Minutes of April 7 school board meeting

Unofficial Minutes of the April 7, 2003, regular meeting, public hearing meeting and board retreat.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BETTENDORF, IOWA

Unofficial Minutes of the April 7, 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 April 7, 2003. President Roski called the meeting to order at 7:02 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; John Campbell, Director of Operation; Celeste Reuter, Director of Communications; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.

2. Agenda Approval.

Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Crockett, 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 Student Spotlight on Bettendorf Middle School. Six Middle School eighth grade students and Media Specialist, Carmen Farwell, will give a presentation on the Battle of the Books program. This extracurricular program for 7th and 8th grade students encourages students to read more and often had 282 participants in this year's battles. 4.02 Congratulations to the following Bettendorf High School students voted MVP by their peers for winter sports: Andrew Bribriesco - Wrestling, Drew Wessels - Boys Basketball, Michelle Worley - Girls Basketball, Andrew Sissel - Boys Swimming, Jillian Roberson & Christie White - Goldusters. Drew Wessels was also named to the 2nd Team All-Metro Boys Basketball team, and Brett Wessels received an Honorable Mention. Michelle Worley received an Honorable Mention to the All-Metro Girls Basketball team. 4.03 Congratulations to Mike Brown, Bettendorf High School coach, who was selected as the 2002 AFLAC National Assistant Coach of the Year for Boys Basketball. 4.04 Congratulations to Bettendorf High School senior Andrew Bribriesco, who was selected by Bettendorf High School staff as the winner of the Bernie Saggau Award for 2002/03. This award is presented annually to a graduating senior who has best lived his/her high school career as a patriotic American with strong religious and moral convictions, and exemplifies the qualities of honesty, integrity, loyalty and sportsmanship. 4.05 Sixth grade students Andrew Slifka, Brady Evans, Sean Garrity, and Nathan Meyer finished second as members of the Black Team representing Middle School in the 2003 Regional Math Bee competition held on Friday, March 14, at the Mississippi Bend AEA. The top 3 individuals and teams advance to the state competition to be held on Saturday, May 3, in Marshalltown. 44 teams competed in this event. Additionally, Middle School’s Gold Team, consisting of Nick Young, Chris Pratt, Kyle Lichtenberg, and Walter Fick finished 7th in the competition. Alternates for the competition were: Caitlin Streit, Heather Swanson, and George Dexter. Three Middle School students finished in the top fifteen individually: Brady Evans (4th), Walter Fick (7th), and Nathan Meyer (13th). Coaches for the Math Bee teams are Melissa Bixby, Mark Kuntz, and Sue Owen. 4.06 Middle School special education teacher Lisa Cox presented a breakout session entitled, Differentiating in the Regular Classroom, at the Sectional Middle Level Conference held at Wood Intermediate School, Davenport, on Wednesday, March 12. Middle School principal Rick Herrig presented two sessions; No Child Left Behind: Implications for Middle Level Leaders, and, Brain Research in the Classroom. Mr. Herrig also presented No Child Left Behind: Implications for Middle Level Leaders, as a pre-conference session on Friday, March 14, at the Missouri Middle School Association Annual Conference held at Osage Beach, Missouri. Additionally, he presented a breakout session on Saturday, March 15, entitled, Homework, Grading, and Assessment – What Should I Do? On Wednesday, March 26, Mr. Herrig served as a consultant to Harlan Middle School and presented an address entitled, The Middle School Concept: It’s a Pool Party and You are All Invited.

5. Consent Agenda.

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

Ayes: 6 Directors Castro, Crockett, Luton, Roski, Weigle, Anderson. Nays: 0 Abstained: 1 Director Mayer. Motion carried 6-0-1.

On behalf of the Board, President Roski welcomed Kent Hammer, new Director of Human Resources.

