Bettendorf School Board meetings 4-2-01

Vast majority of parents choose all-day kindergarten; HVAC improvements slated for high school

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA

Official Minutes of the April 2, 2001, Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

The Board of Directors of the Bettendorf Community School District, in the County of Scott, state of Iowa, met in open session according to Iowa law for the regular meeting at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on April 2, 2001. President Roski called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.

Members present: Directors Anderson, Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Members absent: None.
Other officials present: John Perdue, Superintendent; Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent; Paul Bobek, Executive Director of Business Affairs; Celeste Reuter, Director of Communications; John Campbell, Director of Operations; Dana Vavroch, BEA Representative; Leigh Taylor, Student Representative; Patrick VanNevel, Board Treasurer; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.

2. Agenda Approval

Motion by Director Anderson, seconded by Director Castro, to approve the agenda as presented.

Ayes: 7 Directors Anderson, Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.



3. Comments and Suggestions from Audience.


3.01 President's Statement. On behalf of fellow Board members, at this time I would like to invite any member of the audience to step to the microphone with comments about items of interest or concern that do not appear on the agenda this evening. Please begin by stating your name and address. It would be most appreciated if you would limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to speak. We ask that you remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. If you have thoughts to share about items that are included as topics for tonight's meeting, we would invite those comments when we reach that point in the meeting. Thank you for your support of our school district.

There were no comments from the audience.



4. Commendations.


4.01 The following BHS athletes who were selected by the Mississippi Athletic Conference Basketball Coaches to the All Conference Teams: 1st Team: ÃœNick Thompson; 2nd Team: ÃœMike Martin; Honorable Mention: ÃœDrew Wessels. The following boys were also selected to the All State Boys Basketball team: 2nd Team: ÃœNick Thompson; Honorable Mention: ÃœMike Martin.


4.02 Congratulations to the following Bettendorf Middle School Band students who were chosen to participate in the 25th annual St. Ambrose University Junior High Honor Band on March 15: Seventh graders Emily Rudish - alto saxophone; Emily Heninger Ã’ trombone; Mike Conrad Ã’ trombone; and Lori Pankratz - trumpet. Eighth graders include John Longenecker - baritone saxophone; and Anthony Ciccotelli - percussion. Ciccotelli, Heninger and Conrad were also selected by audition to perform with the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association Junior High Honor Band. The rehearsals and concert were held at Iowa City West High School. In addition, Anthony Ciccotelli was selected for membership in the Iowa Bandmasters Association Junior High Honor Band which will perform at the annual Bandmasters convention in Des Moines in May. His ranking compared to other SEIBA Honor Band percussionists earned him this additional honor. On Saturday, March 10th the 8th Grade Band participated in the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association Concert Band Festival at Durant. Their performance was critiqued by a panel of three judges and the Band was awarded a I+ rating. Middle School Band Directors are Jeff Petersen, Rich Holtz, and Janet Youngs.

5. Consent Agenda

Director Wahlstrand requested a change to the Item 5.01 Minutes of the March 19, 2001, Public Hearing, stating Director Anderson was absent not Director Arney.



Motion by Director Anderson, seconded by Director Luton, to approve the consent agenda with the above noted revision.

Ayes: 7 Directors Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.



Approval of March 19, 2001 Public Hearing Minutes.


Approval of March 19, 2001 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.


Approval of Monthly Financial Reports.


Approval of April 2, 2001 Bills Recommended for Payment.


Approval of Administrative Recommendations--Personnel.


Certified Approval to Hire


Judy Redmond/PN/Special Education, Severe and Profound/MA, Step 7/$34,40/Replacing Carrie DeCook/Effective 8/17/01/Pending Certification


Schedule D Resignation


Cathy Ahrens/BHS/Horizons Club Co-Sponsor/Effective 6/01
Heather Wiley/BHS/Horizons Club Co-Sponsor/Effective 6/01
Classified Letter of Assignment Modification


Renee Richmond/RSAC/From Classified Payroll Accountant to Accounts Payable Accountant/$12.35 per hour/From 4 hours per day to 6.5 hours per day/Replacing Gail Pitcher/Effective 3/26/01


Classified Resignation


Gail Pitcher/RSAC/Accounts Payable Accountant/Effective 3/23/01
Karen Reid/PN/Teacher Associate/Effective 3/23/01
Approval of Requests for Open Enrollment.


