BETTENDORF, IOWA
Official Minutes of the March 20, 2000, Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
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 the regular meeting at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on March 20, 2000. President Mayer called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.
Members present: Directors Anderson, Arney, Mayer, Petersen, Roski, Weigle.
Members absent: Director Wahlstrand.
Other officials present: John Perdue, Superintendent; Linda Goff, Interim Assistant to the Superintendent; Paul Bobek, Executive Director of Business Affairs; Judy Miller, Director of Human Resources; Celeste Reuter, Director of Communications; John Campbell, Director of Operations; Mary Ellen Olson, BEA Representative; Nathan Malloy, Student Representative; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.
2. Agenda Approval
Motion by Director Roski, seconded by Director Anderson, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: 6 Directors Anderson, Arney, Mayer, Petersen, Roski, Weigle.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Wahlstrand. Motion carried 6-0-1.
3. Comments and Suggestions from Audience.
3.01 President's Statement. On behalf of fellow Board members, at this time I would like to invite any member of the audience to step to the microphone with comments about items of interest or concern that do not appear on the agenda this evening. Please begin by stating your name and address. It would be most appreciated if you would limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to speak. We ask that you remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. If you have thoughts to share about items that are included as topics for tonight's meeting, we would invite those comments when we reach that point in the meeting. Thank you for your support of our school district.
There were no comments from the audience.
4. Commendations.
4.01 Congratulations to the following girls who were named to the Girls Basketball MAC All Conference Teams: 1st Team - Katie McGivern; 2nd Team - Tember Aguilar; Honorable Mention - Erin Riley, Emmy Glancy, Kristi Fick and Renee Begyn
4.02 Congratulations to Kevin Skillett, who was named MAC Girls Basketball Coach of the Year.
4.03 Congratulations to the following members of the Boys Basketball Team for being selected to the MAC All Conference Teams: 1st Team - Scott Miller, 3rd Team: Matt Brown & Mike Martin
4.04 Congratulations to Leigh Taylor, who was selected as Co-Athlete of the Year for Girls Swimming in the State of Iowa.
5. Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Roski, seconded by Director Petersen, to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Ayes: 6 Directors Arney, Mayer, Petersen, Roski, Weigle, Anderson.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Wahlstrand. Motion carried 6-0-1.
5.01 Approval of March 6, 2000, Exempt Session Minutes.
5.02 Approval of March 6, 2000, Regular Meeting Minutes.
5.03 Approval of March 20, 2000, Bills Recommended for Payment.
5.04 Approval of Administrative RecommendationsóPersonnel.
Schedule D Approval to Hire
Tiphanie Boche/PN/Assistance Team Leader/$276/Replacing Carol Ewen/Effective 1/21/00
Classified Transfer
Dean McCrea/Transferred from Grant Wood to Neil Armstrong/Custodian ñ First Shift/ 8 hours per day/$12.73 per hour/Replacing L. Scott Meyer/Effective 3/10/00
Classified Approval to Employ
Jean M. Wilken/BHS/Assistant Cook/5.75 hours per day/$6.79/$7.14 per hour after 90 days/Replacing Diane Thornton/Effective 3/13/00
Chris Taylor/BHS/Study Hall Supervisor and In-School Suspension/$9.70 per hour/4 hours per day/Replacing Chris Lensing/Effective 4/3/00
Classified Letter of Assignment Modification
Paulette Dow/PN/Food Service Satellite Worker/Increase hours from 2.5 to 3 hours per day/Effective 12/20/99
Churesa Pierce/PN/Food Service Satellite Worker/Increase hours from 2.0 to 3.0 hours per day/Effective 2/15/00
Classified Retirement
Violet Miller/Lourdes Catholic School/Food Service Satellite Worker/ Effective 6/9/00
Shirley Nagy/BHS/ Food Service Worker, Regular PT/Effective 6/9/006/9/00
5.05 Approval of Food Service Cooperative Agreement..
5.06 Approval of Request for Early Graduation.
5.07 Approval of Quit Claim Deed for Lap Pool Property. Directors will vote approval of a quit claim deed for .432 acres of district property to be used for construction of a lap pool at Life Fitness Center.
