Minutes of the January 13 Bettendorf School Board Meeting

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BETTENDORF, IOWA

Unofficial Minutes of the January 13, 2003, Regular Meeting

(Pending Board Approval)

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 their regular Board meeting at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on January 13, 2003. President Roski called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. and the Board 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, Castro, Crockett, Luton, Mayer, Roski, Weigle.

Members absent: None.

Other officials present: John Perdue, Superintendent; Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent; Maxine McEnany, Director of Financial and Business Services; Celeste Reuter, Director of Communications; Candi Egger, BEA Representative; Drew Colville and John Hall, Student Representatives; Jeff Ehrmann, Board Treasurer; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.

2. Agenda Approval.

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

Ayes: 7 Directors Anderson, Castro, Crockett, Luton, Mayer, Roski, 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 Congratulations to Carol Holmes, 5th grade teacher at Mark Twain Elementary School, and Donna Johnson, 4th grade teacher at Neil Armstrong Elementary School, who were included in the current edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers. These teachers were nominated by one or more former students who themselves were listed in either Who's Who Among American High School Students or the National Dean's List.

4.02 Michael Green, Bettendorf High School Director of Instrumental Music, recently received the Tenure Award from the Iowa High School Music Association in honor of his 30 years in music education.

4.03 Thank you to Jim McGowan, retired science teacher, for his donation of textbooks and manuals valued at $150.00 to be used by the science department at Bettendorf High School.

4.04 Congratulations to Senior Drew Wessels, who was selected for the Channel 8 Pace Setter Award the last week in December for his contribution to Boys Basketball. Ü

4.05 Thank you to all the students and staff who gave so generously of their time, talents and gifts to make this holiday season a special one for the families they sponsored.

4.06 Students and staff at Bettendorf High School participated in the 7th Annual Community Service Learning Project, which involved assembling recycling informational packets for Bettendorf residents. Teachers who coordinated this project at BHS are Diane Brugge, Barb Jacobsen, Paul Flynn, and Kevin Wojtkiewiez.

5. Consent Agenda.

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

Ayes: 7 Directors Castro, Crockett, Luton, Mayer, Roski, Weigle, Anderson.

Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

5.01 Approval of December 16, 2002 Special Board Meeting Minutes.

5.02 Approval of December 16, 2002 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.

5.03 Approval of Monthly Financial Reports:

5.04 Approval of January 13, 2003 Bills Recommended for Payment.

5.05 Approval of Administrative Recommendations--Personnel.

Certified Approval to Hire

Sheala Wentink/BMS/Special Education Teacher/BA, 0/Prorated for 101 days at $12,591/New Position/Effective January 6, 2003

Stacy Rohm/MT/B.D. Teacher/BA, 0/Prorated for 103 days at $12,841/ Replacing Laura Cavanagh/Effective January 2, 2003

Nicole Tice/BHS/Special Education Teacher/BA, 0/Prorated for 103 days at $12,841/Replacing Beverly Hartwig/Effective January 2, 2003

Schedule D Approval to Hire

Jennifer Miller/BHS/Assistant Debate Coach/ $1,458.50/Replacing .50 of Ryan Ames/Effective immediately

Barry Neville/BMS/7th & 8th Grade Swimming Coach/$1,653/Replacing Gary Lathrum/Effective January 6, 2003

Schedule D Modification

Dave Sodac/BMS/Assuming full position of District Guidance Curriculum Leader, previously shared with Michelle Bruty/$1288/Effective August 2002

Schedule D Resignation

Michelle Bruty/BMS/.50 District Guidance Curriculum Leader/$644/Effective August 2002

Classified Ã’ Resignation

Sue Otero/RSAC/Administrative Assistant-Human Resources/Effective 1/10/03

Classified - Recommendation for Employment

Kim Kidwell/MT/Para Educator B-ECSE/$9.55 per hour/3 hours per day/Per IEP/Effective 1/2/03

Lori Maher/BHS/Secretary A (Guidance & SIS Coordinator)/$11.02 per hour/8 hours per day/Replacing Terry Greenawalt/Effective 12/17/02

Classified - Letter of Assignment Modification

Julie Cole/BHS&GW/Food Service Part-time/$7.65&$6.90 per hour /Decrease from 4.5 to 2.5 hours per day/Voluntary decrease in duties/Effective 1/17/03

Vicki Day/BHS/From 7.5 to 8 hours per day/Same rate of pay/Increased need/Effective 1/2/03

Cheryl Fogel/From BMS to PN/From Para Educator B-7 hours per day to Para Educator A-7.5 hours per day/From $9.55 to $10.95 per hour/New Special Education position/Effective 1/2/03

Jacque Krause/BHS/From Van Driver to Head Cook/Replacing Jacqueline Jones (voluntary transfer)/$8.50 per hour/Effective 1/2/03

Kathy Lowry/BHS to RSAC/From BHS Computer Technician Assistant to Computer Technician/From $10.87 to $13.22 per hour/Reorganization of district technology staff-reflection of responsibilities/Effective 1/3/03

Joseph Otero/BHS/From Transportation Aide to Food Service Van Driver/8 hours per day/$11.67 per hour/Replacing Jacque Krause/Effective 1/6/03

Danell Randall/RSAC/From $12.92 to $13.12/Increase for longevity reflecting years of service/Effective 9/30/02

Darlene White/BHS/Food Service-Cook/From 7.5 to 8 hours per day/Same rate of pay/Increased need/Effective 1/2/03

5.06 Construction Change Orders.

5.07 Approval of Donation. Alcoa, Inc., Davenport Works, generously donated $500.00 to be used for the Industrial Technology Department at Bettendorf High School.

