Council Bluffs Schools--Abraham Lincoln High School File 2
C.B. Schools--Abraham Lincoln High School File #2 From 9/12/84
Finally! A.L. students get report cards. November 20, 1984 A.L. choir places first. April 6, 1985 NCA evaluation 'not really bad.' May 1, 1985 Swing choir; It's a real sporting competition. April 4, 1985 Field down to four for A.L. principal. May 7, 1985 A.L. gives diplomas following ceremony. May 10, 1985 Mason City principal gets A.L. job. May 17, 1985 A.L. journalists tackle heavy issues. May 19, 1985 Mason City educator formally appointed as A.L. principal. May 29, 1985 Report praises A.L., cites some problems. May 28, 1985 St. Albert leases room to A.L. May 29, 1985 New principal anticipates 'learning year.' July 7, 1985 Board members tour school construction. August 4, 1985 A.L. students arrested in vandalism incident. September 4, 1985 Scavenger hunt caper closed; students return all of items. October 28, 1985 'Hunt' property to be returned. October 23, 1985 A.L.'s yearbook takes top honors third year in a row. November 1, 1985 Ex-T.J. teacher lends a directing hand in a pinch. November 3, 1985 A.L. newspaper, yearbook win big journalism honors. April 29, 1986 Council Bluffs students receive writing awards. October 10, 1986 A.L. yearbook wins four first place awards. October 10, 1986 AL football players, students charged at park beer party. October 27, 1986 School committee will discuss plans to remove asbestos from AL building. November 6, 1986 A.L. asbestos removal work bids submitted. January 23, 1986 Marsh tops academic competitors. February 2, 1987 Bids opened to remove asbestos at Abraham Lincoln High School. February 30, 1987 A.L. student newspaper wins metro competition. April 30, 1987 A.L. yearbook staff kept after school by lost pages. June 14, 1987 Scholarship established for A.L. grads. October 18, 1987 A.L. choir seeking funds for national performance. December 27, 1987 A.L. gets passing grade for parent communication. January 2, 1988 School withholds $9,800 for gym floor damages. February 17, 1988 A.L. bomb threat suspected to be students' prank. February 25, 1988 Lynx set for state. March 8, 1988 A.L. to honor 3 graduates. March 17, 1988 Partnership joins store, high school. April 28, 1988 Asbestos work begins at A.L. June 23, 1988 Republicans win mock election, local-option tax defeated at A.L. November 8, 1988 A.L. 'pay to attend' irks some. December 5, 1988Attendance prizes to be discussed with A.L. parents. December 8, 1988 A.L. Boosters to spearhead drive to curb teen drinking. December 13, 1988 A.L. boosters support 'pay to attend.' December 13, 1988 Bequest of $10,000 will provide scholarships for A.L. students. January 3, 1989 A.L. students win $60 in attendance drawings. January 12, 1989 Three-day fund-raiser set at A.L. January 19, 1989 Abraham Lincoln senior attends national leadership conference. March 1, 1985 Dollars for attendance offered again at A.L. March 3, 1989 13 A.L. youths advance to national DECA meet. March 9, 1989 A.L. to induct 37 students to National Honor Society. March 20, 1989 Substitute teacher is hired to patrol A.L. parking lot. April 6, 1989 A.L. student wins journalism award. April 7, 1989 A.L. student plan egg sale for DECA. April 13, 1989 National Merit Scholarships to A.L. seniors. May 17, 1989 A.L. reveals scholarships. May 24, 1989 A.L.'s mock election turns thumbs down on option tax. December 9, 1985 Hastings man selected as new A.L. principal. Jun 28, 1990 Students against President Bush starting war; A.L. votes on issues in mock election. December 14, 1990 Lynx-O-Rama Fun Fest will fund school groups. January 14, 1990 Four A.L. students honored for yearbook. February 9, 1990 A.L. student sit-in protests loss of after-lunch break. March 13, 1990 Frick will leave A.L. for superintendent job. April 27, 1990 A.L. suspends two students who try to thwart tow truck. April 24, 1990 A.L. suspends 25 in parking fuss. April 25, 1990 A.L.'s yearbook, paper win awards. May 3, 1990 A.L. journalism students honored. May 7, 1981 A.L. staff will discuss gang threat. May 15, 1991 Wilks to leave A.L. post for Lincoln principal job. May 17, 1991 Search underway for A.L. principal. June 15, 1991 Californian to take post at A.L. High. July 13, 1991 DECA youth selling eggs to fund trip. April 13, 1992 Abraham Lincoln maintains its high rating in journalism. April 30, 1992 Attitudes; Abraham Lincoln students assess world condition. May 26, 1992 AIDS victim remembered by students. May 14, 1993 Students talk about trash reading ethics; Recent 'Dear Abby' column sparks debate in English classes at Abraham Lincoln. June 7, 1993 Bluffs band pays for trips with dinner-concert funds. March 16, 1997
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Council Bluffs Schools--Abraham Lincoln High School Hall of Fame
