PV 5.21.01 and 5.23.01 Board Minutes

Bill Moylan commented that he was pleased to see that the tennis courts
were going to be resurfaced. He asked if the courts were going to be
lit. Dr. Barber responded that we plan to provide lights pending
funding support from grants and the Bettendorf Park Board. Mr. Moylan
recommended wiring all 8 courts for lights and planting trees around the
periphery of the courts to serve as a natural wind break.
Bids on this
project will be due May 29. The project's completion date is August 15.

PV 5.21.01 and 5.23.01 Board Minutes



MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by

President Ahlstrand. Members present: Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon,

Dayman, O'Hara, and Romans. Absent - Thornton. Also present: Dale

Barber, Jim Spelhaug, Mike Clingingsmith, Ray LaFrentz, Deb Menke, Jim

Wichman, Larry Brown, Joe Kint, Bill Moylan, Kelan Moylan, Joanne Noble,

Stephanie Judkins, Brian Strusz, Chris Harvey, and others.



EXEMPT SESSION: Motion by Dayman, second by Barsness 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 - Dayman,

O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon. Nays - None. Motion

carried.



AGENDA APPROVED: Motion by O'Hara, second by Romans that the Agenda be

approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.



COMMUNICATIONS: Director Romans congratulated the Boys Soccer Team for

winning the first round of substate.



Director Barsness congratulated the Boys and Girls Tennis and Girls

Track Teams for qualifying for State competition.



Director Barsness asked for an update on the Student Information System

(SIS) with regard to it computing grade point averages.



Dr. Barber and Director Coon, who is responsible for this program at the

AEA, responded that grade reporting and GPA components are fully

functional. We have begun to schedule students at the junior high and

high school for next year.



Dr. Barber reported that he had attended Department of Education

Director Ted Stillwill's Superintendent's Advisory group where there was

much discussion about the new teacher compensation bill. It is possible

that the Governor may use his line item veto privilege to veto the cuts

to K-3 class size funding. He urged board members and citizens to

contact the Governor and Lt. Governor to urge them to preserve class

size reduction funding.



CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Barsness, second by Dayman that the Consent

Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. The

Consent Agenda consisted of the following: the minutes of the May 7,

2001, Regular Board meeting; the modification of Diana Dalton's contract

by reducing it from a full-time to a 5/6 time contract; the transfers of

Todd Hawley from Cody Elementary to PVCHS as an LD Resource teacher and

Gina Lehman as a special education teacher at the junior high to an LD

Resource teacher at PVCHS; the resignations of Denise Ehlers as MD

teacher, sophomore class sponsor, and sophomore head volleyball coach

and Amy Weber as a wellness teacher and volleyball coach at PVCHS; the

employment of Jodi Buzzell as a 2/3 time reading teacher at Pleasant

View, Renee Green as LD/MD Resource teacher at PVCHS, Rebecca Oliver as

a Spanish teacher at PVCHS, Eleanor Snowbarger as an MD Severe



& Profound teacher at PVCHS, and Deanna Weinschenk as a

shared business/information technology instructor between the junior

high and high school; the modification of Karen Bemis' letter of

assignment from four hours as a Title 1 aide and one hour as a regular

education aide to 5.5 hours as a regular education aide at Cody

Elementary School; the probationary employment of Tim Trujillo as a

part-time custodian at Pleasant View Elementary; the extra-curricular

assignment of Russell Van Wetzinga as assistant freshman football coach

and drop of Jarrin Williams as assistant boys track coach; and the 2001

summer school assignments of Lisa Bradley, Kindergarten Maintenance,

Jean Rittmer, Pathways 1-2, Marie Conway, Special Education 1-2, Joe

Nichols, Pathways 3-4, Nicole DeKeyser, Pathways 3-4, Linda Heiselman,

Pathways 5-6, Jennifer Krier, Kindergarten Maintenance, Stacey Jones,

Special Education Kindergarten, Susan Langtimm, Pathways 1-2, Cara

Wahlstrand, Pathways, Amanda Norman, Special Education 1-2, Ray

VanWetzinga,

Pathways 3-4, Amy Miller, Special Education 3-4, Sarah Fish, Pathways

5-6, Stacie Boehl, Special Education 5-6, Joan Bruce, Elementary

Spanish, Karen Lewis, Sign Language, Marta Brooks, Fun with Foods, Jean

Rittmer, Fun with Foods, Julie Ward, Fun Internet, Kid Pix, Front Page,

and Danielle Davenport, Fun Internet, Power Point, Web Page; eleven open

enrollment applications; three applications out; two for the 2000-01

school year and one for the 2001-02 school year to Bettendorf and eight

applications-in; four from Bettendorf Schools and four from North Scott

Schools for the 2001-02 school year; and approval of the cooperative

agreement for student teachers with Augustana College.



