Minutes of the Febuary 18 school board meeting, includes budget discussion and bids requested for Bridgeview/Cody Asbestos Removal Project.

The Bettendorf Bulldogs prepare for the final minutes of the basketball game Friday (Feb. 21) against Davenport Assumption. The Bulldogs rallied from a 12 point third quarter deficit to tie the contest in the final minutes, but Assumption scored and a last second shot by Bettendorf rolled off the rim. Assumption is tied for the lead in the MAC with North Scott. Bettendorf fell into a second place tie with Muscatine.

Board accepts resignation of human resources director; reviews cost of air conditioning remainder of school facilities in 2003 and 2004.

The bare trees cast long shadows on an empty overlook at Crow Creek Park.

Duck swim among patches of ice along the Mississippi River shoreline in Bettendorf. The recent cold snap created more ice on area ponds and rivers, but a thaw with temperatures in the 50's are expected over the weekend.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BETTENDORF, IOWA

Unofficial Minutes of the January 13, 2003, Regular Meeting

(Pending Board Approval)

Both Bettendorf boys and girls teams defeated their Pleasant Valley counterparts January 17. The boys and girls doubleheader at Bettendorf packed the stands. Both games were close until the final minutes.



Below, PV Coach Dallas Duwa goes over strategy durring a timeout.

2003-2003 School Calendar approved; 5-year capital improvement plan outlined.

While the weather has been much warmer than normal, the swimming season is many months away. At least come spring, Splash Landing will once again be open after completion of the latest renovation work which includes a new filter system and pool structure.

Six new courses at high school approved. District to seek appraisal of properties next to administrative center and Armstrong Elementary for possible sale.