C.B. Schools--Abraham Lincoln High School Hall of Fame
Three named as first hall of famers at A.L. March 31, 1985 Peterson, Pusey, Jensen are A.L. hall of famers. April 3, 1985 Abbott, Meyerson, Tinley newest A.L. hall members . March 12, 1986 Abraham Lincoln honors alumni. March 18, 1988 A.L. adding four to Hall of Fame. March 26, 1991
Council Bluffs Schools accomplishing goals; In various areas. April 29, 1984 Administrators await school board approval. June 13, 1984 C.B. Schools halt reduction in administration personnel. June 17, 1984 Bluffs schools hire two administrators. June 20, 1984 Jeffrey brings varied background to do j ob. July 19, 1984 Board shifts assignments. July 18, 1984 Propst joins husband on administrative staff. August 22, 1988 School power benefits city. August 23, 1984 Schools open with few hitches. September 1, 1988 C.B. sketches plans for open enrollment. March 8, 1989
C.B. Schools--Adult Education See also: Adult Education--General 2
Adult education breaks record. January 18, 1985
photo of Bloomer School, looking northeast from corner of South 7th Street and Willow Avenue
photo of Bloomer School, looking northeast from the corner of South 7th Street and Willow Avenue
ca 1930 (based on auto on left edge of photo)
C.B. Schools--Bloomer Elementary School Bloomer Junior High School 210 S. 7th
Bloomer school is located at Seventh street and Willow avenue. August 29, 1935 Clock Doesn't Tock. April 8, 1973 Checking The Clock. April 8, 1973 It's Time For New One. August 2, 1975 A Cute Little Man At Bloomer School. August 25, 1974 Maintenance At Bloomer School. December 28, 1974 They'll Walk The U.S.; Students At Bloomer. June 8, 1975 Mini-course like day off from school. March 5, 1977 Career goals is aim of course; Bloomer views working world. December 3, 1977 Bloomer tops AAA patrol test. April 22, 1978 Bloomer has a birthday. April 25, 1980 Mexico boosts interest; In Spanish class. March 22, 1980 Bloomer Centennial Begins. May 5, 1980 Bloomer parents stalled on return of stoplights. January 11, 1983 Bloomer forces lose, but vow to fight on. February 15, 1983 Arson fire at Bloomer causes smoke damage. Jun 23, 1983 Bloomer arsonist's damage studied. June 30, 1983 Safety remains concern in Bloomer school area. October 30, 1983 Crossing 'from child's view'. February 10, 1983 Bloomer students: C.B. is OK with us. May 10, 1985 Writing gives Bloomer pupils learning boost. March 8, 1986 'Mini-University' will offer a variety of career choices. January 3, 1987 'Mini-University' to teach pupils about careers. January 18, 1987 Program to offer after-school care. June 1, 1988 Bloomer will lease church classrooms for kindergartners. May 30, 1989 Board opposes Christie on building repairs. December 6, 1989 Students running experiments on tomato seeds from outer space. April 15, 1990 Construction delays start of classes at Bloomer. August 23, 1991 Tale of 'Mischief' wins Russian honors. May 31, 1991 Bloomer parents protest removal of traffic light. December 21, 1982
Council Bluffs Schools--Board and General File 1
James McMillen School building at 16th Street and Eighth Avenue, looking southwest
Council Bluffs Schools--Board and General File #1
Council Bluffs Schools Board and General File #1 1958-1978 See C.B. Schools--School Board for additional material
$875,000 School Program Outline; Will Be Submitted to City-wide Committee. September 19, 1950 City Needs Fewer But Larger Grade Schools; Hare's Master Plan Points Out. September 14, 1950 Voters to Decide School Bond Plan; Election Date to Be Set by Board Monday. September 22, 1950 Blueprints For New Second Avenue School. September 22, 1950 Petitioners Seek School Bond Vote; Asking Early Action Upon $875,00 Issue. October 5, 1950 Sigh the School Bond Petition. October 7, 1950 School Petitions Appear Over Top; Names Are Expected to Pass 1,000 Mark. October 11, 1950 "It Passed". November 21, 1950 To Start Planning 3 School Projects; First Joint Session Is Set for Wednesday. November 28, 1950 5, 369 Vote In CB; Sets New Record; Special Issues Pass. March 11, 1952 Expect 250 More in Kindergartens; Total New 1,000 Will Crowd Some Facilities. June 26, 1952 School Board Adopts Hare Suggestions; Planning Engineer Recommendations Are Followed. November 16, 1952 Rumor Petition For Another Vote; Want Junior High On West Side. January 16, 1955 School Defects Caused By Soil Conditions; Consulting Engineers From ISC Report. May 6, 1955 A $700,000 School Bond Issue Asked; Distribute Petitions. January 12, 1956 Offers Solutions To Big School Problem; In 65-Page Report, Dr. Rachford. July 19, 1957 139 New School Rooms Needed In 10 Years; As Council Bluffs Continues To Grow. July 21, 1957 SUI Experts Urge $4,350,000 Plan For Schools Here; Three-Stage Building Package. September 