BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA
Official Minutes of the June 21, 1999, 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 June 21, 1999. President Mayer called the meeting to order at 7:01 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, Nelson, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Members absent: Director Petersen.
Other officials present: John Finnessy, Superintendent; John Perdue, Assistant Superintendent; Paul Bobek, Executive Director of Business Affairs; 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, Nelson, Roski, Weigle, Wahlstrand.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. 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 Girls Tennis Team who placed first at State. This is the fifth straight State Championship. Members of the team are Emmalee McCoy, Jenny and Katie McGaffigan, Beth Louck, Tiana Gierke, and Allison McAndrews. The Doubles Team of Jenny and Katie McGaffigan also placed first. Tennis is coached by Dan Manning.
4.02 Congratulations to the Boys Soccer Team, who placed first at State. Members of the All Tournament Team included David Woods, Jeff Brown, David McFate, and selected as Co-Captain of the All Tournament Team, Justin Langan. Coaches for the Boys Soccer Team are Ben Pennington, Lubo Odvarko, and Chad Uhde. The Boys Soccer Team of 1999 has been rated #1 in the Region and #3 in the Nation. This is the highest rating Bettendorf Boys Soccer has ever had. The following players were also selected for the MAC All Conference Boys Soccer Team: 1st Team - Justin Langan, David Woods, David McFate, Jevin Budde, T. J. Stoffer; 2nd Team - Jeff Brown.
5. Consent Agenda.
Motion by Director Nelson, seconded by Director Roski, to amend the Consent Agenda, Regular Meeting Minutes for June 7, 1999, noting on page 6 that Director Arney arrived at the meeting at
7:55 p.m.
Ayes: 6 Directors Mayer, Nelson, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Arney.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.
5.01 Approval of June 7, 1999, Special Meeting Minutes.
5.02 Approval of June 7, 1999, Public Hearing Minutes.
5.03 Approval of June 7, 1999, Regular Meeting Minutes.
5.04 Approval of June 21, 1999, Bills Recommended for Payment.
5.05 Approval of Administrative Recommendations--Personnel.
Certified Resignation
• Kevin Stender/BMS/Assistant 7th & 8th Track Coach (Boys)/Effective June 4, 1999
Certified Approval to Employ
• Caroline Olson/RSAC/Curriculum Facilitator/$37,600/Effective August 4, 1999
• Corrie Keller/BMS/6th Grade Special Education, .66 FTE/BA, Step 0/$14,779/Replacing Lisa Cox/Effective 8/23/99
• Corrie Keller/BMS/ .5 Work Differential/$355/Effective 8/99
• Rod Moeller/BMS/Assistant 7th & 8th Track Coach (Boys)/$1,886/Replacing Kevin Stender/Effective 1999/2000 school year
Certified Transfer
• Pam Dennison/Transfer from Media Specialist (MT) to 2nd Grade (HH) /Replacing Stephanie Yonke/Effective 8/24/99
Certified Contract Modification
• Joann Stuhr/BHS/Delete Math Curriculum Leader/$1,775/Effective 1999/2000 school year
• Linda Schoenfelder/BMS/Add Math Curriculum Leader/$1,775/Replacing Joann Stuhr/Effective 1999/2000 school year
• Laura Kauffman/BHS/Add Foreign Trip Coordinator/$1,243/Effective 1999/2000 school year
• Michelle Bruty/BMS/Add 3 days extended contract/$662/Effective 8/24/99
• Jan Wixon/MT/Delete Title I Coordinator/$4,216/Effective 1999/2000 school year
• Diane Stokesberry/GW/Add Title I Coordinator/$4,216/Replacing Jan Wixon/Effective 1999/2000 school year
Classified Transfer
• Fran Ault/BHS/Transfer from Secretary, Class I, Practical Arts (BHS) to Secretary, Class I, attendance (BHS)/Same rate of pay/Replacing Judy Kock/Effective 8/9/99
