Board of Education
May 22, 2000

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA

Official Minutes of the May 15, 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 May 15, 2000. President Mayer called the meeting to order at 7:00 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, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Members absent: Director Petersen.
Other officials present: John Perdue, Superintendent; Celeste Reuter, Director of Communications; Mary Ellen Olson, BEA Representative; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.

2. Agenda Approval

Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Anderson, to approve the agenda as presented.

Ayes: 6 Directors Anderson, Arney, Mayer, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.

In recognition of Iowa School Board Recognition Week, students from the elementary schools and middle school expressed their appreciation to Board members and shared a proclamation from Mayor Ann Hutchinson declaring May 14-20, 2000, as School Board Recognition Week.

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 senior Jenny McGaffigan on winning the championship of the National Interscholastic Tennis Tournament in Lexington, Kentucky. McGaffigan did not lose a set in progressing to the championship of the three-day event.

4.02 Jeff Winter was recently honored as "My Favorite Teacher" in a program sponsored by WQAD & Royal Neighbors of America. He was one of five selected from 110 applicants in the Quad City region. Mr. Winter was nominated by seventh grader, Brent Troy, and received a plaque during a surprise visit from WQAD. Brentís winning essay earned him a $200 savings bond and lunch from Subway for his social studies class.

For the first time since the SAIL students have been competing in the Knowledge Master Open, the BMS team has won the state competition, placing first out of 36 teams. They also represented the district well on a national level placing 104 out of 1,139 teams. The Open was held on Wednesday, April 12. Teams from around the United States and a few foreign countries had two hours to answer the 200 questions that had been sent to them on a computer disk. Time and accuracy played into the scoring. The team members were: Anita Bontu, Ben Borhart, Molly Kane, Lindsey Negaard, Sheena Plamoottil, Andrew Preacher, Bret Samelson, John Stroh, and Heath Vignes.

Congratulations to the following students for the Belin-Blank Center 2000 Scholarship Programs. These programs include the Blank Summer Institute for the Arts and Sciences (BSI), and the Iowa Governor's Institute for the Gifted and Talented (IGI). All Iowa students enrolled in public or approved private schools were eligible to participate. BSI - These students were nominated by teachers and will receive a Myron and Jacqueline Blank Summer Scholarship to cover the majority of the institute cost : Laura Blayney - The Arts; Bret Samelson - Invention and Innovation; John Stroh - Advanced Science. IGI Students were invited to self-nominate for this program. Students chosen to receive a Governor's Scholarship to cover the majority of the instituteís cost: Sadie Steward and Lindsey Negaard. A committee consisting of faculty from the University of Iowa and educators from the community made the final selection of students.

5. Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Anderson, seconded by Director Roski, to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Ayes: 6 Directors Arney, Mayer, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.

By unanimous consent, item 7.04 ìK-5 Reading Adoption Updateî was moved forward on the agenda prior to action item 6.01 ìClass Size Study Team Recommendation.î

5.01 Approval of May 1, 2000, Regular Meeting Minutes.

5.02 Approval of May 15, 2000 Bills Recommended for Payment.
Approval of Administrative Recommendations--Personnel.
•Certified Approval to Hire Brian Barquist/BHS/Business Education/BA, Step 1/$23,390/Replacing Todd Hornaday .5 FTE;.5 FTE
•New Position/ Effective 8/21/00 David Dude/BHS/Math/BA, Step 4/$26,763/Replacing Joann Stuhr/Effective 8/21/00
•Eric Krell/BHS/Instrumental Music/BA+30, step 0/$24,739/Replacing Robert Gish/Effective 8/21/00/Pending Iowa Certification
•Christopher Like/BHS/Science/BA, Step 2/$24,514/Replacing Peter Sweedy/Effective 8/21/00/Pending Iowa Certification
•Chad Remmert/BHS/Social Studies/BA, Step 4/$26,763/ Replacing Don Keeney/Effective 8/21/00
•Certified Transfer Lorlee Cole/BHS/Transfer from 1.0 FTE Special Education to .58 FTE Special Education and .42 FTE Psychology/ Replacing Mervin Habenicht/Effective 8/22/00
•Margo Effland/BHS/Transfer from 1.0 FTE Special Education to .42 FTE Special Education and .58 FTE World History/ Replacing Mervin Habenicht/Effective 8/22/00
•Lou Ann Hoskins/Elementary Art/Transfer from 1.0 FTE Mark Twain/Thomas Jefferson to 1.0 FTE Paul Norton/Replacing Andy Helgason/Effective 8/00
•Paul Flynn/BHS/Transfer from 1.0 FTE Health to 1.0 FTE Science/Replacing Paula Woods/Effective 8/22/00
•Certified Resignation Katie Walker/BMS/.66 German/Effective 6/00
•Certified Leave Tiphanie Cannon/PN/3rd Grade/Parental Leave/Effective 2000/01 school year
•Certified Contract Modification Teresa Clarke/MT/Add Elementary Patrol/$622/Replacing Ann Wilkinson/Effective 11/13/99
•Teresa Clarke/MT/Add Teacher Assistance Teams/$386/ Replacing Ann Wilkinson/Effective 11/13/99
•Hilary Puglisi/BHS/Art/Increase from .75 FTE to 1.0 FTE/$6,775/Replacing Nick DiGioia/Effective 8/22/00
•Rodger Wilming/BHS/Language Arts/Increase from .5 FTE to 1.0 FTE/$13,007/Replacing Gary Roberson/Effective 8/22/00