13, 1958 West Side Junior High Hub Of 2 School Plans; Could Be Built For $1,100,000. October 3, 1958 C.B. School Building Program Faces Two Major Obstacles; Both Matters Of Public Opinion. November 25, 1958 Board To Ask $1,400,000 For 2 New Schools; Unanimously Backed By Lay Advisers. November 25, 1958 Over Bug Hurdle Board Eyes Sites For New Schools; Bond Issue Winds Easily, 4,626 To 1,567. February 17, 1959 Critical Report By SUI Expert Ignites School Board Meeting; Notes 'Shortcomings" In Bluffs Curriculum. March 13, 1959 Most Teachers To Get $275 More Next Year; School Taxes May Rise 5-1/2 Mills. March 25, 1959 Bond Issue Will Cost School Board $652,861 In Interest; Lowest Bid is 3.29 Per Cent. May 30, 1959 After 100 Years, School Problem Still Unsolved; Building Needs Keep Growing. April 26, 1959 Agree To Lease Area In Church; Basement To House Bennett Students. July 29, 1959 New 'School' Created In Bennett Ave., Area; Four Cottage-Type Classrooms. July 30, 1959 Homey Classroom. July 31, 1959 Little Red Schoolhouse--And Three Others--Open Wednesday; Will Accommodate 150 Pupils. September 14, 1959 School Bond Vote Set For Nov. 20; 1,751 Signatures on Petitions for Election. October 31, 1960 Four School Additions May Cost $1,466,000; Most Critical Problem At Eastside. January 12, 1962 Tentative Junior High School Districts Are Outlined For PTA; Odd Shapes And Sizes. March 7, 1961 School Board Redraws C.B. Junior High Districts; Citizens May Still Object. May 3, 1961 Planners Okay School Additions. September 26, 1962 $165,903 School Contract Let To Jack Peters Firm; For Two Five-Room Additions. October 12, 1962 $900,000 Bond Issue Called Top School Event Here Of '62; By Administrators. December 26, 1962 $3,226,000 Worth Of School Constructions Now Near Completion; At Seven Different Sites. July 28, 1963 Teacher Salaries Here $695 Below U.S. Average. January 5, 1964 [Chart of States, with comparisons of their Total Enrollment, Average Teachers Salary, Total Current Expenditure, and Current Expenditures Per Pupil In Average Daily Attendance]. January 66, 1964 $2 Million A Year Eyed For New Schools In Bluffs; Dr. Rachford Surveys Needs For Next Two Decades. January 20, 1961 Bluffs Schools To Seek Work-Training Program; Under Economic Opportunity Act. December 16, 1964 Over 1,370 Sigh School Petitions; Bond Issue Vote Seen In February. December 23, 1964 School Bond Issue Vote Set For Feb. 15 By Board; Would Finance Building Program. December 31, 1964 Schools Accepting Applications For New Work-Study Program; To Go In Effect Jan. 25. January 6, 1965 C.B. School Program Hinges On Bond Issue Vote Monday; Expect 5,000 To Cast Ballots. February 14, 1965 951 People Cast School Ballots During Forenoon; 11 More than in 1962. February 15, 1965 School Bond Issue Is Easily Passed In C.B.; By 71.2 Per Cent Majority. February 16, 1965 Now, The Hard School Work Begins; The Bond Issue Has Been Approved. February 21, 1965 Revise Plan In Schools. January 12, 1966 School Projects In Bluffs Moving Ahead; Total Cost: $2,053,717. June 12, 1966 School Board Trims Budget By $227,970; 1966-1967 Proposal: $7,451,144. July 22, 1966 To Vote On Two School Board Seats. August 7, 1966 Mayo Is First Candidate For School Board. August 17, 1966 Two More Enter C.B. School Race. August 27, 1966 Sacks Enters Race For C.B. School Board. August 22, 1966 Three More In School Board Race. August 30, 1966 CB School Board Approves Budget; Totals $7,391,144. August 12, 1966 School Bond Vote Is Slated Feb. 14; Board Asks $300,000. January 17, 1967 Officials, Pupils Pleased By 90 Pct. Bond Issue Victory; 'The Best Valentine'. February 15, 1967 C.B Teachers To Get Average Pay Boost Of $700 Next Year; Benton Eyes 1.5 Mill Tax Hike. March 16, 1967 Voters Approved Big School Building Plan; Replacement Units Are Next. May 21, 1967 Eight Men In Bluffs School Race. September 2, 1966 Three To Vie For L.C. Seat. September 2, 1966 Voters easily passed the propositions calling for continuation of a 2-1/2 mill tax levy used for school construction...September 12, 1967 C.B. District Schools Need Better Course Coordination; State Visitation Team Reports. January 9, 1968 Crowding Not A Factor In Schools This Year; Enrollment Up 215. September 9, 1968 Old Pierce Street School Site Is Sold; Board Accepts $41,025 Bid. April 17, 1958 School Board OK's $9,836,260 Budget; Increase Of $776,482. July 3, 1968 School Board Starts New Year In Black; Name Starr, Dagit. July 9, 1968 Vandalism To Schools Costs City Taxpayer Near $10,000. July 28, 1968 C.B. School Voters Will Fill 3 Posts. August 18, 1968 School Board Member On Teacher Negotiations Law. December 9, 1968 Junior High Bond Issue Looms In 1969; In The Halls Of Learning. January 1, 1969 Board Approves Increase In Summer School Fees; Decisions Made On