What was the public hearing on April 28, 2026 about?

The hearing covered the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2026/2027 for the Council Bluffs Community School District.

Did the board approve wage increases for the 2026-27 school year?

Yes, the board approved a 3% wage increase for both the Standard employee group and Administrators for 2026-27.

Who was honored as Support Staff Member and Licensed Staff Member of the Year?

Colette Berding was honored as Support Staff Member of the Year; Justin Heckman was honored as Licensed Staff Member of the Year.

Where and when did the board meeting take place?

The regular business meeting occurred April 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM, 300 West Broadway, Suite 1600, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

May 7, 2026 Public Hearing: 300 West Broadway, Suite 1600, Council Bluffs, IA

Q: Was the 2026-27 certified budget approved at this meeting?

Yes, the board approved the Council Bluffs Community School District 2026-27 certified budget.

Regular Meeting 4/28/26COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOLSBOARD MINUTESREGULAR BUSINESS MEETINGApril 28, 20266:30 P.M.300 West Broadway, Suite 1600Council Bluffs, Iowa Members Present: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM 1. Public Hearing Information: A. Proposed Property Tax Levy Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Public Hearing #2Presentation was given by David Nicholson. Public Hearing ended at 6:37 PM. 2. Opening Items Procedural: A. Call to Order Procedural: B. Roll Call Procedural: C. Moment of Silence Procedural: D. Pledge of Allegiance Action: E. Approval of AgendaBE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be approved as presented. Motion by Tracy Ozzello, second by Patrick Peters.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action, Minutes: F. Approval of Minutes from the Work Session, Special Meeting and Workshop Meetings of April 14 2026BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes from the Work Session, Special Meeting and Workshop Meetings of April 14, 2026 be approved as presented. Motion by Patrick Peters, second by Tracy Ozzello.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Information: G. Public Participation 3. Superintendent's Report 4. Student/Staff Recognition Recognition: A. Staff and Student RecognitionColette Berding, Paraeducator at College View Elementary, was honored as the Support Staff Member of the Year. Justin Heckman, Teacher at Abraham Lincoln High School, was honored as the Licensed Staff Member of the Year. Michael Naughton, Principal at Thomas Jefferson High School, was honored as the Principal of the Year.Star Students were honored for Skills USA State Awards, All State Speech, HOSA State Awards, FCCLA State Awards, Technology Students of America State Awards and Iowa Governor's Scholars. 5. ResolutionsAction: A. Naming of the Newly Renovated Thomas Jefferson High School AuditoriumMove to approve the naming of the newly renovated Thomas Jefferson High School Auditorium after R.H. Fanders. Motion by Teresa Hardiman, second by Tracy Ozzello.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action: B. Communications Workers of America (CWA) & Board of Directors Agreement 2026-2029BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the agreement between the Communication Workers of America (CWA) and the Board of Education as presented. Motion by Patrick Peters, second by Tracy Ozzello.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action: C. Standard Employee '26-27 Wage IncreaseBE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves a 3% increase in wages for the Standard employee group for the '26-27 school year. Motion by Teresa Hardiman, second by Tracy Ozzello.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action: D. Issuance of Administrator ContractsBE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves a 3% increase in wages for the Administrator employee group for the '26-27 school year. Motion by Tracy Ozzello, second by Teresa Hardiman.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action: E. Approval of MOU to the CBEA ContractBE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the MOU amending the CBEA Contract as presented. Motion by Patrick Peters, second by Tracy Ozzello.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action: F. Approval of the 2026/2027 Certified BudgetBE IT RESOLVED, that the Board will approve the Council Bluffs Community School District 2026-27 certified budget. Motion by Tracy Ozzello, second by Patrick Peters.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action: G. Renewal of Hudl AD Package for ALHS and TJHSBE IT RESOLVED the Board of Directors approves the purchase of Hudl Package for both ALHS and TJHS. Motion by Patrick Peters, second by Teresa Hardiman.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action: H. Action on Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Including the Resolution, Application, and Program Participation AgreementBE IT RESOLVED, move approval of the Resolutions related to the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission, including the Application to Join the 28E and the Program Participation Agreement for FY 2027. Motion by Patrick Peters, second by David Coziahr.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action: I. Approval of the Captive Participation Agreement with TrueNorth Alternative Risk Solutions Company & Summit Education Insurance Company, LLCBE IT RESOLVED the Board approve the participation contract with Summit Education Insurance Company, LLC as presented. Motion by Tracy Ozzello, second by Teresa Hardiman.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action: J. District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP)BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the District's Career and Academic Plan as presented. Motion by Teresa Hardiman, second by Patrick Peters.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action: K. Alpaca Teacher Well Being Survey for 2026-2027 School YearBE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the proposal for Alpaca Teacher Well Being Survey for 2026-2027 School Year Motion by Patrick Peters, second by Teresa Hardiman.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action: L. Approval to Request an Amendment to the Charter School ContractBE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves of the request to amend the Charter School Contract to reflect the District Office as the official address for the STEM Innovation High School. Motion by Tracy Ozzello, second by Teresa Hardiman.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action: M. Approval of Purchase for Grades 6-12 Math Curricular ResourcesBE IT RESOLVED the Board approves the purchase of grades 6-12 math curricular resources as presented. Motion by David Coziahr, second by Tracy Ozzello.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action: N. Second Reading of PoliciesMove to approve the second reading of policies as presented Motion by Patrick Peters, second by Teresa Hardiman.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello Action: O. First Reading of PoliciesMove to approve the first reading of the policies as presented. Motion by Tracy Ozzello, second by Patrick Peters.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello 6. Consent Agenda Action (Consent): A. 2026-27 iJAG Secondary Memorandum of Understanding Action (Consent): B. Approval of Flexible Student and School Support (FS3) Program Waiver Action (Consent): C. Approval of Agreement with High School Zoo Academy Action (Consent): D. Approval of Educational Service Agreement with Iowa Western Community College Action (Consent): E. Personnel Agenda Action (Consent): F. Financials - March 2026 Action (Consent): G. Disbursements - March 2026 BE IT RESOLVED the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion by Teresa Hardiman, second by Tracy Ozzello.Final Resolution: Motion PassedYes: David Coziahr, Lauren Myers, Patrick Peters, Jared Tripp, Angela Griner, Teresa Hardiman, Tracy Ozzello 7. Closing Items Procedural: A. Adjournment7:35 PM Respectfully Submitted, David NicholsonBoard Secretary Attest:Jared TrippBoard PresidentMay 7, 2026 COL-9103470

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