BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA
Official Minutes of the September 13, 1999, Special 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 a special meeting at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on September 13, 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; Paul Bobek, Executive Director of Business Affairs; Judy Miller, Director of Human Resources; Celeste Reuter, Director of Communications; Mary Ellen Olson, Teacher Representative; and Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary.
2. Agenda Approval
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Roski, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: 6 Directors Arney, Mayer, Nelson, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.
3. Appointment of Interim Superintendent.
Directors considered the appointment of Wayne Drexler as Interim Superintendent, effective September 20, 1999.
Motion by Director Wahlstrand, seconded by Director Roski, to approve Wayne Drexler as Interim Superintendent effective September 20, 1999.
Ayes: 6 Directors Mayer, Nelson, Roski, Wahlstrand, Weigle, Arney.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Director Petersen. Motion carried 6-0-1.
Director Petersen arrived at 7:03 p.m.
4. Administrative Staffing Plans.
Superintendent Finnessy updated Directors on the transition plan. He noted that Wayne Drexler is planning to be in the administrative office on Friday, September 17, for an overview of the district. On Monday, September 20, Mr. Drexler will tour the school buildings, and both will be in attendance for the evening Board meeting.
Superintendent Search Firms.
A proposal from the IASB Executive Search Program was distributed to directors for their review. The other four search firms have responded and intend to have their proposals submitted by the designated deadline of September 16. Additionally, the Overton search firm located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has indicated an interest in submitting a proposal.
6. Adjournment
Motion by Director Wahlstrand to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
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Steve Mayer, President
ATTEST:
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Lynne Lindstrom, Secretary
