Bill Moylan commented that he was pleased to see that the tennis courts
were going to be resurfaced. He asked if the courts were going to be
lit. Dr. Barber responded that we plan to provide lights pending
funding support from grants and the Bettendorf Park Board. Mr. Moylan
recommended wiring all 8 courts for lights and planting trees around the
periphery of the courts to serve as a natural wind break.
Bids on this
project will be due May 29. The project's completion date is August 15.
PV 5.21.01 and 5.23.01 Board Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
President Ahlstrand. Members present: Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon,
Dayman, O'Hara, and Romans. Absent - Thornton. Also present: Dale
Barber, Jim Spelhaug, Mike Clingingsmith, Ray LaFrentz, Deb Menke, Jim
Wichman, Larry Brown, Joe Kint, Bill Moylan, Kelan Moylan, Joanne Noble,
Stephanie Judkins, Brian Strusz, Chris Harvey, and others.
EXEMPT SESSION: Motion by Dayman, second by Barsness 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 - Dayman,
O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon. Nays - None. Motion
carried.
AGENDA APPROVED: Motion by O'Hara, second by Romans that the Agenda be
approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: Director Romans congratulated the Boys Soccer Team for
winning the first round of substate.
Director Barsness congratulated the Boys and Girls Tennis and Girls
Track Teams for qualifying for State competition.
Director Barsness asked for an update on the Student Information System
(SIS) with regard to it computing grade point averages.
Dr. Barber and Director Coon, who is responsible for this program at the
AEA, responded that grade reporting and GPA components are fully
functional. We have begun to schedule students at the junior high and
high school for next year.
Dr. Barber reported that he had attended Department of Education
Director Ted Stillwill's Superintendent's Advisory group where there was
much discussion about the new teacher compensation bill. It is possible
that the Governor may use his line item veto privilege to veto the cuts
to K-3 class size funding. He urged board members and citizens to
contact the Governor and Lt. Governor to urge them to preserve class
size reduction funding.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Barsness, second by Dayman that the Consent
Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. The
Consent Agenda consisted of the following: the minutes of the May 7,
2001, Regular Board meeting; the modification of Diana Dalton's contract
by reducing it from a full-time to a 5/6 time contract; the transfers of
Todd Hawley from Cody Elementary to PVCHS as an LD Resource teacher and
Gina Lehman as a special education teacher at the junior high to an LD
Resource teacher at PVCHS; the resignations of Denise Ehlers as MD
teacher, sophomore class sponsor, and sophomore head volleyball coach
and Amy Weber as a wellness teacher and volleyball coach at PVCHS; the
employment of Jodi Buzzell as a 2/3 time reading teacher at Pleasant
View, Renee Green as LD/MD Resource teacher at PVCHS, Rebecca Oliver as
a Spanish teacher at PVCHS, Eleanor Snowbarger as an MD Severe
& Profound teacher at PVCHS, and Deanna Weinschenk as a
shared business/information technology instructor between the junior
high and high school; the modification of Karen Bemis' letter of
assignment from four hours as a Title 1 aide and one hour as a regular
education aide to 5.5 hours as a regular education aide at Cody
Elementary School; the probationary employment of Tim Trujillo as a
part-time custodian at Pleasant View Elementary; the extra-curricular
assignment of Russell Van Wetzinga as assistant freshman football coach
and drop of Jarrin Williams as assistant boys track coach; and the 2001
summer school assignments of Lisa Bradley, Kindergarten Maintenance,
Jean Rittmer, Pathways 1-2, Marie Conway, Special Education 1-2, Joe
Nichols, Pathways 3-4, Nicole DeKeyser, Pathways 3-4, Linda Heiselman,
Pathways 5-6, Jennifer Krier, Kindergarten Maintenance, Stacey Jones,
Special Education Kindergarten, Susan Langtimm, Pathways 1-2, Cara
Wahlstrand, Pathways, Amanda Norman, Special Education 1-2, Ray
VanWetzinga,
Pathways 3-4, Amy Miller, Special Education 3-4, Sarah Fish, Pathways
5-6, Stacie Boehl, Special Education 5-6, Joan Bruce, Elementary
Spanish, Karen Lewis, Sign Language, Marta Brooks, Fun with Foods, Jean
Rittmer, Fun with Foods, Julie Ward, Fun Internet, Kid Pix, Front Page,
and Danielle Davenport, Fun Internet, Power Point, Web Page; eleven open
enrollment applications; three applications out; two for the 2000-01
school year and one for the 2001-02 school year to Bettendorf and eight
applications-in; four from Bettendorf Schools and four from North Scott
Schools for the 2001-02 school year; and approval of the cooperative
agreement for student teachers with Augustana College.