Schedule D Resignation
Stephen Ebersole/BHS/Head 9th Basketball (Girls)/Effective 6/30/00
Stephen Ebersole/BHS/Work Differential/Effective 5/15/00
Stephen Ebersole/BHS/Spring Work Differential/Effective 5/15/00
Stephen Ebersole/BHS/Summer Work Differential/Effective 5/15/00
Tanya Spalla/BMS/Middle School Cheerleading/Effective 6/00

Schedule D Approval to Hire Brian Barquist/BHS/Assistant Varsity Football Coach/$3,374/ Replacing Randy Scott/Effective 8/21/00/Pending Coaching Authorization

Classified Approval to Employ Robert Zepeda/BHS/Custodian ñ Second Shift/ $12.60 per hour/$12.98 after 90 days/8 hours per day/Replacing Brandon Adkins/ Effective 4/27/00 Patsy Wells/HH/Food Service Satellite Worker/$6.14 per hour/2 hours per day/Replacing Clides Bright/Effective 5/15/00

Classified Transfer Jacque Krause/Transfer from Bettendorf Middle School to Bettendorf High School/Food Service-Part-time Worker/from 2.75 hours to 5.75 hours per day/$7.14 per hour/Replacing Shirley Nagy/Effective 8/24/00 Diane Martenson//BMS/Transfer from Teacher Associate -- 3.6 program to Teacher Associate --In-School Suspension Room/7.5 hours per day/Same rate of pay/Effective 8/24/00

Classified Resignation Karen Brown/BMS/Individual Aide/Effective 6/9/00
Julie Martin/NA/Food Service Satellite Worker/Effective 4/20/00
Stephen Ebersole/BHS/Teacher Associate/Effective 5/15/00

Approval of Parking Lot Lease with AEA.
Approval of BHS Graduates.
Approval of AEA Special Education Support Services Agreement.

5.07 Approval of Requests for Open Enrollment. Into Bettendorf, 1999/00
Sarah Adamson, grade 1, from Davenport, change of residence
Nana Adu, grade 1, from Davenport, change of residence
Yaw Adu, grade 3, from Davenport, change of residence
Jamie Cowan, grade 9, from Davenport, change of residence
Kellie Cowan, grade 6, from Davenport, change of residence
Mandie Cowan, grade 7, from Davenport, change of residence
James Howe, grade 9, from Davenport, change of residence
Mario Howe, grade 8, from Davenport, change of residence

K-5 Reading Adoption Update.

Ms. Barb Sodac provided a status report from the elementary language arts committee regarding the adoption of new instructional materials in reading. Using the balanced literacy approach to reading instruction, the committee is recommending the word study, writing, and self-selected reading be implemented in the upcoming school year. In-services and workshops will be offered to staff. The committee will provide a recommendation to the Board at an upcoming meeting regarding purchase of trade books for use with the guided and shared reading program.

6. Action Items

Class Size Study Team Recommendation.

Superintendent Perdue highlighted the following key components of the Class Size Study Team's recommendation:
•Implement Core Time Plan in second grade at three elementary buildings (Herbert Hoover, Mark Twain, Neil Armstrong) in 2000-2001 by adding three 0.5 FTE teachers. •Expand the plan to second grade at the remaining three elementary sites in 2001-2002, by adding an additional three 0.5 FTE teachers.
•Increase the use of teacher associates' time from 1.5 hours per half-day session to 2.0 hours in each Kindergarten section
•Inclusion of a school-based parent training model.

Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Roski, to approve the recommendation of the Class Size Study Team expanding the Core Time Plan as outlined.

