PV Board okays 4.9% teacher pay increase

PV Board Minutes 4.23.07

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Dayman. Members present: Adams, Dayman, Huegel, and Witters. Absent: Paulsen and Schurr. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith, Joe Adam, Marie Randal, Barbara, Steven, and Katie Melbourne, Cindy and Jenny Stephens, Mary Beth Kunau, Don Dehner and Chris Harvey.

OATH OF OFFICE: The Oath of Office was given to Joe Adam who will represent Director District 7.

EXEMPT SESSION APPROVED: Motion by Witters, second by Huegel 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 – Witters, Adam, Adams, Dayman, Huegel. Nays – none. Motion carried.

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

COMMUNICATIONS: Cyndy Behrer congratulated the Pleasant Valley Choir members who took part in the Solo & Ensemble Festival and earned 18 Division 1 Superior ratings, 20 Division 2 Excellent ratings, 6 Division 3 Good ratings, 1 Division 4 Fair rating . Special congratulations were given to Ben Britz and Jeremy Hoffman who both received Outstanding Performance awards.

She also congratulated the Band Department for receiving 30 Division 1 Superior ratings, 25 Division 2 Excellent ratings and 7 Division 3 Good ratings at the Iowa High School State Solo and Ensemble Festival. Congratulations also went to Charlie Paul and Kaitlin Gim for receiving outstanding performance “Best in Center” awards.

She congratulated the boys track team for their 1st place finish at the Jesse Day Relays. Blake Irwin’s 4:18 mile was a meet record.

Dr. Spelhaug announced that the district has been notified by First Student that they intend to terminate their existing contract with the PVCSD as of June 30, 2007. The reason given is that we are an unprofitable center. The district is in the process of exploring all options, but the established contingency plan from the beginning of the outsourcing decision is for the district to run the operations. The guidelines for the final decision will be the same as they were when the original recommendation to outsource was made: 1) student safety; 2) customer service; 3) cost effectiveness. The district is disappointed with First Student’s position as they met or exceeded expectations for the district in all these areas.

Pleasant View Principal Don Dehner and Extended Learning Program (ELP) teacher Mary Beth Kunau introduced Jenny Stephens and Katie Melbourne. Jenny and Katie presented their Ultra Violet (UV) index study which included safety tips and precautions. Pleasant View will be holding a Sun Safety Fair on May 11 from 8:40 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the school. The Board thanked the students for an outstanding project.

CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Adams, second by Witters 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 9 Regular Board Meeting and Executive Meeting;

the resignations of John Eldredge as a food service van driver effective April 13, 2007, Starlene James as an interpreter at Riverdale Heights and Ed Posey as a custodian at Cody both effective the end of the 06-07 school year;

the employment of the following teachers for the 2007-08 school year:

Katie Ganshert, elementary teacher at Cody, Matthew Gauss, elementary teacher at Pleasant View, Kristine Gray, vocal music at Bridgeview/Cody, Stephanie Howe, elementary teacher at Bridgeview, Amy Kelling, elementary teacher at Riverdale Heights, Joshua Lichty, elementary teacher at Bridgeview, Megan Mintle, elementary teacher at Bridgeview, Sara Niebur , PreK teacher at Bridgeview, Brenda Pardoe, 9-12 family consumer science teacher at PVCHS, Nicole Wallace, elementary teacher at Riverdale Heights, Amy Winegar, ELP teacher at Riverdale Heights, Tina Young, reading specialist at Bridgeview;

and nine open enrollment applications-in for 2007-08 all from Davenport schools.

EXPENSES APPROVED: Motion by Adams, second by Huegel that General Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $168,498.91 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Huegel, second by Witters that Nutrition Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $8,613.22 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Adams, second by Witters that Elementary/Junior High Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $1,511.42 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Witters, second by Adam that High School Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $31,517.44 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Adam, second by Huegel that PPEL Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $61,055.00 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

2006 - 2007 AMENDMENT OF CURRENT BUDGET: Chief Financial Officer Mike Clingingsmith reviewed the proposed amendment to the current budget for 2006-07. That budget was originally adopted by the Board on April 3, 2006. Total expenditures in the amended budget total $ 38,308,427. Amending the budget is an annual task which accommodates:

· Expenditures associated with grant money and other miscellaneous income received during the year that was not possible to predict when the certified budget was adopted.

· Expenditures which could be paid out of the beginning year fund balances which were not reflected in the original certified budget.

President Dayman opened the Public Hearing for the Amendment of the 2006-07 Budget at 7:43 p.m. There being no one present who wished to address this subject, the hearing was closed at 7:44 p.m.

Motion by Adams, second by Witters that the board amend the 2006-07 budget adopted on April 3, 2006 by changing estimates of expenditures as presented in the notice of public hearing for amendment of current budget for 2006-07. Roll call vote. Ayes – Adams, Dayman, Huegel, Paulsen, Adam. Nays – none. Motion carried.

DISCUSSION OF SUMMER BOARD SCHEDULE: The Board discussed its summer schedule of meetings giving consideration to a single meeting in July. After further input a motion will be considered at the next meeting.

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS: Mr. Clingingsmith presented the monthly financial reports for March. Through March, general fund revenue totaled $16,901,099 and expenses totaled $16,381,684. The fund balance in the General Fund at March 31, 2007 was $2,439,438. He also presented reports on the Management, PPEL, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Nutrition, Internal Service, and Activity Funds. Mr. Clingingsmith pointed out to the Board that health insurance claims and admin. fees have increased by 26.2% in the Internal Service Fund from the 2005-06 fiscal year. There were no other significant variances from projections in the March financial reports.

Motion by Huegel, second by Witters that the Board accept the monthly financial reports for March as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes – Huegel, Witters, Adam, Adams, Dayman. Nays – none. Motion carried.

EXEMPT SESSION: The Board met in exempt session for the purpose of negotiations from 7:57 – 8:56 p.m.

APPROVE 2007-08 CONTRACT WITH PLEASANT VALLEY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

In open session, motion by Huegel, second by Adam that the Board approve the 2007-08 contract with the Pleasant Valley Education Association as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Huegel, Witters, Adam, Adams, Dayman. Nays - none. Motion carried.

The agreement represents a 4.91% total package settlement and includes increasing current insurance deductibles and maximum out of pocket expenses from $250/$500 and $750/$1,500 to $350/$700 and $1,050/$2,100 over a two year period. District new money is 6.3%.

The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.