BETTENDORF SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 10.18.04

BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BETTENDORF, IOWA

Unofficial Minutes of the October 18, 2004, 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 October 18, 2004. President Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 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, Ehrmann, Luton, Mayer, Weigle. Members absent: None. Other officials present: John Perdue, Superintendent; Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent; Maxine McEnany, Director of Business & Financial Celeste Reuter, Director of Communications; Joe Slavens, Board Treasurer; Erin Cavanaugh and Tim Holmes, Student Council Representatives; Laura Kauffman, BEA Representative; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.

2. Agenda Approval.

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

Ayes: 7 Directors Anderson, Castro, Crockett, Ehrmann, Luton, Mayer, 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. Commendations.

4.01 Neil Armstrong Elementary School students, staff, and parents were recognized for their continued support of the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. Their recent blood drive will help area patients receive life-sustaining transfusions and ensure that the local blood supply is sufficient to meet the needs of the community. 5. Consent Agenda.

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

Ayes: 7 Directors Castro, Crockett, Ehrmann, Luton, Mayer, Weigle, Anderson. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0. 1. Approval of October 4, 2004, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. 2. Approval of October 9, 2004, Board Retreat Minutes. 3. Approval of Financial Reports. 4. Approval of October 18, 2004, Bills Recommended for Payment. 5. Approval of Administrative Recommendations--Personnel. Classified ñ Resignation Lynne Lindstrom/RSAC/Payroll Accountant/Effective 10/8/04 Andrea Luckenbihl/Maintenance & Transportation Center/Bus Driver/Effective 10/15/04 Classified ñ Letter of Assignment Modification Barb Dismore/HH & GW/Food Service-Satellite/Same rate of pay/From 2.5 to 4 hours per day/Addition of 1.5 hpd breakfast at GW/Effective 10/11/04 Karen Dodd/BMS/Food Service Part-time/Same rate of pay/From 5.25 to 5 hours per day/Realignment of job duties/Effective 10/11/04 Delores Evans/GW/Food Service-Satellite/Same rate of pay/From 4.25 to 2.75 hours per day/Resignation of breakfast duties/Effective 10/11/04 April Williams/BMS/Food Service Part-time/Same rate of pay/From 4.5 to 4.75 hours per day/Realignment of job duties/Effective 10/11/04 1. Construction Change Orders. 5.07 Approval of Requests for Open Enrollment.

Into Bettendorf, 2004/05

Malachi Arnold, kindergarten, from Davenport Cassandra Broderick, grade 10, from Davenport, continuation due to change of residence Lauren Kusey, grade 11, from Pleasant Valley, good cause due to change of residence Jacob Liggett, grade 9, from Davenport, continuation due to change of residence Nicole Nissen, grade 2, from Davenport, continuation due to change of residence Jessica Ortega, kindergarten, from Davenport Samantha Ortega, grade 7, from Davenport, continuation due to change of residence Desira Sloan, grade 2, from Davenport, continuation due to change of residence Abbey Soto, grade 7, from Davenport, continuation due to change of residence Mais Zahde, grade 7, from Davenport, continuation due to change of residence For information only. The following students have open enrolled out of the Bettendorf Community School District:

Out of Bettendorf, 2004/05

Jonah Cullett, grade 5, to Pleasant Valley, continuation due to change of residence Isabel Karnavas, kindergarten, to Davenport Kiara Peterson, grade 10, to Davenport, continuation due to change of residence Julia Poelvoorde, grade 11, to Davenport, good cause Devin Sattizahn, grade 1, to Davenport, continuation due to change of residence 1. 6. Discussion Items. Shared Communications.

Directors Anderson, Crockett, Ehrmann and Superintendent Perdue participated in the Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 7.

Director Luton inquired as to the funding impact of the 24 new students. Ms. McEnany indicated that due to students tuitioned out, special ed students and other contributing factors, the realized allowable growth will be less than 4 percent.

Director Castro recently attended an after-school tutoring session at BHS and reported positive trends in student study habits. BHS Principal Casas will be reporting to the Board in early November on this initiative. Director Luton inquired as to the trend of parents requesting a change to their studentís house or teacher. He recently spoke to a BMS staff member who indicated BMS Principal Kock addressed this issue, notifying parents this was not an option unless specific circumstances warrant it. The staff person was very appreciative of Mr. Kockís swift and firm response. Directors indicated a letter had been sent to parents at the beginning of the school year, allowing the option of requesting a teacher; however, it was reported a very small percentage asked for a specific teacher/house.

1. 6.02 Roles & Responsibilities of Coaches.

Mark Brooks, BHS Activities Director, highlighted the roles and responsibilities of the co-curricular coaches and their commitment to character, sportsmanship, and discipline. He reviewed coaching requirements, authorization, and practice protocols. Mr. Brooks indicated he addresses parental concerns and shares these with specific coaches as needed. Director Castro complimented Mr. Brooks on the hard-working and conscientious coaches at Bettendorf, who give so much of their time to developing the students and achieving goals. 700 Board Policies & Selected Other Policies.

