John Campbell, Director of Operations, reviewed the results of the six bids received for the BHS Social Studies and Modern Language remodeling project. He recommended the base bid be awarded to Gilbert Leech Co. in an amount not to exceed $439,000. He also recommended awarding alternates #1, #2, and #3 to Gilbert Leech Co. in the amount of $396,400. Alternate #1 includes the second floor Modern Language remodel at a cost of $308,900. Alternate #2 includes HVAC upgrades for the terminal box controls and reheat coils for all three floors in Building C at a cost of $24,000. Alternate #3 includes new high efficiency motors and airflow measuring stations for the Building C mechanical room at a cost of $63,500. This project will be funded from the one-cent local option sales tax fund.
Sorry about the delay in getting these minutes posted.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA
Official Minutes of the May 7, 2001, Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order.
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 the regular meeting at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on May 7, 2001. President Roski called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.
Members present: Directors Anderson, Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Members absent: None.
Other officials present: John Perdue, Superintendent; Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent; Celeste Reuter, Director of Communications; John Campbell, Director of Operations; Ron Egger, BEA Representative; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.
2. Agenda Approval.
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Anderson, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: 7 Directors Anderson, Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
3. Comments and Suggestions from Audience.
3.01 President's Statement. On behalf of fellow Board members, at this time I would like to invite any member of the audience to step to the microphone with comments about items of interest or concern that do not appear on the agenda this evening. Please begin by stating your name and address. It would be most appreciated if you would limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to speak. We ask that you remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. If you have thoughts to share about items that are included as topics for tonight's meeting, we would invite those comments when we reach that point in the meeting. Thank you for your support of our school district.
There were no comments from the audience.
4. Commendations.
Iowa School Board Recognition Week. Superintendent Perdue recognized Board members for their significant contribution of time and service to the Bettendorf community. Students from Grant Wood shared their recent works, expressing appreciation to Board members for their commitment. Cards of gratitude were also distributed to Board members from elementary students.
Student Spotlight on Project CIVICS. Eighth grade students from Bettendorf Middle School made a presentation to the Board on classroom differentiation. They presented data and research information on the concept of differentiation, outlining various approaches. The approaches included ability grouping, acceleration, tiered assignments, compacting, talented and gifted programs, tutoring, resource classes, and teacher aides. The Project CIVICS team recommended implementation of tiered assignments within class ability grouping and shared proven positive effects of this system. Directors expressed their interest in this project and suggested it be presented to the BMS School Improvement Team.
4.03 Michael Frahm, a 5th Grader from Paul Norton Elementary, has won the Tar Wars 2001 Iowa State Poster Contest. Tar Wars is a nationwide tobacco education program for fifth grade students, consisting of an interactive lesson in which students learn why people smoke, the consequences of tobacco use, and the truth about tobacco advertising. The second part is a poster contest, judged by the Academy of Family Physicians. Michael received a $100 US Savings Bond and a certificate plus a trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in the national poster contest.
4.04 On April 19 and 20, Project READY staff helped to host the Iowa Association of Alternative Education annual conference at the River Center. Three hundred thirty-five educators from throughout Iowa attended this event. Project READY staff spent two years planning the conference with educators from Clinton, Davenport, Maquoketa, and Mississippi Bend A.E.A. We would like to recognize Vera Betts, Gene Conrad, Mollie Conrad, Monte Coy, Linda Goff, Jeff Lindmark, Diane McAnally, Dave Terronez, and Amy Wichman for their efforts. Carol Webb presented sessions on ìReading Strategiesî; Kirk Wilson helped with the Welfare Simulation; and the S.O.U.P. group from BHS presented ìEveryone Likes S.O.U.P.î The S.O.U.P. sponsors are Nancy Emmerson, Katy Harle, and Paul Lewellan.
4.05 On April 12, the Students Organized to Unite People (S.O.U.P.) group from Bettendorf High School presented ìHeard in the Hallwayî to 7th and 8th grade students at Bettendorf Middle School. This drama, written by Paul Lewellan, examined how rumors begin and are spread and the impact that rumors can have upon a studentís life. S.O.U.P.ís mission is to promote respect and tolerance for diversity. The S.O.U.P. sponsors are Nancy Emmerson, Katy Harle, and Paul Lewellan.
