Board and General
File #2
2/15/75 - 3/31/81]]> 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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Union Pacific Railroad Photo written on the reverse side.]]> Railroads -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs -- History.
Mohawk and Hudson Rail Road Company.
Mississippi and Missouri Railroad Company.
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Rail Road Co.
Union Pacific Railroad Company.
Chicago and North Western Railway Company.
Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Railroad Company.
Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Company.
Council Bluffs and St. Louis Railway Company.
Wabash Railway Company.
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Written for Council Bluffs Public Schools - March 20, 1936

Part of "Transportation and Council Bluffs: A Supplement to Iowa History"]]>
Answer: The plaque is above the entrance to the $1,750,000 water purification building on the Missouri River at North Twenty-fifth Street.]]>
Answer: Peterson School, 2600 South 9th St.
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Answer: The Golden Spike Monument at Ninth Ave. and Twenty-first St. It marks the eastern terminus of the Union Pacific Railroad, as fixed by Abraham Lincoln.]]>
Answer: The Broadway entrance to Mount Loretto Academy, formerly a motherhouse and novitiate for the Sisters of Mercy and, before that, a private home. These gates are north of Oak St.]]>
Answer: The bronze discs are on the south side of the Illinois Central Railroad depot north of the Broadway viaduct. One calls attention to the hundred years of service by the line. The other shows the Illinois Central routes through the eastern half of the United States.]]>
Answer: One wing of Madison Avenue School, at Madison and Kappel Aves.]]>
Answer: The fancy architecture is still part of a hotel, the Bluffs Hotel on Broadway facing the corner of Park Avenue.]]>
Answer: The carving is on the west side of the State Savings Bank, Pearl and Broadway. ]]>
Answer: The tablet marks the successful completion of the Indian Creek flood control project carried out from 1936 to 1938. It is located alongside the concrete channel west of Thomas Street and was erected by the Federal Public Works Administration.]]>
Answer: The spring at Lakeview Park, near Big Lake, which is fed by water from the nearby hills. ]]>
Answer: The water tower between Gleason Avenue and Memorial Park Cemetery. ]]>
Answer: Above the south entrance to Hotel Chieftain. Beyond the latticed window is the hotel mezzanine. ]]>
Answer: The Mount Lincoln water pumping station, Lawton Terrace and Elder St.]]>
Answer: The entrance to the chapel at Christian Home, Seventh St. and Avenue D.]]>
Answer: The bronze Bible and monument are a feature of Parklawn section of Cedar Lawn Cemetery, overlooking the broad Mosquito Creek valley and Iowa School for the Deaf. ]]>
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Answer: Western Auto Store Bldg., 216 W. Broadway.]]>
Answer: The monument is in the Acacia section of Cedar Lawn Cemetery, erected as a memorial to the Masons. All its features, including the broken column, are symbols of Masonry.]]>