Classified Resignation
• Nancy Stall/BMS/Teacher Associate/Effective 6/4/99
Classified Termination
• Carolyn Garnaas/MT/Teacher Associate/Effective 6/4/99
5.06 Approval of Student Teaching Agreement with University of Iowa.
5.07 Construction Change Orders.
5.08 Approval of Requests for Open Enrollment.
Into Bettendorf, 1999/00
• Yoon-Jo Ahn, grade 2, from Davenport, change of residence
• Ashley Badtram, grade 9, from Pleasant Valley, change of residence
• Cynthia Badtram, grade 8, from Pleasant Valley, change of residence
• Jacob Ellis, grade 5, from Pleasant Valley, change of residence
• Jacqueline Ellis, grade 8, from Pleasant Valley, change of residence
• Jaylan Ellis, grade 1, from Pleasant Valley, change of residence
• Kristi Hicks, grade 9, from Pleasant Valley, good cause related to change of residence
• Jeremy Joseph, grade 8, from Pleasant Valley, good cause related to change of residence
• Tegan Long, grade 9, from Davenport, change of residence
• Trey Petersen, grade 1, good cause related to change of residence
• Ryan Schmitt, grade K, from Davenport
Out of Bettendorf, 1999/00
• Blaine Herington, grade K, to Davenport
6. Action Items.
6.01 Approval of Bids - Turnaround Areas.
Fred Jansen, Director of Operations, reviewed contract bids received for remodeling of entrances and parking areas for Paul Norton, Grant Wood, and Mark Twain elementary schools.
Motion by Director Roski, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to award the contract for remodeling of entrances and parking areas for Paul Norton, Grant Wood, and Mark Twain elementary schools to Langman Construction in an amount not to exceed $4245,868.
Ayes: 6 Directors Nelson, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Arney, Mayer.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.
6.02 Approval of Bids - BHS Track.
Fred Jansen, Director of Operations, reviewed contract bids received for renovation to the track at Bettendorf High School.
Motion by Director Nelson, seconded by Director Roski, to award the contract for resurfacing the running track at Bettendorf High School to Tri-City Blacktop in an amount not to exceed $202,874.
Ayes: 6 Directors Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Arney, Mayer, Nelson.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.
6.03 Operations Employee Evaluation.
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Roski, to approve the revised operations employee evaluation form as outlined in the Board packet.
Ayes: 6 Directors Wahlstrand, Weigle, Arney, Mayer, Nelson, Roski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.
6.04 Approval of Parent/Student Handbook.
Revisions to the Parent/Student Handbook for 1999/2000 were reviewed.
Motion by Director Nelson, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to approve the revisions to the Parent/Student Handbook as presented.
Ayes: 6 Directors Weigle, Arney, Mayer, Nelson, Petersen, Roski, Wahlstrand.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.
6.05 Class Size Proposal.
Dr. John Perdue, Assistant Superintendent, summarized the recommendations of the Class Size Study Team for reducing class size in grade K-3. He reviewed an implementation plan and financial budget implications. In the initial stages, the committee is proposing class size ratios of 1:17 for kindergarten and first grade in the reading and mathematics learning time. The objective of the reduction would be to improve student achievement and provide a solid academic foundation to develop successful learners. Staffing considerations for the first year would include six half-time teachers. The first year of the plan would be viewed as a transition, with the Study Team continuing to monitor and critique the program throughout the school year. Additionally, a facilities plan will be developed concurrently, outlining needs and space issues.
Chris Coy, 3rd grade teacher at Mark Twain, stated her support of the reduction in class size and the team teaching concept.
Motion by Director Nelson, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to approve the districtís plan for the 1999/2000 school year to reduce class size for kindergarten and first grade in the reading and mathematics time to a ratio of 1:17.
Ayes: 5 Directors Arney, Nelson, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 1 Director Mayer.
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 5-1-1.
6.06 1999/2000 Salaries.
Motion by Director Roski, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to approve the 1999/2000 administrative secretaries salaries as presented.
Ayes: 6 Directors Mayer, Nelson, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Arney.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.
Motion by Director Roski, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to approve the 1999/2000 supervisory salaries as presented.
Ayes: 6 Directors Nelson, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Arney, Mayer.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.
Motion by Director Nelson, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to approve the 1999/2000 central office administrators salaries as presented.
Ayes: 6 Directors Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Arney, Mayer, Nelson.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.
Motion by Director Nelson, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to approve the 1999/2000 building administrators salaries as presented. Directors discussed the additional contract days and the impact on building administrators’ salaries. This item will be reviewed in further detail for the 2000/2001 contract year.
Ayes: 4 Directors Wahlstrand, Mayer, Nelson, Roski.
Nays: 2 Directors Weigle, Arney .
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 4-2-1.