EXPENSES APPROVED: Motion by O'Hara, second by Romans that the General

Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $89,333.09 in payment of

invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.



Motion by Barsness, second by Dayman that the Nutrition Fund warrants be

issued in the total amount of $33,326.00 in payment of invoices

presented. All ayes. Motion carried.



Motion by Dayman, second by O'Hara that Elementary/Junior High School

Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $2,026.88 in

payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.



Motion by Dayman, second by Coon that High School Activity Fund warrants

be issued in the total amount of $13,748.15 in payment of invoices

presented. All ayes. Motion carried.



Motion by Barsness, second by Dayman that Schoolhouse Fund warrants be

issued in the total amount of $28,231.44 in payment of invoices

presented. All ayes. Motion carried.



STANDARDIZED TESTING SCHEDULE: Due to the fact that the Iowa Department

of Education will no longer accept grade range reports to fulfill

comprehensive school improvement reporting for grades 8 and 11, Dr.

Spelhaug recommended changes to the district's standardized testing

schedule. The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) will be given in

September instead of February for grades 1-8. At the secondary level,

9th grade will receive the Iowa Test of Education Development (ITED) in

math, reading, and science; 10th grade will receive the ACT PLAN for use

with the sophomore career education planning conferences; and 11th grade

will receive the Iowa Test of Education Development (ITED) in math,

reading, and science.



Motion by Dayman, second by O'Hara that the Board approve the changes to

the district standardized test schedule as presented. Roll call vote.

Ayes - Dayman, O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon. Nays - none.

Motion carried.



PUBLIC HEARING - RESURFACING TENNIS COURTS & RUNNING TRACK: President

Ahlstrand opened a public hearing for input regarding the tennis court

and track resurfacing project at the high school at 7:39 p.m.



Bill Moylan commented that he was pleased to see that the tennis courts

were going to be resurfaced. He asked if the courts were going to be

lit. Dr. Barber responded that we plan to provide lights pending

funding support from grants and the Bettendorf Park Board. Mr. Moylan

recommended wiring all 8 courts for lights and planting trees around the

periphery of the courts to serve as a natural wind break. Bids on this

project will be due May 29. The project's completion date is August 15.

The public hearing was closed at 7:44 p.m.



ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PLANS & REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR TENNIS COURT & RUNNING

TRACK: Director Barsness asked if expanding the number of courts to ten

was a possibility. Dr. Barber replied that there is not adequate space

or funding to construct additional tennis courts. Athletic Director

Brian Strusz added that he believes eight courts are sufficient for

district needs. The Board thanked Mr. Moylan for his service as a

volunteer assistant tennis coach for the past eight years.



Director of Operations Ray LaFrentz and HS Associate

Principal/Activities, Brian Strusz shared samples of the track's new

running surface with the Board. They explained that the life of the new

surface should be 15 - 20 years.



Motion by O'Hara, second by Dayman that the Board accept the final plans

and request bids for the High School Tennis Court and Track Resurfacing

Projects. Roll call vote. Ayes - O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand, Barsness,

Coon, Dayman. Nays - none. Motion carried.



STUDENT PARENT HANDBOOK REVISIONS: Jim Wichman, Larry Brown, and Deb

Menke recommended changes to the Student/Parent Handbooks for the

2001-2002 school year. A "Release of Information" policy has been added

to the elementary and junior high handbooks and a policy on plagiarism

has been added to the handbooks at all three levels.



Motion by Dayman, second by Barsness that the Board approve the proposed

changes to the student/parent handbooks for the 2001-02 school year.

Roll call vote. Ayes - Dayman, O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand, Barsness,

Coon. Nays - none. Motion carried.



2001-02 SCHOOL LUNCH PRICE RECOMMENDATIONS: Mike Clingingsmith and

Joanne Noble presented a proposed three year food service budget based

on several variables: 1) necessary adjustments to the level of

participation based on actual 2000-01 year to date figures; 2)

estimated increase in expenditures ranging from 0.0% to 3.52% depending

on type of expenditure; 3) constant dollar estimates for state and

federal aid; and 4) price increases necessary to maintain the present

fund equity level at the end of the three year period. The proposed

budgets are a "maintenance" level budget, i.e.; increased revenues are

matched to increased costs without additional considerations for large

capital expenditures, expanded programs or services, or additional

staffing. Any substantial change due to mandates, services offered, or

large capital outlay will need to be evaluated individually at the time

any of those items are determined to be needed.