Into Bettendorf, 2000/01


Mallory Fitzgerald, grade 9, from Davenport, continuation due to change in residence
Jeffery Ogles, grade 9, from Pleasant Valley, good cause due to change in residence


Into Bettendorf, 2001/02


Adam Dellos, kindergarten (as of 01/02), from Pleasant Valley
Benjamin Dellos, kindergarten (as of 01/02), from Pleasant Valley
Zachary Jenkins-Santangelo, grade 6 (as of 01/02), from Davenport, good cause
Michael Lintz, kindergarten (as of 01/02), from Pleasant Valley
Jamie Miller, kindergarten (as of 01/02), from Davenport
Tyler Souza, kindergarten (as of 01/02), from Pleasant Valley


Out of Bettendorf, 2001/02


Christian Colmenares, kindergarten (as of 01/02), to Pleasant Valley
Madison Meeker, kindergarten (as of 01/02), to Pleasant Valley



6. Discussion Items and Reports.



6.01 Shared Communications.

Director Luton and Superintendent Perdue attended the memorial service in Iowa City for former Bettendorf basketball coach, Denny Thiessen.

Director Castro shared a recently newspaper article which highlighted United TownshipÃŒs open house of their new fitness center. This facility is approximately 5,000 square feet and was a collaborative project with district services.

Directors Roski, Weigle and Arney continue with bargaining sessions. If anyone would like related information, feel free to contact them.



Superintendent Perdue updated directors on Governor Vilsack's recent proposed budget cuts, including education proposed cuts of $5 million reduction in reading and class size reduction funds.


Bettendorf currently receives funding of approximately $220,000 and Superintendent Perdue is uncertain as to what the specific reduction would be for the district. On behalf of the Board, President Roski requested the Board Secretary draft a letter to area legislators on this issue.

6.02 Communicating the Work of the Board.

In response to the BoardÃŒs interest in video broadcasting Board of Education meetings, the City of Bettendorf has volunteered the use of their new City Hall facility for a few months of tape delayed broadcasts. However, on Monday evenings there would be a scheduling conflict. Superintendent Perdue requested the BoardÃŒs input on moving their meeting to another night on a temporary basis, utilizing the libraryÃŒs facilities, and expenses related to this project. Directors felt it was important to communicate with the public but thought it would be confusing to change meeting dates and preferred to not spend a lot of money on this effort at the present time. They directed Administration to continue to explore this option and potential grant funding of equipment.



2001/02 Board Meeting Dates.



Directors reviewed the 2001/02 meeting dates. Director Weigle suggested changing the July 9, 2001, meeting to July 16, 2001, because of the lapse in time between meetings and Board members agreed. This item will be placed on the April 23 consent agenda for approval.



7. Action Items.

First Reading of 500 Series: Student Board Policies, and other selected Board policies.



Directors conducted a first reading of suggested revisions to Board Policy 500 Series and other selected policies as follows:


Code No. 203, Board of Directors' Conflict of Interest


Code 303.1, Superintendent of Schools


Directors suggested revisions to various policies.

Motion by Director Anderson, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to approve the first reading of Board Policy 500 Series and selected policies noted above, incorporating suggested revisions.

Ayes: 7 Directors Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney, Castro.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.



Approval of 2002 Budget.



Paul Bobek, Executive Director of Business Affairs, presented the proposed budget for fiscal year 2001/02 with a tax rate of $14.58.



Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Petersen, to adopt the proposed Bettendorf Community School District budget for fiscal year 2001/02 at a tax rate of $14.58.

Ayes: 7 Directors Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney, Castro, Luton.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.



Proclamation: National Volunteer Week.

Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Weigle, to approve the National Volunteer Week proclamation, indicating April 8-14 as Volunteer Week in the Bettendorf Community School District in conjunction with National School Volunteer Week.

Superintendent Perdue acknowledged a total of 16,814 hours of service in the first two quarters of the current school year and on behalf of the Board expressed appreciation for the commitment of time and service.



