Pleasant Valley School Board minutes 5.3.04

PV 5.3.04 Board Minutes

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Debbie Dayman. Members present: Barsness, Dayman, Hoffmann, Messman, O'Hara, Thornton. Absent: Schurr. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith, Christine Harvey, Mary Jo Gruneich, Ladonna Czachowski; Brian Strusz; Jim Wichman; Debbie Menke; Bob and Marsha Kline; Laurie Skjerseth; Ed Morrissey; Royce Duncan; Ann Tubbs; Kevin, Gene, and Mary Jo Gruneich, Chris and Dale Waterloo, Austin, Cindy, and Ray LaFrentz, Trey Scharfenberg, Drew Mathias, Eric Huber, Dorshay and Glinder Walker, Shauntell and D. J. Talbert, Gwen Wigley, Bill Barker, Nick Propes, Drew Anderson and others.

EXEMPT SESSION: Motion by Hoffmann, second by Barsness that the Board hold an exempt session for the purpose of negotiations as provided in section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa. Roll call vote. Ayes - Hoffmann, Messman, O'Hara, Thornton, Barsness, Dayman. Nays - none. Motion carried.

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

COMMUNICATIONS: President Dayman welcomed visitors to the meeting.

Dr. Spelhaug presented certificates of appreciation to each of the board members and thanked them for their service to the students and citizens of the school district. The week of May 9-15, 2004 is School Board Recognition Week.

President Dayman congratulated the cast and crew members of Hello Dolly for an outstanding play.

Director Barsness thanked the booster clubs for their combined efforts in raising funds to help purchase equipment for the new wellness and music additions at the high school.

Cyndy Behrer shared with the Board that Governor Thomas Vilsack has proclaimed the week of May 2 - 8th to be Children's Mental Health Week in Iowa.

She congratulated the following Pleasant Valley Math Teams for their outstanding performance at the State Math Bee: Pleasant View 1st, Riverdale 4th, and Bridgeview 10th. Thirty-nine teams participated.

She thanked Eagle Scout and PVCHS student Jason Palos for coordinating approximately 25 volunteers and completing the Pleasant View Courtyard Landscape Project. Funding for this project was provided by the Pleasant View PTA and a pending SCRA grant. Special thanks were given to district parent and Bettendorf Mayor Mike Freemire of Signature Lawns for his support and expertise in completing this project.

Mary Jo Gruneich and several P.V. Spirit Gear students from the Junior High gave a power point presentation to the board which highlighted their products and explained their partnership with Great River Bank & Trust. P.V. Spirit Gear LTD is a school-to-career project. It is a unique classroom curricular unit and a co-curricular after school program that allows students to build a company from the ground up. The company has produced products for sale and has earned over $30,000. Gwen Wigley, representing Great River Bank & Trust was recognized for her efforts in assisting the students.

CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Messman, 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 April 19, 2004, Regular Board meeting; the resignations of Jeanine Hart as the building secretary at Bridgeview Elementary, Meredith Arne as freshman volleyball coach, Katie Wilson as cheerleading coach, and Becky Seward as H.S. musical accompanist; the employment of Lisa Albrecht as an elementary counselor at Bridgeview and Cody, Carrie Clement and Kelly Dircks as elementary teachers at Riverdale Heights, Rita Fiala as an elementary teacher at Cody, Noelle Kennedy as an elementary teacher at Cody, Kellie Krukow as an elementary teacher at Pleasant View, Nicole Buzzell-Lang as an elementary teacher at Riverdale Heights, Laura Picchiotti as an elementary teacher at Cody, Jennifer Posey as an elementary teacher at Riverdale Heights, Abby Ringus as an elementary teacher at Pleasant View, and Ann Sadowski as an elementary teacher at Pleasant View, and Logan Peitscher as head sophomore softball coach, all for the 2004-05 school year; the probationary employment of Mary Noack as the building secretary at Bridgeview; and two open enrollment applications-in - one for the 2003-04 school year and one for 2004-05 school year both from Bettendorf Schools.

EXPENSES APPROVED: Motion by Thornton, second by O'Hara that General Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $131,946.59 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, second by Messman that Nutrition Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $14,482.54 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by O'Hara, second by Thornton that Elementary/Junior High Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $9,865.94 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Messman, second by Barsness that High School Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $10,315.33 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by O'Hara, second by Hoffmann that PPEL Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $3,289.20 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

APPROVE STUDENT PARENT HANDBOOK CHANGES FOR 2004-05: Jim Wichman, Brian Strusz, and Deb Menke recommended changes to the Student/Parent Handbooks for the 2004-2005 school year. The definition of Harassment, Hazing, Bullying was added at each level and the junior high and high school added portions describing and clarifying standards of dress that are acceptable in a school environment.