EXPENSES APPROVED: Motion by O'Hara, second by Romans that the General
Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $89,333.09 in payment of
invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Barsness, second by Dayman that the Nutrition Fund warrants be
issued in the total amount of $33,326.00 in payment of invoices
presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Dayman, second by O'Hara that Elementary/Junior High School
Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $2,026.88 in
payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Dayman, second by Coon that High School Activity Fund warrants
be issued in the total amount of $13,748.15 in payment of invoices
presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Barsness, second by Dayman that Schoolhouse Fund warrants be
issued in the total amount of $28,231.44 in payment of invoices
presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
STANDARDIZED TESTING SCHEDULE: Due to the fact that the Iowa Department
of Education will no longer accept grade range reports to fulfill
comprehensive school improvement reporting for grades 8 and 11, Dr.
Spelhaug recommended changes to the district's standardized testing
schedule. The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) will be given in
September instead of February for grades 1-8. At the secondary level,
9th grade will receive the Iowa Test of Education Development (ITED) in
math, reading, and science; 10th grade will receive the ACT PLAN for use
with the sophomore career education planning conferences; and 11th grade
will receive the Iowa Test of Education Development (ITED) in math,
reading, and science.
Motion by Dayman, second by O'Hara that the Board approve the changes to
the district standardized test schedule as presented. Roll call vote.
Ayes - Dayman, O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon. Nays - none.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - RESURFACING TENNIS COURTS & RUNNING TRACK: President
Ahlstrand opened a public hearing for input regarding the tennis court
and track resurfacing project at the high school at 7:39 p.m.
Bill Moylan commented that he was pleased to see that the tennis courts
were going to be resurfaced. He asked if the courts were going to be
lit. Dr. Barber responded that we plan to provide lights pending
funding support from grants and the Bettendorf Park Board. Mr. Moylan
recommended wiring all 8 courts for lights and planting trees around the
periphery of the courts to serve as a natural wind break. Bids on this
project will be due May 29. The project's completion date is August 15.
The public hearing was closed at 7:44 p.m.
ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PLANS & REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR TENNIS COURT & RUNNING
TRACK: Director Barsness asked if expanding the number of courts to ten
was a possibility. Dr. Barber replied that there is not adequate space
or funding to construct additional tennis courts. Athletic Director
Brian Strusz added that he believes eight courts are sufficient for
district needs. The Board thanked Mr. Moylan for his service as a
volunteer assistant tennis coach for the past eight years.
Director of Operations Ray LaFrentz and HS Associate
Principal/Activities, Brian Strusz shared samples of the track's new
running surface with the Board. They explained that the life of the new
surface should be 15 - 20 years.
Motion by O'Hara, second by Dayman that the Board accept the final plans
and request bids for the High School Tennis Court and Track Resurfacing
Projects. Roll call vote. Ayes - O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand, Barsness,
Coon, Dayman. Nays - none. Motion carried.
STUDENT PARENT HANDBOOK REVISIONS: Jim Wichman, Larry Brown, and Deb
Menke recommended changes to the Student/Parent Handbooks for the
2001-2002 school year. A "Release of Information" policy has been added
to the elementary and junior high handbooks and a policy on plagiarism
has been added to the handbooks at all three levels.
Motion by Dayman, second by Barsness that the Board approve the proposed
changes to the student/parent handbooks for the 2001-02 school year.
Roll call vote. Ayes - Dayman, O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand, Barsness,
Coon. Nays - none. Motion carried.
2001-02 SCHOOL LUNCH PRICE RECOMMENDATIONS: Mike Clingingsmith and
Joanne Noble presented a proposed three year food service budget based
on several variables: 1) necessary adjustments to the level of
participation based on actual 2000-01 year to date figures; 2)
estimated increase in expenditures ranging from 0.0% to 3.52% depending
on type of expenditure; 3) constant dollar estimates for state and
federal aid; and 4) price increases necessary to maintain the present
fund equity level at the end of the three year period. The proposed
budgets are a "maintenance" level budget, i.e.; increased revenues are
matched to increased costs without additional considerations for large
capital expenditures, expanded programs or services, or additional
staffing. Any substantial change due to mandates, services offered, or
large capital outlay will need to be evaluated individually at the time
any of those items are determined to be needed.
In order to maintain the current level of services and cover increased
costs for personnel, food purchases, and other operating expenses, they
recommended the following price increases for 2001-02:
2000-01 Increase
2001-02
Student Breakfast $ .85 $ .15 $1.00
Adult Breakfast $1.00 $ .25 $ 1.25
Adult Lunch $2.25 $ .25 $ 2.50
Student Lunch/Elementary $1.35 $ .15 $ 1.50
Student Lunch/Junior High $1.45 $ .15 $ 1.60
Student Lunch/High School $1.55 $ .15 $ 1.70
These price increases would also be in line with other local school
districts' food service prices.
Motion by O'Hara, second by Dayman that the Board approve an increase
for 2001-02 food service program prices in the amount of $ .15 for all
Student Lunches and Student Breakfast, and $ .25 for Adult Breakfast and
Adult Lunch. Roll call vote. Ayes - O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand,
Barsness, Coon, Dayman. Nays - none. Motion carried.
