BOARD OF EDUCATION, REGULAR MEETING, BELMONT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Tuesday, February 22, 2000, 7:00 P.M. C.S.T.

Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Phyllis Ahlstrand. Members present: Adam, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Dayman, OíHara, Romans, Thornton. Absent: None. Also present: Deb Pelecky, Louise Jesson, Becky Roller, Jan Erling, Sonia Vogel, Cathy Salthun, Kathy Miller, Dale Barber, Jim Spelhaug, Terry Haut, Chris Harvey, and others.

Motion by Dayman, second by OíHara that the Board hold an exempt session for the purpose of negotiations as provided in section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa. Roll call vote. Ayes -Dayman, OíHara, Romans, Thornton, Adam, Ahlstrand, Barsness. Nays - none. Motion carried.

Motion by Thornton, second by Adam that the Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS: President Ahlstrand asked Dr. Spelhaug when the Board would receive feedback on the Spelling Pilot Program. Dr. Spelhaug indicated that a report would be presented in April or May.

Director Dayman commended the PVCHS Vocational Construction students and their instructor, Ron Ven Horst, for the construction of a playhouse submitted for auction at the Quad Cities Home Builders Home Show. The playhouse is a replica of the Colonial Davenport Home and sold for $2,000. The playhouse and construction program receive support from K & K Hardware.

Dr. Barber informed the Board that the interview process has begun for principal at Riverdale Heights Elementary School. Six candidates, all experienced administrators, are being interviewed by administrators, parents, faculty, and staff. The interviews will be completed and a recommendation will be made to the Board in the near future.

Dr. Barber also informed the Board that Interest Based Bargaining training had been given to twenty-eight participants recently. The district plans to offer this training annually.

Dr. Spelhaug thanked Genesis Medical Center and the Iowa State Extension Service for conducting a Nutrition class for all 9th and 10th grade girls as well as a follow-up class and a wellness opportunity for faculty and staff.

Motion by OíHara, second by Barsness that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. The Consent Agenda consists of the following: approval of the February 7, 2000, Board Minutes; the recommendation for employment of Joey Dilulio as the high school assistant boysí soccer coach, the resignation of Jerry Clements as a custodian at the high school, and the transfer of Paul Wakeland from part-time year round custodian to part-time school year only custodian at Riverdale Heights Elementary School; 5 open enrollment applications; one open enrollment application-in for 2000-2001 from North Scott Schools and 4 open enrollment applications-out for 2000-2001 to Bettendorf Schools; and approval of the cooperative agreement for student teachers with Western Illinois University.

Motion by Adam, second by Thornton that General Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $178,236.33 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by OíHara, second by Dayman that Nutrition Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $7,385.28 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Dayman, second by Romans that Elementary/Junior High School Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $5,511.03 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Romans, second by Barsness that High School Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $12,345.27 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Thornton, second by Adam that Schoolhouse Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $13,594.91 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

The K-6 Math Committee (Kathy Miller, Jan Erling, Kathy Salthun, Louise Jesson, Becky Roller, Sonia Vogel, and Deb Pelecky) were present to propose a new K-6 Math program. The committee introduced Everyday Math, an award winning curriculum out of the University of Chicago. Because of the professional development requirements, the committee proposed a two year adoption process. Year one would include all committee members and any other faculty members interested in participating. Year two would bring on all remaining teachers. Formal presentations will be made to the faculty in each of the elementary buildings this week and next. The committee will return to the March 6 Board meeting to answer any remaining questions, update the board on the building meetings, and seek formal approval of the program. The Board thanked the committee members for their efforts in proposing this program.

The District has received an offer from Mr. Pat Glynn, Paddys L.L.C., for the purchase of its six Bridgeview lots in LeClaire for the asking price of $108,000. Dr. Barber informed the Board that a hearing date needed to be established to complete the transaction. He recommended that the hearing be set for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 6.

Motion by OíHara, second by Barsness that the Board approve the Resolution for Public Hearing for the sale of district owned property at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 6. Roll call vote. Ayes - OíHara, Romans, Thornton, Adam, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Dayman. Nays - None. Motion carried.

Terry Haut, Chief Financial Officer, and Dr. Barber proposed two requests for allowable growth that meet the criteria set by the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC). They requested permission from the Board to appear and present these requests to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) on May 8, 2000.

The first request would be for up to $30,000 for the 1999-2000 districtís share of the start up costs for the Sheriffís Department liaison officer. These costs represent one-half of the shared costs for the squad car, equipment for the squad car, deputy uniforms and equipment, and training costs.

The second request would be for up to $40,000 for 2000-2001 for funding the School-to-Work coordinator position that has been shared with Bettendorf Community School District the past two years and funded by a state grant. The request for next fiscal year is to bridge the gap between loss of grant funding and obtaining other permanent funding for fiscal years beginning 2002 and beyond.

Motion by Barsness, second by Dayman that the Board approve authorizing the administration to submit requests for allowable growth to the School Budget Review Committee for up to $30,000 for start up costs for the Sheriffís Department liaison officer and a request for up to $40,000 to bridge the gap between the loss of grant funding and alternative permanent funding for the School-to-Work coordinator shared with Bettendorf. Ayes - Barsness, Dayman, OíHara, Romans, Thornton, Adam, Ahlstrand. Nays - none. Motion carried.

Due to lack of assurance of funding, Dr. Barber recommended that the Board terminate the position of Mr. David Hult. Mr. Hultís position has previously been partially funded by the Center for Alcohol and Drug Services (C.A.D.S.) and Mr. Hult has in turn provided instruction at their facility on Forest Grove Road. C.A.D.S. has notified the district that they will no longer utilize the services provided by Mr. Hult.

Motion by Adam, second by Thornton that the Board proceed with the termination of David Hult, effective the end of the 1999-00 school year due to budgetary constraints. Roll call vote. Ayes - Adam, Ahlstrand, Dayman, OíHara, Romans, Thornton. Nays - Barsness. Motion carried.

Terry Haut presented the monthly financial report for January. Through January, general fund receipts totaled $9,644,738 (51%) and expenses totaled $10,222,415 (53.5%). The January target for receipts and expenditures was 58.3% . He also presented reports on the Management, PPEL, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Hot Lunch, Revolving, and Activity funds.

Motion by Romans, second by Dayman that the Board accept the monthly financial reports for January as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Romans, Thornton, Adam, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Dayman, OíHara. Nays - none. Motion carried.

The Board met in exempt session from 9:15 p.m. - 9:47 p.m. for the purpose of negotiations.

The meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.