5.08 Approval of Requests for Open Enrollment.
Into Bettendorf, 1999/00
Keyosha Comer, grade 3, from Davenport, change of residence
Tiara Smoot, grade 1, from Davenport, change of residence
Michael Wright, grade 10, from Davenport, change of residence
Out of Bettendorf, 1999/00
Javier Escamilla, kindergarten, to Davenport, change of residence
Joseph Rhodes, grade 2, to Davenport, change of residence
Into Bettendorf, 2000/01
Jacob Temperly, grade 3, from Pleasant Valley
Jessica Temperly, grade 8, from Pleasant Valley
Out of Bettendorf, 2000/01
David Fraser, grade 4, to Pleasant Valley
John Fraser, grade 0, to Pleasant Valley
6. Action Items
6.01 Approval of Video Camera Recommendation.
Mr. John Campbell, Director of Operations, and Mr. Rick Herrig, Co-Principal at Bettendorf Middle School presented a proposal for purchase and installation of security observation cameras at the middle school and high school. Data regarding capabilities and proposed locations for installation were outlined. Nathan Malloy, Student Representative, stated the BHS Student Council may be interested in contributing to the purchase of the security cameras. He will discuss this with them and report back to administration on their interest.
Motion by Director Petersen, seconded by Director Roski, to approve the purchase of video security cameras for Bettendorf Middle School and Bettendorf High School in an amount not to exceed $35,000, incorporating BHS Student Council's contribution if they chose to participate.
Ayes: 6 Directors Mayer, Petersen, Roski, Weigle, Anderson, Arney.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Wahlstrand. Motion carried 6-0-1.
7. Discussion Items.
7.01 Shared Communications.
Director Roski reported on a recent legislative meeting with Senator Maggie Tinsman. Topics of discussion included non-public technology funding, allowable growth for 2002, pilot charter school program, and student promotion/retention legislation. It was noted that equalization of local option sales tax is no longer an action item for the current legislative year.
Director Mayer expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to participate in the Read Across America day.
7.02 Class Size Funding and School Improvement Plan.
Superintendent Perdue and Ms. Linda Goff presented information regarding the K-3 Early Intervention program and its funding as part of the districtís strategic plan.
Legislation, goals of the program, parental survey data, and state and federal financial implications were shared.
Board members discussed measurement of student achievement, initiation of a kindergarten reading program, consolidation of each grade level, alignment of the district with local preschools, and marketing opportunities with the smaller class size. Based on financial data and the uncertainty of ongoing funding, directors suggested prudency with financial resources for future planning.
The Class Size Study Team plans to make a recommendation to the Board at their meeting on
April 17.
7.03 Bus Bids.
Mr. Dave Voss, Transportation Coordinator, presented bids for the purchase of two 84 passenger schools buses. Funds were allocated in the budget for this purchase. Directors recommended this item be placed on the consent agenda for the April 3 meeting, noting School Bus Sales Co. be awarded the bid in the amount of $125,666.
7.04 Citizens Advisory Council.
Superintendent Perdue reviewed Board policy regarding Citizens Advisory Council (CAC). He outlined current citizen involvement with the following groups: PTO/PTA Executive Council; School Improvement Advisory Council; Facilities Advisory Council; Schools Council; and Business and Education Alliance. He asked for input from the Board regarding continuation, restructuring, or elimination of the CAC. Following discussion, the Board's consensus was to recommend to the Policy Committee elimination of the policies related to the CAC and addition of a statement on advisory committees.
7.05 2000/01 Preliminary Budget.
Mr. Paul Bobek, Executive Director of Business Affairs, present the preliminary budget for 2000/01. He outlined the proposed tax rate, revenue/expense projections, anticipated reductions due to enrollment and new projects. The public hearing on this budget is scheduled for April 3 at 7:00 p.m.
7.06 Superintendent's Report.
1. Department of Education Accreditation Visit: April 18 - 20. Superintendent Perdue shared the itinerary for the upcoming accreditation visit.