1. Directors reviewed recommended changes and suggested minor revisions to the 700 Policy series, Non-Instructional Operations and Business Services, and the following other selected policies: 2. 501.6R School Attendance Areas Regulation 3. 501.12R Open Enrollment as a Receiving District Regulation 4. 603.1R Class Size Regulation 5. 701.1 Depository of Funds 6. 701.2 Transfer of Funds 7. 704.3 Investments 8. 704.4 Gifts-Bequests-Grants 9. 704.5 Student Activities Fund 10. 705.3 Payment for Goods and Services 11. 707.2 Treasurerís Annual Report 12. 711.R1 Student School Transportation Eligibility Regulation 13. 711.4 Summer School & Intersession Program Transportation Service 14. 711.8R1 Transportation During Adverse Weather Regulation Department of Education Accreditation Visit, December 2004.

Dr. Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent, provided an overview of the Department of Educationís accreditation visit scheduled for December 14-16, 2004. Directors reviewed areas of conversation between Board members and the review team, and it was agreed to address these questions in segments over the next few meetings.

Treasurer Joe Slavens left the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Building School Improvement Plans.

Dr. Webb discussed the formation of the building school improvement goals and their alignment with state and federal initiatives. Many of the buildings have similar goals, related to student achievement and assessment in reading and math. School Improvement team members will share test results, classroom strategies, and its impact on student achievement at the February 2005 meeting. Action Items.

7.01 Approval of Neil Armstrong Alternative Calendar for 2005-2006.

Motion by Director Crockett, seconded by Director Luton, to approve the innovative year-round education or balance school year calendar for Neil Armstrong Elementary for 2005/06.

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

Teacher representative Laura Kauffman left the meeting at 8:30 p.m. 1. At-Risk and Drop-Out Prevention Allowable Growth Program Budget.

Directors were asked to approve the At-Risk and Drop-Out Prevention Allowable Growth Program Budget for 2005/05, which will be submitted to the Department of Education by November 1, 2004. Next yearís budget represents an approximate 4.5 percent increase in expenses, with a projected $1.097 tax rate levy.

Motion by Director Luton, seconded by Director Castro, to approve At- Risk and Drop-Out Prevention Allowable Growth Program Budget for 2005/06.

Ayes: 7 Directors Ehrmann, Luton, Mayer, Weigle, Anderson, Castro, Crockett. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0. 1. First Reading of Board Policies.

1. Motion by Director Mayer, seconded by Director Crockett, to approve for a first reading the 700 policy series, Non-Instructional Operations and Business Services, and the following other selected policies, with the exception of policy#603.1R Class Size Regulation, which is tabled indefinitely until such time as the principals and Policy Review Committee have the opportunity revise it: 2. 501.6R School Attendance Areas Regulation 3. 501.12R Open Enrollment as a Receiving District Regulation 4. 701.1 Depository of Funds 5. 701.2 Transfer of Funds 6. 704.3 Investments 7. 704.4 Gifts-Bequests-Grants 8. 704.5 Student Activities Fund 9. 705.3 Payment for Goods and Services 10. 707.2 Treasurerís Annual Report 11. 711.R1 Student School Transportation Eligibility Regulation 12. 711.4 Summer School & Intersession Program Transportation Service 13. 711.8R1 Transportation During Adverse Weather Regulation Ayes: 7 Directors Luton, Mayer, Weigle, Anderson, Castro, Crockett, Ehrmann,. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0. 1. School Budget Review Committee Application.

Due to new students in the official certified enrollment for 2004/05, an application to the School Budget Review Committee for funding to account for these new enrollments as well as open enrollments was presented.

Motion by Director Crockett, seconded by Director Luton, to approve the School Budget Review Committee Application.

Ayes: 7 Directors Mayer, Weigle, Anderson, Castro, Crockett, Ehrmann, Luton. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0. 1. Proclamation: Month of the Young Adolescent.

Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Crockett, to approve the proclamation naming October as the Month of the Young Adolescent.

Ayes: 7 Directors Weigle, Anderson, Castro Crockett, Ehrmann, Luton, Mayer. Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0. Superintendentís Report. 2. BHS School Improvement Report, November 1. Principal Casas and his team will provide an update on the school improvement initiative instituted at BHS. 3. BOE Learning Goal. Superintendent Perdue distributed a book entitled Getting Started: Reculturing Schools to Become Professional Learning Communities, by Eaker, DuFour, and DeFour, for the Boardís review. As part of the Board learning goals, directors will read various topics outlined in the book and prepare to participate in related discussion. Directors Crockett and Ehrmann volunteered to lead the discussions at the November 15 meeting. This review will take place prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting for that evening. 4. Next Agenda Planning. Superintendent Perdue reviewed draft agenda items for the Monday, November 1, 2004, meeting.

Future Events and Informational Items. 9.01 Friday, October 15, BCS Foundation, 12:00 noon, RSAC 9.02 Thursday, October 21, Parent Executive Council, 12:00 noon, BHS Planetarium 1. Monday, November 1, Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m., RSAC

Student representative, Tim Holmes, shared the success of a recent poker tournament where approximately 45 students participated by donating canned goods for the Student Hunger Drive. He announced the staff auction scheduled for Friday, October 23. Superintendent Perdue volunteered the Ray Stensvad Administration Center (RSAC) as a drop site for the Student Hunger Drive. 10. Adjournment.

Motion by Director Mayer to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m.

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Barry Anderson, President ATTEST: __________________________________

Lynne Lindstrom, Secretary