PV Board Minutes 7.18.05

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Debbie Dayman. Members present: Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, Messman, OíHara, Paulsen and Schurr. Absent: None. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith, Chris Harvey, Senator Maggie Tinsman, Joanne Noble, Steve Grimes, Larry Makoben, Stu Smith, and Len Adams.

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.

Director Messman thanked the board for the opportunity to attend the Iowa Association of School Boards Fiscal Conference. Mrs. Messman recounted some of the fiscal realities of school finance in Iowa.

Cyndy Behrer congratulated Pleasant Valley Community High School science teacher Danielle Spaete who has been named a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science.

Dr. Spelhaug reported the carpet delivery issue at Pleasant View has been resolved. There are many projects underway throughout the district and it appears that they are all progressing well. Bids for the Cody school renovation project will be opened on Tuesday, July 26, 2005.

Senator Tinsman provided the board with highlights of the 2005 legislative session. Educational highlights included:

? Allowable growth was increased 4% providing an additional $93 million for the 2005/2006 fiscal year.

? Allowable growth for 2006/2007 was established at a 4% increase, approximately $100 million, for K-12 schools. This makes the total funding for education during the 2006/2007 school year at $3.1 billion. Of that, $2.07 billion comes from the state while $1.07 billion comes from local property tax.

? Lawmakers provided $29.3 million for an initiative to improve class size and reading scores, $20 million for early childhood education programs and $69 million for teachersí salaries.

The Board thanked Senator Tinsman for her work on the districtís behalf.

CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Schurr, second by Kaminski 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 July 5 Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session; the employment of LeAnn Sokolik as a 6th grade teacher at Riverdale Heights Elementary for the 2005-06 school year; the probationary employment of Catherine Koehler-Wright as a special education aide and Kathy Westwood as a vocal music accompanist at PVCHS; the extra-curricular adds of Kelly Kaiser as assistant varsity volleyball coach and Jennifer Kremer as freshman volleyball coach; the extra-curricular drop of Danielle Davenport as assistant varsity volleyball coach; and three open enrollment applications in for 2005-06 from Bettendorf school district.

EXPENSES APPROVED: Motion by Barsness, second by OíHara that General Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $167,150.12 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Messman, second by Paulsen that Nutrition Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $460.94 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by OíHara, second by Schurr that Elementary/Junior High Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $750.00 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Paulsen, second by Barsness that High School Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $15,233.27 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Kaminski, second by OíHara that PPEL Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $65,157.50 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

2004-05 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION REPORT: During the 2004-05 school year, the district followed the Iowa Professional Development Model (IPDM) as outlined by the state of Iowa (and Beverly Showers) to define its organization and delivery of professional development. Cyndy Behrer explained that this model was implemented at all grade levels, K-12. Each level worked on specific reading strategies to positively affect the reading comprehension and vocabulary for students at their grade level. A summary of the faculty survey evaluation data representing the initial year of participation was shared.

In conjunction with this report, Dr. Spelhaug announced that the Pleasant Valley Education Association and administration have reached an agreement regarding House File 816, ìAdditional Compensation for the Equivalent of One Additional Professional Development Day and Additional Compensation for Teacher Salaries and/or Professional Developmentî which will determine the district allocations of revenue from the state relative to this legislation.

THIRD READING AND APPROVAL OF NEW BOARD POLICIES: Dr. Spelhaug presented ten new board policies for their third reading and approval.

Motion by Barsness, second by Messman that the board approve the following board policies: 501.4B, ìStudent Absences-Excusedî, 501.4C, ìTruancy-Unexcused Absencesî, 503.11, ìGood Conduct Ruleî, 504.11, ìCommunicable Diseases-Studentsî, 602.7, ìCurriculum Developmentî, 602.7A, ìCurriculum Implementationî, 602.7B, ìCurriculum Evaluationî, 603.11, ìCompetent Private Instructionî, 603.14, ìInstruction at a Post-Secondary Educational Institutionî, 603.15 ìDual Enrollmentî. Roll call vote. Ayes ñ Messman, OíHara, Paulsen, Schurr, Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.

SECOND READING OF NEW BOARD POLICIES: Dr. Spelhaug presented two new board policies for their second reading: 902.9, ìCrisis Management and Response Planî and 902.10, ìBuilding Safety Auditsî.

RECREATIONAL TRAIL CONCEPT: Steve Grimes, Stu Smith, and Larry Makoben were present representing the Bettendorf Park Board to explore the boardís interest in the concept of a recreational trail linking Plum Tree Road (from Deerbrook) to the high school. Dr. Spelhaug explained that this idea germinated from an inquiry by a parent this past spring about ways to increase non-vehicular access to the high school. The idea was discussed with Steve Grimes (Bettendorf Park Board), Dave Claeys (Scott Community College) and Norma Wren (City of Riverdale). Mr. Grimes illustrated a potential path and discussed the concept with the board. He also indicated that there are several agencies and foundations to apply for grant funding for a project of this nature. Dr. Spelhaug added that the districtís contribution would be limited to land access and potential snow removal, should this project move forward. Board members indicated an interest so Mr. Grimes will pursue a feasibility study as the next step.

APPROVAL OF BREAD PRODUCTS BIDS FOR 2005-06: Bread bids for 2005-06 were presented by Joanne Noble. She recommended the low bid submitted by Interstate Brands Baking Company Inc. for bread products.

