PV Board Meeting 1.6.03

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

PV Board Minutes 1.6.03
MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Deborah Dayman. Members present: Barsness, Coon, Dayman, Hoffmann, O'Hara, Romans. Absent: Thornton. Also present: Dale Barber, Jim Spelhaug, Mike Clingingsmith, Debbie Menke, Don Dehner, Ray LaFrentz, Chris Harvey, Jean Rittmer, Glenn Pelecky, Kristine Wolzen, Erik Pedersen, David Quinn, Tom Wirtz, Jan Yoder, and others.
AGENDA APPROVED: Motion by Barsness, second by Coon that the Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: President Dayman welcomed visitors to the meeting.
Dr. Spelhaug reported that the deadline for the assistant superintendent applications is January 13, 2003. To date, the district has received twenty-seven applications.
Dr. Barber reported that the masonry contractor should have the brick work completed by mid-month at the Pleasant View Elementary project. Plumbing and electrical work continue at a good pace. He estimated that finish work could begin in four to six weeks.
Area Education Agency Administrator Glenn Pelecky and the AEA's four division directors gave a brief presentation on AEA services and responded to questions from board members. Dr. Pelecky expressed the AEA's appreciation for Dr. Barber's support of the agency in general and specifically the Student Information Services program that he has chaired for the past several years.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Coon, second by Barsness that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. The Consent Agenda consists of the following: approval of the minutes of the December 16 Regular Board Meeting; the resignations of Nikki Boehl as assistant sophomore softball coach and Carrie Landau as junior varsity softball coach both for the 2002-03 school year effective December 30, 2002; fourteen open enrollment applications-in for the 2002-03 school year - eleven from Bettendorf Schools, one from Davenport Schools, two from North Scott Schools, and six open enrollment applications-in for the 2003-04 school year - three from Bettendorf Schools and three from Davenport Schools.
EXPENSES APPROVED: Motion by Barsness, second by O'Hara that General Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $104,734.31 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by O'Hara, second by Romans that Nutrition Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $2,605.95 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Romans, second by O'Hara that Elementary/Junior High Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $7,135.30 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Coon, second by Hoffmann that High School Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $14,675.44 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Romans, second by O'Hara that Schoolhouse Fund warrant be issued in the total amount of $33,316.00 in payment of invoice presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM ADDITIONS: High School Principal Debbie Menke presented two course additions to increase the number of electives offered. Both courses are offered in conjunction with Scott Community College.
"Health Occupations Academy" - This course is designed as an introduction to the medical fields including nursing, radiology, medical records, laboratory technology, electroneurodiagnostics, surgery, and others. Students have an opportunity to expand on health care issues previously explored through sciences and other health courses. The class will be held off-campus from 1:30-3:30 p.m. daily. Students enrolled in this course will participate in job shadowing in addition to participating in classroom duties and responsibilities. This course articulates with the various medical career strands available through Scott Community College. Students interested in pursuing a one or two year medical licensure should consider this course.
The purpose of this course is to increase learning opportunities for students interested in obtaining skills in the health field. Students interested in a vocation in the nursing/medical technology fields will receive hands on experience in this profession.
"Master Student" - This course is offered in conjunction with Scott Community College for students who want to improve their study skills for college or the work place. Components of this course include time management, understanding learning styles, memorization techniques, reading, note taking, critical thinking, and writing skills. Students may receive college elective credit for this course that is transferable to Iowa's state universities as long as other credits at Scott Community College are acquired. This course will be taught by an instructor from Scott Community College, but the class will be held at Pleasant Valley High School.
The purpose of this course is to provide students an opportunity to improve study habits as recommended by the 2002-2003 Strategic Planning Graduation Requirement Committee.
Motion by Romans, second by Coon that the Board approve the high school curriculum additions as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Romans, Coon, Dayman, Hoffmann, O'Hara, Romans. Nays - none. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR INPUT INTO THE 2003-04 CALENDAR: President Dayman opened a Public Hearing at 7:57 p.m. for input regarding the 2003-2004 school calendar. There being no input, the public hearing was closed at 7:58 p.m.
APPROVAL OF DISTRICT CALENDAR FOR 2003-04 SCHOOL YEAR: Pleasant View Principal Don Dehner reviewed the calendar for school year 2003-04. Pleasant Valley will start the school year on August 20, Bettendorf will start on August 21, and North Scott will begin on August 18. Pleasant Valley, Bettendorf, and North Scott all will be on Winter Break from December 22 through January 2. Pleasant Valley and Bettendorf will be on Spring Break from March 29 through April 2. North Scott has recommended to their board that they have two long weekends of spring break. One will be in the middle of March and the other in the middle of April. Barring inclement weather days, Pleasant Valley's school year will end on June 2, 2004, Bettendorf's school year will end on June 4, and North Scott will end on May 26. The calendar will also allow the district to have an in-service day on Martin Luther King Day and to again be able to observe Presidents Day. The proposed calendar has been reviewed with the IBB Council and they have endorsed this recommendation.
