Council Bluffs Schools--Board and General File #4
Council Bluffs Schools Board and General FIle #4 1/1/88-- Bond issue/teacher salaries, etc.
Area salaries much lower. January 3, 1987 "The staff -development program in the Council Bluffs Community School District..." March 4, 1987 Slide show touts school levy renewal. January 20, 1988 C.B. superintendent search could cost as much as $25,000. January 15, 1988 C.B. schools sell 12 lots for $39,500. January 20, 1988 C.B. schools narrow search firms to two. January 27, 1988 State cuts funding formula for teachers' merit raises. February 3, 1988 Levy renewal vote Tuesday. February 7, 1988 Junior high class covers drugs, sex. February 3, 1988 Summer league would end metro baseball competition. February 3, 1988 Light turnout seen for school levy vote. February 9, 1988 School levy passes, but few cast ballots. February 10, 1988 School service workers receive 28-cent raises. February 10, 1988 Board interviews hiring consultants. February 10, 1988 C.B. school budget rises to $37 million for 1988-89. February 16, 1988 Canvass adds 4 votes to school levy margin. February 16, 1988 C.B. board hires Ventures for superintendent search. February 17, 1988 State aid up $1 million in C.B. schools' budget. February 17, 1988 Superintendent search officially under way. February 20, 1988 Few schools linking pay, performance. March 1, 1988 Schools to cut 8 posts. March 2, 1988 C.B. schools get good marks in accreditation team report. March 4, 1988 Bluffs, L.C. get $1 million in state funds. March 7, 1988 'Communicator' needed for superintendent post. March 15, 1988 10 C.B. teacher contracts targeted for terminations. March 16, 1988 Board to act on 7 teacher terminations. March 22, 1988 C.B. Board terminates 7 contracts. March 23, 1988 Bluffs school post draws 50 applicants. April 11, 1988 Superintendent post draws 25 applicants. April 12, 1988 Improving instruction is C.B. schools' goal. April 24, 1988 C.B. trains 300 teachers. April 24, 1988 C.B. school finalists are Christie, Arizonan. April 26, 1988 School administrators may receive salary hikes. May 1, 1988 C.B. board delays action on administrators' raises. May 4, 1988 State awards Saturday to honor C.B. schools. May 6, 1988 Decision nears on hiring new superintendent. May 9, 1988 School retirees to be honored. May 13, 1988 C.B. board to consider administrators' raises. May 16, 1988 C.B. pay duty fattens administrator salaries. May 18, 1988 C.B. schools sign up 500 for walk-run. June 2, 1988 C.B. Schools eye 5.5 pct. pay raise for administrators. June 6, 1988 C.B. school annuity size is criticized. June 8, 1988 Bluffs' schools seeking five new administrators. June 9, 1988 C.B. schools fill principal posts. July 7, 1988 Renovation planned for five schools. July 14, 1988 C.B. School Board votes to change tests. July 20, 1988 'Whole child concept' new philosophy of CB teachers. April 24, 1988 C.B. schools administrators' [jobs] rearranged to suit their talents. August 17, 1988 School board accepts Madsen's resignation. August 17, 1988 Architects hired to plan renovation at 5 C.B. schools. August 17, 1988 C.B. schools to set guidelines for dealing with classroom heat. August 18, 1988 Drivers to report law breakers; School buses. August 23, 1988 School sponsor 'Safe Walk' night. August 27, 1988 C.B. schools to expand student TV programs. September 21, 1988 C.B. school district has year to meet guidance standard. January 18, 1989 C.B. schools say security is adequate. January 19, 1989 New school union to open contract talks. January 23, 1989 25-cent-per-hour raise by school union. January 25, 1989 Service workers reach tentative accord with C.B . school district. January 27, 1989 C.B. teachers' raises in line with state norm. February 2, 1989 C.B. school budget hike of 2.1% seen. February 8, 1989 5-cent raise offered C.B. clerical workers. February 9, 1989 C.B. Schools may cut 7 teacher jobs this year. February 17, 1989 C.B. school budget up $1 million, tax levy down 27 cents next year. February 21, 1989 C.B. schools set hearing for budget. February 22, 1989 3 finalists are chosen for C.B. principal jobs. May 30, 1988 C.B. Schools' wellness event draws 750. June 6, 1989 Students to whet leader potentials. June 11, 1989 Five-percent in raises proposed for C.B. school administrators. June 20, 1989 Riases OK'd for school secretaries. June 21, 1989 School chief Chopra takes post in Ohio. June 29, 1989 CB schools' first day moved back to Aug. 30. July 6, 1989 Carta is first filer in school election. July 10, 1989 Christie leads Pott salary list. July 19, 1989 Carrithers to run for re-election to school board. July 12, 1989 'Sheep and Ewe' teaches city kids country ways. July 27, 1989 Three candidates file for posts on school boards. July 31, 1989 Two principals get extra duties. August 6, 1989 Ex-C.B. Superintendent Chopra stays in Kansas. August 18, 1989 C.B. man will head school building group. August 3, 1989 Only one race on C.B. school election ballots. August 4, 1989 Elementary registration set. August 11, 1989 Safe Walk set for Thursday. August 23, 1989 Voters to decide fate of school bond issues. September 10, 1989 Voters trickle to polls. September 12, 1989 C.B. school enrollment up slightly. September 14, 1989 Only 11% vote. September 16, 1989 C.B. schools obtain lot where historic house stood. September 18, 1989 C.B. schools gain 50 students this year. September 20, 1989 Tuition credit OK'd for administrators. September 20, 1989 C.B. schools to fix, enlarge buildings for $6.5 million. September 21, 1989 Educators visit D.C. for award. September 27, 1989 C.B., L.C. schools to begin contract talks. October 10, 1989 C.B. teachers ask for 17% base-salary raise. October 11, 1989 C.B. Schools offer teachers 0.6% raises. October 25, 1989 C.B. School union offered 5-cent raises. October 31, 1989 Clerical employees for C.B. Schools ask for 75¢ raises. November 3, 1989 Interest lagging, schools may drop gymnastics team. November 7, 1989 3 students ask to attend C.B. schools. November 