6.07 First Reading of Board Policy - 900 Series.
Motion by Director Nelson, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to approve the first reading of Board Policy - 900 Series as presented.
Ayes: 6 Directors Weigle, Arney, Mayer, Nelson, Roski, Wahlstrand.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.
6.08 Resolution Opposing Constitutional Amendments.
Superintendent Finnessy recommended adoption of a resolution in opposition of the two proposed amendments to the Iowa Constitution which are scheduled for a statewide vote on June 29, 1999. The first amendment would prohibit the State of Iowa from spending more than 99 percent of its revenues as estimated by a three-person panel. The second amendment would require a 60 percent vote in the legislature to enact a tax increase.
Motion by Director Nelson, seconded by Director Weigle, to adopt the resolution opposing the two amendments to the Iowa Constitution as presented.
Ayes: 3 Directors Mayer, Nelson, Weigle.
Nays: 1 Director Arney
Abstained: 2 Directors Roski, Wahlstrand.
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 3-1-2-1.
6.09 Designated Fund Balance.
Paul Bobek, Executive Director of Business Affairs, reviewed a resolution designating a portion of the General Fund's 6/30/99 fund balance for the purposes of technology and working capital.
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Arney, to approve the resolution designation a total of $2 million of the General Fund's June 30, 1999, fund balance for the purposes of technology and working capital.
Ayes: 6 Directors Mayer, Nelson, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Arney.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.
The Board recessed at 8:58 p.m. and reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
7. Discussion Items and Reports.
7.01 Shared Communications.
Directors discussed participation in the 4th of Judy parade.
Director Weigle announced Thomas Jefferson Elementary School will celebrate its 50th anniversary on September 19, 1999. In honor of this event, an open house has been scheduled from 2:00-4:00 p.m. that day.
7.02 BHS Guidance Report.
Patrick Downey, BHS Guidance Counselor, presented the results of the first year evaluation of the new guidance department program. Mr. Downey reviewed competency evaluations and student and staff survey results. Feedback indicated positive outcomes, advantages, and enthusiasm for the new program.
7.03 Volunteer Service Report - 4th Quarter.
Superintendent Finnessy reported the generosity of numerous individuals in volunteering their time during the fourth quarter of the 1998/1999 school year, with hours totaling 7,498. A special thanks was also given to those who served as building level volunteer coordinators: Jeanne Cook, BHS; Paula Pothoff, BMS; Karen Craff, Armstrong; Kathy Lowry, Hoover; Jean Heard, Jefferson; Cathy Schmid, Paul Norton; Mary Hasty, Mark Twain; and Diane Rogan, Grant Wood.
7.04 Superintendent's Report.
Superintendent Finnessy requested Directors review the IASB Legislative Platform and submit their top five legislative priorities to him prior to the next Board meeting. He also reviewed the progress on construction and renovation projects currently underway.
8. Future Events and Informational Items.
8.01 Tuesday, July 6, Board of Education - Public Hearing, 12:00 noon, RSAC
8.02 Monday, July 12, Board of Education, 7:00 p.m., RSAC
9. Adjournment
Motion by Director Wahlstrand to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
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Steve Mayer, President
ATTEST:
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Lynne Lindstrom, Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA
Official Minutes of the June 7, 1999
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 June 7, 1999. President Mayer called the meeting to order at 7:08 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, Nelson, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Members absent: Directors Arney, Petersen.
Other officials present: John Finnessy, Superintendent; John Perdue, Assistant Superintendent; Paul Bobek, Executive Director of Business Affairs; Mary Ellen Olson, BEA Representative; Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.
2. Agenda Approval
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Roski, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: 5 Directors Mayer, Nelson, Roski, Weigle, Wahlstrand.
Nays: 0
Absent: 2 Directors Arney, Petersen. Motion carried 5-0-2.
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.
Gary Hirsch, 4200 Apple Valley Drive, Bettendorf, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to those involved in the Bettendorf Parent Network. This organization is dissolving and has dedicated their time and energy to numerous worthwhile projects, i.e. Safe Home Directory, guest speakers, DARE booklets, etc. Mr. Hirsch endorsed the Bettendorf Middle Schoolís Parent Link organization, which is a similar parent-teacher-student organization involved in the enhancement of learning for students. This organization is actively involved with the sponsorship of parental support, hall monitoring, student dances, festivals, basketball tournaments, tutors, book fairs, fund raising, and a newsletter.