1. 5.01 Approval of March 17, 2003, Special Meeting Minutes. 2. 5.02 Approval of March 17, 2003, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. 3. 5.03 Approval of Monthly Financial Reports. 4. 5.04 Approval of April 7, 2003, Bills Recommended for Payment. 5. 5.05 Approval of Administrative Recommendations--Personnel. Certified Resignation Teresa Clarke/MT/Behavior Disorders/1.0FTE/Effective 6/2/03 Schedule D Approval to Hire Terry Stevens/BHS/Assistant Sophomore Baseball Coach/$2,431/Effective 5/1/03 Stacy Rohm/BHS/Assistant Sophomore Softball Coach/$2,431/Effective 5/1/03 Schedule D Resignation Kala Franck/BHS/Golduster Coach/Effective 1/3/03 Dave Terronez/BHS/Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach/ Effective 3/18/03 Dave Terronez/BHS/Assistant Varsity Girls Track Coach/ Effective 5/25/03 Classified – Resignation Dave Voss/Maintenance & Transportation Center/Transportation Coordinator/Effective 4/1/03 Monica Sumhlei/BHS/Food Service-Part-time/Effective 3/31/03 Classified – For Your Information Margaret Coen/From MT to PN/Para Educator A/Relocation of classroom/Effective 1/2/03 Dick Rasmussen/From 2nd shift grade schools custodian to 2nd shift BMS/Replacing William Smith (resignation)/Effective 3/13/03 David White/From 2nd shift BMS to 2nd shift grade schools custodian/Effective 3/24/03 1. 5.06 Approval of Donation. Directors will consider approval of the donation by Raymond C. Schmidt of a Chevrolet Lumina, valued at $1,000, to be used in automotive classes at Bettendorf High School. 2. 5.07 Approval of Requests for Open Enrollment.

Into Bettendorf, 2002/03

Dylan Hall, grade 5, from Davenport, continuation due to change of residence Anthony Kosgard, grade 9, from Davenport, continuation due to change of residence

Into Bettendorf, 2003/04

Ashley Hahn, kindergarten (as of 2003/04), from Central Clinton Melody Pershall, kindergarten (as of 2003/04), from North Scott Dalton Skiles, , kindergarten (as of 2003/04), from Pleasant Valley

6. Discussion Items.

Shared Communications.

Director Crockett accompanied the BHS Advanced Honor Biology class on a field trip to the cadaver room at Augustana College.

Director Castro commented on the positive experience of being invited back into the classroom recently to teach an AP Spanish class at Bettendorf High School.

School-To-Work Update.

Ms. Tammy Rogers, School-To-Work Coordinator, provided an update on the Business Education Partnership. Approximately 20,000 Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley student connections were experienced through school-to-work activities, with over 600 students had an opportunity to job shadow a career professional. Two students who participated in the program shared their experiences, in addition to an auto mechanic instructor from Scott Community College. Steve Sorenson and Tom Schultz outlined the program benefits, partnerships, and the importance of continued community involvement.

Graduation--Board Speaker.

Director Crockett volunteered to be the speaker at Bettendorf High School graduation.

Action Items.

7.01 Air Conditioning and Renovation Bids.

Rich Reyseck, Story Construction, reviewed the bid tabulations for air conditioning and renovation projects for Middle School and Herbert Hoover Elementary for the summer of 2003, which total $2,277,673.00. All projects will be funded from the one-cent local option sales tax.

Motion by Director Luton, seconded by Director Mayer, to approve the air-conditioning and building renovation projects for Middle School and Herbert Hoover Elementary for the summer of 2003 as follows:

Bid Package 011 Tri-Con Construction $66,000 Bid Package 041 Tri-Con Construction $74,000 Bid Package 091 Interior Construction $28,777 Bid Package 099 Johnson Contracting $28,348 Bid Package 151 Ragan Mechanical $1,764,792 (plus Alternate bid ) $147,586 Bid Package 161 Tri-City Electric $168,170

Ayes: 7 Directors Crockett, Luton, Mayer, Roski, Weigle, Anderson, Castro. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

7.02 Second Reading of Board Policies—No Child Left Behind.

Directors conducted a second and final reading of suggested revisions to the following Board Policies, as mandated by No Child Left Behind federal legislation: 1. 501.14 Homeless Children and Youth 2. 502.1 Student Behavior & Discipline 3. 502.8 Dangerous Weapons 4. 505.9 Parental Involvement 5. 605.2 Testing Program 6. 605.2R Testing Program Regulation

Motion by Director Crockett, seconded by Director Anderson, to approve the second and final reading suggested revisions to the Board policies, as listed above and mandated by No Child Left Behind federal legislation.

Ayes: 7 Directors Luton, Mayer, Roski, Weigle, Anderson, Castro, Crockett. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

1. FY04 Budget & Tax Rate.

Superintendent Perdue reviewed the FY 2004 budget summary, with estimated income projected to increase by 0.1% and expenditures to increase by 8.2%. Eighty-five percent of the increased expenditure is due to construction projects slated for 2003/04, using the one-cent local option sales tax fund. Property tax valuations increased by 2.4%, adding additional revenues of taxes to offset projected losses due to the cuts in state funding, federal funding and tuition income.