Funding. February 27, 1969 Adopt New Pay Schedules; For Bluffs; Educators. March 5, 1969 Board Sets Policy On Bomb Threats. April 22, 1969 Report Says Schools Short On Open Land. May 18, 1964 Schools Eye Net Increase Of $881,104; Public Hearing July 10. June 18, 1969 Bluffs Teachers May Become Fewer; Still About 30 Vacancies. June 19, 1969 Rural, Urban Area Development Urged; Program 'On TAP'. June 26, 1969 Anderson Named Principal Of T.J.; Five Other Changes. July 2, 1969 School Board Adopts Budget Over Dr. March's Objection. July 9, 1969 School Personnel Get Salary Hikes; Most Over $2,000. July 20, 1969 Schools' Finances 'Good For Now'. October 30, 1969 School Expenditures Would Have A Limit; Under New Bill. February 5, 1970 Teachers Not Happy With New Schedule; Board Adopts 'Living' Increase. February 12, 1970 Community Opinion Sought On High School Dress Code. March 5, 1970 Catholic Schools Ask Bluffs Board For Teachers. April 19, 1970 Top Administrative Salaries Are Set. May 19, 1970 Peters, Van Nostrand Tell Of School Cost Problems. Jun 12, 1970 School Door Open For Catholic Kids; Details To Be Worked Out. Jun 24, 1970 Board Tables Controversial Service Issue. August 12, 1970 Assignments Listed For Council Bluffs Schools; Classes Start On Aug. 27. August 24, 1970 Birth Control Impact Felt In Iowa School Enrollment; In The Halls Of Learning. September 2, 1970 Teacher Group Endorses Three. September 10, 1970 School Board Candidates At Forum; Answer Questions On Drug Use, strikes. September 11, 1970 Parents Object To Visits From Bluffs Teachers. October 4, 1970 Superintendents Discuss School's Legal Position. December 3, 1970 Schools Could Be 'In Trouble'. December 27, 1970 Teacher Salaries Will Cost More; Base Pay Up $200. March 23, 1971 New Teachers' Pay Below Some Cities. March 28, 1971 List Assignments For Bluffs Area Schools. August 19, 1971 Fewer Kids Mean Less Class Crush. September 26, 1971 Four Per Cent Pay Hike Approved For Teachers. March 21, 1972 County School System OKs Raises For Its Employes. April 25, 1972 Committee Picks Name For Course. May 19, 1972 Funding Explanation For Superintendent. July 12, 1972 C.B. School Numbers Down Despite Catholic Transfers. September 17, 1972 Mothers To View Sex Film. September 21, 1972 County School Budget Gets Approval Over Objections. July 25, 1972 Schools Face Fuel Shortage; Classrooms Will Be Chilly. January 10, 1973 County Schools Explain Expenditures; State Audit Prompted By Letters. February 8, 1973 Project Improve Group Recommends Action; Propose Variety Of Alternatives. April 29, 1973 And The Walls Came Tumbling Down. April 29, 1973 Old School Records Shrink In Size, Take Less Space. June 3, 1973 Board Seeks $7,388,000 For Schools; Two Elementary, One Junior High Planned. June 5, 1973 Students Should Get High School Choice. June 19, 1973 School Official Optimistic On Bond Issue Passage; Trend Noted In Other Areas Of State. August 15, 1973 Tax Drops If Bonds Okayed. August 20, 1973 Bond Issue For Schools Set Oct. 9; $7,388,000 Asked. August 21, 1973 Gregory Discusses Griffin's Charges. August 30, 1973 Board Vote Success Still Means A Savings In Taxes. October 7, 1973 Narrow Defeat For School Bond Issue; Second Vote Eyed; Vote Fails By Less Than One Per Cent. October 10, 1973 C.B. Board Orders Old Schools To Be Closed. October 16, 1973 Renovation Of Old Schools Will Be Studies; 1,334 Affected By Nov. 5 Closing. October 17, 1973 Schools Discuss Double Shift; Board Considers Alternatives. October 18, 1973 School Suits To Be Heard On Wednesday. October 26, 1973 Court Suits Would Keep Schools Open. October 23, 1973 Injunction On Board To Be Asked. October 24, 1973 Catholic Schools Accept Transfer Of Six Students. October 25, 1973 School Suits To Be Heard On Wednesday. October 26, 1973 Board Sets Nov. 12 Date For Closing Of Schools. October 30, 1973 Fire Marshal Inspects Schools. October 29, 1973 State Fire Marshal To Examine Schools. October 28, 1973 County Schools May Authorize Hiring Lawyer. October 31, 1973 Schools Seek State Funds To Help Relocate Students. October 31, 1973 Schools Await Word On Relocation Funds. November 1, 1973 Moving Plan Revealed For 1, 344 C.B. Students. November 16, 1973 Schools To Stay Open Here. November 7, 1973 Board Considers All-Year School. November 8, 1973 $2.7 Million Bill Put On Fix-Up Of Schools. November 20, 1973 Renovation Of Old Schools Might Exceed Early Figure. December 18, 1973 Broken Water Pipes Close Two Schools. January 3, 1974 County Superintendent Says Two-Board System Is Best. January 11, 1974 School's Fate To Determine Fire Escapes. February 1, 1974 Middle School Concept Eyed; Alternative Being Prepared. February 12, 1974 Bond Issue Items To Be Discussed. February 13, 1974 School System Alternatives Are Examined; Some Have More Advantages