March 3 minutes of the PV school board meeting

PV Board Minutes 3.3.03, includes acceptance of asbestos removal bids and window replacement bids, as well as an update on the recent Aggressor, Victim, and Bystander training the junior high faculty participated in.

PV Board Minutes 3.3.03

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Deborah Dayman. Members present: Barsness, Coon, Dayman, O'Hara, Thornton. Absent: Hoffmann and Romans. Also present: Dale Barber, Jim Spelhaug, Mike Clingingsmith, Chris Harvey, Jan Sychra, Brian Strusz, Randy Teymer and others.

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

COMMUNICATIONS: President Dayman welcomed visitors and high school American Government students.

Director Barsness congratulated the PVCHS Wrestling Team for placing 4th at the state tournament in Des Moines. Individual place winners are: David Hessel (171 lbs.) 2nd place, Justin Fah (HWT) 2nd place, Jason Bowling (160 lbs) 4th place, Justin Thompson (140 lbs) 7th place, and Andy Adams (189 lbs) 8th place. Additional qualifiers for the state tournament were Mark Hessel (125 lbs) and David Almeida (152 lbs).

Dr. Spelhaug announced that PVCHS' five National Merit Semifinalists have now been named National Merit Finalists. He congratulated the individuals, their parents and the Pleasant Valley staff for this outstanding accomplishment. The PV National Merit Finalists are Laura Johnson, daughter of Daniel and Virginia Johnson, David Menees, son of David and Linda Menees, Jason Mueller, son of Ron and Denise Mueller, Anne Nemeth-Wild, daughter of Robert Wild and Claire Nemeth, and Jill Seeba, daughter of Alan and Connie Seeba.

Dr. Barber reported that approximately 80% of the unit vents have been installed and connected to the boiler system at the Pleasant View Elementary classroom addition project. The architect has coordinated colors and painters are expected to start within the next two weeks.

CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by O'Hara, 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 February 18 regular board meeting; the regular employment of Deborah D'Camp as orchestra piano accompanist; the resignation of Patricia Katcher as an educational aide at the high school, the resignation and request for early retirement of Chris Taylor, educational aide at Pleasant View, effective the end of the 2002-03 school year when she will have completed thirty-two years with the district, and the resignation and request for early retirement of Leland Hurley, custodian at Pleasant View Elementary, effective the end of the 2002-03 school year when he will have completed fifteen years of service to the district; the probationary employment of Steven Noack as a part-time custodian at the Maintenance Center and the Administration Center; and the extra-curricular assignments of Annie Van Wetzinga as Assistant Sophomore Softball Coach, Annemarie Hartwig as High School Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer Coach, and Lindsay Wood as Head Sophomore Softball Coach.

EXPENSES APPROVED: Motion by Thornton, second by Coon that General Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $518,202.51 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, second by Thornton that Nutrition Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $41,162.13 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by O'Hara, second by Coon that Elementary/Junior High Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $4,715.00 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Coon, second by Barsness that High School Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $21,084.31 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Thornton, second by O'Hara that Internal Service Fund warrant be issued in the total amount of $2,375.00 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

AGGRESSORS, VICTIMS, & BYSTANDERS (AVB) PRESENTATION: Junior High Principal Brian Strusz and Junior High Counselor Jan Sychra presented an update on the recent Aggressor, Victim, and Bystander training that the junior high faculty participated in. This program is currently being utilized during the advisor/advisee time for 7th and 8th grade students. Next year it will become a part of the 7th grade Wellness curriculum. Dr. Spelhaug added that this program is an additional example of the district's efforts targeting respect issues.

COOPERATIVE SWIMMING AGREEMENT WITH NORTH SCOTT FOR 2003-2004: Randy Teymer, High School Associate Principal/Activities reported that the district currently has 8 girls and 3 boys at the high school level and 2 boys at the junior high level participating in swimming from North Scott Schools. North Scott is responsible for transporting their students and the district bills North Scott $225 per student for costs related to the program. The cooperative program continues to operate on a very positive basis. He recommended that the Board approve continuing the program for 2003-04.

Motion by Coon, second by Barsness that the Board approve the cooperative swimming agreement for high school and junior high boys and girls with North Scott for 2003-04. Roll call vote. Ayes - Coon, Dayman, O'Hara, Thornton, Barsness. Nays - none. Motion carried.