2. Facilities Update. Superintendent Perdue provided an update on numerous projects currently proposed and/or in the construction phase.
3. Board Retreat Topics - April 24 @ 5:00 p.m. Board members agreed to the following topics for their upcoming retreat: school improvement issues, long-range needs assessment; and clarification of evaluation tools for superintendentís review, and alliances with community groups.
8. Future Events and Informational Items.
8.01 Thursday, March 23, End of Third Quarter
8.02 Friday, March 24, Conference/Inservice Day ñ Grades K-12
8.03 March 27 ñ 31, Spring Break
8.04 Monday, April 3, Board of Education, 7:00 p.m., RSAC
9. Adjournment.
Motion by Director Arney to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 p.m.
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Steve Mayer, President
ATTEST:
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Lynne Lindstrom, Secretary
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA
Official Minutes of the March 20, 2000, Exempt Session
1. Call to Order
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 the special meeting at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on March 20, 2000. President Mayer called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.
Members present: Directors Arney, Mayer, Roski, Weigle.
Members absent: Directors Anderson, Petersen, Wahlstrand.
Other officials present: John Perdue, Superintendent; Paul Bobek, Executive Director of Business Affairs; Judy Miller, Director of Human Resources; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.
2. Agenda Approval
Motion by Director Roski, seconded by Director Weigle, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: 4 Directors Arney, Mayer, Roski, Weigle.
Nays: 0
Absent: 3 Directors Anderson, Petersen, Wahlstrand. Motion carried 4-0-3.
3. Exempt Session.
Motion by Director Roski, seconded by Director Weigle, to enter into exempt session for the purpose of discussing strategies for negotiations.
Ayes: 4 Directors Mayer, Roski, Weigle, Arney.
Nays: 0
Absent: 3 Directors Anderson, Petersen, Wahlstrand. Motion carried 4-0-3.
Directors entered exempt session at 6:02 p.m. Director Anderson arrived at 6:06 p.m. Director Petersen arrived at 6:56 p.m.
Directors returned to open session at 7:02 p.m.
4. Adjournment
Motion by Director Arney to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
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Steve Mayer, President
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Lynne Lindstrom, Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA
Official Minutes of the March 6, 2000, Exempt Session
1. Call to Order
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 the special meeting at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on March 6, 2000. President Mayer called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.
Members present: Directors Mayer, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Members absent: Directors Anderson, Arney, Petersen.
Other officials present: John Perdue, Superintendent; Paul Bobek, Executive Director of Business Affairs; Judy Miller, Director of Human Resources; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.
2. Agenda Approval
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Roski, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: 4 Directors Mayer, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 0
Absent: 3 Directors Arney, Anderson, Petersen. Motion carried 4-0-3.
3. Exempt Session.
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Roski, to enter into exempt session for the purpose of discussing strategies for negotiations.
Ayes: 4 Directors Mayer, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 0
Absent: 3 Directors Anderson, Petersen. Motion carried 4-0-3.
Directors entered exempt session at 6:02 p.m. Director Petersen arrived at 6:06 p.m.
Directors returned to open session at 7:03 p.m.
4. Adjournment
Motion by Director Wahlstrand to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
__________________________________
Steve Mayer, President
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Lynne Lindstrom, Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA
Official Minutes of the March 6, 2000, Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
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 the regular meeting at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on March 6, 2000. President Mayer called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.
Members present: Directors Anderson, Arney, Mayer, Petersen, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Members absent: None.
Other officials present: John Perdue, Superintendent; Linda Goff, Interim Assistant to the Superintendent; Paul Bobek, Executive Director of Business Affairs; Judy Miller, Director of Human Resources; Celeste Reuter, Director of Communications; John Campbell, Director of Operations; Mary Ellen Olson, BEA Representative; Patrick VanNevel, Board Treasurer; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.