Than Others. February 17, 1974 School Alternative decision Feb. 28; Pre-Cut Buildings Favored. February 19, 1974 Pre-Fab Schools Approved. February 28, 1974 School Building Plan Will Affect 745 Children in C.B. March 1, 1974 School Bond Election In Fall; Two Junior Highs Considered. March 7, 1974 Three Schools Won't Get Pre-Cut Buildings, Board Says; Cite Declining Enrollment. March 19, 1974 Consultant Finds School Roofs Poor. March 27, 1974 Schools Ask Cost Sheet On Building. March 29, 1974 City To Get Plans For School Buildings. April 8, 1974 County School Board Takes Action On Pay, Computers. April 6, 1974 School Buildings Are Under Study By Planning Group. April 16, 1974 School-Closing Case Is Brought Up Again. April 25, 1974 Court Suit On School Continued. July 3, 1974 Price Tag On School Bond Issue Is Studied. July 9, 1974 Discussing Plans. July 9, 1974 Size Of School Bond Issue May Be Revealed In August. July 13, 1974 Two Boards To Govern Area Schools. July 28, 1974 Citizens OK Continued Fight On C.B. School. July 30, 1974 Bidding Problems My Be Reason For School Dealy. July 30, 1974 School Closures Approved Bid Matters Are Cleared Up. July 31, 1974 Nov. 5 Bond Election Eyed By Board July 31, 1974 AEA Board Designed To Save On Costs. August 12, 1974 Court Action Seeks Stop On Transfers. August 26, `1974 School Building Work Okayed; Bill Is 41,099,517 Oct. 1 Date For School Closing Suit. September 9, 1974 Board Votes Nov. 5 Bond Issue; Includes Primary Schools. September 20, 1974 $5.452 Million Issue Nov. 5. September 25, 1974 School Suit Delay To Be Asked. September 27, 1974 School Population Going Down Hill; May Hit 10,000 Mark. October 2, 1974 Youngsters Move At Own Pace In Open Classrooms. October 20, 1974 Individual--Key To Open Concept; Children Move At Own Pace. October 21, 1974 Who's Against Open Concept? ; Only The Losers, It Seems. October 22, 1974 Individual Approach Working At Peterson. October 23, 1974 Adults Could Use Recreation Areas In Bluffs Schools. October 24, 1974 Future Bond Election Shows Preference For Area Schools. October 25, 1974 Bean Favors Move For Another School Bond Vote; Issue Flops In Every Precinct. November 6, 1974 Alton Says Gregory, Not Inflation, Cause For Bond Issue Dump. November 9, 1974 Gregory Proposes Group To Study School Facilities. November 15, 1974 School Closing Hearing Set. December 3, 1974 School Bond Issue Cost Over $32,000. December 19, 1974 Two Witnesses Testify On School Closing Plan. January 22, 1975 Witnesses Testify For Open Schools. January 23, 1975 Renovation Cost 'Bunch Of Baloney'. January 27, 1975 Hearing On Schools May Concluded Friday. January 28, 1975 School Closure Decision Expected In Three Weeks. February 1, 1975 School Budget Is Proposed At $18,086,184. February 4, 1975. $18,086,184 School Budget Is Approved By C.B. Board. February 14, 1975 Added Funds From State Eyed For Care. April 14, 1975 High schools are major concerns; In facilities report. December 19, 1975 Bluffs school budget gets approval after 5-1 ballot. March 16, 1976 School Accomplishment 'Almost A Miracle'--Voss; What's Right With Council Bluffs. March 28, 1976 Kids be warned: No shots, no school. August 22, 1978 Drastic change set for meetings; While conducting business. December 19, 1978 Schools play big part in vandalism decrease. January 20, 1979 State of schools: 'Making progress'. January 25, 1979 School is among grant finalists. July 22, 1979 Schools list new teachers. September 7, 1984
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
Council Bluffs Schools--Carter Lake Elementary School
Council Bluffs Schools--DeForest Elementary
C.B. Schools--DeForest Elementary School 2912 9th Ave.
Delays Acceptance Of De Forest School Plans; Board Asks Several Changes. May 22, 1956 School To Face On 9th Avenue; Decision Made By Board On DeForest. June 19, 1956 DeForest School To Cost $22,264 Under Estimate; Board Lets Construction Contracts. October 19, 1956 Promise Buses TO Solve DeForest Mud Problem; Rains Delay Sidewalk Construction. August 30, 1957 New DeForest School. September 29, 1957 De Forest 'Proud' New School Bears HIs Name; Westside Structure Dedicated. May 16, 1958 Honor Award To DeForest School; One Of Three Picked By Nebraska Ass. December 13, 1959 Don your t-shirt. September 15, 1978 DeForest top safety patrol. May 12, 1979 DeForest patrol honored. May 26, 1979 Super safety patrol. June 2, 1979 Lessons from daily life at DeForest; Multi-purpose room construction. November 8, 1980 10-year-old's wish brings special swing to DeForest. September 6, 1985
C.B. Schools--Early School Histories and photos of first sites of schools Includes: Old CB High School Harrison Dodge Lake Central & Township High School Sunnydale Garner Township McMillen Woodland (Burned down 1953 Pierce St. Stutsman St.