Dr. Barber explained that Davenport Schools had also been contacted regarding their school calendar and they are unsure when their calendar will be ready as it is a required bargaining topic with the teachers union in their school district. Since the district is already getting calls on next year's calendar, he suggested that it would be in the district's best interest to not wait until April or May for Davenport to make a decision on their calendar.
The district calendar will be available at the Belmont Administration Center and school buildings and will also be posted on the district website.
Motion by O'Hara, second by Hoffmann that the Board approve the 2003-04 school year calendar as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - O'Hara, Romans, Barsness, Coon, Dayman, Hoffmann. Nays - none. Motion carried.
The Board thanked Mr. Dehner for his efforts in compiling the 2003-04 school calendar.
FIRST READING OF REVISED BOARD POLICY 504.4, "USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES": The Board discussed a revision of Board Policy 504.4, "Use of Motor Vehicles". Dr. Barber explained that the policy change has been recommended by the Iowa Association of School Boards. The changes expand on the district's current motor vehicle usage language and will allow the superintendent to issue a student driving permit to students who live less than one mile from the high school, should they and their parents be able to demonstrate a medical need or family hardship. This policy will be included on the January 20 Board Agenda for adoption.
FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE: Dr. Barber, Ray LaFrentz, and Mike Clingingsmith presented the Capital Projects Five Year Plan. The Board discussed the major recommendations for 2003-2004 which include the following: High School - sealing the north and west driveways, removal and replacement of carpet in the hallways on the main floor, landscaping the front of the gym and pool area, refinishing the main gym floor, converting restroom flush valves to infrared, updating HVAC in the Administration/Conference Room area, repainting hall lockers, installing light switches in the auxiliary gym, updating hallway fire door closures, installing cameras in two locker bays, the cafeteria, and the band/chorus hallway, reversing the flow of traffic in the front driveway; Junior High - replacement of the bus entrance door, reroofing of Area A, replacement of the gym divider curtain, city water hookup, magnetic hold opens for gym/cafeteria doors, remodeling main office, replacement of main entrance doors; Pleasant View Elementary - reroofing of areas C, D, G, and J, domestic and heating boiler replacement, classroom window replacement, and replacement of old blacktop sidewalk; Riverdale Heights Elementary - install gym divider curtain; Cody Elementary - Resealing blacktop on playground, tile and carpet replacement, resurfacing parking lot, and replacement of restroom partitions; Bridgeview Elementary - tile and carpet replacement, replacement of tile in main hallway; Maintenance Center - equipment storage; Belmont Administration Center - north end fiber connectivity. Estimated cost of these projects is $1,167,050. Funding sources for the capital improvements are the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy and the Local Option Sales Tax.
Dr. Barber also recommended that the Board give the administration authority to begin working with the district architect on two projects scheduled for year two of the Five Year Capital Projects Plan. These projects include a wellness/weight training facility and music addition at the high school and an addition that would house special areas including science, music, preschool, and special education at Bridgeview Elementary.
Motion by Romans, second by O'Hara that the Board approve the Five Year Capital Projects Plan update as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Romans, Barsness, Coon, Dayman, Hoffmann, O'Hara. Nays - none. Motion carried.
The Board thanked the administration for providing this planning instrument.
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Next Board Meeting Monday, January 20, 2003 7:00 P.M. Belmont Administration Center
Pleasant Valley Schools 8th Annual Cake Auction February 7, 2003 You CAN have your cake and Eat it too!!
Who can enter? All PV school district teams, clubs and associations K-12 are eligible to enter. Judging categories are:
1. Funniest 2. Most Spirit 3. Best Use of Blue and Gray 4. Most Original 5. Best Representation of the Sport/Organization
How does it work? The five winning cakes plus the Booster Club entry will be live auctioned at half time of the Boys Basketball Game. The remaining cakes will be sold by silent auction during both basketball games. All proceeds from each cake, minus 10% but not exceeding $100, go to the individual organization that entered the cake. The 10% goes to the Booster Club to defray event costs. Entry forms are available at the High School Activities office or at the website: www.pleasval.k12.ia.us
Entries must be received by January 31, 2003, in the attendance office.
Remember: Your cake must not exceed 36"x36". (They will not fit through the door.) Questions????? Pam Conway - 332-9015, Kandi McIllwain - 332-0389, Gail Jackson - 332-8262, Patty Sorenson - 332-6761 All K-12 teams, clubs and associations are encouraged to participate!! Cakes are to be delivered to PVHS Pool Lobby on Friday, February 7, 2003, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.