Motion by Director Anderson, seconded by Director Crockett, to approve the fiscal year 2004 budget and tax rate as presented, maintaining the tax rate at $15.70 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

Ayes: 7 Directors Mayer, Roski, Weigle, Anderson, Castro, Crockett, Luton. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

President Roski expressed appreciation to the administrators and staff for the preparation of the 2004 budget and their commitment to not raising taxes for FY 2004.

7.04 Proclamation: National Volunteer Week.

Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Luton, to approve the proclamation naming April 20-26, 2003, as Volunteer Week in the Bettendorf Community School District.

Ayes: 7 Directors Roski, Weigle, Anderson, Castro, Crockett, Luton, Mayer. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

1. Strategic Plan.

Motion by Director Luton, seconded by Director Crockett, to approve the Strategic Plan for 2003-06 as presented.

Ayes: 7 Directors Weigle, Anderson, Castro, Crockett, Luton, Mayer, Roski. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

1. Approval of Bettendorf Education Support Association (BESA) Contract.

Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Anderson, to approve the Bettendorf Education Support Association (BESA) contract for the 2003/04 school year with the following components: Insurance increase of 2.49% Salary increase of $.10/hour at .8% Longevity increase from $.10 to $.15 for 10 years at .13% Addition of one non-critical family illness day at .08% Total package of 3.5%

Ayes: 7 Directors Anderson, Castro, Crockett, Luton, Mayer, Roski, Weigle. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

1. Administration Contract Approval.

Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Crockett, to approve the building and central office administration contract for the 2003/04 school year with the following components: 1. Building Administrators: Insurance increase of 1.17%; Salary increase of 1.71%, for a total package of 2.88% 2. Central Office Administrators: Insurance increase of .98%; Salary increase of 1.9%, for a total package of 2.88%

Ayes: 7 Directors Castro, Crockett, Luton, Mayer, Roski, Weigle, Anderson. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

1. Approval of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Contract.

Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Mayer, to approve the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) contract for the 2003/04 and 2004/05 school years with the following components: 1. Year One: Insurance increase of .95% and salary increase of 2.01%, change to Alliance Select 250 plan with a prescription drug card, $.30 across the board increase; $.10 extra for elementary satellite Food Service & Transportation; and insurance settlement of $.13/hour for everyone. 2. Year Two: 3.5 % package + .54% (from year 1) – 1.4% (insurance settlement) 3. Total two year package equivalent to 7% or an average of 3.5% per year

Ayes: 7 Directors Crockett, Luton, Mayer, Roski, Weigle, Anderson, Castro. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.



1. Approval of Central Office Support Staff Salaries.

Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Crockett, to approve the central office support staff salaries for the 2003/04 school year with the following components: 1. Insurance increase of 1.6% 2. Salary increase of 1.9% 3. Total package of 3.5%

Ayes: 7 Directors Luton, Mayer, Roski, Weigle, Anderson, Castro, Crockett. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

1. Approval of Supervisor & Other Salaries.

Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Anderson, to approve the Accompanists, Computer Technicians, Board Secretary, Food Service Supervisor and Assistant Food Service Supervisor salaries for the 2003/04 school year with the following components: 1. Insurance increase of 1.69% 2. Difference after salary increase to 3.5%, except for one person 3. Total package of 3.57% (One person’s insurance increase amounted to 4.08% of their total)

Ayes: 7 Directors Mayer, Roski, Weigle, Anderson, Castro, Crockett, Luton. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Crockett, to approve the Custodial, Operations, School-To-Work, and Student Services Program Leader salaries for the 2003/04 school year. 1. Insurance increase of 2.0% 2. Salary increase of 1.5% 3. Total package of 3.5%

Ayes: 7 Directors Roski, Weigle, Anderson, Castro, Crockett, Luton, Mayer. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

President Roski stated that in the spirit of compromise and cooperation, the Board of Education offers their deep appreciation to the bargaining units of administrators, BESA, SEIU and support staff at RSAC on reaching a settlement that is equitable and fair to both parties in these difficult financial times.

8. Superintendent’s Report. Next Agenda Planning. Superintendent Perdue reviewed agenda items for the regular Board meeting scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21. Budget Items. Superintendent Perdue shared budget reductions and deferrals totaling $327,544 for FY 2004.

