Board, teacher association reach agreement on spending plan for special funds approved by state legislature to boost teacher compensation.
District hires 23 new teachers for coming school year.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Vice-President O'Hara. Members present: Coon, Dayman, O'Hara, Romans,
and Thornton. Absent - Ahlstrand and Barsness. Also present: Dale
Barber, Jim Spelhaug, Mike Clingingsmith, Tammy Rogers, Steve Sorensen,
Tom Schuetz, Bryce Schmidt, Kevin Hatfield, Deb Menke, Randy Teymer,
Chris Harvey, and others.
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,
Romans, Thornton, Coon. Nays - none. Motion carried.
AGENDA APPROVED: Motion by Thornton, second by Dayman that the Agenda
be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: Director Thornton asked if the district had received
any damage from the storm on June 14th. Dr. Barber responded that the
storm caused tree damage at several sites; the high school lost a 30
foot parking lot light pole in the west parking lot and the fence on the
north side of the tennis court was blown down; at the baseball diamonds,
the outfield fence was damaged, there was minor damage to the concession
stands, and the bleachers were pushed into the back stop; at Black Hawk
Junior High, the mast which provides wireless network communications
with the north end of the district was blown down; at Cody, insulation
for the new roof was blown off and water penetrated the roof of the gym
causing damage to the gym floor.
Dr. Barber also commented on the teacher compensation legislation. The
district and the Pleasant Valley Education Association have reached a
tentative agreement on disbursing the funds from this legislation. The
agreement has been reviewed by the district's attorney and is being
reviewed by ISEA's attorney. It will be brought to the Board for final
approval in July. Dr. Barber said the district also plans to
participate in the Mentor Program for first year teachers. This will
mean expanding the district's current one year mentoring program to two
years.
Dr. Spelhaug commented that the district started advertising for its
open teaching positions last September, started interviewing in October,
and, with this Board meeting's personnel approval, the district is now
fully staffed for the 2001-02 school year. There will be twenty-three
new teachers next year. The Board expressed appreciation for the
significant amount of time the entire staff spends on interviewing
prospective employees.
Director Romans asked if the district plans to produce and distribute a
brochure similar to one from Bettendorf Schools that he saw in the
Bettendorf News. Dr. Barber replied that the district does not employ a
public relations person who
would be responsible for this type of publication and does not have the
funding to create such a position.
The following resolution was received from the City of Bettendorf:
Whereas, Iowa School Boards create a vision for what students
should know and be able to do and establish clear standards for student
performance and ensure that student assessments are tied to established
standards; and,
Whereas, Iowa School Boards are accountable to the community for
operating schools that support student achievement and aligning the
school district resources to ensure that students meet standards; and,
Whereas, Iowa School Boards create a climate that supports the
philosophy that all children can learn at high levels; and,
Whereas, Iowa School Boards build collaborative relationships
based on trust, teamwork, and shared accountability and are committed to
continuous education and training issues related to student achievement,
Now, Therefore, I, Ann Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of
Bettendorf, do hereby declare our appreciation to the members of the
Pleasant Valley School Board and proclaim June 3rd through June 9th,
2001 as: Iowa School Board Recognition Week and urge all citizens to
join me in recognizing the dedication and hard work of Pleasant Valley
School Board Members in preparing today's students for tomorrow's world.