Motion by Thornton, second by O'Hara that the Board approve the proposed changes to the student/parent handbooks for the 2004-05 school year. Roll call vote. Ayes - Thornton, Barsness, Dayman, Hoffmann, Messman, O'Hara. Nays - none. Motion carried.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - MAY 2-8, 2004: President Dayman read the following proclamation into the minutes for Teacher Appreciation Week which is May 2 - 8, 2004.

Whereas, a strong, effective system of free public school education for all children and youth is essential to our democratic system of government; and Whereas, the United States has made considerable progress in the social, technological, and scientific fields due to our system of free and universal public education; and Whereas, much of this progress can be attributed to the qualified and dedicated teachers entrusted with the educational development of our children to their full potential; and Whereas, teachers should be accorded high public esteem, reflecting the value the community places on public education; and Whereas, PTAs on every level nationwide are keenly aware of the importance and impact of teachers on children; and Whereas, it is appropriate that teachers be recognized for this dedication and commitment to educating their students;

Therefore, I Debbie Dayman, President of the Pleasant Valley Schools Board of Education, hereby proclaim May 2 - 8, 2004, Teacher Appreciation Week and urge all citizens to pay tribute to our public school teachers.

ACCEPT BIDS FOR BRIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM ADDITION: Bids for the Bridgeview Elementary Classroom addition were opened at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2004. Six bids were submitted. The administration recommended acceptance of the low base bid for the classroom addition and the alternate bid for construction of additional parking from Precision Construction. Dr. Spelhaug added that it was a good competitive bid within the dollars budgeted for the project.

Motion by O'Hara, second by Barsness that the Board accept the base bid of $834,600.00 and alternate #1 bid of $38,200.00 for a total bid of $872,800.00 submitted by Precision Builders, Inc. of LeClaire, Iowa, for the Bridgeview Elementary Classroom Addition. Roll call vote. Ayes - O'Hara, Thornton, Barsness, Dayman, Hoffmann, Messman. Nays - none. Motion carried.

ACCEPT BIDS FOR JUNIOR HIGH WATER MAIN PROJECT: Bids for the junior high water main were opened at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2004. There were five bids submitted. The initial low bid from Miller Trucking and Excavating turns out to have contained a bidding error. They did not include any of the interior work in their bid and requested to be released. Since it was clear that they had made this error, the district released them from the bid. The second low bid was Hometown Plumbing and Heating with a base bid of $63,750. Dr. Spelhaug again stated that this was a good competitive bid within the amount budgeted by the district.

Motion by Barsness, second by Messman that the Board accept the base bid of $63,750.00 submitted by Hometown Plumbing and Heating Co. of Davenport, IA, for the Junior High Water Main Project. Roll call vote. Ayes - Barsness, Dayman, Hoffmann, Messman, O'Hara, Thornton. Nays - none. Motion carried.

REVIEW FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE: Dr. Spelhaug, Mike Clingingsmith, and Ray LaFrentz presented an updated five year capital projects summary. The 2004-05 projects were described in detail and Dr. Spelhaug explained future projects such as the remodel and addition to Cody School and the introduction of the development of the district's Hopewell Road property. In addition $100,000 will be added to next years technology portion of Physical Plant and Equipment Levy expenditures to help finance the transition of grade K-2 classrooms from MAC to Windows platform.

Motion by Messman, second by Thornton that the Board accept the five year capital projects plan as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Messman, O'Hara, Thornton, Barsness, Dayman, Hoffmann. Nays - none. Motion carried.

ACCEPTANCE OF PARCEL OF LAND FROM CITY OF LECLAIRE: Dr. Spelhaug reported that the City of LeClaire is deeding over to the school district the parcel of land where the old water tower used to sit adjacent to Bridgeview Elementary School. The city of LeClaire will continue to maintain any liability related to the well at this location. The district will use the land for additional parking at Bridgeview.

Motion by Thornton, second by O'Hara, that the Board accepts the quit-claim deed of property described as the eight thousand, four hundred square foot parcel of land located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 3; Township 78 North, Range 5 East of the 5th Principal Meridian, City of LeClaire, Scott County, Iowa from the City of LeClaire, Iowa as shown on the quit-claim deed as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Thornton, Barsness, Dayman, Hoffmann, Messman, O'Hara. Nays - none. Motion carried.

EXEMPT SESSION: The board met in exempt session from 9:12 until 9:18 for the purpose of negotiations.

APPROVE WAGE & BENEFIT PACKAGES FOR CLASSIFIED, ADMINISTRATIVE, & CUSTODIAL GROUPS FOR 2004-05: In open session at 9:19 p.m. motion by Barsness, second by Messman that the Board approve the 2004-2005 contract with the Service Employees International Union, Local 199 as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Barsness, Dayman, Hoffmann, Messman, O'Hara, Thornton. Nays - none. Motion carried.

Motion by O'Hara, second by Thornton that the Board approve the wage and benefit packages for classified and administrative employee groups for 2004-2005 as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - O'Hara, Thornton, Barsness, Dayman, Hoffmann, Messman. Nays - none. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.