Ayes: 6 Directors Mayer, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.

7. Discussion Items.

7.01 Shared Communications.

Director Weigle represented the Board at the Community Improvement Advisory Committee meeting, where input was received regarding long-range and annual student achievement goals in reading, math, science, and other learning areas. This community input will be incorporated into the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.

Directors Anderson, Wahlstrand, and Weigle recently met and reviewed the Board policy series 200; they plan to meet again next week to review and update the 300 series.

Director Wahlstrand will be meeting this week in Iowa City with trustees from local community colleges regarding future work force needs. He will continue to update the Board on these discussions.

BMS SAIL Student Presentation.

BMS students, Lindsey Negaard and Kym Holladay, from Ms. Marcekís talented and gifted class, presented a service project for recommended improvements to the BMS auditorium. Suggested improvements totaled $159.41. Directors recommended these improvements be further reviewed with John Campbell, Director of Operations, and potentially formulated into a grant request from the Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation.

BMS Curriculum Change.

BMS Co-Principal Rick Herrig presented a recommendation to realign the Decision Making Unit for the 2000-2001 school year. No new curriculum is proposed; however, seventh grade students would be offered the quest units as a part of their exploratory language wheel.

The Board recessed at 8:18 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m.

Student Fees for 2000-2001.

Superintendent Perdue presented the proposed increase in student fees for the 2000-2001 school year. These increases included student activity tickets and the high school yearbook. Directors requested Mark Brooks, Athletic & Activities Director, provide an overview at the next Board meeting relative to percentage of students who purchase activity tickets, account information, and comparative fees with other districts.

Board Retreat and Needs Assessment.

Directors reviewed the recent BOE's needs assessment information, in addition to the Community School Improvement Advisory Committeeís needs assessment data. Directors Roski, Arney, and Mayer agreed to categorize these needs and provide linkage to the newly adopted strategic plan. This information will be presented and reviewed by the full Board at their retreat scheduled for July 8.

Additionally, the following items were also of interest to Directors as either updates/reports or retreat topics:
Edison Center Update
Board Self-Evaluation
Needs Assessment
Schedule D Updates
District Interests
Teacher Evaluation System Update
BOE Goals Update

7.07 Superintendent's Report.
Superintendent Goals Update. Dr. Perdue provided a progress report on his long-term and short-term Superintendent goals and reviewed the proposed evaluation cycle. He requested input from Directors on this new evaluation process.
The following end-of-year events were noted:
Graduation, June 4
Board-Retiree Farwell, June 5, 6:15 p.m.
Staff Recognition Luncheon, June 9, 11 a.m.

Adjournment.

Motion by Director Wahlstrand to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m.


Board of Education
May 15, 2000

BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA

Official Minutes of the May 1, 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 May 1, 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 Arney, Mayer, Petersen, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Members absent: Director Anderson.
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; Mary Ellen Olson, BEA Representative; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.

2. Agenda Approval

Motion by Director Roski, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to approve the agenda as presented.

Ayes: 6 Directors Arney, Mayer, Petersen, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Anderson. 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.

Paul Castro, 323 Brown Street, Bettendorf, noted the early retirement of several teachers in the district and suggested the Board invite these retirees to a meeting and provide them an opportunity to share experiences, career highlights, and identify areas in need of improvement.

Superintendent Perdue and Judy Miller, Director of Human Resources, stated their intent to conduct exit interviews with early retirees during the month of May. They will be invited to participate and respond to fundamental questions, and this feedback will be utilized for further school improvement.

In addition, President Mayer invited retirees to attend the June 5 meeting and share information and experiences with Board members.

Director Anderson arrived at 7:10 p.m.

4. Commendations.
4.01 Congratulations to three Bettendorf students who gave outstanding performances at the 4th Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest at the University of Iowa on March 25th. Megan Bereskin was a finalist in the 1st and 2nd year division. Elena Kamenetzky placed 2nd in that same division. Jared Hayes took home first prize for the 3rd and 4th year competition. Mrs. Adrianne Sheybani is the instructor.

4.02 Congratulations to Dr. John Perdue for being selected by the Western Illinois University Educational Administration and Supervision Department faculty as the recipient of the Arnold W. Salisbury Leadership Award for 2000. This award is presented to an Education Specialist graduate of Western Illinois University who is recognized as a proven effective educational leader. Dr. Perdue received the award at a banquet at the University Union at Western Illinois University on April 22, 2000.

