MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Deborah Dayman. Members present: Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, Messman, OíHara, Schurr. Absent: Hoffmann. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith, Chris Harvey, Brian Strusz, Jolene Mullins, Jean Mattson, Barb Skjei, Lisa Albrecht, Amy Harksen, Audra Bailey, Mikkie Schiltz, and Cam Davidson.

EXEMPT SESSION APPROVED: Motion by Messman, second by OíHara that the Board hold an exempt session for the purpose of negotiations as provided in section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa. Roll Call Vote. Ayes ñ Messman, OíHara, Schurr, Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.

Senate Approves $100 million Funding Increase for K-12 Schools

Lawmakers Set Allowable Growth at 4 Percent

Iowaís K-12 public schools will see a $100 million increase in state aid for the 2006-2007 school year under legislation approved this week in the Iowa Senate.

The bill sets the ìallowable growth rate,î for Iowaís schools at 4 percent. Under 4 percent allowable growth, total funding for schools during the 2006-2007 school year will top $3.1 billion. Of that amount, roughly $2.07 billion will come from the state and $1.07 billion will come from local property taxes.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA
Unofficial Minutes of the January 10, 2005, Regular Meeting (Pending Board Approval)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA
Unofficial Minutes of the January 10, 2005, Special Meeting (Pending Board Approval)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA
Unofficial Minutes of the January 8, 2005, Retreat Meeting (Pending Board Approval)

Pleasant Valley Special Olympics Basketball team competed Saturday, January 15 at North Scott High School.

Katie Dlouhy, Jimmy Murray and Nick Gibson all competed in rebounding, shooting and dribbling. All three athletes took first place in their division.

Justin Raymond, Andrew Geneva, Andy German, Richie Plocher and Colin Fye competed in the team event. They took first in their division.


All athletes qualified for Special Olympics State Competition in March in Iowa City which will be
held at the University of Iowa. The athletes are coached by Stephanie Lindmark and Angie Musal.

Recent cold temperatures have frozen over the Middle Park lagoon, matching the icy look of the metal geese sculptures on the pond's island.

The Facilities Advisory Council (FAC) met at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.

Present: John Perdue, Scott Tinsman, Laura Dellos, Pat Eikenberry, Scott Tunnicliff, Tom Wirtz, Deb Roski, Tom Schuetz, Pat Mitchell, Jerry Sechser, Bonnie Fisher, Kevin Hatfield, John Campbell, Robin Olson, and Carrie Reed.

Absent: none

Also Present: Greg Gackle, a Jefferson parent, Maxine McEnany, Director of Business and Financial Services, Kathy Weigle, Board member, and Nancy Herrin, assistant to the superintendent.

BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Facilities Advisory Council Minutes
December 15, 2004
The Facilities Advisory Council (FAC) met at Neil Armstrong Elementary School media center Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at 3:00 p.m.

Present: John Perdue, Pat Eikenberry, Scott Tunnicliff, Scott Tinsman, Laura Dellos, Tom Schuetz, Pat Mitchell, Jerry Sechser, Bonnie Fisher, Kevin Hatfield, Robin Olson, and Carrie Reed.

Absent: Glenn Pelecky (Tom Wirtz attended as an alternate), John Campbell, and Deb Roski.

Also Present: Greg Gackle, a Jefferson parent, and Nancy Herrin, assistant to thesuperintendent.

Fog and rain create a fuzzy, drab landscape at Palmer Hills Golf Course, Bettendorf. After receiving more than a half foot of snow last week, warmer temperatures moved into the area creating thick fog and a thunderstorm with heavy rain.