2. Agenda Approval
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Anderson, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: 7 Directors Anderson, Arney, Mayer, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
3. Comments and Suggestions from Audience.
3.01 President's Statement. On behalf of fellow Board members, at this time I would like to invite any member of the audience to step to the microphone with comments about items of interest or concern that do not appear on the agenda this evening. Please begin by stating your name and address. It would be most appreciated if you would limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to speak. We ask that you remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. If you have thoughts to share about items that are included as topics for tonight's meeting, we would invite those comments when we reach that point in the meeting. Thank you for your support of our school district.
There were no comments from the audience.
4. Commendations.
Congratulations to Katie McGivern, who was selected to the Iowa Coaches Association Academic All State Girls Basketball Honor Roll.
Bettendorf Middle School and Bettendorf High School cheerleading squads attended the 3rd Annual Iowa Spirit Invitational at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, February 12. Bettendorf Middle School cheerleading squads received a first place trophy in the 7th grade Show Division and a first place trophy in the 8th grade Show Division. The Middle School squads are coached by Tanya Spalla and Corrie Johnson. The Bettendorf High School JV squad earned a second place trophy in the Junior Varsity Show Division. Bettendorf High School cheerleading is coached by Tanya Spalla and Sarah Hansel.
Ben Pennington has been selected by the NHSCA (National High School Coaches Association) to coach one male soccer team and one female soccer team from the State of Iowa at the National Open High School Soccer Championships in Orlando, Florida.
The following boys were named All Conference Swimmers in the following events: 1ST TEAM: Nate Billups, Grant Parrish, Mike Lonergan, Scott Sampson - 200 yard Medley Relay; Ryan McAnally - 200 yard Freestyle; Mike Lonergan - 200 yard individual medley; Grant Parrish - 50 yd freestyle; Nate Billups - 100 yd butterfly; Ryan McAnally -100 yd freestyle; Adam Lehenbauer - 500 yd freestyle; Grant Parrish, Adam Lehenbauer, Scott Sampson, Ryan McAnally - 200 yd freestyle relay; Nate Billups - 100 yd backstroke; Mike Lonergan, Adam Lehenbauer, Nate Billups, Ryan McAnally - 400 yd freestyle relay; 2ND TEAM: Adam Lehenbauer - 200 yd freestyle; Scott Sampson - 200 yd individual medley; Grant Parrish - 100 yd breastroke. HONORABLE MENTION: Mike Lonergan - 500 yd freestyle.
Justin Langan has been selected as the Iowa Gatorade Soccer Player of the Year. He is now eligible to be chosen for the National Soccer Player of the Year.
Merv Habenicht has been selected to be a speaker at the University of Iowa Football Clinic April 7.
Congratulations to the wrestling team on their 7th place finish at State. Bettendorf brought 5 wrestlers, senior C. J. Neels; sophomore Anthony Bribriesco placed 3rd; senior Jake Hobbs placed 5th; senior Rob Lawler placed 4th; senior Alex Bribriesco placed 6th. The wrestlers are coached by Paul Castro, Dan Drexler, Bob Gallagher and Chris Lensing.
On February 26 the BHS Winter Guard and Winter Drumline competed in the annual Winter Guard International Regional Competition in Lockport, Illinois. The BHS Winter Guard placed 8th in Class A ; Winter Drumline placed 2nd in Class A. The Winter Guard has 14 mentions and Winter Drumline has 13 members. They are coached by Mike Green.
The German department at BHS is pleased to announce that two students have been honored for their outstanding performance on the Year 2000 National German Examination for High School Students. Andrew Boland and Abbie Olson each achieved scores above the 90th percentile, making them eligible for a senior study-trip award sponsored by the German government. Andrew and Abbie are currently enrolled in Advanced Placement German; Janet Brown-Lowe is their teacher. Over 25,000 students participated in this exam, which is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German.
Marilyn Phelan presented at the Central District Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, February 12 in Omaha. Mrs. Phelanís session, ìDr. Seuss and MI in the Health Classroomî utilized different skills that reinforce Howard Gardnerís theory of multiple intelligences.
5. Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Roski, to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Ayes: 7 Directors Arney, Mayer, Petersen, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
Approval of February 12, 2000 Board Retreat Minutes.
Approval of February 22, 2000 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
Approval of March 6, 2000 Bills Recommended for Payment.