4. Commendations.
4.01 Congratulations to the following Bettendorf High School students: Jessie Boline and Rick Eisenlauer, Athletes of the Year; Ian Renner-Arjes, recipient of the Stewart Lowenberry award and a $700.00 scholarship; Stacy Egts and David Wood, recipients of the $500.00 Booster Club scholarships.
4.02 Congratulations to Dan Manning, Middle School, who was selected as MAC Coach of The Year for Girls' Tennis, and to Rich Hoover and Bryan Louck, who finished 5th in doubles for Boys' Tennis.
4.03 Congratulations to the following athletes who competed at the Boys' State Track Meet last week: Rick Eisenlauer finished 9th in long jump; Ben Weise, Kyle Messmer, Matt Mezvinski and Jay Schalk finished 12th in the 3200 relay; Erik Goff finished 2nd in the 1600; Rick Eisenlauer finished 5th in 400 low hurdles; Erik Goff finished 12th in the 800; Brad Munos, Rick Eisenlauer, Matt Drinkall and Erik Goff finished 4th in the 1600 Meter Relay.
4.04 Congratulations to the following athletes who competed at the Girls' State Track Meet: Jessie Boline won the Girls State Track Discus; Ashley Guffey, Natalie Anderson, Jenny Frels and Anne Ruffcorn placed 6th in the Distance Medley; Anne Ruffcorn placed 4th in the 1500.
4.05 Katie Redington, third grade student at Paul Norton, received 5th place in Iowa-American's "Better Water Week" poster contest. Katie, her family, and her teacher, Sandra Kitzman, have been invited to attend an Awards Reception where winning artwork will be displayed and prizes awarded.
4.06 Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. James Stuhler for their generous donation of a coronet, valued at $300, to the Bettendorf School District's elementary music program.
4.07 Congratulations to the Girls Golf Team, Amanda Mapley, Janelle Bush, Melissa Brown, Tricia Rainey and Becky Mapley, who placed third at State. Their coach is Steve Beckman, Bettendorf High School.
5. Consent Agenda.
Motion by Director Nelson, seconded by Director Roski, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Ayes: 5 Directors Mayer, Nelson, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 0
Absent: 2 Directors Petersen, Arney. Motion carried 5-0-2.
5.01 Approval of May 17, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes.
5.02 Approval of Monthly Financial Reports:
a. Secretary's Monthly Report
b. Treasurer's Monthly Report
c. Activity Fund Monthly Report
d. Expense Report and Statement of Revenues
e. Spending Authority Calculation
f. Food Service Report
5.03 Approval of June 7, 1999, Bills Recommended for Payment.
5.04 Approval of Administrative Recommendations--Personnel.
Administrative Approval to Employ
Jerry Fagle/GW/Elementary Principal/$66,296/Replacing Ed Waligora/ Effective 7/01/99 - Pending Iowa Administrative Certification
Certified Resignation
Judith Ryan/GW/3rd Grade /Effective at the end of 1998/99 school year
Teri Light/BMS/6th Grade Language Arts and Math/Effective at the end of 1998/99 school year
Dave Curlott/BHS/Boys Golf Coach/Effective end of the 1998/99 school year
Bob Glenn/BMS/Head 7th & 8th Track Coach/Effective end of the 1998/99 school year
Certified Approval to Employ
David Martin/PN/3rd Grade/BA, Step 0/$22,190/Replacing Jane Magnusson/Effective 8/23/99
Amy Spataru/Fifth Band Instructor/MA, Step 9/$36,170/ Replacing Vern Hockett/Effective 8/23/99
Chuck Betts/BHS/Sophomore Assistant Baseball Coach/$1,743/ Replacing Jody Boddicker/Effective 5/15/99
Terry Paustian/BHS/Boys Golf Coach/$2,441/Replacing Dave Curlott/Effective 8/16/99
Kevin Stender/BMS/Head 7th & 8th Track Coach/$1,553/ Replacing Bob Glenn/Effective Spring 2000
Amy Rupe/PN/PMD teacher/BA, Step 0/$22,190/Effective 8/23/99
Certified Contract Modification
Sandra Fritz/BHS/Delete Guidance Team Leader/$1,220/Effective the 1999/2000 school year
Gary Hirsch/BHS/Add Guidance Team Leader/$1,220/Replacing Sandra Fritz/Effective the 1999/2000 school year