270 seventh and eighth graders participated in this yearís Battle of Books competition at Middle School. This is the 15th year for the program, sponsored by Happy Joeís. Students worked in self-selected teams of three, voluntarily reading books from November-March. First place winners received pizza certificates from Happy Joeís: 1st place--Jyothsna Konda, Cathy Wetzel, and Laura Wallace 2nd place--Meghan Keck, Laura Kleinschmidt, and Alexis Bryant The top 48 students will receive trophies, and a pizza party will be held for all participants the week of May 7. Carmen Farwell is the faculty coordinator of this event.
4.07 This yearís Bettendorf High School Hall of Honor spotlights the accomplishments of the following individuals who have made a substantial commitment to their careers, community, and professional development from their K-12 educational experience in the Bettendorf Community School District: John D. Albright, BHS Class of 1985, Propulsion and Fluid Systems Engineer, NASA/ Johnson Space Center; Thomas Olson, BHS Class of 1971,Doctor of Dental Science; Lilah Morton Pengra, BHS Class of 1965, Anthropologist, Author: Multicultural Consulting Services; James V. Russell, BHS Class of 1979, President: Russell Construction Company.
4.08 Gary Hirsch, Bettendorf High School counselor, recently spoke at the Iowa Counseling Association and AEA Regional "The Art of Counseling" Spring Conference on ìBrain Compatible Counseling.î He also conducted inservice workshops at Orion High School and Andrew Pubic Schools on the topic of incorporating multiple intelligence theory into the classroom. In March Gary presented at the Quad City Youth Conference on the topic: ìThe Progression of Use with Marijuana - What Every Teen Should Know.î
Randy Scott, Bettendorf High School physical education teacher, recently was a guest speaker at Muscatine High School and St. Ambrose Collegeís football clinics. His topic was ìDeveloping High School Lineman.î On April 6, Mr. Scott was also the featured speaker at the University of Iowa, presenting ìBettendorf Football: Top to Bottom.î
Aaron Wiley, Bettendorf High School social studies teacher, spoke at Cedar Rapids Jefferson High Schoolís clinic on March 3, presenting the topic of ì5-2 Defense for Football.î
5. Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Anderson, seconded by Director Luton, to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Ayes: 7 Directors Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
Approval of April 23, 2001 Exempt Session Meeting Minutes.
Approval of April 23, 2001 Public Hearing Minutes.
Approval of April 23, 2001 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.
Approval of Monthly Financial Reports.
Approval of May 7, 2001 Bills Recommended for Payment.
Approval of Administrative Recommendations--Personnel.
Administrative Approval to Hire
Caroline Olson/MT/Principal/Annual Salary $61,539, Mileage Allowance $480, TSA $5,231 (to be prorated)/Replacing Dave Kock/Effective 5/8/01
Certified Termination ñ Reduction in Force
Marilee Weigle/HH/Music/.40 FTE/Effective 6/8/01
Certified Termination ñ Reduction in FTE
Aimee Peters/BMS/Art/Reduce from 1.0 FTE to .50 FTE/Effective 6/8/01
Certified Transfer
Christi Hesner/NA/Transfer from 1.0 FTE Title I Reading to
1.0 FTE Kindergarten/New Position/Effective 8/01
Certified Involuntary Transfer
Jay Fitzgerald/GW/Physical Education/Transfer from Grant Wood and Thomas Jefferson to Bettendorf High School/Replacing Ron Egger/Effective 8/20/01
Schedule D Resignation
Jayne Biscontine-OíBrien/BMS/.5 Newspaper (Middle School)/ Effective 6/01
Schedule D Request to Hire
Denise Ahrens/BMS/Head 8th Volleyball/Per 2001/02 Salary Schedule/Replacing Brenda Bush/Effective 8/01
Joe Lopez/BHS/Head Varsity Track (Boys)/Per 2001/02 Salary Schedule/Replacing Ron Egger/Effective 2/02
Sean Morley/BHS/Assistant Varsity Soccer (Girls)/$1,912/Replacing Nora Hunter/Effective 4/16/01
Lorna Sawyer/BMS/.5 Newspaper (Middle School)/Per 2001/02 Salary Schedule/Replacing Jayne Biscontine-OíBrien/Effective 8/01
William Thomas/BHS/Assistant 10th Baseball/$1,799/Replacing Charles Betts/Effective 5/01/01
Recommendation for Employment-Classified
Charles Porter/Maintenance & Transportation Center/Bus Driver/$10.59/$11.32 after 90 days/4.5 hours per day/Replacing Michael Dhaenens/Effective 4/25/01
Susan Striley/RSAC/Part-time Classified Payroll Accountant/$12.35 per hour/5 hours per day/Replacing Renee Richmond/Effective 5/7/01
Darlene White/BHS/Assistant Cook/$8.19 per hour/5.75 hours per day/Replacing Jacque Krause/4/19/01
Classified Resignation
Susan Gordon/BMS/Food Service-Regular Part-time/Effective 6/8/01
Mildred Walters/GW/Food Service-Satellite Worker/Effective 6/7/01
Classified Termination
Michael Dhaenens/Maintenance and Transportation Center/Bus Driver/Effective 3/23/01
Stacy Roth/BHS/Interpreter/Effective 4/26/01
Approval of 2000/01 BHS Graduates.
