The Director informed the Board that the library has received the annual Open Access check.The check received is based on the previous year's transactions. It was noted that this year's check was $6,000 less than last year's even though the number of transactions were more than the previous year.

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.

Superintendent Perdue provided an overview of the district's current early retirement policy and asked the Board to consider the following four options as they move forward with their discussion on this topic:
ï Should the district continue with the current early retirement incentive program?
ï Should the district simply provide an ongoing, annual retirement program which is non-incentive based?
ï Should the district develop a new incentive-based early retirement plan?
ï Should the district discontinue the early retirement program?

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.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BETTENDORF, IOWA



Official Minutes of the November 6, 2000, Regular Meeting

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BETTENDORF, IOWA



Official Minutes of the October 16, 2000, Special Meeting

1. Call to Order

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BETTENDORF, IOWA



Official Minutes of the October 16, 2000, Regular Meeting

With the record amount of snow accumulation this winter, many children (and adults) have been sledding in various parks. Palmer Hills Golf Course is one of the most popular places to be a kid again and have fun with the snow.

School Improvement Plan/Instructional Support Levy
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