ACCEPTANCE OF BRIDGEVIEW/CODY ASBESTOS REMOVAL PROJECT BIDS: Dr. Barber reported that the district had received four bids for the asbestos tile removal at Bridgeview and Cody. The base bids ranged from $23,921.00 to $45,952.00 He recommended that the Board accept the low base bid from EnviroBate of $23,921.00 and alternate bid 1 of $1,239.00 and alternate bid 2 of $2,214.00 for additional floor tile removal in the kitchen and nurse/conference area hallway at Cody. The total contract for Bridgeview and Cody base bids and Cody alternates 1 and 2 is $27,374.00.

Motion by Barsness, second by Coon that the Board approve the low base bid of $23,921.00 and alternate bid 1 of $1,239.00 and alternate bid 2 of $2,214.00 from EnviroBate for asbestos tile removal at Bridgeview and Cody for a total contract of $27,374.00. Roll call vote. Ayes - Barsness, Coon, Dayman, O'Hara, Thornton. Nays - none. Motion carried.

ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS FOR PLEASANT VIEW WINDOW REPLACEMENT PROJECT: The District received four bids for the Pleasant View Window Replacement Project. The bids were received from East Moline Glass, Hillebrand Construction, Inc., Midwest Glazing, LLC and Zephyr Aluminum Products, Inc. Each firm also submitted two alternate bids. Alternate bid # 1 was for the replacement of windows and doors located at the north gym entrance and the west hallway entrance south of the gym. Alternate bid # 2 would replace seven small exterior windows in three restroom areas and a storage room area. The total of the base bid and alternates is $143,267.00. Engineering fees and preparation work is not expected to exceed $20,000.00. East Moline Glass did the door and window work on Riverdale Heights Elementary and are scheduled to do the window replacement work on the Pleasant View addition project this summer. The administration recommended that the Board approve the low base bid of $123,000.00, alternate bid # 1 for $17,112.00 and alternate bid # 2 for $3,155.00 submitted by East Moline Glass for a total cost of $143,267.00.

Motion by Thornton, second by O'Hara that the Board accept the low base bid of $123,000.00, alternate bid # 1 for $17,112.00 and alternate bid # 2 for $ 3,155.00 for replacement of windows at Pleasant View Elementary School submitted by East Moline Glass for a total cost of $143,267.00. Roll call vote. Ayes - Thornton, Barsness, Coon, Dayman, O'Hara Nays - none. Motion carried.

2003-2004 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY RATE: Mr. Clingingsmith presented a preliminary review of 2003-04 property tax levy rates. The tax levy includes the following components: General Fund - $10.42, Cash Reserve - $0.90, Management Fund - $0.47, and PPEL - $1.67. The total tax levy will not exceed $13.46/1000 taxable valuation as was promised to voters during the Instructional Support Levy election last year. President Dayman commented that the District is in an enviable position and thanked the administration for their prudent financial planning.

The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

Next Board Meeting Monday, March 17, 2003 7:00 P.M. Belmont Administration Center

CONGRATULATIONS!

NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS

Laura Johnson daughter of Daniel & Virginia Johnson David Menees son of David & Linda Menees Jason Mueller son of Ron & Denise Mueller Anne Nemeth-Wild daughter of Robert Wild & Claire Nemeth Jill Seeba daughter of Alan & Connie Seeba

PLEASANT VALLEY RAP NEEDS YOUR HELP The Right After Prom (RAP) Committee is seeking your help. We are accepting donations to provide a substance free night for our youth following the prom on May 3, 2003. This event has been a PV tradition for more than 10 years. The RAP organization is non-profit and depends solely on donations from parents, civic organizations and local businesses. Donations can be made payable to PVHS -RAP and sent to Pleasant Valley High School - RAP, P.O. Box 332, Pleasant Valley, IA 52767 (ATTN: Cheryl Newport). Adult volunteers are also needed. Contact Susan Derhaag 449-9321.

Girls Soccer Clinic for 5th - 8th Grade Girls Sponsored by the PV Girls Soccer Program When: Sunday, March 16th, 1:00-4:00 P.M. Where: Pleasant Valley High School Gym Registration: 12:30 - 1:00 P.M. (Same day & location as clinic) Cost: $15.00 Questions? Contact Cathy Allbaugh, (563)332-6552