Approval of Student Teaching Agreement with University of Iowa.
Approval of Student Teaching Agreement with University of Northern Iowa.
Approval of Requests for Open Enrollment.
Into Bettendorf, 2000/01
Danny Lopez, grade 10, from Davenport, good cause due to change in residence
Erica Lopez, grade 7, from Davenport, good cause due to change in residence
Aditi Singh, grade 8, from Davenport, continuation due to change in residence
Out of Bettendorf, 2000/01
Angela Lange, grade 9, to North Scott, continuation due to change in residence
Debra Lange, grade 5, to North Scott, continuation due to change in residence
Into Bettendorf, 2001/02
Skylar Bowers, kindergarten (as of 01/02), from Davenport
Adam Carnes, kindergarten (as of 01/02), from Davenport
Nathan Midey, kindergarten (as of 01/02), from Davenport
Tasha Zajicek, kindergarten (as of 01/02), from Davenport
Out of Bettendorf, 2001/02
Alexandra Zust, grade 2 (as of 01/02), to Pleasant Valley
Lauren Zust, grade 2 (as of 01/02), to Pleasant Valley
Samantha Zust, grade 2 (as of 01/02), to Pleasant Valley
Superintendent Perdue and directors congratulated Caroline Olson for her appointment as Principal at Mark Twain.
6. Discussion Items and Reports.
6.01 Shared Communications.
Director Anderson expressed his appreciation for the cards made by elementary students in recognition of Iowa School Board Week.
Director Wahlstrand reminded board members to submit their evaluation of the Board Secretary by
May 19, so he could compile the results and prepare the necessary documents for the June 3 evaluation. Lynne Lindstrom informed directors she had completed her self-evaluation and would distribute it to directors for their review.
Due to the number of year-end events, Director Weigle suggested Board members pool resources when responding to invitations.
6.02 Graduate Follow-Up Survey.
Gary Hirsch, BHS Counselor, provided a review of the findings from the graduate follow-up surveys from the classes of 1995 and 1999. Response rate for the one-year follow-up survey was 22 percent; while response rate for the five-year survey was 17 percent. Core academic areas were rated above average, with electives also rated high. Approximately 55-62 percent of the respondents were enrolled at a four-year college or have completed their college degree. Several students complimented the teaching staff for their development and described them as some of the best teachers they have ever had. Dave Thompson, BHS Associate Principal, summarized the key findings to focus on for school improvement efforts. Directors expressed their appreciation and acknowledged Lois Fradel, Guidance Secretary, for the countless hours of time spent in compilation of data for these surveys.
Graduation 2001: Speaker.
On behalf of the Board, Director Roski volunteered to speak at this yearís graduation ceremony. Director Wahlstrand informed members he has made an inquiry for a distinguished graduation speaker for the 2001 ceremony and will update staff and directors when he receives a response.
7. Action Items.
Approval of Proclamation: Teacher Appreciation Week.
Director Weigle recited the Proclamation declaring May 6-12, 2001, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the Bettendorf Community School District.
Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to approve May 6-12, 2001, as National Teacher Appreciation week in the Bettendorf schools.
Ayes: 7 Directors Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
In appreciation of the districtís teachers, directors requested the proclamation be submitted to the local newspaper for publication.
Approval of Grant Wood Foundation/Stabilization Bid Award.
John Campbell, Director of Operations, reviewed the results of the three bids received for the Grant Wood Elementary foundation stabilization project. The base bid includes the compaction grouting to stabilize the interior floors and walls in the west edition of Grant Wood and also the floor-leveling component. This project will be funded from the one-cent local option sales tax fund.
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Luton, to award the contract to Hayward Baker Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,430.00 for the Grant Wood Elementary foundation stabilization project.
Ayes: 7 Directors Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney, Castro.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
Approval of BHS Social Studies/Modern Language Bid Award.