8, 1989 American Ed Week activities line up. November 12, 1989 C.B. School clerks offered 5¢ raises. November 17, 1989 Board OKs $6 million school designs. November 22, 1989 Area residents, club honored in anti-drug effort. November 23, 1989 $40,000 grant would benefit low income C.B. students. December 6, 1989 Board opposes Christie on building repairs. December 6, 1989 Cash crunch delays funds to Iowa schools. December 7, 1989 $7 million in renovations approved for C.B. schools. December 20, 1989 C.B. Schools will ask for delay in state's librarian requirement. December 20, 1989 C.B. Schools win $83,000 in asbestos settlement. December 12, 1989 Agreement to give school workers 43¢ hourly raise. January 4, 1990 C.B. educators dispute reading report. January 10, 1990 Pact would give C.B. school clerks 5% raises. January 12, 1990 C.B. teachers OK tentative contract plan. January 13, 1990 C.B. school budget to increase 6.9%. January 17, 1990 Schools selling Kirn field despite 284-name petition. January 17, 1990 Three school contracts raise pay 3.3 to 9.1%. January 17, 1990 Japan teacher will join area school staffs. January 21, 1990 Maintenance, liability prompt Kirn field sale. January 27, 1990 People to have say on Old Kirn. January 29, 1990 20 apply for vacant school personnel post. January 13, 1990 Old Kirn response a surprise to C.B. school superintendent. February 1, 1990 $47.6 million school budget hearing set. February 21, 1990 Schools delay sale of old Kirn field. February 2, 1990 70 apply for personnel post at C.B. schools. February 3, 1990 School secretaries to get 55¢ raise. February 5, 1990 C.B. schools adopt $3.6 million package. February 7, 1990 C.B. Schools set hearing on loans for renovation. February 5, 1990 March 3 auction date tentative for delayed sale of old Kirn field. February 8, 1990 Kirn field once the site first high school in city. February 10, 1990 Group to fight Kirn field sale. February 18, 1990 Board rejects call for second Kirn sale delay. February 21, 1990 Planning meet set to rescue old Kirn field. February 24, 1990 Old Kirn group going to City Council for help. February 26, 1990 Offer made for old Kirn. February 28, 1990 School gives city counter-offer in old Kirn field negotiations. March 1, 1990 C.B. Schools may cut 5 teacher jobs. March 8, 1989 Park Commission hears group's plan for old Kirn field. March 14, 1990 School board eliminates two teachers' contracts. March 21, 1990 Diimig fills vacant school services post. March 24, 1990 Technology, renovations chart C.B. schools' course. April 29,, 1990 Christie asks 7.6 pct. raises for officials. Paril 30, 1990 Board OKs 7.6% pay hike for school administrators. May 2, 1990 Drugs, alcohol large problems for area teens. May 6, 1990 Top 31 school safety patrol students honored at banquet. May 8, 1990 11 T.J., A.L. students win journalism awards. May 14, 1990 Schools eye a no-vote tax levy. May 16, 1990 Gang 'dropouts' warn students. May 23, 1990 Sunday reception to honor retirees who've worked 375 years for schools. May 17, 1990 C.B. schools plan to target at-risk group. Mary 18, 1990 Six records broken at C.B. fitness meet. June 1, 1990 Board to evaluate superintendent's job performance. Jun 5, 1990 2 hurt in bus crash on last day of school. June 5, 1990 Free summer hot lunches program set. June 10, 1990 Program recognizes SWI teachers. June 13, 1990 School project notice snafu delays hearing. June 15, 1990 Some school smoking allowed. June 20, 1990 School director resigns before starting C.B. job. June 20, 1990 Christie proposes one-year 'trial' of new tax levy for C.B. schools. June 28, 1990 Botched hearing slows renovation at 4 C.B. schools. June 28, 1990 Christie to receive 11% raise. July 18, 1990 C.B. Schools shift administrators' duties for '90-91 Public hearing set on school tax levy. July 9, 1990 $6 million contract OK'd for 4 schools. July 9, 1990 3 seek re-election to C.B., L.C. boards. July 11, 1990 Kent Madison may run for C.B. school post. July 31, 1990 C.B. board to consider Christie's pay, bus pact. July 16, 1990 Jr-Sr. high lunches prices going up 5 cents this year. July 18, 1990 Neb. man hired for school personnel post. July 18, 1990 Friday hearing set on new school levy. July 19, 1990 Incumbents seek re-election to L.C. C.B. boards. July 30, 1990 Races assured for two posts on C.B. board. August 2, 1990 Seven-way race for C.B. board. August 13, 1990 C.B. schools name Jeffrey to No. 2 post. August 7, 1990 Registration begins Monday for Council Bluffs students. August 11, 1990 Schools continue early closings. September 5, 1990 New school levy OK'd by board after hearing. September 5, 1990 C.B., L.C. enrollment up; St. Albert posts loss. September 5, 1990 Stadium rededication set tonight. September 21, 1990 School goals 'in transition,' C.B. board told. October 17, 1990 C.B. teachers seeking 11% pay increase. October 19, 1990 Service workers ask 60¢ pay hike. October 28, 1990 Rats help teach lesson in nutrition. October 29, 1990 C.B. students collect honors in journalism. November 4, 1990 Schools planning to purchase new computer system. November 10, 1990 Christie sought gag order to protect confidentiality. November 14, 1990 C.B. schools ready to study program impact. November 22, 1990 C.B. Board discusses suit by fired cafeteria worker. November 26, 1990 Settlement talks under way in fired school worker's suit. November 27, 1990 School settlement reached. November 28, 1990 Settlement of $45,000 OK'd in suit. December 5, 1990 Settlement of $45,000 OK'd in suit. December 5, 1990 Youths to get 'Close Up' look at Washington. December 6, 1990 10 C.B. students are 'home-bound.' December 9, 1990 Lawmakers get peek at enrichment programs. December 18, 1990 $651,805 in state grants fund early education programs in C.B. schools. December 18, 1990 C.B. students in Christmas spirit. December 20, 1990 TV viewers can watch C.B. board meetings. January 16, 1991 Lunch prices going up at C.B. schools Monday. January 16, 1991 Board member unable to get school records. February 