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Pleasant Valley's boys basketball team ranked sixth in last week's Des Moines Register 4A poll, just ahead of fellow MAC conference member Muscatine.


The Spartans, however, are expected to fall in the same rankings this week after a road loss to Burlington on Friday night (Jan. 12). The Spartans are now 9-1, following a win against Fort Madison on Saturday night (Jan. 13).


Fourth in last week's poll was Cedar Rapids Prairie, which handed Bettendorf its second loss of the season (Jan. 6). The Bulldogs recovered with wins against Clinton and Assumption and sport an overall 8-2 record.

Expected visioning outcomes/benefits



Outcomes


ï Clear definition of Museum's purpose, vision and values.


ï Individual action plans for making the vision come alive.


ï Interactive, lively and fun discussions with and among stakeholders.

Benefits


ï Provide clarity to board, staff and all stakeholders about the vision and ultimate direction of the museum.


ï Energize and align board, staff and others and create a productive, inspired workplace and the highest caliber of services.


ï Assist in developing a profile for future board members and staff by establishing the vision for the organization and clarity of roles for participants.

Based on responses from a parental survey, parents indicated 184 to 31 in favor the all-day kindergarten concept. But board members, after a special meeting to discussion the advantages and costs of going from the current half-day to full-day kindergarten, indicate they do not support implementation of full-day kindergarten district-wide.