Pleasant Valley School Board meeting 6.6.05

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Debbie Dayman. Members present: Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, OíHara, Paulsen and Schurr. Absent: Messman. Also present: Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith, Chris Harvey, Ray LaFrentz, Brian, Madison, and Megan Strusz, Paige Carter, Lisa McCraw, Jim Wichman, Don Dehner, Tim Bradley, Lynn Service, Ann Tubbs, Teri Adams, Jodi Buzzell, Peter Heinicke, Chuck Bradley, Steve Sinnott and others.

OATH OF OFFICE: The oath of office was administered to new board member Pamela Paulsen, Director District #6.

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

COMMUNICATIONS: President Dayman welcomed visitors to the meeting.

Directors OíHara, Director District 5, and Barsness, Director District 4, both announced they are not seeking re-election in September. Director OíHara has served on the board since 1995. Director Barsness has served on the board since 1998. President Dayman thanked them both for their service to the students and the district.

Cyndy Behrer reminded the board that Dr. Spelhaug was attending his wifeís induction into her high schoolís Hall of Fame in Dubuque.

Ms. Behrer congratulated High School Principal, Debbie Menke, the high school staff and students for a successful commencement ceremony and the high school girlís soccer team for their continuing success.

CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Kaminski, second by OíHara 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 May 16, 2005, regular board meeting and executive meeting; the employment of Eric Royer as a physical education instructor at PVCHS and Marcia Bortleson as a food service worker at Riverdale Heights; the recommended increase in the contract of Jill Skyles, physical education teacher, from .60 FTE to .90 FTE for the 2005-06 school year; the probationary employment of Jacquelyn Daily as an educational aide at PVJH, Becky Hall as a food service worker at PVJH, and Sara Russell as the career center advisor at PVCHS; the recommended adjustment in the Letter of Assignment of Lindy Voss, service learning advisor at PVCHS, from 185 days to 190 days; the resignation of Becky Seward as PVCHS vocal accompanist and Sarah Hauri as an office aide at Riverdale Heights; the extra-curricular adds - Jay Griebel as 8th grade boys football coach, Kellie Krukow as junior high volleyball coach, Eric Royer as junior high track, and Ron VenHorst as varsity boys golf coach and drop - Amanda Maurer as junior high volleyball coach; four open enrollment - in applications for 2004-05, one from Davenport and three from Bettendorf schools, and ten open enrollment - in applications for 2005-06, five from Bettendorf, two from Durant, and three from North Scott schools.

EXPENSES APPROVED: Motion by Barsness, second by Schurr that General Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $116,807.87 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by OíHara, second by Kaminski that Nutrition Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $3,676.37 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Schurr, second by OíHara that Elementary/Junior High Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $11,685.75 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Kaminski, second by Barsness that High School Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $43,329.74 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness second by Schurr that PPEL Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $3,077.30 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

SECOND READING AND APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICIES: Ms. Behrer presented eight revised board policies for the boardís second reading and recommended approval: 103, ìEqual Educational Opportunityî, 104, ìLong-Range Needs Assessmentî, 502.1, ìStudent Conductî, 502.2, ìSuspensionî, 502.3, ìExpulsionî, 600, ìStatement of Guiding Principlesî, 602.9, ìCitizenshipî, 1000, ìStatement of Guiding Principlesî. These changes are updates recommended by the Iowa Association of School Boards and by the Department of Education site visit team.

Motion by OíHara, second by Barsness that the board approve the following board policies: 103, ìEqual Educational Opportunityî, 104, ìLong-Range Needs Assessmentî, 502.1, ìStudent Conductî, 502.2, ìSuspensionî, 502.3, ìExpulsionî, 600, ìStatement of Guiding Principlesî, 602.9, ìCitizenshipî, 1000, ìStatement of Guiding Principlesî. Roll call vote. Ayes ñ OíHara, Paulsen, Schurr, Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING FOR HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT EXPANSION, PLEASANT VIEW FRONT ENTRY PARKING, AND HIGH SCHOOL AND PLEASANT VIEW CARPET BIDS: President Dayman opened a public hearing at 7:11 p.m. for input from patrons regarding three projects: High School Parking Lot Expansion, Pleasant View Front Entry Parking, and High School and Pleasant View Carpet Bids. There being no comment from the public, the public hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m.

ACCEPTANCE OF HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT EXPANSION, PLEASANT VIEW FRONT ENTRY PARKING, AND HIGH SCHOOL AND PLEASANT VIEW CARPET BIDS: Mr. LaFrentz described the first project which is the High School parking lot expansion. This extends the lower west lot by forty spaces. There were two bids received on this project and the low bid of $31,890.00 was from Tri City Blacktop, Inc.

The second project is the Pleasant View front entry parking area. This deepens the parking spaces, widens the turning radius, adds handicapped parking to regulation, adds three additional parking spaces and better defines traffic flow. There was one bid received on this project from Tri-City Blacktop, Inc. for $32,835.00.

The third project is the High School and Pleasant View carpeting and tile replacement project. Carpet will be replaced in the hallway of the lower level of the high school. Carpet at Pleasant View will be replaced in the media center and classrooms joining it. There was one bid received on this project from Daveís Floor Trends for $52,189.00.

Mr. Clingingsmith explained that the bids for each of these projects are within the amounts budgeted in the PPEL Five Year Capital Projects plan.

Motion by Schurr, second by Kaminski that the board accept the bid of $31,890.00 from Tri-City Blacktop, Inc. for the High School Parking Lot Expansion Project. Roll call vote. Ayes ñ Schurr, Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, OíHara, Paulsen. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.