7, 1991 School district to buy land for future needs. February 7, 1990 Suit filed in school incidents. February 12, 1991 C.B. schools offer counseling on war issues. February 3, 1991 Flu hitting hard in C.B. schools. February 14, 1991 Bluffs budget seeks tax hike for education. February 19, 1991 Incorrect figures fog student test score debate. February 20, 1991 Students get 'Close Up' look at D.C. politics. February 28, 1991 Art to be displayed on billboards. March 2, 1991 School officials' pay below norm. March 17, 1991 School secretaries, associates to get increases of 3 percent. April 1, 1992 School dropouts down, suspensions up this year. August 17, 1992 City schools planning for graduations. May 11, 1993 School board elections drawing near; Council Bluffs board member Brandenburg, Lewis Central's Harris still undecided on possibility of seeking re-election. July 19, 1993 Board vote could make renovation easier. July 20, 1993 Lunch prices raised. July 21, 1993 Schools seek delay on boost in speed limits. July 21, 1993 Six seeking seats on Bluffs school board. August 5, 1993 Flashing signs eyed for school zones. August 19, 1993 Lack of funds may cause cut in tutoring; Homeless, at-risk kids may lose out. July 22, 1994 Lack of elbow room a concern a concern at Wilson. July 24, 1993 Schools eye early start date. October 20, 1993 District's finances won't be re-checked; Iowa state auditor's office says proper methods used. May 13, 1994 Committee spreads word on bond issue. May 25, 1994 Administrative salary increases approved. June 8, 1994 Schools eye changes in conduct code. June 22, 1994 School bond issue falls 19% short. June 29, 1994 Schools ponder defeat of bonds. July 18, 1994 New method for obtaining degrees. July 25, 1994 Five vie for 3 seats on Bluffs school board; Three seeking to retain positions. September 11, 1994 Graduation guidelines changing for 1998. June 27, 1994
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Council Bluffs Schools Board and General File 3
Council Bluffs Schools Board and General File #3 4/1/81-12/3/87
Disposition of land on school list. April 5, 1981 Officials work on plan for school land. April 7, 1981 Elderly get school land. April 8, 1981 Bluffs children improve scores on national tests. May 12, 1981 10 on school staff get new positions. June 10, 1981 Schools may benefit from cuts. July 30, 1981 Good news for schools. July 31, 1981 School fees ruling could tighten pinch. August 21, 1981 C.B. schools set future goals. August 26, 1981 C.B. school personnel reassigned. August 4, 1981 C.B. schools lead in administrative cuts. August 9, 1981 Chopra promises curriculum change. September 1, 1981 Council Bluffs teachers 'don't make that much.' September 29, 1981 Graduation requirements under study; Inconsistencies at local high schools. September 30, 1981 C.B. teachers ask 17.9% hike in pay. October 8, 1981 Bluffs teachers offered 4.2% raise; Had asked 17.9%. October 20, 1981 School financial woes aired at ISEA forum. October 21, 1981 Incentive stipend plan called insulting; Proposed by school board. October 27, 1981 Positions eliminated under 9th grade plan. October 31, 1981 Area schools top average on tests. November 2, 1981 Lepley sees merit in plan; First hearing on night grade plan. November 3, 1983 High school curriculum altered; Class periods argued. November 18, 1981 New curriculum: What it will mean. November 18, 1981 High schools may get ninth graders. November 19, 1981 Contract termination topic of C.B. school board meet. March 23, 1981 Bluffs schools to add computer programming. June 23, 1983 Lepley announces new lineup. June 30, 1983 Architects, teachers meet on school remodeling plan. February 8, 1984 School committee discusses courses. February 10, 1984 Architects prepare for T.J., A.L. remodeling. February 10, 1984 'Project Business' set in C.B. schools. February 13, 1984 Master construction plan sought; Schools set for ninth grade conversion. March 9, 1984 Schools paddle students; Rule allows corporal punishment. March 12, 1984 Borrowed funds to pay teachers? March 21, 1984 Architects determine A.L., T.J. class needs. April 1, 1984 Cause of rusting door frames found. April 19, 1984 School committee eyes six-girl basketball plan. April 25, 1984 School instruction committee studies keyboarding classes. May 11, 1984 Panel to help hire assistant. July 21, 1984 Many CB 'preps' prefer private school. September 5, 1984 Energy grant to C.B. schools. May 16, 1984 New C.B. school board members return to class. October 3, 1984 A.L. nabs honors--again. October 6, 1984 A.L. evaluation lists strengths, weaknesses. November 1, 1984 Missing A.L. report cards found. November 15, 1984 Schools support search ruling. January 16, 1985 Schools' service workers seeking 55-cent pay raise. January 22, 1985 TAG centers plan goes to board. January 22, 1985 Teachers may get 7% pay increase. January 30, 1985 'Pay a cause of teacher shortage.' Januaary 31, 1985 Teachers OK pact; board votes next. January 31, 1985 School employees offered slight raise. February 5, 1985 School Board OKs contract for teachers. February 1, 1985 Lepley: Pay raise necessary. February 5, 1985 Lepley: Test scores up, but room for improvement. February 6, 1985 Lepley: Test scores up; room for improvement. February 6, 1985 Task force to start work. February 8, 1985 School session bill passes House. February 12, 1985 Families teach at home, away from 'secular' schools. February 15, 1985 Board to discuss budget tax increase. February 20, 1985 Schools seeking funds for cable TV broadcasting. February 21, 1985 C.B. Schools studies closings, 16 job cuts. February 27, 1985 School budget approved, property tax rate down. March 6, 1985 Art billboards are elementary. March 11, 1986 Bluffs teachers are given layoff notices. March 14, 1985 Administrators watching changes in school formula. March 14, 1985 Board to hear layoff proposal. March 18, 1985 Shorts or pants? Dress for students can differ. March 21, 1985 Area law enforcement officials push for alcohol=free