June 4th minutes of the Pleasant Valley School Board

Dr. Spelhaug thanked the Scott County Regional Authority for awarding
grants to the school district: $50,000 for improvement of outdoor
facilities (tennis courts and running track); $22,000 for technology;
and $10,000 for junior high family and consumer science. This brings
the total of grants awarded to the district from SCRA to over $250,000
this year.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
President Ahlstrand. Members present: Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon,
Dayman, O'Hara, Romans, and Thornton. Absent - none. Also present:
Dale Barber, Jim Spelhaug, Mike Clingingsmith, Ray LaFrentz, Katie
Cordell, Stephanie Judkins, Ginny Treasure, Tara Sitrick, Linda Goetz,
Chris Harvey, and others.



EXEMPT SESSION: Motion by Dayman, second by O'Hara 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, Thornton, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon. Nays - None.
Motion carried.



AGENDA APPROVED: Motion by Thornton, second by Romans that the Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.



COMMUNICATIONS: Tara Sitrick and Ginny Treasure complemented the
district on the commencement ceremony for the class of 2001 held last
Sunday. They also expressed their appreciation of having retiring
teachers participate in the ceremony.



Director Barsness congratulated the Class of 2001 and those individuals
who received awards and scholarships.



Directors Thornton, O'Hara, and Romans thanked the Board for allowing
them to participate in the commencement ceremony and for the
opportunity to present diplomas to their children.



President Ahlstrand thanked all three Board members for taking part in
commencement.



President Ahlstrand read the following letter from Bettendorf Mayor Ann
Hutchinson:



Dear Dr. Barber,



It is with deep appreciation that the City of Bettendorf
expresses their thanks to Pleasant Valley High School and its students
for their devotion to assisting our staff and the victims of the
Mississippi River Flood of 2001.



The efforts provided were instrumental in boosting morale and endurance during a most difficult time. Our citizens and staff most certainly appreciated your contribution much more than words could express.



Again, our heartfelt thanks for the benevolence and
charity you have extended to the Citizens of Bettendorf,


Sincerely,

Ann Hutchinson

Mayor



Dr. Spelhaug thanked the Scott County Regional Authority for awarding
grants to the school district: $50,000 for improvement of outdoor
facilities (tennis courts and running track); $22,000 for technology;
and $10,000 for junior high family and consumer science. This brings
the total of grants awarded to the district from SCRA to over $250,000
this year.



Mike Clingingsmith told the Board that at the next meeting he will make
a recommendation to change Board Policy 803.7, "Payroll Periods". He
will recommend changing supportive staff pay periods from bi-weekly to
semi-monthly. He is holding an informational meeting regarding this
change for all Classified employees Thursday, June 7, at 5:00 p.m. at
the Belmont Administration Center.



CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by O'Hara, second by Barsness that the Consent
Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. The
Consent Agenda consisted of the following: the minutes of the May 21,
2001, Regular Board meeting, the May 23, 2001, special Board Meeting,
and the May 23, 2001, Executive Session; the resignation of Judy
Fitzgibbon as a Title 1 aide at Bridgeview Elementary; the employment of
Laurie Coon as a half-time counselor and Barbara Sollars as a special
education teacher at Cody Elementary for the 2001-02 school year; Jodi
Garrels as a fourth grade teacher at Pleasant View Elementary; Janice
Krieg-Pavlicek as a third grade teacher at Riverdale Heights Elementary;
Kristina Prescott as a science teacher/computer applications teacher at
the junior high and high school; Amy Soenksen as a sixth grade teacher
at Pleasant View Elementary; and Kristen Spah as an Extended Learning
Program (ELP) teacher at the junior high, Pleasant View, and Riverdale
Heights; the regular employment of Linda Jones as business clerk at the
Belmont Administration Center; the transfer of Jennifer Meyer as a
special education aide from Black Hawk Junior High to Bridgeview
Elementary; and the 2001 summer school assignments of Marsha Diefenbach,
Riverdale Heights Summer School Aide; Chris Taylor, Bridgeview Summer
School aide; Patty Nevills, Bridgeview Summer School Aide, grades 1-2;
Jennifer Meyer, Bridgeview Summer School Aide, grades 5-6; Carol
Dirksen, Riverdale Heights Summer School Aide, grades 3-4; Nicole Tice,
special education aide/interpreter; Shawn Rice, High School English;
David Hult, High School Social Studies; Joann Hosch, Instrumental Music
Teacher; Pete Tofilon, Instrumental Music Teacher; Carl Collins,
Instrumental Music Teacher; Drew Anderson, Instrumental Music Teacher;
twelve open enrollment applications; seven open enrollment
applications-out for the 2000-01 school year to Bettendorf Schools, two
open enrollment applications-out for the 2001-02 school year to
Bettendorf, and three applications-in from Bettendorf Schools for
2001-2002.



EXPENSES APPROVED: Motion by Barsness, second by Thornton that the
General Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $111,338.18 in
payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.



Motion by Dayman, second by Coon that the Nutrition Fund warrants be
issued in the total amount of $2,538.96 in payment of invoices
presented. All ayes. Motion carried.



Motion by O'Hara, second by Romans that Elementary/Junior High School
Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $5,031.03 in
payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.



Motion by Romans, second by Thornton that High School Activity Fund
warrants be issued in the total amount of $42,037.43 in payment of
invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.



Motion by Thornton, second by Barsness that Schoolhouse Fund warrants be
issued in the total amount of $26,465.88 in payment of invoices
presented. All ayes. Motion carried.