Ayes: 7 Directors Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

Approval of BHS Renovation Revisions.

John Campbell, Director of Operations, reviewed the additional improvements to the HVAC system at Bettendorf High School as part of the social studies third floor renovations. The total of these additions is estimated at $300,000. This project is being funded by the one cent local option sales and service tax fund.



Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Luton, to approve the additional HVAC improvements, estimated at $300,000, as part of renovations to the high school's third floor social studies project.

Ayes: 7 Directors Weigle, Anderson, Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski Wahlstrand.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.



BHS Sound System Bid Acceptance.

Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Castro, to approve the bid submitted by Communications Engineering Company in the amount of $34,462.83 for improvements to the high school sound system, with special thanks to the Scott County Regional Authority for grant funding this project.



Ayes: 7 Directors Anderson, Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.



8. Superintendent's Report.


Summer School Plans. Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent, presented the proposed 2001 summer school classes, outlining the dates, times, sites, and costs.


Kindergarten and Elementary Special Education Program Planning. Superintendent Perdue reported 244 kindergarten students to date have indicated an interest in the all-day program, with 17 students electing the half-day curriculum. He also updated directors on the construction changes needed at Hoover Elementary to accommodate the primary mental disability program.


Next Agenda Planning. Superintendent Perdue reviewed agenda items for the April 23, 2001, meeting, including a public hearing on BHS and Grant Wood renovations. President Roski indicated there is potential for an early meeting to discuss negotiation strategies.

9. Future Events and Informational Items.


Thursday, April 5, Facilities Advisory Council, 5:00 p.m., RSAC


Wednesday, April 11, Schools Council, 4:00 p.m., RSAC


Thursday, April 19, Parent Executive Council, 12:00 noon, RSAC


Thursday, April 19, BHS Hall of Fame, 6:00 p.m., JumerÃŒs Castle Lodge
Friday, April 20, Bettendorf Schools Foundation Executive Committee Meeti

ng, 12:00 noon, RSAC


Friday, April 20, BHS Academic Letters program, 7:00 p.m.


Monday, April 23, Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m., RSAC

9. Adjournment.

Motion by Director Wahlstrand to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA



Official Minutes of the April 2, 2001, Public Hearing



1. Call to Order

The Board of Directors of the Bettendorf Community School District, in the County of Scott, state of Iowa, met in open session according to Iowa law for a public hearing at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on April 2, 2001. President Roski called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary, verified that the public hearing notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.



Members present: Directors Anderson, Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Members absent: None.
Other officials present: John Perdue, Superintendent; Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent; Paul Bobek, Executive Director of Business Affairs; Celeste Reuter, Director of Communications; John Campbell, Director of Operations; Dana Vavroch, Teacher Representative; Leigh Taylor, Student Representative; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.



Public Hearing

The public hearing on the 2002 proposed budget and proposed renovations to the Neil Armstrong Elementary School parking lot opened at 7:02 p.m. Bid opening for the parking lot is scheduled for April 19 at 10 a.m. at RSAC, with Board approval scheduled for April 23. President Roski invited interested parties to comment or file objections to the proposed project. There were no comments from the audience. The public hearing closed at 7:03 p.m.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA

Official Minutes of the April 2, 2001, Special Meeting

1. Call to Order



The Board of Directors of the Bettendorf Community School District, in the County of Scott, state of Iowa, met in open session according to Iowa law for the special meeting at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on April 2, 2001. President Roski called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.



Members present: Directors Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Members absent: Director Anderson.
Other officials present: John Perdue, Superintendent; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.



2. Agenda Approval.

Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Luton, to approve the agenda as presented.

Ayes: 6 Directors Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Directors Anderson. Motion carried 6-0-1.

3. Closed Session.

Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Luton, to go into closed session in accordance with Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(i), for the purpose of evaluating the professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge are being considered, when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to those individualsÌ reputations and those individuals request a closed session.



Ayes: 6 Directors Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Directors Anderson. Motion carried 6-0-1.



Directors entered closed session at 5:02 p.m. Director Anderson arrived at 5:04 p.m.



Open Session.



Directors returned to open session at 6:57 p.m.



5. Adjournment.

Motion by Director Wahlstrand to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m.