4.03 Congratulations to the following 7th graders whose teams received first and second place in our annual Battle of Books program. One hundred seventy-five 7th and 8th grade students competed this year, the 14th year of the program. First place team: Meghan Keck, Laura Kleinschmidt, and Alexis Bryant. Second place team: John Stroh, Heath Vignes, Andres Preacher.

4.04 Congratulations to Paul Bobek, who was voted as the new President Elect of the Iowa Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) at their annual conference on April 7, 2000.

4.05 Sisters Jenny, Katie and Laura McGaffigan participated in the Port Washington Easter Classic Tennis tournament held in Port Washington, New York. Jenny, a senior, won the gold; she did not lose a set during the entire tournament, which is part of the national junior circuit. Katie, a junior, took third place and Laura, a freshman, finished fourth. Jenny and Katie were in the 18-and-under division; Laura was in the 14-and-under division. Each division was comprised of a thirty-two-player field.

4.06 Congratulations to Mike Hayden, a senior at Bettendorf High School, who was awarded an ALCOA scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he will major in pre-med. Mike was also instrumental in organizing the Bumpin Buddies volleyball tournament to benefit Cystic Fibrosis, and is a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council.

4.07 Congratulations to the Bettendorf High School Booster Club, which was named the District Club of the Year at the State Booster Club Convention held on March 26, 2000.

5. Consent Agenda

Director Weigle noted a correction under item ì5.09 Approval Requests for Open Enrollment, Out of Bettendorf, 2000/01.î Following all names listed, it should state ìtoî rather than ìfrom.î

Motion by Director Petersen, seconded by Director Roski, to approve the consent agenda as amended.

Ayes: 7 Directors Arney, Mayer, Petersen, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

5.01 Approval of April 17, 2000 Special Meeting Minutes.
5.02 Approval of April 17, 2000 Regular Meeting Minutes.
5.03 Approval of April 24, 2000 Board Retreat Minutes.
5.04 Approval of April 24, 2000 Special Meeting Minutes
5.05 Approval of Monthly Financial Reports:
5.06 Approval of May 1, 2000 Bills Recommended for Payment.
5.07 Approval of Administrative Recommendations--Personnel.
Administrative Approval to Hire
•Carol Webb/Assistant Superintendent/Annual Salary $80,000 (2000/01 salary update to be made July 1, 2000), Mileage Allowance $1,800, TSA $6,800/ Replacing John Perdue/ Effective approximately July 1, 2000

Certified Resignation
Nicholas DiGioia/BHS/Art/Effective 6/00
Paula Woods/BHS/Science/Effective 6/00

Certified Approval to Hire
April Bryant/BHS/Spanish/BA, Step 3/$25,639/Replacing Paul Castro/Effective 8/21/00
Rodney Moeller/BMS/Physical Education/BA, Step 0/$22,490/Replacing Bob Glenn/Effective 8/21/00/Pending Iowa Certification
Mary Windsor/BMS/7th Language Arts/Reading/ BA, Step 0/ $22,490/ Replacing Ron Peterson/Effective 8/21/00/Pending Iowa Certification

Certified Contract Modification
Richard Cole/BHS/Reduce 1.0 FTE to .5 FTE/Effective 8/00
Megan Ramirez/BMS/Cheerleading/$1,282/Replacing Tanya Spalla/Effective 8/00
Lorna Sawyer/BMS/Add Special Education Team Leader/ $1,237/Replacing Jeralee Mannhardt/Effective 8/00

Schedule D Resignation
Mark Brooks/BHS/Head Varsity Basketball (Boys)/Effective 6/00

Schedule D Approval to Hire
April Bryant/BHS/Spanish Club Sponsor/$900/Replacing Jennifer Kolway/Effective 8/00
Rod Moeller/BMS/Lunchroom Supervision/$1,012/Replacing Bob Glenn/Effective 8/00

Classified Approval to Employ
Monty Gitchel/BHS/Custodian ñ Second Shift/ $12.60 per hour/$12.98 after 90 days/8 hours per day/Replacing Robert Haight/ Effective 4/24/00

Classified Transfer
Robert Haight/Transferred from Bettendorf High School to Grant Wood/Custodian ñ from Second Shift to First Shift/ 8 hours per day/From $12.98 per hour to $12.73 per hour/Replacing Dean McCrea/Effective 4/10/00

Classified Resignation
Mary Windsor/BMS/Teacher Associate-In School Suspension Supervisor/Effective 6/9/00
Rod Moeller/BMS/Juvenile Court Liaison/Effective 8/11/00

Letter of Assignment Modification
Kathy Corson/BHS/ Food Service Worker ñ Part time/Decrease hours from 5.75 hours to 5 hours per day/Effective 8/24/00

Approval of Donation. Directors will vote approval of the donation of a violin, valued at $200.00, from Mrs. Robert Hockridge of Bettendorf.