5.08 Approval of Requests for Open Enrollment.

Into Bettendorf, 2002/03

Alissa Huechteman, grade 10, from Pleasant Valley, continuation due to change of residence

Jack Julian, grade 3, from Davenport, continuation due to change of residence

Chelsea Manor, grade 6, from Pleasant Valley, good cause due to change of residence

Elise Rodriguez, grade 1, from Davenport, good cause due to change of residence

Into Bettendorf, 2003/04

Elizabeth Adams, grade 9 (as of 03/04), from Davenport

Devin Allbaugh, grade 8, (as of 03/04), from Pleasant Valley

Michael Brodersen, grade 7 (as of 03/04), from Davenport

Claire Bryant, kindergarten (as of 03/04), from Pleasant Valley

Hannah Edmond, grade 1 (as of 03/04), from Davenport

Joshua Edmond, grade 3 (as of 03/04), from Davenport

Thomas Fogel, grade 3 (as of 03/04), from Davenport

Robert Gibbs, grade 9 (as of 03/04), from Davenport

Jazz Heard, grade 9 (as of 03/04), from Davenport

Diana Mina, grade 12 (as of 03/04), from Davenport

Kate Wiley, grade 10 (as of 03/04), from Davenport

For information only. The following students have open enrolled out of the Bettendorf Community School District:

Out of Bettendorf, 2003/04

Rebecca Larew, grade 9, to Pleasant Valley

6. Discussion Items.

Shared Communications.

Director Weigle attended the January 13 presentation given by the Rock Island teaching staff regarding their transition to the year-round school calendar.

Directors Weigle and Crockett job shadowed with BHS Associate Principal Dave Thompson and BHS Principal Jimmy Casas respectively, reporting very positive and worthwhile experiences.

Director Castro attended a January 4 gathering of BHS wrestlers and retired wrestlers at the new BHS Fitness Education Center. He expressed his appreciation to Pat Militech of Militech Martial Arts Center for his recent donation of fitness equipment valued at $500.

Director Luton expressed an interest in pursuing the Airedale unit ventilator cabinets utilized at Big Hollow School District in McHenry, Illinois, for future air conditioning projects in the district.

BHS Fitness Education Center.

Superintendent Perdue acknowledged the contributions of the community and staff with the successful completion of the BHS Fitness Education Center. Jeanne Cook from the Booster Club and Rob Fick, construction manager, were recognized for their key role and expertise in coordinating this outstanding enhancement to the district. Director Castro reported construction cost of $39.00 per square foot as a result of numerous in-kind donations, volunteer hours, and overall management of the project.

Audit Report.

Maxine McEnany, Director of Financial and Business Services, reviewed the Audited Financial Report prepared by Hunt, Kain & Associates, P.C. for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. An unqualified opinion was issued and findings were summarized. Directors suggested a summary of the Audit Report be shared with the community to let them know the district is fiscally responsible.

BOE Policies.

Superintendent Perdue presented revisions to Board policies in the 200-300 series and other selected policies. The Policy Review Committee has reviewed these policies and their recommendations were included.

Budget Planning.

Maxine McEnany, Director of Financial and Business Services, reviewed the draft spending plan for 2003/04 and the long-range financial plan through 2005/06. Superintendent Perdue stated concern for the financial implications of state budget cuts and declining enrollment. Efforts continue to reduce expenses while maintaining quality programs.

Action Items.

7.01 Approve Audit.

Motion by Director Mayer, seconded by Director Weigle, to approve the district Audit Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, as presented in item #6.03 of the Board packet.

Ayes: 7 Directors Crockett, Luton, Mayer, Roski, Weigle, Anderson, Castro.

Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

Director Mayer expressed appreciation to the Audit Committee for their hard work and efforts.

7.02 First Reading of Board Policies.

Motion by Director Mayer, seconded by Director Luton, to approve the first reading of revisions to the 200-300 Board Policy series, and selected Board policies as listed in the addendum to the Board agenda.

Ayes: 7 Directors Crockett, Luton, Mayer, Roski, Weigle, Anderson, Castro.

Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

8. SuperintendentÃŒs Report.

Community Forum on Start Times & YRE. Superintendent Perdue reminded Directors of the January 30 community forum on start times and year-round education.

Annual Board Goals. Directors scheduled a self-assessment of Board goals for their retreat in April 2003.

Next Agenda Planning. Superintendent Perdue reviewed agenda items for the regular Board meeting scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3.

9. Future Events and Informational Items.

Saturday, January 11, Board of Education Retreat, 8:00 a.m., RSAC

Tuesday, January 14, Interest-Based Bargaining, 4:00 p.m., RSAC

Wednesday, January 15, Superintendent Student Advisory Council, 8:00 a.m., Bettendorf Middle School

Wednesday, January 15, Facilities Advisory Council, 5:00 p.m., RSAC

Thursday, January 16, Parent Executive Council, 12:00 noon, RSAC

Friday, January 17, BCS Foundation Board Meeting, 12:00 noon, RSAC

Monday, January 20, Professional Staff Development Day

Monday, January 20, Audit Committee Meeting, 12:00 noon, RSAC

Tuesday, January 21, Interest-Based Bargaining, 7:00 p.m., RSAC

Tuesday, January 28, Annual Board/Administrator Banquet, 5:30 p.m., AEA

Thursday, January 30, Community Forum on Start Times and Year Round Education,

7:00 p.m., BHS Cafeteria

Monday, February 3, Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m., RSAC

Director Castro stated the need for additional cardio equipment at the BHS Fitness Education Center and thanked Celeste Reuter for recent related publicity. Treasurer Ehrmann and Superintendent Perdue offered the FEC their used cardio equipment.

President Roski volunteered to host a Board dinner on Sunday, February 23.

10. Adjournment.

Motion by Director Mayer to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m.