Public School System Has Nineteen Building Units. July 26, 1936 First Council Bluffs High School Building. July 26, 1936 Reading, 'ritin,' and 'rithmetic. September 18, 1976 Old Landmark Is Being Torn Down; Second Ave. School Was Built in 1880. June 14, 1963 1914 Grads To Mark 50th Year: Golden Jubilee Reunion June 4. November 24, 1963 Class Of 1914 To Mark Golden Jubilee With Two-Day Reunion. May 24, 1964 Many Out-Of-Town Members To Attend Class Of 1914 Reunion. May 31, 1964 Golden Jubilee For Class Of '14. June 5, 1964 36 Members Of Class Of 1914 Attend Reunion. June 5, 1964 100-Year Award. June 2, 1970 Grenville M. Dodge school is located at Third street and Eleventh avenue. August 29, 1935 School's Dirt Floor Only One Deficiency At Dodge. September 23, 1973 Converting Dodge School To Museum Is Considered. May 23, 1975 Bean Will Discuss School-Museum Idea. May 27, 1975 Dodge School Museum Study Is Urged. June 10, 1975 Aug. 18 Deadline For Dodge School. June 17, 1975 City Lease Could Prevent Destruction Of Old School. August 19, 1975 Study To Probe Dodge School Use. August 20, 1975 City Asks Dodge School Usage Requests In Writing. September 3, 1975 Slim Hope For Dodge Purchase. September 4, 1975 School As Center For Arts Proposed. September 16, 1975 Artists' Use Of School To Be Studies By City. September 17, 1975 Motel Manager Favors Dodge School Museum. September 23, 1975 Spring demolition of Dodge possible; No solid Proposals to board. November 4, 1975 Lease on Dodge School seems favorable to city. November 18, 1975 Speed on proposal for school is urged. November 19, 1975 Vandals ruining old school. November 25, 1975 Vandalism inspected. November 26, 1975 Board asked to be patient on school. December 2, 1975 Dodge School teachers eye preservation of old building. December 7, 1975 City favors lease of school. December 9, 1975 Dodge School lease would be for one year and one dollar. December 10, 1975 Committee to Save School is selected. December 17, 1975 Wooden windows? December 21, 1975 Liabilities part of Dodge School lease negotiations. February 18, 1976 Old school salvation a lease away. February 18, 1976 Land swap gets board's blessing. March 2, 1976 Dodge School fundraiser offers paintings, antiques. March 14, 1976 Art sale will help restore Dodge School. March 9, 1976 Cleanup at Dodge School. March 28, 1976 Youngsters helping fix old school. April 4, 1976 City Council withdraws support of Dodge School. June 2, 1976 Dodge School donors can get money back. December 12, 1976 Dodge School to be demolished; Bids expected in spring. December 21, 1976 Dodge demolition action is delayed. February 22, 1977 Death for old Dodge. February 25, 1977 Old Bluffs school is just fading away. April 9, 1977 Old school is officially out. April 18, 1977 Board Lets Edison School Job To Kansas City Firm; Underpinning To Cost About $15,000. November 21, 1956 New 5-Room School To Be Completed By Next Fall; In Dodge District. February 8, 1957 Graham School Bids Too High; Plan To Negotiate With Contractors. February 27, 1957 New School Site. June 28, 1956 Much Neater Now. July 13, 1958 Crumbling Foundation Isn't Only Problem For Harrison. October 7, 1973 Harrison Parents Clean School Yard; Neighborhood Concept Emphasized. August 22, 1974 Vandals Create Hazard At School. July 30, 1974 Harrison School Is Natural Place For Harrison Brothers. August 26, 1974 Harrison School demolition bid rejected; to study use. November 18, 1975 No sale now on Harrison School. August 17, 1976 Harrison School to serve up relics at sale. October 25, 1978 Going-going-gone; Sales at area schools. October 19, 1978 School 'a victim of times.' May 18, 1980 Looking through. May 18, 1980 Harrison School decision near. December 16, 1981 Old Lake and Harrison schools may be razed. November 25, 1981 Old Harrison School demolition recommended. March 1, 1982 Harrison School to be torn down. March 3, 1982 Urge Reopening Of McMillen Unit. June 11, 1954 Old McMillen School May Be Completely Remodeled; Depending on Bond Issue. February 4, 1955 Ask Razing Of McMillen School; Want New Building For Lower Grades. April 24, 1955 Old McMillen School. July 20, 1962 Above is Franklin Pierce School. August 29, 1935 Would Expand AL Mechanics Course; Suggests Use of Pierce Street School. February 18, 1951 Ponder Steel School Building; May Replace Old Pierce St. Structure. May 9, 1954 Blue Steel Building Is The Answer To Lake Township's School Situation; Other Structures Wouldn't Fit Pocketbook. July 12, 1961 County Supt. Halverson Speaks At Lake Center School Opening; New Structure Cost $49,000. September 5, 1961 Hill Makes Physical Fitness No Problem At Lake Central. March 26, 1963 Old Pierce Street School Site Is Sold; Board Accepts $41,025 Bid. April 17, 1968 Displaying Banners from the old Pierce School. December 12, 1974 Board to study crowded school. February 22, 1978 Old school to be relocated. April 68, 1978 Old Lake School might be razed. April 24, 1981 Old school an 'eyesore', its demolition sought. March 4, 1980 Old Lake and Harrison schools may be razed. November 25, 1981 Century-Old Landmark To Be Demolished Soon. April 22, 1966 Old School Dies Hard. May 11, 1966 Workmen Finish Up New School; Garner Township Unit Ready For Opening. August 28, 1955 It's Now Known As Sunny Dale School. October 2, 1955 Set Dedication For New School. February 24, 1956 Sunnydale sees its last students. June 4, 1961 53 Students Get Vacation as Woodland School Burns; Probe for Arson. September 21, 1953 Preparing A "Room". August 27, 1961
Council Bluffs Schools--Eastside Junior High Schools
C.B. Schools--Eastside Junior High (Became Abraham Lincoln High School)