In order to maintain the current level of services and cover increased

costs for personnel, food purchases, and other operating expenses, they

recommended the following price increases for 2001-02:

2000-01 Increase

2001-02

Student Breakfast $ .85 $ .15 $1.00

Adult Breakfast $1.00 $ .25 $ 1.25

Adult Lunch $2.25 $ .25 $ 2.50

Student Lunch/Elementary $1.35 $ .15 $ 1.50

Student Lunch/Junior High $1.45 $ .15 $ 1.60

Student Lunch/High School $1.55 $ .15 $ 1.70



These price increases would also be in line with other local school

districts' food service prices.



Motion by O'Hara, second by Dayman that the Board approve an increase

for 2001-02 food service program prices in the amount of $ .15 for all

Student Lunches and Student Breakfast, and $ .25 for Adult Breakfast and

Adult Lunch. Roll call vote. Ayes - O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand,

Barsness, Coon, Dayman. Nays - none. Motion carried.



2001-02 PHASE III BUDGET APPROVAL: The legislature did not give budget

approval to the Phase III budget until the end of the legislative

session. Therefore, the Department of Education has not been able to

prepare the 2001-02 Phase III budget information for individual school

districts. Dr. Barber asked the Board to approve the Phase III budget

based on estimates for 2001-02 so they can be submitted to the

Department of Education by the June 1 deadline as there has not been a

waiver on the due date. The actual Phase III plan is now included in

the district school improvement plan which is due in September.



Motion by Barsness, second by Coon that the Board approve the 2001-2002

Phase III budget as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Barsness, Coon,

Dayman, O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand. Nays - none. Motion carried.





MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS: Mr. Clingingsmith presented the monthly

financial report for April. Through April, general fund receipts

totaled $15,048.528 (77.3%) and expenses totaled $15,042,784 (77.1%)

The April target for receipts and expenditures was 83.3%. He also

presented reports on the Management, PPEL, Capital Projects, Debt

Service, Hot Lunch, Revolving, and Activity funds.



Motion by Coon, second by Dayman that the Board accept the monthly

financial reports for April as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Coon,

Dayman, O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand, Barsness. Nays - none. Motion

carried.



EXEMPT SESSION: The Board met in exempt session from 8:59 p.m. to 9:16

p.m. for the purpose of negotiations.



APPROVAL OF CLASSIFIED WAGE AND SALARY PACKAGE FOR 2001-02: In open

session at 9:17 p.m., motion by Dayman, second by O'Hara that the Board

approve the 2001-02 classified wage and benefit package based on a 3.52%

total package increase as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Dayman,

O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon. Nays - none. Motion

carried.



The Board adjourned at 9:18 p.m.



SPECIAL BOARD MEETING, MAY 23, 2001: The special meeting was called to

order at 5:30 p.m. by President Ahlstrand. Members present: Ahlstrand,

Coon, Dayman, O'Hara, and Thornton. Absent - Barsness and Romans. Also

present: Dale Barber, Jim Spelhaug, Mary Louise Speer, Deb Menke, and

Chris Harvey.



AGENDA APPROVED: Motion by Dayman, second by O'Hara that the Agenda be

approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.



Director Barsness arrived at 5:32 p.m.



EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Dayman, second by Thornton that the Board

hold a closed session as provided in Section 21.5(1)(i) of the Open

Meetings Law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual

whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and

irreparable injury to that individual's reputation, and that individual

has requested a closed session. Roll Call Vote. Ayes - Dayman, O'Hara,

Thornton, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon, Dayman. Nays - none. Motion

carried.



PERSONNEL: Dr. Barber told the Board that Pleasant Valley Community

High School Principal Tom Parker had been approved by the Camanche

School Board as the Camanche Superintendent of Schools. He recommended

that Mr. Parker be released from his contract to enable him to begin his

duties at Camanche on July 1, 2001.



Motion by Thornton, second by Coon that the Board accept the resignation

of Thomas E. Parker as Pleasant Valley Community High School Principal

effective the end of his current year's contract, June 30, 2001. Roll

call vote. Ayes - Thornton, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon, Dayman, O'Hara.

Nays - none. Motion carried.



The Board thanked Tom for his eleven years of service to the district,

four years as PVCHS Principal and seven years as associate principal

and, expressed its appreciation for his work in these capacities.



The Board met in executive session for personnel from 5:35 p.m. - 6:00

p.m.



APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: In open session, motion

by O'Hara, second by Barsness that the Board appoint Debbie Menke as

Pleasant Valley Community High School Principal for the 2001-02 school

year. Roll call vote. Ayes - O'Hara, Thornton, Ahlstrand, Barsness,

Coon, Dayman, O'Hara. Nays - none. Motion carried.



The Board adjourned at 6:03 p.m.



Next Board Meeting

Monday, June 4, 2001

7:00 P.M.

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