MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Debbie Dayman. Members present: Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, Messman, O'Hara, Schurr. Absent: Hoffmann. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith and Christine Harvey.
AGENDA APPROVED: Motion by O'Hara, second by Schurr that the Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: Director Kaminski said that a number of people had asked her why the first day of school was on August 18. Dr. Spelhaug replied that the Board had approved the August 18 start date over other dates primarily because it provided the high school the necessary days to complete first semester and final exams before the winter holiday.
Construction continues on two new retail stores at Duck Creek Plaza. The new buildings will flank both sides of the main entrance to the renovated mall property. The new McDonald's restaurant opening in July and site work continues for the new Schnuck's supermarket.
Bettendorf Park Board Meetings: Special - Tuesday, August 10, 2004, 4 p.m.
Regular - Wednesday, August 11, 2004, 7 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers
1609 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa
MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Debbie Dayman. Members present: Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, Messman, O'Hara, Schurr. Absent: Hoffmann. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Christine Harvey, and Joanne Noble.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BETTENDORF, IOWA Unofficial Minutes of the July 12, 2004, Regular Meeting (Pending Board Approval)
Fans enjoy one of the final games of the season at the Crow Creek Park baseball complex. The Bettendorf/Pleasant Valley Youth Baseball teams wrapped up play with end-of-the-season tournaments.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Debbie Dayman. Members present: Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, Messman, O'Hara, Schurr. Absent: Hoffmann. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Christine Smith, and Tammy Rogers.
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