Approval of Requests for Open Enrollment.
Into Bettendorf, 1999/00
Melissa Glynn, grade 10, from Pleasant Valley, change of residence
Heather Saxby, grade 10, from Davenport, change of residence
Jennifer Saxby, grade 9, from Davenport, change of residence
Hallie Westercamp, grade 8, from Davenport, change of residence
Into Bettendorf, 2000/01
Kayla Glaser, grade 0, from Davenport
Mariah Pavlicek, grade 9, from Pleasant Valley
Out of Bettendorf, 2000/01
Melissa Meyers, grade 2, to Pleasant Valley
Joshua Sim, grade 9, to Davenport

6. Action Items

Approval of Teacher Appreciation Week Proclamation.

Motion by Director Roski, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to approve the Teacher Appreciation Week Proclamation as presented.

Ayes: 7 Directors Mayer, Petersen, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

Approval of Audit Report.

Paul Bobek, Executive Director of Business Affairs, summarized findings of the recent audit report of the Bettendorf Community School District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999. No matters of non-compliance were reported. The Board's Audit Committee has reviewed this report and recommends approval.

Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Roski, to approve the audit report for FYí99 as presented.

Ayes: 7 Directors Petersen, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney, Mayer.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Agreement

Directors reviewed the final conditions and settlement agreement terms for the Blue Cross/Blue Shield litigation. Funds totaling approximately $272,960 will be realized through this settlement and will be deposited into the districtís health insurance fund upon receipt.

Motion by Director Roski, seconded by Director Anderson, that the district approves the Release and Settlement Agreement between the Bettendorf Community School District and Wellmark, Inc. as prepared by legal counsel.

Ayes: 7 Directors Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Anderson, Arney, Mayer, Petersen.
Nays: 0 Motion carried 7-0.

7. Discussion Items.

7.01 Shared Communications.

Director Petersen noted a new job site web page developed by IASB, which will be devoted to educational position openings throughout the state. Districts will have access to this information and be able to post positions at no charge, utilizing technology for recruitment purposes.

Director Wahlstrand was recently contacted by Eastern Iowa Community College and asked to speak in mid-May from a business leaderís perspective on workforce needs in the coming years. He invited directors to share with him any ideas they may have on this topic.

Class Size Study Team Recommendation.

The Class Size Study Team presented information on student achievement, evaluation plans to continue monitoring student learning, and a budgetary summary. Reading data indicated 76 percent of students in K-3 grade were reading above grade level. Directors discussed raising the benchmarks and improvement in curriculum for those students reading above grade level. Additionally, those students who aren't reading at grade level have been participating in the reading recovery or Title 1 program for more individualize attention. Directors requested comparability student achievement data if available. The Class Size Study Team recommends expanding the core time plan to second grade as well as adding 0.5 hour of time to each kindergarten core time teacher associate for next year's plan. This item will be presented as an action item at the May 15 Board meeting.

The Board recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m.

SIS Demo and AEA Board Report.

Tom Mielnik, Joe Coon, and Glenn Pelecky updated directors on recent AEA Board activities and provided a demonstration of the student information system (SIS). Directors expressed concern regarding reliability and functionality of the system. Timeline delays and staff's time commitment to correcting problems were noted. Approximately five modules will be added in the near future, and Mr. Pelecky indicated these should be in functional working order by the end of this school year. It was suggested a beta test be done as modules are added. AEA staff and Superintendent Perdue expressed appreciation for the open dialogue and opportunity to share information. Representatives from the AEA will provide an additional update to directors at the June 19 Board meeting.

Board of Education Meeting Dates.

A proposed schedule of Board of Education meeting dates for 2000-2001 was reviewed. The April 16, 2001, date was rescheduled to Monday, April 23, 2001. No other changes were noted. A revised schedule will be distributed to directors.

7.05 Superintendent's Report.
1. Department of Education Accreditation Visit Schedule. Dr. Perdue reported on the recent accreditation visit by the Department of Education. No non-compliance issues were report, and positive feedback was shared. A finalized written report will be received in approximately 60 days.
Board election filing dates were distributed to Board members for review. The election for two seats will be held September 12.
Superintendent Perdue invited any interested Board member to attend President Clinton's speech at Davenport Central on May 3.

Adjournment.

Motion by Director Wahlstrand to adjourn the meeting at 10:36 p.m.

Reunion news
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