Proclaimed this 5th day of June, 2001.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Dayman, second by Coon that the Consent
Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. The
Consent Agenda consisted of the following: the minutes of the June 4,
2001, Regular Board meeting; the resignation/retirement of Gertrude Tutt
as a food service worker at PVCHS for the past twenty-one years; the
employment of Darren Erickson as an English/ journalism teacher at
PVCHS, Angie Musal as a wellness teacher at PVCHS, Trisha Ryser as a
special education teacher at Pleasant Valley Junior High School, the
regular employment of Pam Glynn and Mary Jo Harmon as special education
aides at Pleasant Valley Junior High School; the regular employment of
Debbie Claussen as a special education aide at PVCHS; the decrease in
hours of Jane Paul from .38 to .25 FTE and the increase in hours of
Kathy Phelan from .25 to .38 FTE as library aides at Pleasant Valley
Junior High; the extra-curricular changes dropping Ed Morrissey as
Junior High Girls Track Coach, Teresa Barber as Spartan Assembly
Advisor, and Barb Pischke as Freshman Volleyball Coach, and adding Jay
Kirman as Junior High Girls Track Coach, Shawn Rice as Yearbook Advisor,
Sherri Britz as Spartan Assembly Advisor, Barb Pischke as Varsity
Volleyball Coach, Renee Maxa as Sophomore Class Sponsor, Angie Musal as
Sophomore Volleyball Coach, and Eric Crawford as Head Freshman
Volleyball Coach; two open enrollment applications-out for the 2000-01
school year to Bettendorf, and two applications-out to Bettendorf
Schools for 2001-2002, a kindergarten student who was recommended for
approval and a tenth grade student whose application was recommended for
denial due to late application; and an amended resolution authorizing
Debbie Menke to sign warrants authorized by the High School Principal to
be drawn upon the High School Activity Fund maintained at the Wells
Fargo Bank, Iowa, N.A.
EXPENSES APPROVED: Motion by Romans, second by Thornton that the
General Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $148,618.18 in
payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Dayman, second by Coon that the Nutrition Fund warrants be
issued in the total amount of $39,213.19 in payment of invoices
presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Thornton, second by Romans that Elementary/Junior High School
Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $2,177.76 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 $39,659.04 in payment of invoices
presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Romans, second by Thornton that Schoolhouse Fund warrants be
issued in the total amount of $115,719.04 in payment of invoices
presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
SCHOOL-TO-WORK REPORT: Tammy Rogers, Steve Sorensen, and Tom Schuetz
were present to update the Board on the work of the Business Education
Partnership. They reviewed progress made this past year and outlined
the direction the Partnership will be taking next year. Dr. Spelhaug
extended the Board and district's appreciation to Mr. Schuetz and Mr.
Sorensen for their initiative in raising the funds necessary to provide
for the continuation of the school-to-work program for the 2001-02
school year. The funds (approximately $38,400) were raised from area
businesses.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT LIAISON REPORT: Sheriff's Department Deputy and
Pleasant Valley Community High School Police Liaison Bryce Schmidt
shared a summary of his student contacts for the 2000-01 school year.
Dr. Spelhaug reminded the Board that the Sheriff's Liaison program is
currently funded by a grant, but it will eventually need to be funded
from general fund dollars.
Motion by Romans, second by Thornton that the Board approve the
Sheriff's Department Liaison Report for the 2000-01 school year as
presented. Roll call vote. Ayes Romans, Thornton, Coon, Dayman, O'Hara
Nays - none. Motion carried.
JUNIOR & SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINE REPORTS: Deb Menke and Kevin
Hatfield presented the 2000-01 discipline reports. Mr. Hatfield noted
that seven students had received perfect attendance. The reports
included a summary of suspensions and detentions for 2000-01.
Motion by Dayman, second by Coon that the Board approve the junior high
and high school discipline reports for the 2000-01 school year. Roll
call vote. Ayes - Dayman, O'Hara, Romans, Thornton, Coon. Nays - none.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED REVISION TO BOARD POLICY 803.7 "PAYROLL PERIODS": Mr.
Clingingsmith recommended changing the support staffs' pay periods from
bi-weekly to semi-monthly. This change will eliminate the need to insert
a 27th pay period every few years which was necessary with a bi-weekly
payroll. The proposed revision will be on the July 9th Board meeting
agenda for final approval.
AMEND PHASE III BUDGET FOR 2001-2002: At the May 21st meeting, the
Board approved an estimated budget for Phase III because the State had
not yet returned the information regarding Phase III for 2001-02. The
district has now received that information and Dr. Barber recommended
the Board approve the amended Phase III budget for 2001-02.