Barb Brown/BHS/Add Practical Arts Team Leader/$1,220/ Replacing George Sipes/Effective 1999/2000 school year
Pat Sherman/BHS/Delete Language Arts Team Leader/$1,908/ Effective 1999/2000 school year
John Lavelle/Add Language Arts Team Leader/$1,908/Replacing Pat Sherman/Effective 1999/2000 school year
Steve Earp/BHS/Delete Assistant Student Council Sponsor/ $1,664/Effective the 1999/2000 school year
Cathy Ahrens/BHS/Add Assistant Student Council Sponsor/$1,664/Replacing Steve Earp/Effective 1999/2000 school year
Beverly Foley/BMS/Delete 6th Grade House Team Leader (6H2)/ $1,908/Effective the 1999/2000 school year
Shannon Budde/BMS/Add 6th Grade House Team Leader (6H2)/$1,908/Replacing Beverly Foley/Effective 1999/2000 school year
Kathy Grosland/BMS/Delete 6th Grade House Team Leader (6H3)/ $1,908/Effective the 1999/2000 school year
Sally Schmidt/BMS/Add 6th Grade House Team Leader (6H3)/$1,908/Replacing Kathy Grosland/Effective 1999/2000 school year
Ron Peterson/BMS/Delete 7th Grade House Team Leader (7H2)/ $1,908/Effective the 1999/2000 school year
Susan Castro/BMS/Add 7th Grade House Team Leader (7H2)/ $1,908/Replacing Ron Peterson/Effective 1999/2000 school year
Leo Schubert/BMS/Delete 8th Grade House Team Leader (8H3)/ $1,908/Effective the 1999/2000 school year
Ben Pennington/BMS/Add 8th Grade House Team Leader (8H3)/ $1,908/Replacing Leo Schubert/Effective 1999/2000 school year
Scott Lammers/BMS/Delete Physical Education Team Leader/ $1,220/Effective the 1999/2000 school year
Bob Glenn/BMS/Add Physical Education Team Leader/$1,220/ Replacing Scott Lammers/ Effective the 1999/2000 school year
Pat Kaiser/BMS/Delete Music (Vocal & Instrumental) Team Leader/ $1,220/Effective the 1999/2000 school year
Jeff Petersen/BMS/Add Music (Vocal & Instrumental) Team Leader/$1,220/Replacing Pat Kaiser/Effective the 1999/2000 school year
Judy Wade/BMS/Add Allied Arts Team Leader/ $1,220/Replacing Dave Boynton/Effective the 1999/2000 school year
Classified Resignation
Mary Broderick/BHS/Secretary, Class I (Library)/Effective end of the 1998/99 school year
Classified Approval for Employment
Jean Harvey/RSAC/Receptionist and Secretary to Director of Business Affairs/Replacing Gail Pitcher/8.0 hours per day/$11.68 per hour/Effective 5/24/99
Mary Broderick/MT/Secretary, Class I (Library)/7 hours per day/$10.30 per hour/Replacing Sue Waligora/Effective 8/99
Kathy Prenevost/BHS/Interpreter for hearing impaired student/ 2 days per week,7.5 hours per day plus extracurricular time/ $19.00 per hour/Effective 8/26/99
Stacy Roth/BHS/Interpreter for hearing impaired student/3 days per week, 7.5 hour per day plus extracurricular time/$19.00 per hour/Effective 8/26/99
5.05 1997/98 Audit Report. Directors will consider approval of revisions to the 1997/98 Audit Report.
5.06 Phase III Application for 1999/00.
5.07 Approval of Student Teaching Agreement with Augustana College for 1999/00 School Year.
5.08 Second Reading of Board Policy 605.6R. Directors are scheduled to conduct a second reading of revised Board Policy 605.6R, Early Graduation.
5.09 Approval of Tuition Applications - 1999/00.
Lucy Colville, grade 7
Michael Colville, grade 9
5.10 Approval of Requests for Open Enrollment.
Into Bettendorf, 1998/99
Meledy Clain, grade K, from Davenport, change of residence
Zachery Clain, grade 1, from Davenport, change of residence
Into Bettendorf, 1999/00
Alexa Boyd, grade 0, from Davenport
Kelsey Clain, grade 0, from Davenport
Gabe Martin, grade 8, from Pleasant Valley
Out of Bettendorf, 1999/00
Adam Large, grade 8, to Pleasant Valley, change of residence
Samantha Molck, grade 0, to Davenport
6. Action Items.
6.01 Head Start Program - Lease Agreement.
Superintendent Finnessy presented the lease agreement between Iowa East Central T.R.A.I.N. and the district for the Head Start program at Neil Armstrong Elementary.