Approval of Administrative Recommendations--Personnel.
Early Retirements - Teachers
Paul Castro/BHS/Spanish/Effective 6/30/00
Elizabeth Christison/BHS/Teacher Associate/Effective 6/30/00
Robert Gish/BHS/Instrumental Music/Effective 6/30/00
Robert Glenn/BMS/Physical Education/Effective 6/30/00
Mervin Habenicht/BHS/History/Effective 6/30/00
Jeralee Mannhardt/BMS/Special Education/Effective 6/30/00
Terry Muilenburg/BHS/Math/Effective 6/30/00
Joann Stuhr/BHS/Math/Effective 6/30/00
Peter Sweedy/BHS/Science/Effective 6/30/00
Early Retirements - Coaches
Paul Castro/BHS/Head Varsity Wrestling Coach/Effective 6/30/00
Tom Freeman/BHS/Assistant Varsity Football/Effective 6/30/00
Mervin Habenicht/BHS/Head Varsity Football, Head 9th Wrestling/ Effective 6/30/00
Tom Luton/BMS/Head 7th Basketball (Girls) /Effective 6/30/00
Daniel Manning/BMS/Head Varsity Tennis (Girls) /Effective 6/30/00
Summer School Contracts
Tim Wernentin/BMS/Summer School Coordinator, Secondary/ $1,000/Effective 6/1/00
Dean Halverson/PN/Summer School Coordinator, Elementary/ $1,000/Effective 6/1/00 Approval of Administrative RecommendationsóPersonnel.
Classified Resignation
L. Scott Meyer/NA/First Shift Custodian/Effective 3/10/00
Susan Edwards/TJ/Individual Aide/Reduction in force due to student move/Effective 3/7/00
Classified Transfer
Diane Thornton/BHS/Assistant Cook to Main Entr e Cook/ from 5.75 hours per day to 8 hours per day/$7.99 per hour/Replacing Vicki Day/Effective 3/7/00
Classified Approval to Employ
Debra Wulf/GW/Food Service ñ Satellite Worker/2.0 hours per day/$6.14 per hour/Replacing Lisa Suter/Effective 2/28/00
Sharon Woodworth/BHS/Individual Aide reimbursed by Pleasant Valley School District/7.5 hours per day/$8.30 per hour/New position/Effective 3/6/00
Cheryl Ballantyne/MT/Individual Aide/3.5 hours per day/$8.30 per hour/Replacing Vicki Felsted/Effective 2/28/00
Classified Letter of Assignment Modification
Marie Randol/Maintenance and Transportation Center/Route Person/Change from $11.12 per hour to $12.54 per hour/Five hours per day/Change in Transportation to Maintenance Workers' Salary Schedule/Retroactive to 9/20/99
Les Wilcox/Maintenance and Transportation Center/ Shipping & Receiving/Change from $11.12 per hour to $12.54 per hour/Five hours per day/Change from Transportation to Maintenance Workers' Salary Schedule/Retroactive to 9/20/99
Katie Morrow/RSAC/Secretary to Director of Food Service/Change from $10.84 per hour to $12.43 per hour/from 16.5 hours to 16 hours per week/Placed on Administrative Center Secretaries' Schedule/Effective 3/6/00
Sue Zeller/RSAC/Secretary to Director of Food Service/Change from $9.76 per hour to $11.82 per hour/from 19 hours to 16 hours per week/Placed on Administrative Center Secretaries' Schedule/Effective 3/6/00
Approval of Early Graduates.
Approval of Tuition Application for 2000/01.
Eric Bausch, grade 10, from Davenport
Approval of Requests for Open Enrollment.
Into Bettendorf, 2000/01
Evan Foley, grade 0, from Pleasant Valley
Ryan Kettering, grade 6, from Pleasant Valley, change of residence
Jason Vongsay, grade 7, from Pleasant Valley, change of residence
Sandy Vongsay, grade 5, from Pleasant Valley, change of residence
6. Action Items
6.01 Approval of One Cent Sales Tax Criteria & FAC Formation
Directors considered approval of the following criteria to govern the use of funds from the local option sales tax:
The scope of expenditure must adhere to the governing criteria.
