held a work session to review preliminary district data and discuss board retreat details. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop/Business Meeting
The Board is reviewing spring assessment results, graduate data, and annual extracurricular reports. Additionally, the meeting includes several resolutions regarding administrative regulations, professional growth systems, and staff handbooks.
- Spring 2024 NWEA MAP Assessment results presentation
- Update on 2024 Graduate Diploma Plus One and Three-Tiered Diploma data
- Approval of various Administrative Regulations
- Approval of Professional Growth Systems for staff and administrators
- Renewal of bread contract with Rotella's Italian Bakery for $76,218.10
The Board approved the continuation of the Superintendent's employment contract and a bid from Rotella's Italian Bakery for the 2024-25 school year. Other approved items included administrative regulations, employee handbook revisions, and professional growth systems. A consent agenda covering various renewals and personnel matters was also passed.
- Approved continuation of Superintendent's employment contract (7-0)
- Approved $76,218.10 bread bid from Rotella's Italian Bakery for 24/25 school year (7-0)
- Approved Administrative Regulations (7-0)
- Approved Professional Growth Systems for staff and administrators (7-0)
- Approved Employee Handbook revisions (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including personnel, financials, and software renewals (7-0)
- Approved May 21, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Regular Business Meeting
The Board decided on the second reading of 11 policies and administrative regulations. The meeting also included approvals for staff training, social-emotional learning curricula, and various partnership agreements for the 2024-25 school year.
- Approved $125,000 iJAG Secondary Memorandum of Understanding for Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Woodrow Wilson schools
- Approved $7,000 Trauma Informed Online Academy proposal for new staff training
- Approved two-year contract extension for Teachers On Call (TOC) with a 1% price increase
- Approved second reading of 11 policies including Student-Teacher Ratio (614) and Grade Level Acceleration (635)
- Approved preschool community partner agreements with the YMCA and St. Albert
The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda including various educational contracts, subscriptions, and financial reports. Members also passed the second reading of district policies and administrative regulations. The meeting included a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual.
- Approved second reading of policies and administrative regulations (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Green Hills AEA 24-25 Agreement (6-0)
- Approved Trauma Informed Online Academy Proposal (TIOA) (6-0)
- Approved 2024-25 iJAG Secondary Memorandum of Understanding (6-0)
- Approved Teachers On Call (TOC) Contract Extension (6-0)
- Approved Preschool Community Partner Agreements (6-0)
- Approved Agreement for Secondary Mathematics Implementation & Professional Development Consulting (6-0)
- Approved Agreement with ImpactEdu (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Workshop Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the tentative lists of 2024 graduates from Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School. The meeting also covered procedural items, including the approval of prior meeting minutes and public participation rules.
- Approval of April 23, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public participation rules for board meetings
- Approval of 2024 graduate lists for ALHS and TJHS
- Recognition of Iowa Western Community College graduates
- Approval of the meeting agenda
The Board approved the tentative lists of 2024 graduates. Other actions included the approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 23, 2024 meetings.
- Approved tentative lists of 2024 graduates (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from April 23, 2024 Work Session and Regular Business Meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The board approved the agenda as presented. It voted to go into a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate where premature disclosure could affect price, as allowed by Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j). After the closed session, the board adjourned it and received athletic updates before adjourning the public meeting.
- Approve agenda as presented (Resolution)
- Vote to go into closed session to discuss purchase or sale of real estate (Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j))
- Adjourn from closed session
- Athletic updates (information)
- Adjournment of the public meeting
The board approved the meeting agenda and entered a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate. The session concluded with athletic updates before adjournment.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session for real estate discussion (7-0)
Regular Business Meeting
The board will hold a second public hearing on the proposed property‑tax levy for the 2024‑25 certified budget, approve that budget, appoint a new board secretary/treasurer, and consider several policy readings. It will also vote on a $694,825 contract to replace the video board at Wickersham Stadium.
- Public Hearing #2 on the proposed property‑tax levy for FY 2024/25
- Approval of the 2024/2025 certified budget
- Appointment of Lori Lehan as Board Secretary/Treasurer
- First and second reading of multiple board policies
- Approval of $694,825 video board contract with Crouch Recreation Inc. for Wickersham Stadium
The Board approved the 2024-25 certified budget and a 3.19% wage increase for both administrator and standard employee groups. Multiple facility contracts were approved, including track repairs and a new video board. The Board also appointed Lori Lehan as Board Secretary/Treasurer.