proms. March 21, 1985 School board to vote on teaching cuts. March 26, 1985 Eight teachers to be laid off at school's end. March 28, 1985 TESA earns mostly high praise from educators. April 1, 1985 Schools set sights on low-achievers. April 1, 1985 Yes, and parents even lend a hand. April 7, 1985 Bluffs school board to discuss facilities. April 9, 1985 Teacher grading next step in textbook selection. April 10, 1985 Facilities changes said to be worth it. April 10, 1985 Breakfast emphasizes change in store for Bluffs Schools. April 19, 1985 Role of computers growing in Bluffs school curriculums. April 28, 1985 Major school reshuffling OK'd. May 1, 1985 Board OK could put land to use. May 14, 1985 Retirement to claim 15 schoolteachers, May 23, 1985 Eighth graders miss chance to rule school. June 2, 1985 Schools try role changes. June 6, 1985 Bluffs schools plan reassignment. June 19, 1985 Uniform school class size is called impossible task. June 21, 1985 Commission rules C.B. schools guilty of age discrimination. June 27, 1985 Taxpayers discuss schools constrution [sic] June 25, 1985 Schools dig deeper to fill revenue deficit. July 25, 1985 S.B. schools will make case against EPA fine on Monday. August 17, 1985 District agrees with EPA to keep eye on asbestos. August 19, 1985 'Big, big year' facing schools. August 29, 1985 How hot is it? Schools decide to close early. September 3, 1985 Kindergarteners account for boost in district attendance. September 5, 1985 C.B. school enrollment dips slightly. September 19, 1985 Teachers ask for increase in base pay of 8.4 percent. October 17, 1985 District topics include math and motivations. October 10, 1985 C.B. Schools get 812.283 grant. October 15, 1985 Urban districts propose tax shift in school formula. October 24, 1985 Schools scramble to trim tight budgets. October 26, 1985 School talks go to closed session. October 31, 1985 No danger in tainted school food. November 1, 1985 School channel may be on air in month. November 14, 1985 Graduation skills under study. November 14, 1985 Schools seek funds for asbestos removal, November 15, 1985 School cuts may affect 60 positions. January 23, 1986 EPA settlement unsettles school officials. January 24, 1986 District wants raises held to 5 cents. January 28, 1986 First look at schools budget. February 3, 1986 School budget cuts draw overflow crowd. February 5, 1986 Lepley: C.B. Schools 'on a roll.' February 13, 1986 Proposed school budget reduces jobs, programs. February 19, 1986 Care of students a concern as board ponders nurse cuts. February 27, 1986 'Adopt-a-school' allows joint role in education. March 3, 1986 Vote on school cuts emotional, swift. March 5, 1986 As Statue is restored, liberty is backsliding. March 5, 1986 C.B. board plans April Vegas trip. March 6, 1986 School maintenance workers learn how to use computers. March 13, 1986 C.B. schools begin cuts. March 14, 1986 Family left jobless? Layoffs; The other side of C.B. Schools budget cuts. March 16, 1986 Budget woes may force elementary closings. March 22, 1986 Deforest topic of emotional meeting. March 25, 1986 Teachers hit roadblock in bid for funds. March 27, 1986 Educators assemble at Capitol plea for education funding. March 27, 1986 Elementary Study timeline remains despite protests. April 2, 1986 Fewer teachers will be needed; Expected elementary school closing to affecting workforce. April 3, 1986 Outplacement program in place; Employees cut by school district to be helped in job training. April 10, 1986 Cluster groups get extra time. April 12, 1986 New plan reduces asbestos fine from $18,000 to $300. April 15, 1986 Ninth graders stay in school; Feared upswing in B luffs dropout rate doesn't materialize. April 18, 1986 Members say Vegas trip widens scope. April 23, 1986 Bluffs school board accepts 'God send' gift: 3-story building. April 24, 1986 C.B. teachers get 4.9 percent pay increase. May 21, 1986 Fees set for out-of-class school activities. June 11, 1986 Schools office moves Monday. June 27, 1986 School hammers out facility transitions during its break. July 13, 1986 Salaries, budget top school challenges. July 16, 1986 Expanded Safe Walk greets kids as school opening nears. August 26, 1986 Students' fate up in air. August 28, 1986 Accused teens plan return to T.J. September 3, 1986 attorneys seek school for youths. September 8, 1986 'Mini baby boom', better economy help school enrollment to level off. September 21, 1986 Bluffs children learn to 'boot'. September 26, 1986 School board hears questions about head-lice inspections. October 8, 1986 Bluffs schools, teachers to begin contract talks. October 5, 1986 Bluffs school classes held for teachers. October 14, 1986 Bluffs board to discuss downtown development. October 21, 1986 Schools seek support for lead teachers. October 22, 1986 National citation for Bluffs school training programs. October 30, 1986 Taxes on Bluffs Run track would lower school burden. November 5, 1986 Bluffs School Board to hear efficiency task force's report. November 4, 1986 Bluffs board OKs report from auditors. November 19, 1986 Board to see program on history classes. November 18, 1986 Bluffs teachers are honored for 1,200 years of service. November 18, 1986 Board to review committee report on what to do with vacant schools. December 2, 1986 C.B. board OK's teacher pact. December 14, 1986 School wellness plan is worth a healthy $100,000. January 7, 1987 CB board eyes health screening program. January 5, 1987 Schools invite public to help with planning. January 7, 1987 School workers' contract talks to begin Monday. January 10, 1987 School service workers request a 75-cent hike. January 13, 1987 Bluffs official likes Branstad school stance. January 21, 1987 Bluffs schools prepare for salary talks. January 25, 1987 C.B. school workers offered 5-cent raise. January 27, 1987 Bluffs school planning forum is rescheduled. January 28, 1987 Schools eye $1.8 million from state. February 4, 1987 Bluffs schools seek $33 million budget. February 10, 1987 C.B. Schools eye teaching