The districtís first obligation is to repay the principal and interest on the $9.7 million bond referendum.
Projects will be evaluated based on the Spending Plan Criteria.
Projects will be presented by the district's Facility Advisory Council (FAC).
Projects in excess of $25,000 will be presented to the Board of Education for approval.
Projects will be within the scope of Board of Education policies and procedures.
Directors also considered the formation of a Facilities Advisory Council to assess and recommend future facility renovation needs. This council would include one representative per building, four parents, and three community members.
Motion by Director Anderson, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to approve the one cents sales tax criteria and formation of a Facilities Advisory Council.
Ayes: 7 Directors Mayer, Petersen, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
Second Reading of Board Policy 100 Series.
Directors conducted a second reading of the Board Policy 100 series.
Motion by Director Anderson, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to approve the second reading of Board Policy 100 Series.
Ayes: 7 Directors Petersen, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney, Mayer.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
Second Reading of Selected Board Policies in the 600 and 800 series.
Directors conducted a second reading of the following Board Policies:
602.16 and 602.16R, Curriculum Development
602.17, Curriculum Implementation
602.18, Curriculum Evaluation.
602.26, Year Round Education.
602.27 and 602.27E1, School-to-Work.
605.1, Progress Reports of Students.
804.6, School Safety and Security.
804.7 and 804.7E1, Building Security Key Policy and Key/Fob Checkout Form.
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Petersen, to approve the second reading of selected Board Policies in the 600 and 800 series as noted above.
Ayes: 7 Directors Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney, Mayer, Petersen.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
Approval of District Strategic Plan.
Directors considered approval of the district strategic plan and made suggestions for revisions.
Motion by Director Petersen, seconded by Director Roski, to approve the district strategic plan with suggested amendments.
Ayes: 7 Directors Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney, Mayer, Petersen, Roski.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
6.05 Approval of Budget Public Hearing Date.
Directors reviewed the date of April 3, 2000, as a public hearing date for the proposed FYE 2001 budget.
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Roski, to approve April 3, 2000, as the public hearing date for the FY 2001 budget.
Ayes: 7 Directors Weigle, Anderson, Arney, Mayer, Petersen, Roski, Wahlstrand.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.
7. Discussion Items and Reports.
Shared Communication.
Directors Roski and Weigle recently attended the Schedule D meeting, and this committee is working on devising a new system for reimbursement.
Director Roski attended the City Conference Board meeting and discussion included assessors' recommendation for increased compensation in addition to a health care benefit increase.
An interested-based bargaining training session is scheduled for March 22-23, 2000.
Director Mayer spoke with Representative Dave Millage regarding the supplemental weighting bill, which passed the House on March 1.
BHS Post-Graduate Follow-up Survey.
Mr. Gary Hirsch and Mr. Dave Thompson presented the results of the 1998 high school post-graduate survey. Data indicated that approximately 94 percent of graduates are attending college. Core academics and electives were rated above average. Ideas were shared for increasing survey participation and marketing the data collected. The survey will be utilized as a school improvement tool for staff and curriculum.
PPEL Plans - 1999/00 & 2000/01 .
Mr. Paul Bobek and Mr. John Campbell reviewed the spending plans from the Plant Property Equipment Levy (PPEL) account and discussed the contingency fund. Directors recommended a contingency fund of approximately $400,000 be maintained.
Superintendent's Report.
Video Camera Status. Superintendent Perdue reviewed proposed costs for black and white and color cameras. A breakdown of costs for the high school and middle school were shared. A recommendation including a more definitive proposal will be forthcoming.
2. Special Projects: 2000/2001. A listing of special projects and facility improvements for FY2000-01 was shared with directors. The funding for these projects were categorized into general fund, instructional support levy, PPEL, and sales tax.
Adjournment.
Motion by Director Wahlstrand to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
_________________________________________
Steve Mayer, President
ATTEST:
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Lynne Lindstrom, Secretary
Board of Education
March 6, 2000