2001-02 PHASE III BUDGET APPROVAL: The legislature did not give budget
approval to the Phase III budget until the end of the legislative
session. Therefore, the Department of Education has not been able to
prepare the 2001-02 Phase III budget information for individual school
districts. Dr. Barber asked the Board to approve the Phase III budget
based on estimates for 2001-02 so they can be submitted to the
Department of Education by the June 1 deadline as there has not been a
waiver on the due date. The actual Phase III plan is now included in
the district school improvement plan which is due in September.
Motion by Barsness, second by Coon that the Board approve the 2001-2002
Phase III budget as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Barsness, Coon,
Dayman, O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand. Nays - none. Motion carried.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS: Mr. Clingingsmith presented the monthly
financial report for April. Through April, general fund receipts
totaled $15,048.528 (77.3%) and expenses totaled $15,042,784 (77.1%)
The April target for receipts and expenditures was 83.3%. He also
presented reports on the Management, PPEL, Capital Projects, Debt
Service, Hot Lunch, Revolving, and Activity funds.
Motion by Coon, second by Dayman that the Board accept the monthly
financial reports for April as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Coon,
Dayman, O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand, Barsness. Nays - none. Motion
carried.
EXEMPT SESSION: The Board met in exempt session from 8:59 p.m. to 9:16
p.m. for the purpose of negotiations.
APPROVAL OF CLASSIFIED WAGE AND SALARY PACKAGE FOR 2001-02: In open
session at 9:17 p.m., motion by Dayman, second by O'Hara that the Board
approve the 2001-02 classified wage and benefit package based on a 3.52%
total package increase as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Dayman,
O'Hara, Romans, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon. Nays - none. Motion
carried.
The Board adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING, MAY 23, 2001: The special meeting was called to
order at 5:30 p.m. by President Ahlstrand. Members present: Ahlstrand,
Coon, Dayman, O'Hara, and Thornton. Absent - Barsness and Romans. Also
present: Dale Barber, Jim Spelhaug, Mary Louise Speer, Deb Menke, and
Chris Harvey.
AGENDA APPROVED: Motion by Dayman, second by O'Hara that the Agenda be
approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Director Barsness arrived at 5:32 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Dayman, second by Thornton that the Board
hold a closed session as provided in Section 21.5(1)(i) of the Open
Meetings Law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual
whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to that individual's reputation, and that individual
has requested a closed session. Roll Call Vote. Ayes - Dayman, O'Hara,
Thornton, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon, Dayman. Nays - none. Motion
carried.
PERSONNEL: Dr. Barber told the Board that Pleasant Valley Community
High School Principal Tom Parker had been approved by the Camanche
School Board as the Camanche Superintendent of Schools. He recommended
that Mr. Parker be released from his contract to enable him to begin his
duties at Camanche on July 1, 2001.
Motion by Thornton, second by Coon that the Board accept the resignation
of Thomas E. Parker as Pleasant Valley Community High School Principal
effective the end of his current year's contract, June 30, 2001. Roll
call vote. Ayes - Thornton, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Coon, Dayman, O'Hara.
Nays - none. Motion carried.
The Board thanked Tom for his eleven years of service to the district,
four years as PVCHS Principal and seven years as associate principal
and, expressed its appreciation for his work in these capacities.
The Board met in executive session for personnel from 5:35 p.m. - 6:00
p.m.
APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: In open session, motion
by O'Hara, second by Barsness that the Board appoint Debbie Menke as
Pleasant Valley Community High School Principal for the 2001-02 school
year. Roll call vote. Ayes - O'Hara, Thornton, Ahlstrand, Barsness,
Coon, Dayman, O'Hara. Nays - none. Motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
Next Board Meeting
Monday, June 4, 2001
7:00 P.M.
Belmont Administration Center
Pleasant Valley Schools
Foundation
Alumni Data Base
If you are an alumnus of Pleasant Valley Community Schools, we'd like to
hear from you. We are developing an alumni data base and will make this
available for class reunions. Please let us know your address, phone
number, and year of graduation so you can be kept informed of your class
events. Call (319)332-5550 or e-mail harveychris@pleasval.k12.ia.us.
PLEASANT VALLEY BOYS
BASKETBALL CAMP .....$45
Grades 9-12 8:30 - 11:30 June 18 - 22
Grades 3-4 8:00 - 10:30 July 9 - 13
Grades 5-6 11:00 - 1:30 July 9 - 13
Grades 7-8 2:00 - 4:30 July 9 - 13
Junior League ($20) 12:00 - 1:30 June 12/14, 19/21,
26/28
Tuesday/Thursday Only
* Grade student will enter in the fall.
Forms have been distributed to every eligible boy. If a form is needed
you can get them in the main offices at any school or in the Activities
Office at the High School.
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