cuts. February 11, 1987 Board closes discussion of teacher's suit. February 11, 1987 Budget to restore junior-high track, cut other programs. February 12, 1987 Bluffs school budget discussion scheduled. February 16, 1987 Board makes no change in budget. February 18, 1987 Teachers say student ratios 'misleading'. February 8, 1987 'A team' Iowa's first. February 22, 1987 Bluffs schools invite community to planning forum. February 25, 1987 C.B. board to act on contract. February 3, 1987 Teachers' pay is to p concern. February 27, 1987 Banned book no longer used in CB schools. March 9, 1987 Video program to put brakes on bus hazard. March 12, 1987 Hearing is Tuesday on $35.5 million C.B. school budget. March 2, 1987 Plan would reduce learning pressure for kindergartners. March 4, 1987 Bluffs board approves early retirement plan. March 4, 1987 Need for health program shown in wellness tests. March 18, 1987 11 positions terminated at Bluffs schools. March 25, 1987 School workers seek 50-cent pay raise. March 25, 1987 Lepley defends school hiring of Omaha firm. March 25, 1987 Bluffs board tables decision to ban solicitation in schools. April 15, 1987 School-worker pact calls for 4% raise. April 9, 1987 Four schools targeted as 'challenge centers'. April 16, 1987 Pizzas reward school readers. April 22, 1987 Golden apples are reward for volunteers at schools. April 28, 1987 Four-day weeks set for C.B. school workers. May 5, 1987 14 Bluffs educators seek early retirement. May 12, 1987 Baccalaureate panel bans 'cult' reading. May 19, 1987 Lepley says raises needed for school administrators. June 4, 1987 Council Bluffs teachers honored for staff development programs. June 5, 1987 Raises proposed for administrators. June 16, 1987 State-funded raises to total 5 percent for C.B. teachers. July 22, 1987 Remodeling projects on tap for board. August 28, 1987 New procedure planned to register K-6th grade. August 14, 1987 Raise proposed for clerical workers. August 17, 1987 School clerical workers received 4-percent raise. August 19, 1987 Enrollment down in C.B., L.C. schools. September 22, 1987 C.B. task force pay raise plan to school board in eight weeks. October 4, 1987 C.B. Board will study renewal of school levy. October 7, 1987 C.B. school enrollment falls by 80 students. October 7, 1987 Teachers, school officials to discuss raise. October 10, 1987 C.B. school board offering teachers 1 pct. across-the-board salary hike. October 23, 1987 Drug-free grant to C.B. schools. October 3, 1987 C.B. School workers seek 68-cent raise. October 30, 1987 C.B. board to adopt eligibility standards. November 4, 1987 School workers cited for long-term service. November 18, 1987 Election advised on school tax levy. December 8, 1987 C.B. teacher vote slated on 1988-=89 pact. December 12, 1987 C.B teachers get 5.3% pay increase. December 21, 1987 C.B. school board OKs 5.3% raise for teachers. December 22, 1987
The Union Pacific Transfer Depot, undated.
Union Pacific locomotive in a rail yard. Nonpareil 3-66 written on the reverse side.
A new 36-car, coast-to-coast mail train departed 10 minutes early as it passed westward through Council Bluffs Saturday night. The train was to leave here at 7:15 but pulled out at 7:05. The train stopped at the former mail terminal on South Twenty-first Street to take on the mail from western Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and both Dakotas. The train is expected to cut down travel time for mail from 58 to 50 hours to the west coast and from 71 to 50 hours to the East Coast. It will stop in Council Bluffs at 6:15 p.m. each day and depart at 7:15 p.m.--Nonpareil Photo.
Bison Head, Typifying Old West, Looks Down on Travelers Crossing U. P. Span
The fine bronze buffalo head which looks down from the east portal as all trains pass over the Union Pacific railroad bridge here.--Nonpareil Engraving.
Union Pacific Bridge Carries Transcontinental Traffic
Over the Union Pacific bridge, pictured in the foreground above, passes the nation's transcontinental traffic. The bridge carries the passenger trains and most of the freight trains of all railroads between Council Bluffs and Omaha. In the background is the bridge of the Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway company, which carries street car and vehicular traffic between the two cities.--Nonpareil Engraving. This photograph is also used in another Daily Nonpareil article titled "Council Bluffs Lost Union Pacific Headquarters in a Fight Over Railroad Bridge," from October 8, 1939. The caption reads "Key to the western section of the United States is this present bridge over the Missouri river between Council Bluffs and Omaha. It's the Union Pacific bridge that carries all trains from the terminal bottleneck into Nebraska."
Daily Nonpareil July 26, 1936 Daily Nonpareil October 8, 1939
To handle the increasing volume of piggy-back freight, Union Pacific Railroad has opened an intermodal freight terminal in Omaha, according to W. J. Fox, UP vice president of operations. The terminal, located on the old Union Station passenger yard, has two parallel tracks with a capacity of 32 cars, and allows quick pick-up and set-out by train crews. Trailers are loaded and unloaded circus-style, with a portable ramp, and especially built tractor for power.
"Three-Level" Construction...in new diesel shop enables workmen to service all parts of a unit at one time. Railroad employes [sic] are shown here taking advantage of the new idea in shop construction.
Going Down...the heavy span with supporting legs partially cut through folded like a pair of scissors and landed with a thud on the well-placed timbers for a cushion. The bridge cleared the rail tracks by inches.
The Union Pacific Railroad yards at Seventeenth Street and Fourteenth Avenue are a bit more glamorous. Trees have been planted along the tracks and all the light poles have been painted a light green. There also are flower pots hanging from each of the poles. Pavement has been laid for the convenience of passengers.--Nonpareil Photo.