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Roski, to approve the Iowa East Central T.R.A.I.N. for the Head Start program at Armstrong Elementary as presented.
Ayes: 5 Directors Nelson, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Mayer.
Nays: 0
Absent: 2 Directors Arney, Petersen. Motion carried 5-0-2.
6.02 Middle School Health Curriculum.
Rick Herrig, BMS Co-Principal, highlighted the recommended changes to ìThe Time is Nowî BMS health curriculum program.
Motion by Director Nelson, seconded by Director Roski, to approve the recommended changes to the Middle School Health Curriculum as presented.
Ayes: 5 Directors Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Mayer, Nelson.
Nays: 0
Absent: 2 Directors Petersen, Arney. Motion carried 5-0-2.
Director Petersen arrived at 7:28 p.m.
6.03 Adoption of K-5 Math Instructional Materials.
Motion by Director Roski, seconded by Director Weigle, to approve the adoption of the ìEveryday Mathî instructional program for grades K-5.
Ayes: 6 Directors Wahlstrand, Weigle, Mayer, Nelson, Petersen, Roski.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Arney. Motion carried 6-0-1.
6.04 Adoption of Grades 6-8 Social Studies Instructional Materials.
Superintendent Finnessy noted that an additional 40 instructional books per grade level will be purchased to assure availability. The public and school libraries will also have these textbooks accessible to students for their convenience. Monitoring of this issue will continue and if the need arises, additional books can be purchased.
Motion by Director Weigle, seconded by Director Petersen, to approve the adoption of grades 6-8 Social Studies instructional materials as presented.
Ayes: 6 Directors Weigle, Mayer, Nelson, Petersen, Roski, Wahlstrand.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Arney. Motion carried 6-0-1.
6.05 Approval of Parent/Student Handbook.
Revisions to the Parent/Student Handbook for Bettendorf Middle School and the elementary schools were reviewed. The changes to the BHS Parent/Student Handbook will be clarified and presented for action at an upcoming meeting.
Motion by Director Nelson, seconded by Director Wahlstrand, to approve the revisions to the Parent/Student Handbook for Bettendorf Middle School and the elementary schools as presented.
Ayes: 6 Directors Mayer, Nelson, Petersen, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Arney. Motion carried 6-0-1.
7. Discussion Items and Reports.
7.01 Shared Communications.
Directors Wahlstrand and Weigle shared their positive comments regarding their participation at the 1999 BHS graduation ceremony.
Directors Petersen and Weigle attended the End-of-Year Recognition Luncheon and commended Dr. Finnessy on his speech to the 1999 retirees.
Board Policy Review - 900 Series.
Directors reviewed proposed changes to the Board Policy - 900 Series. This series will be presented for a first reading at the June 21 Board meeting.
The Board recessed at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:05 p.m.
7.03 Class Size Report.
Dr. John Perdue, Assistant Superintendent, presented a district plan for reducing class size in grade K-3. He reviewed the Class Size Committeeís goals, recommendations, implementation plan, and financial budget. In the initial stages, the committee is proposing class size ratios of 1:17 in the reading and mathematics learning time. The objective of the reduction would be to improve student achievement in reading and mathematics and provide a solid academic foundation to be successful learners. Staffing considerations for the first year would include six half-time teachers. The Board will continue to discuss the feasibility of this plan at their next Board meeting.
7.04 Superintendent's Report.
Superintendent Finnessy reviewed construction/renovation projects totaling $2.8 million which are scheduled for the summer months. Based on Directorsí input, the June 26 Board Retreat has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Superintendent Finnessy distributed the IASB Legislative Action Priorities and requested the Board consider their top five legislative priorities for discussion at the next Board meeting.
8. Future Events and Informational Items.
8.01 Monday, June 21, Board of Education, 7:00 p.m., RSAC
9. Adjournment
Motion by Director Wahlstrand to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 p.m.
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Steve Mayer, President
ATTEST:
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Lynne Lindstrom, Secretary
