Pleasant Valley School Board Minutes of 12/3/2001

We would like to thank the voters of our school district for
overwhelmingly supporting the Instructional Support Levy on Tuesday,
December 4. 85% of the voters voted to approve the levy which will
allow us to maintain existing programming and offer exciting new
opportunities for our students beginning in the fall of 2002. Your
ongoing support of Pleasant Valley Schools is greatly appreciated!

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
President Phyllis Ahlstrand. Members present: Ahlstrand, Barsness,
Coon, Dayman, O'Hara, and Thornton. Absent: Romans. Also present: Dale
Barber, Jim Spelhaug, Mike Clingingsmith, Danielle, Mike, Anna, and
Claire Spaete, Becky Roller, Pat Schroeder, Debbie Menke, Chris Harvey,
and others.

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

COMMUNICATIONS: President Ahlstrand welcomed high school American
Government students.

Dr. Spelhaug introduced high school Physics instructor Danielle Spaete
and her family. Danielle has received National Board Certification as a
secondary science teacher and is now one of four Pleasant Valley
Community School District teachers who have received this certification.
Pleasant Valley teachers Becky Roller, Pat Schroeder, and Julie Small
are also National Board Certified. Mrs. Spaete explained that the
process is an extensive professional development exercise and required
approximately 400 hours to complete. The Board applauded her efforts.

Director Thornton congratulated PVCHS junior Josh Taylor for being named
recipient of a scholarship provided by Congressman Leach for students to
study the federal government first-hand in Washington, D. C., through
Project Close Up.

Director Coon congratulated the administration, faculty, staff, and
students on an excellent campaign for the Instructional Support Levy.

Director Dayman thanked the Pleasant Valley Education Association for
providing yard signs promoting the election.

Dr. Barber reported that the Instructional Support Levy issue has
received excellent coverage and support from the Quad City Times, The
Leader, the Bettendorf News, the Spartan Shield, Bettendorf and LeClaire
Chambers of Commerce, Channel 4 and Channel 6 news.

In response to a question from Director Dayman at the November 19 Board
meeting, Mr. Clingingsmith reported that the district's schools do
accept checks as payment for field trip fees.

The Board thanked Jim Hanson, High School Media
Specialist, who is retiring at the end of this school year for his
seventeen years of service to the district.



CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by O'Hara, second by
Barsness that the Consent Agenda be approved as pre
sented. All ayes. Motion carried.

The Consent Agenda consists of the
following: approval of the minutes of the November 19, 2001 Regular
Meeting;

the resignation and early retirement of Jim Hanson, media
specialist at the high school, at the end of the current school year;


the employment of Jamie Johnson as a Spanish instructor at PVCHS for the
second semester;

the regular employment of Starlene Gillette as a sign
language interpreter for the Early Childhood Special Education Program
and Virginia Schumann as a special education aide at Pleasant View
Elementary;

the probationary employment of Kevin Jones as assistant
vehicle mechanic;

the resignation of Susan Haan as a special education
aide at Riverdale Heights Elementary;

and the extra curricular additions
of Dan Bischoff and Chris Kohn as 7th grade boys' basketball coaches;


two open enrollment applications;

one open enrollment application-in
from Bettendorf Schools for 2001-02;

and one open enrollment
application-in from Bettendorf Schools for 2002-03;

and the renewal of
an agreement with the Red Cross which allows the Red Cross to utilize
district facilities to provide shelter for community members in the
event of natural disasters or other events that would create such a
need.

EXPENSES APPROVED: Motion by Thornton, second by O'Hara that General
Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $54,695.18 in payment of
invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, second by Coon that Nutrition Fund warrants be
issued in the total amount of $56,460.64 in payment of invoices
presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by O'Hara, second by Coon that Elementary/Junior High School
Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $2,824.69 in
payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Dayman, second by Thornton that High School Activity Fund
warrants be issued in the total amount of $10,185.04 in payment of
invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS REVIEW RECOMMENDATION: High School
Principal Debbie Menke reported that due to a Request for
Reconsideration of Instructional Materials filed by a citizen, a
committee met on November 19 to consider the request which was based on
the use of some reference materials in the high school library that the
citizen considered to be out of date. The committee was made up of
Debbie Menke, High School Principal, Bill Myatt, Teacher, Tom Hoskins,
Teacher, Joel Haack, Instructional Materials Specialist, Tana Barsness,
Board Member, Sara McCool, student representative, Faye Clow, lay person
representative, and Robert Ofner, lay person representative. The
committee recommended that three reference materials be removed and that
one be retained. The committee noted that its recommendation in no way
reflected on the judgment of the high school instructional media
specialist. Mrs. Menke pointed out that the high school library has the
latest editions of many reference materials, but due to a limited
budget, the dated materials were kept on hand to serve as back up
materials.

The Board thanked everyone who served on the review committee.

Motion by Thornton, second by Dayman that the Board approve the review
committee's recommendation regarding the Request for Reconsideration of
Instructional Materials as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Thornton,
Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon, Dayman, O'Hara. Nays - none. Motion
carried.

2001-02 EARLY GRADUATION REQUESTS: Debbie Menke presented twenty-one
names of PVCHS students who have submitted their request to graduate
early. Fourteen of the students plan to begin their post secondary
education experience, and seven will be entering the workforce or
military.