SPELLING COMMITTEE REPORT: Dr. Spelhaug and members of the district's
spelling committee shared data with the Board and made a recommendation
that all 2-6 grade teachers adopt the writing based spelling program for
the 2001-02 school year. A committee of teachers will work this summer
to further strengthen the program, prepare materials, and develop
in-service activities to support a successful implementation.



Motion by Thornton, second by Coon that the writing based spelling
program be removed from pilot-status and adopted as a standard part of
the curriculum in grades 2-6 effective the 2001-02 school year. Roll
call vote. Ayes - Thornton, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon, Dayman, O'Hara,
Romans. Nays - none. Motion carried.



The Board expressed its appreciation to the team of teachers who worked
on this committee for their time and efforts and gave special thanks to
Stephanie Judkins who provided leadership for the committee in her role
as an administrative intern.



APPROVAL OF TENNIS COURT RESURFACING BID: The district received three
bids for the tennis court resurfacing project ranging from $204,555.50
to $240,568.00. Dr. Barber and Director of Operations Ray LaFrentz
recommended that the Board approve the low bid of $204,555.50 from
Tri-City Blacktop. The district has received a $50,000 grant from the
Scott County Regional Authority and is anticipating an additional
$50,000 from the Bettendorf Park Boards. Mr. LaFrentz is currently
seeking budget estimates for the tennis court lighting project. The
district will submit applications for additional grant funding this fall
to complete the lighting phase of the project.



Motion by Romans, second by Thornton that the Board approve the low bid
submitted by Tri-City Blacktop for resurfacing the high school tennis
courts in the amount of $204,555.50. Roll call vote. Ayes - Romans,
Thornton, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon, Dayman, O'Hara.



APPROVAL OF TRACK RESURFACING BID: Two bids were received for
resurfacing the high school track. The base bid called for a black
running surface and option #1 sought bids for a blue track surface. The
blue surface option added over $40,000 to the cost of the project and,
the color in the blue surface is guaranteed for only three years while
the projected life of the track is approximately fifteen years. Dr.
Barber recommended that the Board not accept option #1 for the blue
surface. He recommended that the Board accept the low bid submitted by
Southwest Recreational Industries of $287,567.74 for the base bid of a
black track surface.



Motion by Barsness, second by O'Hara that the Board accept the low base
bid of $287,567.74 from Southwest Recreational Industries for
resurfacing the high school running track. Roll call vote. Ayes -
Romans, Thornton, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon, Dayman, O'Hara. Nays -
none. Motion carried.



FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF ELEMENTARY AIR CONDITIONING PROJECT: Chief
Financial Officer Mike Clingingsmith reported that the district is ready
to close out the Elementary Air Conditioning Project. Work on the
project has been completed and the final billings have been received
from KJWW Engineering Consultants and the contractor, Ragan Mechanical.



He asked the Board to approve final acceptance of the Elementary Air
Conditioning Project. Per Section 573 of the Iowa Code, this will begin
the thirty day time line required for subcontractors to make claims
against Ragan Mechanical. We know of no claims pending. At the end of
the thirty day period, final payment of money retained (5%) for
completion of the project will be made.



Motion by Dayman, second by Romans that the Board approve final
acceptance of the Elementary Air Conditioning Project. Roll call vote.
Ayes - Dayman, O'Hara, Romans, Thornton, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon.
Nays - none. Motion carried.



JULY BOARD MEETINGS: Since the first Board Meeting in July is scheduled
for July 2, the Board discussed moving the July board meetings to the
9th and 23rd to accommodate holiday and vacation schedules. There are
five Mondays in July which will provide for a normal rotation of board
meetings. As per Board policy, the new July meeting dates will be an
Agenda item at the June 18 and July 9 Board meetings.



LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLANS FOR 2001-02 DISCUSSION: The Board reviewed
the Legislative Action Plans submitted to the Iowa Association of School
Boards last year. This will be a topic on the next two agendas and the
Board's top five legislative action plans will be approved in July for
submission to the IASB by August 3.



EXEMPT SESSION: The Board met in exempt session from 8:55 - 9:10 p.m.
for the purpose of negotiations.



APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY PACKAGE FOR 2001-02: In open session,
motion by Thornton, second by Dayman that the Board approve the 2001-02
administrative salary and benefit package based on a 3.5% total package
increase as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Thornton, Ahlstrand,
Barsness, Coon, Dayman, O'Hara, Romans. Nays - none. Motion carried.



The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.



Next Board Meeting

Monday, June 18, 2001

7:00 P.M.

Belmont Administration Center



Birdies for Charity Pledges for
PV Foundation

2001 John Deere Classic



Enclosed with previous minutes was a Birdies for Charity form. Please
take a minute to complete the form and return to Birdies for Charity,
15623 Coaltown Rd., East Moline, IL 61244. If you need a form, call
Chris Harvey at 332-5550.



Each penny pledged to the Foundation through this process returns to the Foundation and aids in funding Scholarships to PVCHS Seniors. Fifteen $1,000 scholarships were presented this year.



Pleasant Valley Schools

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Alumni Data Base

If you are an alumnus of Pleasant Valley Community Schools, we'd like to
hear from you. We are developing an alumni data base and will make this
available for class reunions. Please let us know your address, phone
number, and year of graduation so you can be kept informed of your class
events. Call (319)332-5550 or e-mail harveychris@pleasval.k12.ia.us.