Bettendorf school board approves new teacher contract

Unofficial Minutes of the May 29, 2005, Special Meeting (Pending Board Approval)

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 a special Board meeting at the Bettendorf High School, 3333 18th Street, Bettendorf, Iowa, on May 29, 2005. Vice President Weigle called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Dr. John Perdue, Superintendent, verified that the meeting notice has been posted and mailed to the media as required by law. Members present: Directors Castro, Ehrmann, Luton, Mayer, Weigle. Members absent: Directors Anderson and Crockett. Other officials present: Dr. John Perdue, Superintendent; Dr. Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent; Maxine McEnany, Director of Finance.

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

Motion carried 5-0-2.

Motion by Director Luton, seconded by Director Mayer, to enter into closed session in accordance with Iowa Code sections 20.17 (3) and 20.9 for the purpose of discussing negotiations.

Motion carried 5-0-2.

Directors entered closed session at 1:01 p.m.

Directors returned to open session at 1:10 p.m.

Motion by Director Castro, seconded by Director Ehrmann, to approve the contract between the Bettendorf Education Association and the District with the following components:

4.509% total package

Summer school teaching and/or curriculum writing rate to $20 per hour

1% increase in longevity for the M.A. 30 and M.A. 45 lanes

Schedule D adjustments including athletic trainers to .28 index and elementary instrumental music to .09 index

Language improvements including teacher evaluation.

Motion carried 5-0-2.

Motion by Director Castro, seconded by Director Luton, to approve the compensation package for the Central office administrative assistants with the following components:

3.87% total package

Carryover of up to two days of unused personal leave, to an accumulated maximum of four days available in the next school year.

Any unused personal leave beyond that will be converted to sick leave.

Increase life insurance benefits from $35,000 to $40,000.

Motion carried 5-0-2.

Motion by Director Castro, seconded by Director Mayer to approve the compensation package for the District Administrative team for 4.5% total package increase.

Motion carried 5-0-2.

Dr. Webb reviewed the revised 2005/2006 calendar noting that there would be 179 student days for all levels. The first day of inservice for staff for 2005/2006 would be August 9 and an additional day if legislatively approved and funded would be August 8.

Motion by Director Castro, seconded by Director Ehrmann, to approve the amended 2005/2006 school calendar with the stipulation that funding of the additional staff development day (August 8) is contingent upon legislative funding.

Motion carried 5-0-2.

Motion by Director Mayer to Adjourn the meeting at 1:15 p.m.

Kathy Weigle, Vice President ATTEST: Maxine McEnany, Secretary Pro Tem