Unofficial Minutes of the March 5, 2007 Regular Meeting
of the Board of Education
(pending Board approval)
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 their regular Board meeting at the Thomas Edison Education Center, 438 16th Street, Bettendorf, Iowa, on March 5, 2007. President Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Colleen Skolrood, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.
Members present: Directors Anderson, Crockett, Justis, Mayer, Weigle.
Members absent: Directors Ehrmann, Tinsman.
Other officials present: Marty Lucas, Superintendent; Dr. Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent; Maxine McEnany, Director of Business and Financial Services; Jimmy Casas, BHS Principal; Linda Goff, MS Principal; Bonnie Fisher, TJ Principal; Jeff Johannsen, HH Principal; Kevin Hatfield, NA Principal; Loralee Cole, BEA Representative; Cara Voelliger, Student Representative; Colleen Skolrood, Board Secretary.
Motion by Director Crockett, seconded by Director Mayer, to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 5-0-2.
Comments and Suggestions from Audience.
There were no comments.
Motion by Director Crockett, seconded by Director Mayer, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried: 5-0-2.
Approval of February 20, 2007 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.
Approval of March 5, 2007 Bills Recommended for Payment.
Approval of Administrative Recommendations--Personnel.
Certified Resignation
Kim Boelke/BHS/Physical Education/Effective 6-30-07
Jonelle Flatland/BHS/German/Effective 6-30-07
Mary Radloff/HH/Core Reading/Effective 6-30-07
Certified Transfer
Judy Redmond/Involuntary transfer from 1.0 FTE Special Education Hoover to 1.0 FTE Special Education BHS/Decreased enrollment at HH, new program at BHS/ Effective 7-1-07
Schedule D Approval to Hire
Sheila Chess/BHS/Dance Drill Team Instructor/$3,826/Replacing Laura Miller/Effective 7-1-07
Mike Dodds/BHS/Head Freshman/Assistant Sophomore Baseball Coach/2,550/Replacing Tim Gronski/Effective 4-29-07
Tim Gronski/BHS/Head Sophomore Baseball Coach/$2,805/Replacing Bill Thomas/Effective 4-30-07
FYI
Shelby Schmidt/BHS/Guidance/Returning from LOA/Effective 7-1-07
Classified - Recommendation for Employment
Michelle Campbell/PN/Para Educator/$11.98 per hour/4 hours per day/New position – BD student count/Effective 2/8/07
Classified – Letter of Assignment Modification
Clarissa Pauli/HH/Para Educator/Same rate of pay/From 3.5 to 5.0 hours per day/Increase in student count/Effective 3/26/07
Approval of Early Graduates.
Approval of Requests for Open Enrollment.
Into Bettendorf, 2006/07
Shelby Burt, grade 10, from Davenport, continuation
Dustin Miller, grade 9, from Davenport, continuation
Marisa Miller, grade 10, from Davenport, continuation
Into Bettendorf, 2007/08
Jeremy Goldstein, grade 10, from Pleasant Valley
Rachel Redeker, kindergarten, from Pleasant Valley
FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
The following students have open enrolled out of the Bettendorf Community School District:
Out of Bettendorf, 2007/08
Brandon DePover, kindergarten, to Pleasant Valley
Sukhdeep Jaswal, kindergarten, to Pleasant Valley
Ethan Welker, grade 4, to Pleasant Valley
Shared Communications.
Director Crockett attended the Scott County Conference Board this afternoon and voted in favor of the proposed budget on behalf of the Bettendorf School District.
Director Justis attended the Figge Art Museum where several Bettendorf elementary students’ art work was on display. She said it was a beautiful display and thanked the board for allowing the art teachers to participate.
Board Meeting Dates for 2007/08.
Superintendent Lucas noted the schedule is similar to 2006/07 with meetings scheduled for the first and third Monday of every month with the exception of a few meetings that fall on Tuesday due to a holiday.
Director Weigle asked if it would help the accounting department if the July meeting date was moved to mid July since there is only one meeting in July. She noted it was a long time in between the July and August meeting. Maxine McEnany said they can work around it, but it would be nice to have the meetings closer.
Director Mayer noted the retreat in September falls on Yom Kippur. Superintendent Lucas said he will look into moving that date and get back to the board for approval.
Facilities Projects – 2007/08
Superintendent Lucas said renovations to the high school cafeteria and the special needs classroom/bathroom are high priority and need to be done quickly. The finance committee will meet March 8 regarding the other projects listed on the PPEL budget sheet and will bring their recommendations back to the board for review and approval at a later date.
Director Mayer asked if the two high school projects are already PPEL projects. Superintendent Lucas said the special education project is a new PPEL project. He said the PPEL fund is fairly fluid and other projects have been moved around in order to compensate for the special education project.
Maxine McEnany noted the District can apply for financial help to the State high cost fund to offset part of the special education project. She is looking into how much money they will receive from that fund to go toward the project.
Evaluation of Prep Kindergarten and Integrated Early Childhood Programs.
Dr. Carol Webb presented an evaluation report on the Prep Kindergarten and the Integrated Early Childhood Programs to the directors. She recommends the district expand the Prep Kindergarten Program to two sections for the 2007/2008 school year. Currently there are 33 children on the waiting list. She also recommends the district maintain 3 sections of The Integrated Early Childhood Program for the 2007/2008 school year. Action on these recommendations for next year is scheduled for the March 19 board meeting.
Director Weigle asked if students from Head Start will be referred to the Integrated Early Childhood Program due to Head Start not being located at Neil Armstrong next year. Dr. Webb said Head Start is looking for another facility in the area. Bonnie Fisher said that if a student is in our program they cannot go to Head Start.
Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Crockett, to approve the 2007/08 facility renovation projects to the BHS Cafeteria (ceiling/lighting/flooring), and the BHS Special Needs classroom/bathroom renovations. Motion carried 5-0-2.
Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Crockett, to approve the proposed Service Employees International Union Contract, as outlined in action item 7.02.
Beginning with the 2007/2008 school year, SEIU employees have agreed to switch to the $5 generic/$25 brand name prescription drug plan.
Additionally, SEIU will receive an additional 9 cents per hour increase to the previously agreed upon salary increase for the 2007/2008 school year.
Motion carried 5-0-2.
Motion by Director Crockett, seconded by Director Justis, to approve a second and final reading of revisions to the 500 Board Policy Series, Students, and policy 801.5, Bids & Awards for Construction Contracts. Motion carried 5-0-2.
Motion by Director Crockett, seconded by Director Weigle, to approve the 2007/08 budget for publication on March 22, 2007. Motion carried 5-0-2.
Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Justis, to approve April 9, 2007 for the 2007/08 budget public hearing. Motion carried 5-0-2.
Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Lucas reminded directors of the legislative update via the ICN on March 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the AEA. He also spoke of the new harassment and anti-bulling law the Governor signed today. He said there will be significant changes in policy. Eagles bid opening is 10 a.m. Thursday, March 8 at the Bettendorf Maintenance building.
After the bids have been received, more will be known on the status of the Eagles building project. The next agenda includes approval of 2007 graduates and topics for the board retreat on April 28.
Adjournment.
Motion by Director Mayer to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