John Campbell, Director of Operations, reviewed the results of the six bids received for the BHS Social Studies and Modern Language remodeling project. He recommended the base bid be awarded to Gilbert Leech Co. in an amount not to exceed $439,000. He also recommended awarding alternates #1, #2, and #3 to Gilbert Leech Co. in the amount of $396,400. Alternate #1 includes the second floor Modern Language remodel at a cost of $308,900. Alternate #2 includes HVAC upgrades for the terminal box controls and reheat coils for all three floors in Building C at a cost of $24,000. Alternate #3 includes new high efficiency motors and airflow measuring stations for the Building C mechanical room at a cost of $63,500. This project will be funded from the one-cent local option sales tax fund.
Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to award the total contract for the base bid proposal including alternates #1, #2, and #3, to Gilbert Leech Co. in an amount not to exceed $836,300.00 for the BHS Social Studies and Modern Language remodeling project.
Ayes: 7 Directors Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney, Castro, Luton.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
Second Reading of Student Health Policies, #504.4, 504.4R, 504.4E1-E3, 504.5, and 504.5R.
Superintendent Perdue shared revisions to Student Health Policies #504.4, 504.4R, 504.4E1-E3, 504.5, and 504.5R.
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Castro, to approve the second reading of Student Health Policies #504.4, 504.4R, 504.4E1-E3, 504.5, and 504.5R as presented.
Ayes: 7 Directors Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
President Roski congratulated Superintendent Perdue on being selected to attend the Harvard Superintendent Seminar in Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 8-15, 2001.
8. Superintendentís Report.
Class Size Reduction Committee Report. Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent, updated directors on the status of the districtís Class Size Reduction Study Committee. The consensus of the committee is to continue to support the application of the core time plan to reduce class sizes in grades K-2. Additionally, the committee determined the target class size for grades K-2 to be 20 students and for grades 4-5 a target of 24 students. Superintendent Perdue shared options which may be available in order to reduce class size in a conservative way.
Grant Wood Elementary Renovation Project-Bid award meeting. A Board meeting was scheduled for 12 noon on Friday, May 11, at RSAC for a special meeting to award the renovation bid.
8.03 State Education Funding. Superintendent Perdue shared the projected K-12 education budget cuts as follows: class size $73,454; technology $169,710; and Phase III $72,832. Projected total budget cuts to BCSD are estimated at approximately $316,000 for the 2001/02 school year. Directors discussed the implications of these budget cuts on the core time program and their interest in continuing this commitment.
8.04 Next Agenda Planning. Superintendent Perdue reviewed agenda items for the May 21, 2001, meeting.
9. Future Events and Informational Items.
Tuesday, May 8, Facilities Advisory Council, 5:00 p.m., RSAC
Friday, May 11, Foundation Board Meeting, 12:00 noon, RSAC
Saturday, May 12, FINE Awards, Des Moines
Monday, May 21, Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m., RSAC
10. Adjournment.
Motion by Director Wahlstrand to adjourn the meeting at 9:29 p.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA
Official Minutes of the May 7, 2001, Public Hearing
1. Call to Order
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 public hearing at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on May 7, 2001. President Roski called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary, verified that the public hearing notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.
Members present: Directors Anderson, Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Members absent: None.
Other officials present: John Perdue, Superintendent; Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent; Celeste Reuter, Director of Communications; John Campbell, Director of Operations; Ron Egger, Teacher Representative; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.
Public Hearing
The public hearing on the Grant Wood Elementary renovation project opened at 7:12 p.m. Bid opening for the project is scheduled for May 10 at 3 p.m. at RSAC. President Roski invited interested parties to comment or file objections to the proposed project. There were no comments from the audience. The public hearing closed at 7:13 p.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA
Official Minutes of the May 7, 2001, Exempt Session
1. Call to Order
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 the special meeting at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on May 7, 2001. President Roski called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.
Members present: Directors Anderson, Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Members absent: None.
Other officials present: John Perdue, Superintendent; Judy Miller, Director of Human Resources; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.
2. Agenda Approval
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Castro, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: 7 Directors Anderson, Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
3. Exempt Session.
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Luton, to enter into exempt session for the purpose of discussing strategies for negotiations.
Ayes: 7 Directors Arney, Castro, Luton, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
Directors entered exempt session at 6:33 p.m. Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent, arrived at
6:48 p.m.
Directors returned to open session at 7:05 p.m.
4. Adjournment
Motion by Director Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