Sunbeam Home Tract Most Ideal For School. May 25, 1959 14 Parties Own Land In Site Proposed For New High School; 19-1/2 Acres in Pierce Street School. June 3, 1959 School Board To Study Pierce St. Site Again; On Recommendation Of City Planners. June 3, 1959 Renew Options ON School Site; To Check Owners Of Pierce Tract. June 9, 1959 Atlantic Residents Proud Of School Setup At Edge Of City; Real Brawl At First, But...June 9, 1959 Steam Quickly Blows Out of Fort Dodge School Site Issue; Virtually No Objection Now. June 9,, 1959 Oskaloosa Selects Tract At Edge Of City For New School (Another in the series from Iowa cities dealing with location of new high schools). June 10, 1959 New Schools At Cedar Rapids Constructed On 30-Acre Sites: Complaints Soon Fade Away. June 11, 1959 Pick Bennett Ave. Site For City's New High School. June 14, 1959 'Pinwheel Splite-Level' Plan Eyed For New School; Most Advantageous Of Five Proposed Designs. July 23, 1959 Board To See How New Eastside High School Will Look In 1967; Architect To Present Drawing. December 10, 1959 Long-Range Plans For 2 Million Dollar School Informally Accepted By Board; May Call First Stage Bids In March. December 11, 1959 First Stage Of Eastside High School May Cost Extra $50,000; Architect Tells Board. January 16, 1960 Grading Bid Is Under Estimate; School Site Job TO Omaha Company. March 1, 1960 Bids On Eastside School $52,648 Below Estimate; Board Is 'Very Pleased'. April 28, 1960 Eastside Opens Its Cafeteria; Wilson Also Ready To Serve Hot Meals. November 1, 1961 Educators Eye Eastside School Site As A Possible Junior College Facility; In Report To Board. December 7, 1961 School Board And City Officials Air Fire Protections At Eastside; 'Gentlemen's Agreement' At Present. January 27, 1962 Final Acceptance. January 27, 1962 Eastside Addition Will Provide Facilities For Team Teaching; School Board Meets With Architect. June 19, 1962 Approve Plans For Eastside Addition. September 11, 1962 $744.204 Eastside School Contract To Larsen Bros; About $100,000 Below Estimate. October 10, 1962 Eastside Addition. October 22, 1962 Eastside Junior High; Cost $924,000. July 28, 1963 New Eastside Wing Flexible; Conducive To Team Teaching. January 30, 1964 Eastside Project Accepted By Board. March 20, 1964 Eastside School. June 14, 1964 Board Rejects Eastside Bids; Delays School Project A Year; Old A.L. To Continue Until Fall Of 1967. August 13, 1965 Eastside Construction Project Hit By Money and Time Snag; Low Bids $324, 398 Above Estimate. August 6, 1968 Eastside School Job Bids Eyed By January; Costs Above Original Estimate. September 23, 1965 Three Contracts Awarded For Final Eastside Phase; $112,607 Lower Than Estimate. January 28, 1966 Eastside Addition 'Ahead Of Schedule'; Third Phase Of Construction. July 24, 1966 60-Foot Long Wall Of New Gym At Eastside Collapses; No One Hurt At School Project. August 12, 1966 Inspection Plan Urged BY Mayor: Laborers Off School Job. August 13, 1966 Workmen Back On Part Of School Job; Fence Fallen Wall Area. August 15, 1966 Gym Wall Collapse Still Being Probed. Reports Due This Week. August 17, 1966 Trace Wall Crash To Guy Wire Lack; Some Steel Also Missing. September 7, 1966 Bleachers For Eastside Gym Cost $58,390. March 27, 1967 Theater Auditorium At New Eastside. May 21, 1967
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Council Bluffs Schools--Edison Elementary School / Edison Junior High School
C.B. Schools--Edison Elementary School Edison Junior High School 2218 3rd Ave Includes Second Avenue School material
New Grade School. November 12, 1950 Plan 25-room Grade School at the Second Avenue Site; Bond Election Is Nov. 20. November 12, 1950 Edison School Project Starts; Plan 32 Pilings To Halt Settling. December 4, 1956 Edison School Settling Is Called An 'Emergency'; To Eliminate Red Tape. November 15, 1956 Edison School Displays Flag Which Flew Over The Capitol; Thanks To Policeman's Son. March 31, 1964 Negro Students' Parents Eye Possible Problems. May 22, 1969 Racing Cars Aid Students In Class On Manufacturing. December 6, 1972 Covered Wagon Spurs Old West Study. March 5, 1975 A churn for the butter. March 10, 1979 Edison parents voice concerns on grade shift. November 10, 1983 Asbestos found in C.B. School? May 8, 1984 Asbestos result puzzles officials. May 11, 1984 Final report reveals no asbestos in school. May 15, 1984 An adoption celebration. October 1, 1986 Police end investigation of school-assault claim. October 30, 1986 Edison fifth graders in newspaper business. February 14, 1988 Staff changes to fill Edison principal post. August 24, 1988 Edison staffer checked for TB. May 15, 1989 Tuberculosis test show no danger. August 24, 1989 Governor presenting FINE award. September 15, 1989 'Hot' young Bluffs artist cool to statewide attention. September 23, 1989 Vandals paint graffiti at Edison School October 21, 1991 Problems cited in ungraded program; Edison parents will take concerns to school board tonight. March 31, 1992 Edison parents give poor marks to ungraded program. April 1, 1002 Insurance pays to settle suits against schools. July 9, 1992 Bluffs crossing guard honored. May 1, 1993
Council Bluffs Schools--Elementary Study
Council Bluffs Schools--Elementary Study See also: Planned Parenthood (2) re: Madison School See also: Individual files under school names