- Approved 2024-25 certified budget (7-0)
- Approved $694,825 for Wickersham Video Board and up to $305,000 for installation (7-0)
- Approved $134,000 for Kirn track repair and $147,200 for ALHS track repair (7-0)
- Approved $324,000 for TJHS ERV-3 & RTHP-2 replacement (7-0)
- Approved 3.19% wage increase for Administrator and Standard employee groups (7-0)
- Appointed Lori Lehan as Board Secretary/Treasurer (7-0)
- Approved agreement with Communication Workers of America (CWA) 2024-2026 (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including personnel, financials, and March 2024 disbursements (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board will hold a work session. They will discuss questions on the certified budget and continue a presentation on the role of board members. The meeting includes procedural items such as agenda approval and adjournment.
- Questions on Certified Budget
- The Role of the Board Member Continued
- Approval of Agenda (procedural)
The board held a work session to discuss questions regarding the certified budget. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded other than the approval of the agenda.
- Approved the agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed property tax levy notice. No action or discussion will take place at this hearing. The board also approved the agenda.
- Public Hearing #1 on Proposed Property Tax Levy Notice – public comment only
The Board held the first public hearing regarding a proposed property tax levy. No final decisions were made on the levy during this meeting.
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School Board holds a workshop meeting with informational presentations on the District Career and Academic Plan, positive behavior supports (Foundations), and a legislative update. The board also handles routine procedural items including approval of agenda and minutes.
- Presentation of District Career and Academic Plan (state requirement under HF2392)
- Informational report on Foundations positive behavior support system and data
- Legislative update on education-related bills in the 2024 Iowa Legislature
- Public participation opportunity for community members
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 19, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of informational presentations and public participation.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from March 19, 2024 Workshop/Business Meeting (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District is holding a work session to discuss the public hearing on the certified budget. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda. The main substantive item is a discussion regarding the upcoming public hearing on the certified budget.
- Discussion on Public Hearing on Certified Budget
Workshop/Business Meeting
The Board of Directors is deciding on a new collective bargaining agreement and purchasing instructional resources for middle school labs. The meeting also includes updates on early childhood achievement and the first and second readings of various district policies.
- Approval of the 2024-2025 agreement between the Council Bluffs Education Association and the Board
- Purchase of $374,580.00 for Middle School College and Career Exploratory Lab materials from Paxton/Patterson
- Scheduling of property tax public hearings for April 9 and April 23, 2024
- First reading of policies including Substance-Free Workplace, Employee Use of Social Media, and Employee and Student Safety
- Second reading and approval of 12 policies regarding Board operations, ethics, and public participation
The Board approved the 2024-2025 agreement with the Council Bluffs Education Association and authorized the purchase of six John Deere mowing tractors. Members also set dates for property tax public hearings and approved instructional resources for middle school career labs.
- Approved Council Bluffs Education Association & Board of Directors Agreement 2024-2025 (6-0)
- Approved purchase of 6 John Deere mowing tractors from AgriVision Equipment Group for $96,843 (6-0)
- Set property tax public hearings for April 9 and April 23, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved purchase of Middle School College and Career Exploratory Lab materials from Paxton/Patterson (6-0)
- Approved first and second readings of policies (6-0)
- Changed May 28th Board Meeting to May 21st (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including February 2024 financials and disbursements (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Directors met for a work session on February 27, 2024. The board approved the agenda and discussed a middle school update. The session included a closed meeting to evaluate the superintendent's performance.
- Approval of agenda
- Middle School Update discussion
- Closed session for superintendent evaluation
The board approved the meeting agenda and entered a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual. The session was used for the Superintendent's evaluation.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel evaluation (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Business Meeting
The Board of Education is reviewing several district policies for a first reading. They are also considering the 2024-25 school year calendar and technology equipment bids through the E-Rate program.
- First reading of 11 district policies including Board of Directors' Annual Meeting and Public Attendance rules
- Approval of the 2024-25 School Year Calendar featuring a start date of August 23
- E-Rate Category 2 technology bids totaling $335,086.01 for switches, cables, and support
- Recognition of student athletes qualifying for the state wrestling tournament
The Board approved the 2024-25 school year calendar and multiple technology procurement bids. Significant expenditures were authorized for internet services at two high schools and a large purchase of Chromebooks and workstations. The Board also approved building stabilization work and various special education contracts.