UP Plans 2 1/2 Million Program For Bluffs
New Diesel Engine House...whose site is roughly shown here is part of a $2,500,000 improvement project for the Union Pacific Railroad yards in Council Bluffs. Access tracks to the new engine house will necessitate relocation of the stock yards, lower right. The project, due to start this spring, also calls for a new westbound freight forwarding yard.--Nonpareil Photo. 1949 is written on the reverse side.
Engineers Plan To Build Underpass From Top Down
Detour Routes...will be constructed on either side of the Union Pacific's tracks at this location to allow train passage while Iowa Highway Commission contractors build an underpass for Interstate 29--from the top down!--Nonpareil Photo.
Three Giant Steamers Are Going West-For Last Time
Greasing Big Drives...on old "823" for its last run is Machinist Robert Swanger of Honey Creek. Drive wheels on the steam engines are six feet in diameter.
New U.P. Viaduct Is Great Convenience for Employes [sic]
This new viaduct, more than 400 feet long, in the Union Pacific yards, was recently completed for the safety and convenience of employes [sic], who formerly were forced to go a roundabout way to their place of employment in the yards. Cost of construction was approximately $35,000. The railroad has nearly 1,400 employes [sic] living in Council Bluffs. The viaduct extends from the platform in rear of the transfer building south across all tracks to the roundhouse and yardmaster's office.
Cars Tied Up...by strike at the Council Bluffs yards of Union Pacific total about 1,200. Some are shown here, looking west from the U.P. yard tower. -Nonpareil Photo.
Cross-Over Tracks...lead down to the bowl of the Union Pacific Railroad Co.'s 'Bailey Yard' west of North Platte, Neb. The $12.5 million facility was dedicated Friday.
Union Pacific Railroad Company--Maps. Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company--Maps.
Map showing tracks owned by the Union Pacific Railroad and the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad in the United States west of Chicago.
Council Bluffs Schools Board and General File 2
Council Bluffs Schools Board and General File #2 2/15/75 - 3/31/81
Public Notices: Budget Estimate School District. July 27, 1967\1969-70 Budget Presented TO Bluffs Education Board; $8,058,159 Proposed. May 29, 1969 School Personnel Get Salary Hikes; Most Over $2,000. July 20, 1969 Here's How To Compute New Salary. July 20, 1969 Board Drops Levy To Give Taxpayer Break; Budget Up $441,933. June 24, 1970 Facilities Committee Is Named. December 4, 1974 School Committee Selects Its Officer. Dece3mber 6, 1974 Most Back New School Construction. February 13, 1975 Target Of Project Phoenix Is Aiding Disruptive Child. February 16, 1975 Talking About Schools. March 14, 1975 3-Hour School Facilities Hearing. March 14, 1975 School Enrollment Reaches Plateau. April 1, 1975 Junior Highs Among Top 4 Suggestions. April 1, 1975 C.B. Board Action On Closure OK'd. April 10, 1975 Schools Facilities Report May Be Bond Issue Base. May 4, 1975 Citizens Group To Drop Suit On School Closings. June 6, 1975 Board Accepts Bids To Raze 2 Schools. July 9, 1975 Bond Issue petitions being drafted, 907 signers needed. April 8, 1976 Plans for junior highs revealed; Spokes radiate from center. April 19, 1976 Jr. High plan is 'spoked'. April 19, 1976 Consultant may probe low student scores; Bluffs below state, National average. April 20, 1976 Junior high floor plans receive preliminary approval. April 20, 1976 Walls added to school plan. April 23, 1976 C.B. teachers group endorses bond issue. April 25, 1976 KIDS plans open house Thursday. April 28, 1976 Outline bond issue's tax cost to property owners. April 28, 1976 Junior high boundaries would change; If bond issue for schools approved. April 29, 1976 Federal office may require maternity back pay for some. May 3, 1976 Back wages suit would cost school district $80,000. May 4, 1976 Young school board members won't support May bond issue. May 6, 1976 Bonds mean more space for education. May 6, 1976 Traditional classes in proposed schools. May 11, 1976 New schools will not have 'open concept' classrooms. May 12, 1976 Library is center of new junior highs '...an inviting place...' May 12, 1976 New schools drawn with eye on future. May 13, 1976 Board president plugging for Tuesday bond issue passage. May 14, 1976 Maximum bond issue cost 89¢ per $1,000. May 14, 1976 School site selections include room to grow. May 16, 1976 Unofficial vote on bond issue. May 19, 1976 Voters trounce bond issue try. May 19, 1976 Labor Dept suit names city schools. June 11, 1976 Drop Title I at three more Bluffs schools. June 21, 1976 School census shows drop of $1,507 district residents. June 22, 1976 School Board's closed sessions decrease from last year; Meetings take up 121 hours. June 27, 1976 Bluffs Schools hold $3 million investment. July 16, 1976 Fewer students in C.B. schools. August 27, 1976 Bluffs also has enrollment drop. October 16, 1976 Teachers' views different on math. January 29, 1977 Sixth grade teacher likes IMS. January 28, 1977 C.B. schools program gets national award. February 14, 1977 Punishment in schools is last resort in C.B. April 20, 1977 Competency test eyed for students. June 7, 1977 Schools work out evaluations; Those checked get involved. June 12, 1977 School pay checks are bit fatter. August 7, 1977 C.B. schools enrollment down. August 30, 1977 Five candidates answer questions; Focus in on school issues. September 2, 1977 Better communication sought; 'Positive' school candidates praised. September 2, 1977 School forum Wednesday. September 6, 1977 Schoolhouse fund is favored by candidates. September 8, 1977 Declining enrollment in C.B. right on target. September 13, 1977 Burglar alarms okayed for schools. October 5, 1977 Breakins at schools will trip alarms. November 8, 1977 Elementary counselors handle all problem types. November 13, 1977 Last ditch effort for school shots. January 4, 1978 Good response to school clinics. January 11, 1978 School taxes could reach five-year high. March 5, 1978 Call hotline for