Concern raised over class size; Inequity cited as a major problem in elementary schools. March 31, 1986 School district cluster method draws critics. April 1, 1986 Principals given new assignments. April 15, 1986 Cluster reports: Leave district 'status quo.' April 16, 1986 STOP petition has over 1,700 signatures. April 21, 1986 Plan would close five C.B. schools. April 23, 1986 Hearing will center on Madison, Tinley closings. April 28, 1986 Lepley peppered with queries as nearly 100 crowd hearing. April 29, 1986 Tears flow as 60 make plea to save Peterson School. May 2, 1986 Final hearing on closings to take place at DeForest. May 7, 1986 DeForest hearing draws 150. May 8, 1986 Closings may result in appeal. May 8, 1986 Last of school hearings is tonight. May 8, 1986 Schools begin plan to reassign teachers. May 19, 1986 Lepley: No northeast schools to close now. May 9, 1986 Indications point to vote for closings. May 13, 1986 It's official: Five schools to be closed. May 14, 1986 Bluffs school closings fall under DPI review. July 8, 1986 State to take close look this week at Bluffs elementary school closings. July 22, 1986 'Fair' panel judges battle over schools. July 24, 1986 School property panel members chosen. July 25, 1986 Police, schools district study vacant building; District looks at future use for buildings. July 26, 1986 Study committee plans to seek 'beneficial' use of properties. July 30, 1986 The 'worst is over' in school closings. August 2, 1986 Panel supports on Bluffs board on school closings. August 21, 1986 Parent: Ruling end of school fight. August 22, 1986 Police eye empty school facility. September 24, 1986 District needs proposals for empty schools. September 25, 1986 Empty school uses proposed. October 1, 1986 Church schools proposed for Tinley, Lake buildings. October 3, 1986 Panel to consider uses for seven empty schools. October 14, 1986 Committee seeks appraisals for vacant school properties. October 15, 1986 Panel hears seven proposals for unused school properties. October 29, 1986 Panel wants to give police a free school. November 7, 1986 Reports ready on selling off school land. November 8, 1986 Panel recommends uses for nine empty schools. November 12, 1986 Appraisals ordered for vacant schools. December 4, 1986 C.B. School Board will begin action to sell properties. January 19, 1987 Board backs selling schools, ponders AEA use of Peterson. January 2, 1987 Area Education board takes tour of Peterson school. February 2, 1987 Real-estate agencies bid to sell school properties. March 17, 1989 Realtors cry foul in school vote. March 18, 1987 School may keep Tinley for alternative learning. May 4, 1987 School buyers line up, Tinley may not be sold. May 6, 1987 C.B. schools keep Tinley, move centers. May 20, 1987 School buildings may be retained for new programs. May 20, 1987 School property worth $750,000-plus. June 19, 1987 One bid submitted for Wednesday sale of school property. June 30, 1987 Schools 'pleased' with bids. July 2, 1987 Loess Hills AEA to buy C.B.'s Peterson school. July 17, 1987 Hearing set on school purchase. July 22, 1987 Board will decide on sale of schools. July 20, 1987 Board approves school lease. July 25, 1987 St. Albert board approves bid to purchase DeForest School. July 28, 1987 Final hearing Monday on Madison rezoning. September 27, 1987 Planned Parenthood proposal for Madison School is defeated. September 29, 1987 Fate of Madison school sale clouded after rezoning defeat. September 30, 1987 Board proposal delayed on Madison School sale. October 6, 1987 Sunnydale School may become house. October 14, 1987 School board to discuss Madison building's fate. October 20, 1987 Madison School to be sold again after zoning denial. October 21, 1987 Madison School eyed as site for day-care, apartments. October 29, 1987 Bidders plan day-care center for Madison School building. November 11, 1987
Council Bluffs Schools--Facilities Committee
Review on school bids. July 13, 1983 Panel recommends asbestos removal January 16, 1986 School levy funds use list developed. November 21, 1987 Board to review building needs for C.B. schools. December 7, 1981
Council Bluffs Schools--Franklin Elementary School
Photo of a diagram of the site for the new Franklin School, showing the existing school, Avenue C, 32nd Street, and the site for the new school.
Crossing the street to their new school are Franklin Elementary School kindergarteners. The new facility, which was supposed to be ready for classes last August, was finally opened this Tuesday. It was ready for classes Monday but snow canceled school.
C.B. Schools--Franklin Elementary School 3130 Avenue C
Franklin School, Thirty-second street and Avenue B, was first known as Thirty-second Street school. August 29, 1938 Franklin Feels Age. September 9, 1973 Site Work Is Continuing. November 9, 1974 Open Space Instructional Plan Approved At Franklin. July 24, 1975 Franklin Program Has Top Priority For School Year. August 24, 1975 Basics Are Key At Franklin. August 26, 1975 Franklin School opening is still set for January. December 15, 1975 Franklin School will be opened. January 27, 1976 Low profile for new Franklin School. January 31, 1976 Crossing the street to their new school... February 3, 1976 District studies Franklin gymnasium. July 8, 1976 Franklin gym to be restored. November 16, 1976 Work continues on gym despite letter from fire marshal. November 24, 1976 Old gym won't be in use. November 27, 1976 Franklin gym use could be trouble. November 29, 1976 Grant waivers for use of gym. February 9, 1977 Franklin's gym gets green light. February 22, 1977 Renovation bids for Franklin gym. April 5, 1977 Construction okayed at two Bluffs schools. May 17, 1977 Bluffs firm low bidder on gymnasium. April 26, 1977 Franklin project delayed after Glendale objection. May 3, 1977Schools may get requested work. May 13, 1977 Walls may go up at Franklin School. August 16, 1977 Gregory says Franklin has more flexibility. September 18, 1977 Franklin walls issue postponed. September 7, 1977 Franklin wall issue delayed until Sept. 19. September 8, 1977 Further study for wall needs. September 20, 1977 Movable wall approved for Franklin School. November 2, 1977 After 2 years Franklin gymnasium back in use. January 9, 1978 Franklin walls go up at spring break. March 7, 1978 Walls at Franklin. March 20, 1978 Bluffs students get ready to say 'no' to drug abuse. October 18, 1986 Nestle's bars recalled by booster club. March 18, 1989 Glass in candy was accidental. March 18, 1989 Students kept happy in outage. October 17, 1990