LEWIS CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010
Un-Official Minutes

Call to Order:  Board President Dorene Scheffel called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 pm.  At roll call, the following board members responded as present:  Mr. Feller, Mr. Hendrix, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Stazzoni, Mrs. Studer, Mr. Weilage, and Mrs. Scheffel.   Mr. Livingston was absent.

Administrators:  Administrators present were Dr. Mark Schweer, Dave Black, Jeff Carper and Dale Kreher

Guest in attendance:  Gary Bowen, Deb Weilage

Approve Agenda:  Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Weilage, that the agenda be approved as presented.  Discussion: None   Carried: 6-0

Commendations/Good News: 

• The November 6^th Omaha World Herald featured families devoted to service in both Council Bluffs and Omaha, the Kent Stopak Family was one of the honorees for Council Bluffs.
• Teachers from the Logan Magnolia School District sent a thank you note for allowing them to observe Math instruction at Titan Hill. 
• Mr. Feller complimented the actors and actresses in the school play for a job well done.
• Dave Black shared with the Board about the first SIAC meeting and how well the meeting went.

Comments & Suggestions:  None

Consent Agenda:   Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Stazzoni, that the consent agenda be approved as presented.

Discussion: The Consent Agenda included:  The approval of the November 2 regular meeting minutes, the October Financial Reports and Bills recommended for payment.   Personnel – Classified Approval to Employ – Dorothy Jackson – Food Service Worker, Classified Resignations – Karrie Page – Bus Driver, SIAC Appointment – delete Christina Woodward and add Kellie Vinchattle.  Carried: 6-0

Reports

• Technology Update – Dave Black

Dave reviewed three main topics with the Board in regards to technology in the district.  

• 1:1 initiatives

• Microsoft Settlement ($496,736.66) implementation/evaluation
• Ongoing work to support technology in the district

Discussion Items
7.01          Approve Contract for Civil Engineer Work
Gary Bowen from BVH attended the meeting and discussed two bids that have been  secured for (1) Franklin site study; (2) Titan Hill traffic flow study; and (3) the Middle School traffic flow study.  The two firms are Thompson, Dreesen & Dorner and Lamp, Rynearson & Associates.  BVH is recommending that we approve the contract with Lamp, Rynearson & Associates because their proposal includes both a written and oral presentation of their findings to the Board of Education. Mr. Hendrix questioned whether or not we needed to spend money looking at the Franklin Site as a viable option for a new school in light of our attendance center configuration. 

7.02          Approval for BVH to prepare cost estimates of renovating Central for ERC and plans for a new ERC
Per our discussion with the demolition bid specs for Central Elementary and the possibility of keeping the original wing for use as the ERC, we need to know what that renovation would cost compared to the construction of a new ERC building. The board needs to authorize BVH to prepare that information for us.  Mr. Weilage offered another possible option of leaving the gym, tearing down the oldest wing of Central and leaving the newest.  Since this portion of the building is newer it would cost less to renovate for use as the ERC. 

7.03          2^nd Reading of Several Policies
There were no recommended changes during 1st reading of the following policies:  #602.7 Adult Education (last reviewed 9/11/95), #603.1 Class size (last reviewed 03/07/94), #603.8 Media Centers (last reviewed 11/07/05),  #604.2 Health Services (last reviewed 04/01/96,  #503.5 Student Activity Program (last reviewed 03/03/08) and#602.8 Co-Curricular Activities (last reviewed 1/23/95).  Policy #604 Curriculum Development and Revision needs to be deleted. A couple of years ago, Policies 602.20 (Curriculum Development); 602.21 (Curriculum Implementation); and 602.22 (Curriculum Evaluation) were adopted. At that time, 604 should have been deleted.

7.04          At-Risk Allowable Growth/Drop-Out Prevention Budget
The At-risk Drop-Out Prevention Allowable Growth is an annual application to fund programs for at-risk youth through property tax. Last year the program was approved at a total cost of $521,048 (1/4 general fund and ¾ allowable growth by law). This is formula driven. Based upon the cost per pupil ($5,883) and our certified enrollment (2,613.34), the maximum amount that we could generate is $768,714. The total program budget that we are proposing is $544,175 (a projected 5% increase in salary/benefits).  Based upon an estimate of assessed valuation of $850 million this would increase the levy by less than 2 cents ($0.0166). In all likelihood, that won’t happen. Please keep in mind, that in the very near future we will be proposing an alternative education program. This type of program can be funded with these dollars. In fact, we may come to you this spring with a recommendation for next year and because of the carryover dollars, we might be able to fund those efforts and then build those costs into the budget for the following year. Keep in mind that this budget that we are proposing is for the 2011-2012 school year.

7.05          Contract for Nursing Services for IEP Student
The district currently has a contract with Ultimate Nursing to provide individual nursing services for a student on an IEP. The parents of this student are changing agencies to Children’s Home Healthcare World effective November 15th. Ultimate Nursing will no longer provide services in school for a student who is not receiving their services at home, so we are recommending that the district contract with Children’s Home Healthcare World for school based nursing services, in accordance with the IEP. Our current contract with Ultimate is $40.00/hour and with Children’s Home Healthcare World the rate will increase to $48.00/hour.  There was discussion concerning a breach of contract on the part of Ultimate Nursing and their unwillingness to provide services.  Dr. Schweer will check into the specifics of the contract.

7.06     District Improvement Plan Report Format
Dr. Schweer asked the board for input for the format of the District Improvement Plan.  A copy of the last’s year plan included in the board packet.  It was decided to review the Intervention Structures for Students, Professional Development Structures Supporting Adult Learning and Professional Development Content Supporting Student Learning and reporting back to the Board what has worked and what hasn’t worked and where we need to go from there.

Action Items
9.01     Approve Contract for Civil Engineer Work
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller, to approve the proposal from Lamp, Rynearson & Associates for work associated with Franklin, Titan Hill, and the Middle School for a total of $20,100.  Discussion: None  Carried: 5-1

9.02     Approval for BVH to prepare cost estimates of renovating Central for ERC and plans for a new ERC
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Weilage, authorizing BVH to develop cost projections for renovating the old wing at Central Elementary for use as the ERC compared to the construction costs of a new ERC building.  Discussion: None   Carried: 6-0

9.03     2^nd Reading of Several Policies
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mrs. Studer, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors adopt the above referenced policies on 2nd reading.   Discussion: None    Carried: 6-0

9.04     At-Risk Allowable Growth / Drop-Out Prevention Budget
Mr. Feller moved, seconded by Mr. Hendrix, to approve the At-Risk Drop-Out Prevention Allowable Growth application for the 2011- 2012 school year in the amount of $374,643.  Discussion: None   Carried: 6-0

9.05     Contract for Nursing Services for IEP Student
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Stazzoni, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve the contract for Nursing Services with Children’s Home Healthcare World.    Discussion: None     Carried 6-0

Information/Future Items
*Regular School Board Meeting – December 6, 2010

Adjournment
With no further business before them, at 8:40 pm Mrs. Studer motioned to adjourn the meeting with Mr. Hendrix seconding.  By voice vote, all were in favor.