- Approved 2024-25 School Year Calendar (7-0)
- Awarded $626,187.90 technology bid to CDW-G for Chromebooks and PC workstations (7-0)
- Approved $205,800 internet contract with Cox Business for Thomas Jefferson High School (7-0)
- Approved $205,800 internet contract with Cox Business for Abraham Lincoln High School (7-0)
- Awarded $11,424 bid to Tech to School for 8 iPads and Apple Care (7-0)
- Requested $62,527.39 in supplemental spending authority from SBRC for special education costs (7-0)
- Approved KE Flex Contracting for building stabilization at Longfellow Office and Thomas Jefferson High School C-Wing (7-0)
- Approved E-Rate Cat2 bids from Sterling, SmartWave Technologies, and OneC1 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board approved the agenda and voted to enter a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate. The session also included a discussion on the role of board members and a presentation on college and career updates.
- Approved agenda
- Voted to enter closed session for real estate discussion
- Discussed role of the Board Member
- Received College and Career Update
- Adjourned meeting
The Board approved the meeting agenda and entered a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate. Following the closed session, the Board discussed the role of board members and received a college and career update.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Voted to enter closed session to discuss real estate purchase or sale (7-0)
- Voted to return to open session (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop Meeting
The Council Bluffs School Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2024-25 school calendar and the replacement of HVAC units at Thomas Jefferson High School. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a legislative update.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-25 school calendar
- Thomas Jefferson High School HVAC unit replacement
- Approval of January 23, 2024 meeting minutes
- Winter 2023-24 NWEA MAP results presentation
- 2024 Iowa Legislative Session update
The board held a workshop meeting consisting primarily of informational presentations. The only substantive actions taken were the approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 23, 2024.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from January 23, 2024 Work Session and Regular Business Meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Work Session
This is a work session of the Council Bluffs Community School District Board. The main item is a presentation of the 2023-24 Comprehensive School Improvement Plans from each school. The plans are for information only; no action is taken at this meeting.
- Presentation of 2023-24 Comprehensive School Improvement Plans (CSIP) aligning with district strategic goals
The board met for a work session to interact with school principals regarding their School Improvement Plans. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved the agenda (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Business Meeting
The Council Bluffs School Board voted on several resolutions including a $544,000 cornice replacement at Carter Lake, a $22,600 HVAC professional services contract for Thomas Jefferson High School, appointment of a board member to the Pottawattamie County Assessor's Conference Board, and employee handbook revisions. The board also recognized students and staff and considered a consent agenda with a donation and a state funding request.
- $544,000 cornice replacement at Carter Lake from Elkhorn West Construction
- $22,600 professional services for TJHS ERV-3 & RTHP-2 replacement from ETI Architects
- Appointment of a board member to the Pottawattamie County Assessor's Conference Board
- Employee handbook revisions approved
- Acceptance of $1,035.48 donation from McDonald's Fries for School Supplies fundraiser
The Board approved several facility projects, including cornice replacement and professional engineering services. It also approved revisions to the Employee Handbook and a board member appointment. The Consent Agenda failed to pass.
- Approved $544,000 bid from Elkhorn West Construction for cornice repair at Carter Lake (7-0)
- Approved $22,600 for Engineering Technology Inc (ETI) Architects professional services for TJHS ERV-3 & RTHP-2 replacement (7-0)
- Approved Employee Handbook revisions (7-0)
- Appointed Teresa Hardiman to the Pottawattamie County Assessor's Conference Board for a one-year term (7-0)
- Consent Agenda failed (0-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Council Bluffs Community School District work session will approve its agenda, with a motion passed by the board. After the agenda approval, members will hold a discussion on the role of a board member. The meeting concludes with adjournment.
- Approval of agenda – motion by Teresa Hardiman, seconded by Tracy Ozzello, passed
- Discussion on the role of a board member
The board held a work session consisting primarily of procedural items. The only formal action taken was the approval of the meeting agenda. The board also held a discussion regarding the role of a board member.
- Approved agenda as presented (Passed)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop Meeting
The Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Directors held a workshop meeting on January 9, 2024. The board approved the agenda and minutes from the December 12, 2023, meetings. The session included presentations on work-based learning and cyber security.
- Approval of December 12, 2023, meeting minutes
- Presentation on Work-Based Learning
- Cyber security report and Passpoint security checks
- Public participation rules and procedures
The board held a workshop meeting consisting primarily of informational presentations. The only formal actions taken were the approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 12, 2023.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from December 12, 2023 meetings (7-0)