Motion by Barsness, second by Coon that the Board approve the
recommendation for early graduation of twenty-one seniors at the end of
the first semester of the 2001-02 school year. Roll call vote. Ayes -
Barsness, Coon, Dayman, O'Hara, Thornton, Ahlstrand. Nays - none.
Motion carried.

2000-01 SUMMER SCHOOL REPORT: Dr. Spelhaug presented a financial and
participation report for 2001 Summer School. 381 students participated
and the district's general fund cost was $13,351.41. This represents an
increased number of students served at a lower cost. Thirteen
enrichment courses were offered in which 130 students were enrolled.

Motion by O'Hara, second by Thornton that the Board accept the 2001
Summer School Report as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - O'Hara,
Thornton, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon, Dayman. Nays - none. Motion
carried.

DESIGNATE COUNTRY CLUB PARK DEVELOPMENT TO CODY ELEMENTARY ATTENDANCE
CENTER: Due to the Dial Group's plans to develop two parcels of land on
Forest Grove Road east of the Davenport Country Club and to assist in
balancing student numbers among attendance centers, Dr. Barber
recommended assigning the Country Club Park development to Cody
attendance center.



Motion by Dayman, second by Coon that the Board approve designating the
Country Club Park development to the Cody attendance center. Roll call
vote. Ayes - Dayman, O'Hara, Thornton, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon. Nays
- none. Motion carried.



JANUARY BOARD WORKSHOP: The Board discussed a date for a workshop in
January.



Motion by Thornton, second by Coon that the Board approve establishing
Monday, January 14, 2001, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Belmont Administration
Center, for the time and date of a Board workshop. All ayes. Motion
carried.



IASB BALLOT FOR DISTRICT #6 BOARD MEMBERS: The Board has received the
official ballot from IASB for District #6 IASB Board Members. Swati
Dandekar, Lin Mar Community School District, has been nominated for a
three year term and Jack Hill, North Scott Community School District,
has been nominated for a one year term.



Motion by Dayman, second by O'Hara that the Board cast its vote for
Swati Dandekar for a three year term and Jack Hill for a one year term
for District #6 IASB Board members. All ayes. Motion carried.



CHANGE DECEMBER 17 BOARD MEETING TIME TO 6:30 P.M.: Dr. Barber
recommended that the December 17, 2001, Board meeting begin at 6:30 PM
to allow the Board to attend a holiday social function following the
meeting.



Motion by Coon, second by Barsness that the Board approve changing the
starting time of the December 17 Board meeting to 6:30 p.m. Roll call
vote. Ayes - Coon, Dayman, O'Hara, Thornton, Ahlstrand, Barsness. Nays
- none. Motion carried.



Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Thank You!
We would like to thank the voters of our school district for
overwhelmingly supporting the Instructional Support Levy on Tuesday,
December 4. 85% of the voters voted to approve the levy which will
allow us to maintain existing programming and offer exciting new
opportunities for our students beginning in the fall of 2002. Your
ongoing support of Pleasant Valley Schools is greatly appreciated!

Wall of Honor


Nominations are being accepted through January 3, 2002 for the Pleasant
Valley High School Wall of Honor.



The Wall of Honor program was established in 1999 to recognize
distinguished alumni who have graduated from Pleasant Valley High
School. Nominees must have graduated at least ten years prior to
induction and meet at least one of the following criteria:



1. Demonstrated academic excellence


2. Demonstrated outstanding success in their career


3. Made a significant contribution to the community or society


4. Demonstrated significant accomplishments in business or
professional life


5. Demonstrated distinguished human service



Persons wishing to submit a name for consideration as a Wall of Honor
honoree should send a letter of nomination to:

Mrs. Deb Menke
Pleasant Valley Community High School
P.O. Box 332
Pleasant Valley, IA 52767



Athletic Booster Cake Auction


Pleasant Valley Athletic Booster Club
7th Annual Cake Auction
Friday, January 11, 2002*
PV vs. Bettendorf Varsity Double-Header
(*Note the date change)


This is your invitation to support teams, clubs and associations within
the Pleasant Valley School District. By sponsoring a cake or making a
direct donation to the Booster Club you help provide the groups with
additional funds to enhance the already wonderful programs that are
enriching our students' learning process.


There are 5 categories for judging:
1. Funniest
2. Most Spirit
3. Best Use of Blue and Gray
4. Most Original
5. Best Representation of the Sport/Organization


The winner from each category, plus the Booster Club cake are live
auctioned at the half time of the Varsity Boys Basketball game. All
other cakes are silent auctioned throughout the evening. 90% of the
proceeds from each cake is returned to the entrant group with the
remaining 10% (to a max of $100) going to the Booster club to help
defray costs.

We would also like to encourage local business support of this
worthwhile spirit and fundraising event.

Look for additional information in the near future.

Claire Anthony, co-chair 332-4461
Mary Sutherland, co-chair 332-0642

Pleasant Valley Boys Youth Basketball League


Grades 4-5-6


Location: Pleasant Valley High School


Time: 12:15 - 1:30


Dates: January 5, 12, 26 and February 2 and 9

Contact Dallas Duwa @289-4781 or e-mail duwad@pleasval.k12.ia.us

Forms have been distributed to the elementary buildings.