Motion by OíHara, second by Kaminski that the board accept the bid of $32,835.00 from Tri-City Blacktop, Inc. for the Pleasant View Front Entry Parking Lot Revision Project. Roll call vote. Ayes ñ OíHara, Paulsen, Schurr, Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.

Motion by Barsness, second by Schurr that the board accept the bid of $52,189.00 from Daveís Floor Trends for the High School and Pleasant View Carpet and Tile Replacement Project. Roll call vote. Ayes ñ Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, OíHara, Paulsen, Schurr. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.

SCHOOL-BASED THERAPY PRESENTATION: Ms. Behrer introduced Ann Tubbs, Vera French Foundation, and Lynn Service, Vera French Community Mental Health Center, who described Vera Frenchís history of providing a school-based therapy program to other Scott County schools and now is proposing to provide this same service to Pleasant Valley schools. A therapist, fully licensed and hired by Vera French, would be housed part-time at Bridgeview and Cody and be able to provide mental health services and therapy to students and families for whom these services would be appropriate. Funding for this proposal is provided through the Vera French Foundation and insurance reimbursement. There would be no cost to the district.

Motion by OíHara, second by Barsness that the board approve the districtís participation in the School Based Therapy Program through the Vera French Foundation. Roll call vote. Ayes ñ OíHara, Paulsen, Schurr, Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.

WATERFORD EARLY READING INTERVENTION: Ms. Behrer explained that as a part of the districtís Comprehensive School Improvement Plan, one of the action steps to address the goal of improving student literacy was to îIdentify and purchase a literacy software package (K-2) to support the implementation of Guided Reading.î A literacy software committee, comprised of primary homeroom and reading specialists from across the district began meeting during late February to address this action step. Through a series of software vendor presentations and site visits, the committee recommended the districtís consideration of the literacy software solution known as the Waterford Early Reading Program. This software, researched by the Waterford Institute and commercially sold and developed by Pearson Digital Learning, addresses the five essential instructional components of Reading First: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Fluency and Comprehension. Three representatives from Pearson Digital Learning, Peter Heinicke, Chuck Bradley, and Steve Sinnott were present to demonstrate the software. Madison Strusz, first grader, and Paige Carter, kindergarten student, demonstrated the impact of the software on student engagement and learning. This discussion and presentation will be followed by part two at the June 20 board meeting and will include the financial implications and commitments this recommendation would necessitate.

FIRST READING OF NEW BOARD POLICIES: 201.9, ìBOARD MEMBER LIABILITYî, 300.1, ìADMINISTRATOR CODE OF ETHICSî, 301.5, ìSUCCESSION OF AUTHORITY TO THE SUPERINTENDENTî, 400.1, ìEMPLOYEE COMMUNICATION CHANNELSî, 400.2, ìEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYî, 401.5, ìEMPLOYEE RECORDSî: Ms. Behrer presented six new board policies that are Iowa Association of School Boards recommendations or legal requirements for their first reading: 201.9, ìBoard Member Liabilityî, 300.1, ìAdministrator Code of Ethicsî, 301.5, ìSuccession of Authority to the Superintendentî, 400.1, ìEmployee Communication Channelsî, 400.2, ìEqual employment Opportunityî, 401.5, ìEmployee Records. There are three readings of new board policies.

The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.

Next Board Meeting

Monday, June 20, 2005

7:00 PM

Belmont Administration Center

School Board Vacancy Information

Directors Barsness and OíHara have announced their retirement from the Board of Education. In addition, Director Kaminski is moving outside the boundaries of her director district. Directors Barsness and OíHaraís positions are three year terms. Director Kaminskiís position is two years to fill her unexpired term.

First day to file - Monday, July 11, 2005

Last day to file - Thursday, August 4, 2005, no later than 5 p.m.

Election Day - Tuesday, September 13, 2005

PV Director Districts Open for Election

Director District #2 (Current Director Kaminski) Director District #4 (Current Director Barsness) Director District #5 (Current Director OíHara)

Candidate Qualifications: Any person seeking election to an elective office under the laws of this state shall be an eligible elector at the time of any election at which the personís name appears on the ballot. Candidates who are seeking election from a director district within the school district must be eligible electors of the director district.

An eligible elector is a U.S. Citizen who is at least 18 years old and is a resident of the appropriate district and who has not been disqualified from voting. An eligible elector meets all of the requirements to register to vote, but is not necessarily registered to vote.

Where to File: School Secretaryís office (525 Belmont Road). Candidates cannot file at the County Auditorís office.

Where to Get Nomination Papers - Candidates Nomination Petitions and Affidavits are available at the School Secretaryís office (525 Belmont Road) or on the Secretary of Stateís website - www.sos.state.ia.us/voter/elections.

An important goal of the Pleasant Valley Educational Foundation is to provide every graduating PVCHS senior a scholarship. This is an important investment in our youth and in economic development. Please take the opportunity to advance this mission by joining the . . .

ìPLEDGE A PENNY CAMPAIGN!î

(for the PVEF Scholarship Program)

Fill out the form which was enclosed with the May 2 board minutes. Help create a great future!

Return to:

P.V. Educational Foundation P.O. Box 332 Pleasant Valley, IA 52767

The first 75 pledges will receive a Birdies for Charity T-Shirt. When the number of pledges exceed 150, a raffle of great Pleasant Valley prizes will be held.

Plus . . your pledge enters you into the Contest Prizes for Birdies during the John Deere Classic July 4-10, 2005.

Need another form? Contact Chris Harvey, (563)332-5550 or harveychris@pleasval.k12.ia.us