9. Future Events and Informational Items. 1. Wednesday, April 9, Finance Committee, 12:00 noon, RSAC 2. Thursday, April 17, Parent Executive Council, 12:00 noon, RSAC 3. Sunday, April 20 – Saturday, April 26, National School Volunteer Week 4. Monday, April 21, Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m., RSAC

10. Adjournment.

Motion by Director Luton to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.



BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BETTENDORF, IOWA

Unofficial Minutes of the April 7, 2003, Public Hearing 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 for a public hearing at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on April 7, 2003. 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; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.

1. Public Hearing – Proposed Budget for FY 2004.

The public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment on the district’s proposed budget for FY 2004 opened at 7:00 p.m. Superintendent Perdue clarified the district’s tax rate would remain at the current level of $15.79 per $1,000 assessed valuation.

There were no comments from the audience.

The public hearing closed at 7:01 p.m.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BETTENDORF, IOWA

Unofficial Minutes of the April 5, 2003, Board Retreat 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 Board retreat at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on April 5, 2003. President Roski called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.

Members present: Directors Castro, Crockett, Luton, Mayer, Roski, Weigle. Members absent: Director Anderson. Others: Dr. John Perdue, Superintendent; Maxine McEnany, Director of Financial and Business Services; Judy Miller, Director of Human Resources; Celeste Reuter, Director of Communication; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.

2. Agenda Approval.

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

Ayes: 6 Directors Castro, Crockett, Luton, Mayer, Roski, Weigle. Nays: 0 Absent:1 Director Anderson. Motion carried 6-0-1.

Strategic Plan.

Superintendent Perdue presented the 2003-06 Strategic Plan, which included input from a variety of audiences, including staff, parents, community, and the Board of Education.

The main strategic directions and goals for the district were outlined as follows: 1. Investing in People: We will attract, develop, and retain competent, dedicated, and caring people so that we can be responsive to the diverse needs of our learners and high expectations from our community. 2. Resources for Learning: We will proactively respond to changing fiscal conditions, spend wisely, develop and maintain strong community partnerships, and provide high quality education programs. 3. Learning Environments: We will examine effective use of facilities, improve learning environments, explore time models for learning, and implement best practices in teaching-learning configurations. 4. Teaching and Learning Communities: We will evaluate, develop, and strengthen high-quality, engaging curriculum, enhance instructional delivery by blending best practices in technology and student learning, and adhere to state and federal mandates. 5. Stretching Beyond: We will continually explore researched-based, innovative practices to meet changing student needs and high academic standards.

Directors reviewed a breakdown of Stage One (1-12 months), Stage Two (12- 24 months) and Stage Three (24-36 months) action steps for each direction, along with resources, learning that needs to occur, progress, person(s) responsible, and the indicators of success for each specific category and provided input and suggested revisions. Superintendent Perdue will incorporate the BoardÕs recommendations and prepare the plan for final approval on April 7.

Balanced Calendar Strategy Planning.

Superintendent Perdue requested DirectorsÕ input on the potential of implementing a balanced calendar for the entire district beginning with the 2004/05 school year. A proposed calendar starting school August 2 and ending June 8 was presented. This calendar would include a cycle of four periods, with nine weeks of education, one-week vacation, and one- week intersession, in addition to holidays and in-service days. Directors discussed the philosophy of the balance calendar, parental/staff support, and the importance of intersessions. The consensus of the Board was to move forward with the balanced calendar beginning with the 2004/05 calendar year. Meetings for parents and staff to provide input and express concerns will be held in April and May 2003, with final Board approval scheduled for July or August 2003.

Exempt Session.

Director Castro left the meeting at 10:52 a.m.

Motion by Director Luton, seconded by Director Crockett, to enter into exempt session for the purpose of discussing strategies for negotiations.

Ayes: 5 Directors Crockett, Luton, Mayer, Roski, Weigle. Nays: 0 Absent: 2 Director Anderson, Castro. Motion carried 5-0-2.

Directors entered into exempt sessions at 10:53 a.m. Director Castro returned to the meeting at 10:54 a.m.

Directors returned to open session at 12:17 p.m.

President Roski distributed educational-related legislative articles for Board members to review. Director Castro shared a recent article in the Quad-City Times related to giving school districts more control over funds now allocated directly to area education agencies.

6. Adjournment.

Motion by Director Mayer to adjourn the meeting at 12:22 p.m.

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Debbie Roski, President ATTEST:

__________________________________ Lynne Lindstrom, Secretary