Motion by Schurr, second by OíHara that the Board accept the low bread products bid submitted by Interstate Brands Baking Company Inc. for the 2005-06 school year. Roll call vote. Ayes ñ Schurr, Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, Messman, OíHara, Paulsen. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF DAIRY PRODUCTS BIDS FOR 2005-06: Mrs. Noble presented the dairy products bids for 2005-06. She recommended the low bid submitted by Swiss Valley Farms for dairy products.

Motion by OíHara, second by Paulsen that the Board accept the low dairy products bid submitted by Swiss Valley Farms for the 2005-06 school year. Roll call vote. Ayes ñ OíHara, Paulsen, Schurr, Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, Messman. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.

FIRST READING OF REVISED BOARD POLICIES: Dr. Spelhaug presented the following revised board policies for their first reading: 103, ìEqual Educational Opportunity/Non-discriminationî, 103.R1, 2, 3, ìForm for Complaints of Discrimination or Non-Compliance with Federal or State Regulations Requiring Non-Discriminationî, 401, ìSelection and Appointmentî, 418, ìResearchî, 425, ìHarassmentî, 425R1 and 425R2, ìAllegation of Harassmentî, 501.6A, ìOpen Enrollment as a Sending Districtî, 501.6B, ìOpen Enrollment as a Receiving Districtî, 501.8, ìHomeless Children and Youthî, 502.9, ìHarassmentî, 502.9R1 and 502.9R2, ìAllegation of Harassment formî, 505.1, ìStudent Records Accessî, 505.1E1, ìStudent Records Checklistî, 505.1E9, ìAnnual Noticeî, 506.2, ìSpecial Education Programs and Servicesî, 506.4, ìConfidentiality of Personally Identifiable Informationî, 602.5, ìSpecial Educationî, 605.5, ìPermanent Recordsî, 605.7, ìCumulative Foldersî, 606, ìMulticultural, Nonsexist Curriculumî, 702.8, ìExtraTrip Bus Driversî. The revisions update language and forms and delete unnecessary policies as recommended by the Iowa Association of School Boards. These policies will be read for the second time at the August 1 board meeting.

FIRST READING OF NEW BOARD POLICIES: Dr. Spelhaug introduced three new board policies for their first reading: 505.8, ìStudent Directory Informationî, 507.1, ìParent Involvementî, 805.1A, ìPublic Examination of School District Recordsî.

IOWA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS LEGISLATIVE ACTION PRIORITIES: The Board discussed and agreed on the following five legislative priorities, which are the same as those submitted in 2004, to be submitted to the Iowa Association of School Boards:

1. Setting allowable growth at a rate that encourages continuous school improvement and reflects actual cost increases experienced by school districts.

2. Continuation or renewal of the statewide financial commitment including but not limited to: a) early childhood initiatives, including reading instruction/class size, b) community empowerment areas for instruction of preschool children, c) Excellence in Education program, Phases I, and II, d) school infrastructure grants through the Vision Iowa program, e) state technology grants of at least $30 million for school districts, f) Student Achievement and Teacher quality funds sufficient to maintain or grow the program.

3. Full state funding to implement quality professional development to improve student learning through each school districtís Career Development Plan.

4. Opposes state cuts to AEA budgets due to increases in federal AEA funding.

5. Supports the federal commitment to fund 40 percent of the costs of educating students with disabilities, and demands that the federal government fulfill that commitment by increasing funding a minimum of 8 percent per year until the 40 percent figure is achieved.

Motion by Schurr second by OíHara that the Board approve the following five Legislative Action Priorities: #4, 5, 15, 28, and 24. Roll call vote. Schurr, Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, Messman, OíHara, Paulsen. Nays - none. Motion carried.

APPOINT LEGISLATIVE ACTION NETWORK REPRESENTATIVE AND DELEGATES TO THE IASB DELEGATE ASSEMBLY: The Iowa Association of School Boards requested that the Board select its Legislative network representative and a delegate and alternate to the IASB Delegate Assembly at the same meeting that the Legislative Action Priorities are approved.

Motion by Barsness, second by Kaminski that the Board appoint Director Messman as IASB Legislative Representative and Directors Messman and Schurr as delegate and alternate to the IASB Delegate Assembly. Roll call vote. Ayes ñ Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, Messman, OíHara, Paulsen, Schurr. Nays - none. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.

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.



Football Camp will be August 1 ñ 5th at 6:00 PM (Friday the 5th at 8:30 AM) at the High School Practice Fields. Practice starts August 10 at 8:00 AM.

Volleyball Camp will be August 8-12th from 9 AM ñ 3 PM. Practice begins on Monday, August 15th at 3:45 PM.

Boys Golf Golf Tryouts will be August 10th & 11th. August 10th will be at Palmer Hills starting at 7:30 AM. August 11th - TBA.

Cross Country Girls - Camp will be August 8 ñ 12th at 8:30 AM ñ Noon. Cost is $10. Practice begins Monday, August 15th at 3:45 PM - meet outside the D gym by the track display case.

Boys - Camp will be August 8 ñ 12th from 6:30-8:30 PM. Cost is $10. Practice begins Monday, August 15th at 3:45 PM. Meet at the east end of the building.

Girls Swimming Practice starts Monday, August 15th for all grades from 3:45 ñ 6:00 PM.

ALL ATHLETES MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL

BEFORE THEY CAN PRACTICE.

Back to School Dates

H.S. Registration

August 8 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. August 9 - 9:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Elementary (K-6) Back to School Night

August 10 - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Junior High Back to School Day

August 10 - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - AUGUST 17

Next Board Meeting

Monday, August 1, 2005

7:00 PM

Belmont Administration Center