Motion by Thornton, second by Dayman that the Board approve the amended
Phase III budget for the 2001-02 school year as presented. Roll call
vote. Ayes - Thornton, Coon, Dayman, O'Hara, Romans. Nays - none.
Motion carried.
FIRST JULY BOARD MEETING CHANGED TO JULY 9, 2001: As was discussed at
the last Board meeting, in order to accommodate the July 4 holiday and
vacation schedules, it was recommend that the Board approve changing the
first Board Meeting in July from July 2 to July 9.
Motion by Romans, second by Thornton that the Board approve changing the
first July Board meeting from July 2 to July 9, 2001, 7:00 p.m. Belmont
Administration Center. Roll call vote. Ayes Romans, Thornton, Coon,
Dayman, O'Hara. Nays - none. Motion carried.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLANS FOR 2001-02: The Board held a brief discussion
related to proposed legislative issues. These items will be drafted into
the proper format for further discussion and approval in August.
APPROVAL TO PAY YEAR END BILLS: Since this was the last regularly
scheduled Board meeting of the 2000-01 fiscal year, Mr. Clingingsmith
requested approval to pay end of the year invoices for fiscal year 2001
expenses received between now and June 30, 2001. Expenditures would
include, but are not limited to: the balance due on buses, if received;
gasoline and diesel fuel; contracted services, such as special education
and open enrollment tuition; materials and supplies; and remaining
capital outlay purchases.
A listing of the actual bills paid will be presented for approval to the
Board at the July 9, 2001, Board meeting.
Motion by Dayman, second by Romans that the Board authorize the Chief
Financial Officer to pay any remaining fiscal year 2001 bills received
by June 30, 2001, subject to statutory legal spending limits. Roll call
vote. Ayes - Dayman, O'Hara, Romans, Thornton, Coon. Nays - none.
Motion carried.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS: Mr. Clingingsmith presented the monthly
financial report for May. Through May, general fund receipts totaled
$17,789,733 (91.4%) and expenses totaled $16,542,436 (84.7%) The May
target for receipts and expenditures was 91.7%. He also presented
reports on the Management, PPEL, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Hot
Lunch, Revolving, and Activity funds.
Motion by Romans, second by Thornton that the Board accept the monthly
financial reports for May as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Romans,
Thornton, Coon Dayman, O'Hara. Nays - none. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL: The Board met in executive session for
personnel from 9:15 p.m. to 9:25 p.m.
HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL/STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICES: In open
session at 9:25 p.m., motion by Thornton, second by Coon that the Board
approve the employment of Mr. Randy Teymer as High School Associate
Principal/Student Personnel Services. Roll call vote. Ayes - Thornton,
Coon, Dayman, O'Hara, Romans. Nays - none. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
Next Board Meeting
Monday, July 9, 2001
7:00 P.M.
Belmont Administration Center
PV Wednesday Night Summer Tennis
Drills and singles/doubles play for any PV student who will be in grades
7-12 in the fall and is either on a PVHS Tennis Team or is considering
it for the future. Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 at the PVHS Courts when
possible (courts are being re-done this summer) and at the Bettendorf
High School Courts when the PV Courts are under construction, throughout
the summer. There is no cost. Bring your own racquet. Contact Randy
Brockhage (332-9171) for further information.
Birdies for Charity Pledges for
PV Foundation
2001 John Deere Classic
Enclosed with previous minutes was a Birdies for Charity form. Please
take a minute to complete the form and return to Birdies for Charity,
15623 Coaltown Rd., East Moline, IL 61244. If you need a form, call
Chris Harvey at 332-5550.
Each penny pledged to the Foundation through this process returns to the
Foundation and aids in funding Scholarships to PVCHS Seniors. Fifteen
$1,000 scholarships were presented this year.
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.
Please direct questions to Dallas Duwa : 289-4781 (W) or 332-8066 (H)