answers to school question. March 6, 1978 School Board approves program, staff reduction. March 7, 1978 Administrative salaries listed. March 12, 1978 German language class will not be eliminated. March 21, 1978 District to help fired teachers find new posts. March 26, 1978 Students' writing sub-par; Bluffs school studied. April 19, 1978 Schools offer programs for talented, gifted; Students taught according to potential. April 30, 1978 Hope dims for EDA funds in school construction. May 2, 1978 District claims pupils without serving them. May 1, 1978 'Alphabet soup' nourishes students; Special education initials spell success. May 17, 1978 'Scores on tests don't always tell whole story. May 21, 1978 Summer school will feature new preschool. May 21, 1978 Schools told to hire minorities. June 1, 1978 City has no power to order minority hiring. June 2, 1978 Test scores may heat up debates; Most average. June 5, 1978 Board looks for minority counselor. June 6, 1978 School employees get time to hunt for housing. July 18, 1978 Enrollment down in Bluffs schools. July 18, 1978 Probe to seek discrimination in C.B. schools. July 27, 1978 School heads seek investigation input. July 28, 1978 Special ed gets attention; New director vows action. August 7, 1978 Educational cheers sung to teachers. August 21, 1978 Discrimination probe expands; Investigation begins in schools. August 22, 1978 Thunder booms, school's in session. August 24, 1978 C.B. enrollment down 632 pupils. August 31, 1978 Questions linger from racial probe; In C.B. schools. September 14, 1978 Area administrators paid $4,654, 558; During current fiscal year... September 17, 1978 Discrimination probe underway. September 20, 1978 C.B. schools to build solar home. October 2, 1978 Black woman files discriminations suit; Sought teaching position. October 5, 1978 School breakfast aimed at heading off problems. October 10, 1978 Wood foundation a first for solar. October 9, 1978 Teachers seek 9.6% salary hike. October 12, 1978 Things changing--for better--in C.B. schools. October 25, 1978 House not upside down; Foundation made of wood. November 1, 1978 Shortage of subs for teachers spells trouble. November 4, 1977 'Play'ful time for schools. November 4, 1978 Substitute teachers get a new 'calling' in Bluffs. November 6, 1978 Schools survey to help set goals. November 15, 1978 Math scores on the rise. November 21, 1978 Schools scout for minorities. December 1, 1978 Head lice under control in Bluffs area schools. December 3, 1978 No bias in schools, formal notice says. December 4, 1978 Schools contract talks to get mediator Friday. December 12, 1978 Too much snow means school no go. December 24, 1978 Teachers ratify salary increase. February 6, 1979 Budget up, but school taxes to take decrease. February 19,1979 Teachers' salary hike approved at 8 percent. February 20, 1979 Carter Lake junior high to Wilson. February 22, 1979 Bluffs vaccination record tops statewide average. March 10, 1979 Total C.B. schools budget proposed for 2.9% hike. March 11, 1979 Board approves student shiftings. March 13, 1979 Teachers can live where wish. March 13, 1979 School budget formally accepted. March 13, 1979 Schools must be barrier free. March 27, 1979 Apartment plan may crowd school. March 29, 1979 DPI says no bias in schools. March 29, 1979 School budgeting process praised. April 3, 1979 Water woes whack three Council Bluffs schools. April 3, 1979 Repairs for schools in 5-year plan. April 8, 1979 Suit possible over school rent. April 9, 1979 School essay winners difficult to choose; Bluffs students tell what they like. April 22, 1979 Bluffs schools filled with pride activities. April 22, 1979 Awards cut vandalism. April 24, 1979 City, county government don younger face for day. April 26, 1979 School window changes get facilities group OK. May 2, 1979 L.C., A.L. top music awards. May 7, 1979 Retirement plan probed; For C.B. teachers...May 9, 1979 Retirement plan is not advised. May 18, 1979 Retirement plan may discriminate. May 21, 1979 Early retirement plan down, but not defeated. May 22, 1979 Decision held on conflict probe. May 25, 1979 School to redo roof; Despite possible conflist. May 31, 1979 Special education accounting sought. June 12, 1979 AEA reports on service to Bluffs: At marathon meeting. June 19, 1979 WANTED: Special ed, math teachers in C.B. July 1, 1979 Three teachers to use retirement pact. July 9, 1979 Board OKs early retirement for three; Severance pay pegged at $25,000. July 14, 1979 School bus riders face strict rules. July 21, 1979 Progress made to solve school leasing problem. July 24, 1979 Interest conflict opinion Aug. 28; In school roofing. July 25, 1979 AEA-CB Schools relationship is at a stalemate; Over special education... July 27, 1979 Schools will hire 10% new teachers. August 12, 1979 Bluffs Schools, AEA butt heads on relations. August 14, 1979 Asbestos no big schools problem. August 1, 1979 Candidates meet in campaign test; As school election nears. August 17, 1979 Energy consciousness can save schools money. August 19, 1979 Inaction charge at former board. August 20, 1979 School boundaries may change; Due to declining enrollment. August 29, 1978 Conflict decision in a week. August 30, 1979 Right to issue conflict opinion is investigated. August 31, 1979 School a real 'blast off'; Back to the books. September 4, 1979 Systems report enrollment dip. September 15, 1979 Kirn students to get a school bus. September 18, 1979 Winchester's possible conflict not a dead issue; C.B. School Board member given chance to explain. September 18, 1979'Officer Friendly' has returned to the beat; Greeting Bluffs students. September 23, 1979 Work harder to be passed. October 3, 1979 ISEA president says teacher salaries too low. October 11, 1979 Reading problems prevalent in CB. October 31, 1979 CB Schools consider breaking ties with AEA; Over special education dispute. November 1, 1979 AEA meet on special ed. November 5, 1979 Interest conflict opinion up in air. November 6, 1979 No decision made on special ed funds. November 6, 1979 'Schools selfish over special ed.' November 8, 1979 Building accessibility eyed by school district; For handicapped students. November 20, 1979 AEA funds to CB 'show faith.' November 20, 1979 Handicap access to schools delayed. November 21, 1979 Schools seek break from AEA; In special education squabble. November 21, 1979 Community involvement sought by school board. December 2, 1979 Finding subs not that easy. December 9, 1979 Schools win unexpected victory; In AEA fight. December 15, 1971 Report cards for each hour; May come soon. December 16, 1979 Schools meet suit dismissal denied. December 17, 1979 School problems being solved. December 30, 1979 Legal fees mount for C.B. Schools. January 8, 1980 School budget may top $26 million; For first time in history. January 9, 1980 Local group hopes to help students. January 12, 1980 Benton to hear ed differences. January 15, 1980 Schools saving busing money. January 15, 1980 Test scores up to decade best. January 19, 1980 Schools planning parent contact. January 25, 1980 Drivers ed may suffer to save gas. January 25, 1980 Parents to aid in child learning. January 27, 1980 Service employee pay hike offered; For CB school district. January 30, 1980 Schools attempt to avoid traps; Set by declining enrollment. February 3, 1980 Harassment causes concern. February 5, 1980 Remedial program 'in right direction.' February 6, 1980 Student exchange offers understanding of deaf. February 8, 1980 Special ed classes are expanding. February 10, 1980 Parents, kids find sharing school fun. February 10, 1980 Mother wants kids out. February 12, 1980 CB Schools budget 'is tight'; Energy, personnel costs climbing. February 12, 1980 Students won't join in with gymnastics events. February 13, 1980 Parents ready school questions. February 13, 1980 CB Schools save $34,000 in bids. February 20, 1980 Unlikely ROTS back in schools. February 22, 1980 Bill tantamount to censorship. February 24, 1980\ Salary talks are 'making progress'; In CB schools. February 27, 1980 Enrollment drop puts school in financial bind; Operating budget doesn't match inflation. March 9, 1980 Board orders committee probe. March 9, 1980 School administration keeps on top of requests in budget. March 10, 1980 Instructional program costs to climb in schools. March 11, 1980 CB School lunch prices may take hike next year. March 12, 1980 Special ed inservice night set; At Bloomer School. March 14, 1980 Kirn changes are advised; To accommodate the handicapped. March 14, 1980 Project seen two months off. March 18, 1980 Progress reported in school-employee talks. March 25, 1980 Partners In Education getting good response. March 26, 1980 Books bought, back to school. March 18, 1980 Independent study in summer school. March 18, 1980 Chopra is promoting a Teacher's Day festivity. March 31, 1980 Cease-fire in education battle. April 6, 1980 C.B. teachers approve offered salary hikes. April 8, 1980 Council Bluffs teachers accept 10.9 percent hike. April 9, 1980 New pay raise passes. April 16, 1980 Beautification to profit from Teachers Day. April 16, 1980 Census of C.B. children to find boundary shifts. April 22, 1980 Improving test scores elate CB school officials. April 27, 1980 Schools tightening belt as part of 5-year plan. April 27, 1980 Energy squeeze puts pressure on schools. April 27, 1980 Bluffs teachers get pats on back. May 6, 1980 Bluffs school lunch program had $44,000 deficit for year. Jun3 10, 1980 Omaha architect chosen for multipurpose rooms. June 17, 1980 School boundary recommendations to remain secret. June 17, 1980 Schools may save $13,000 in taxes. June 25, 1980 School program cuts vandalism. July 9, 1980 Fewer teachers leaving Bluffs. July 16, 1980 Close coordination sought for pupils. July 16, 1980 Meals and budget balanced. July 16, 1980 Saturday school program has first semester success. July 24, 1980 Test scores give indications. August 24, 1980 Effect of fund delay unknown. September 4, 1980 Funding delay will 'pinch' schools. September 4, 1980 Local schools show enrollment declines. September 11, 1980 Handicapped children progress in redesigned school programs. October 12, 1980 Disruptive pupils get new program. November 4, 1980 Searching for a future in a computer's memory. November 16, 1980 Parents most important in attitude toward school. November 17, 1980 Pressure can inhibit learning. November 18, 1980 Homework: A teaching too. November 19, 1980 Schools getting new phone system. November 20, 1980 Children must practice to develop writing skills. November 20, 1980 Education more than 3 R's. November 21, 1980 More government for students suggested. December 4, 1980 Several ideas offered for use of school land. December 9, 1980 New state cut has C.B. schools 'touching bone.' December 16, 1980 School financial position a strong one, audit says. December 19, 1979 PIE program to resume. January 4, 1981 Court names appraisers for school property sale. January 14, 1981 Group criticizes teaching in social studies, health. January 16, 1981 School control dispute is divided. January 20, 1981 City, school seek ways to improve relationship. January 30, 1981 Changing attitude helps improve ITED scores. February 1, 1981 Schools may need tax hike. February 4, 1981 School contract OK'd. February 4, 1981 Closing of two schools is recommended by panel. February 6, 1981 Savings cited in school closings. February 18, 1981 Housing agency wants decision on school land. February 18, 1981 Last-minute pleas made for increased school aid. February 24, 1981 School surtaxes in state aid bill. February 25, 1981 30 Special Ed. teachers could lose jobs. March 2, 1981 School workers OK contract plan. March 2, 1981 Board votes 6-1 to close Sunnydale, Lake schools. March 4, 1981 Holding to budget would cut levy. March 4, 1981 Parents fighting special ed. cuts. March 5, 1981 Teacher cut 'premature' in special classes. March 9, 1981 School property value is $103,000. March 12, 1981 Each principal chipped away at C. B. school budget. March 17, 1981 Board resists push to sell land, March 18, 1981 Parents want hearings on special ed. changes. March 20, 1981
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