PLEASANT VALLEY, IOWA
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
BOARD OF EDUCATION, REGULAR MEETING, BELMONT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Monday, April 3, 2000, 7:00 P.M. C.D.S.T.
Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Phyllis Ahlstrand. Members present: Adam, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Dayman, O’Hara, Romans. Absent: Thornton. Also present: Joe Kint, Tom Parker, Tom Neuhaus, Ray LaFrentz, Dale Barber, Jim Spelhaug, Terry Haut, Chris Harvey, and others.
Motion by Dayman, second by Romans that the Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: President Ahlstrand expressed the Board's appreciation to Mr. Haut, who has resigned effective June 30, 2000, for his ten years of service to the district and wished him success in his future endeavors. Director Romans said that the district is in a very enviable position financially due to Mr. Haut's service. Dr. Barber added his thanks to Mr. Haut for his ten years of service.
Director Romans inquired about brick replacement at the high school. Dr. Barber replied that due to the major project this summer of air conditioning three elementaries, the high school brick replacement would likely be scheduled next summer. There has not been a dramatic change in the condition of damaged brick and it is estimated that approximately 200 brick will need to be replaced.
Terry Haut, Chief Financial Officer, reviewed the proposed 2000-01 Budget and Taxes. President Ahlstrand declared the meeting open for a public hearing of the proposed 2000-01 budget and taxes at 7:15 p.m. After answering questions from Director Romans, President Ahlstrand declared the hearing on the 2000-01 budget closed at 7:20 p.m.
Motion by Romans, second by O’Hara to approve the regular Physical Plant and Equipment Levy in the amount of $ .33 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for the fiscal year July 1, 2000, to June 30, 2001, to be expended for the purposes outlined in Chapter 298.3 of the Code of Iowa. Roll call vote. Ayes - Romans, Adam, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Dayman, O’Hara. Nays - none. Motion carried.
Motion by Adam, second by Barsness that at this meeting of the Board of Directors of the Pleasant Valley Community School District, held as provided by law; and finding that the notice of the time and place of hearing has, according to law and as directed by the Board, been published on the 23rd day of March, 2000, in the Bettendorf News, and that the affidavit of publication thereof was on file; and after hearing any resident or taxpayer presenting objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget; I move that we adopt the attached Budget Summary, together with the property tax levies totaling $13.41119 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for 2000-01. Roll call vote. Ayes – Adam, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Dayman, O’Hara, Romans. Nays - none. Motion carried.
Director Dayman noted that the property tax levy rate remains the same as the rate for the current year.
Motion by O'Hara, second by Dayman that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
The Consent Agenda consists of the following:
the resignations of Chantelle Arnold as a foreign language instructor at the high school and the junior high, Joey Dilulio as the high school at-risk coordinator, and P. Terry Haut as chief financial officer;
the regular employment of Brenda Lange and Kathy Phelan as educational aides at Black Hawk Junior High School; and the probationary employment of Paul Wakeland as head custodian and Paul White as part-time custodian both at Pleasant Valley Community High School;
and the extra-curricular assignments of Megan McCarthy as assistant cheerleading sponsor, Mike Hawley as head boys soccer, Cathy Allbaugh as head girls soccer, Alan Conner as drum line sponsor, Paul Eure as head girls swimming, assistant girls track, and head boys swimming coach, Kristin Ryan-Flynn as assistant girls swimming, Carrie Smith as head sophomore softball, Becky Seward as drama accompanist, and Linda Hoffman as drama choreographer;
three open enrollment-in applications for 1999-2000 from Bettendorf Schools due to change of residence.
Motion by O'Hara second by Dayman that General Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $178,232.71 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Barsness second by O'Hara that Nutrition Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $7,499.84 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 $10,129.85 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Romans second by Adam that High School Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $15,704.39 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
The Board discussed topics and format for the board retreat to be held on Saturday, May 20, 2000, from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Belmont Office.
Motion by Dayman, second by Adam that the Board hold a special meeting for a board retreat beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2000, at the Belmont Administration Center. Roll call vote. Ayes – Dayman, O’Hara, Romans, Adam, Ahlstrand, Barsness. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Phase one of the new high school parking lot consisted of installing a gravel base and an entry drive last summer. Ray LaFrentz, Director of Operations, informed the Board that black topping the parking lot was now scheduled for this summer. Three bids for paving the lot were received and opened on Friday, March 24. He recommended approval of the low bid submitted by Tri City Black Top in the amount of $43,537.05.
Motion by O’Hara, second by Dayman that the Board accept the low bid of $43,537.05 from Tri City Black Top for paving the new parking lot at the high school. Roll call vote. Ayes – O’Hara, Romans, Adam, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Dayman. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Tom Parker, High School Principal, and Tom Neuhaus, High School Associate Principal/Activities, represented the High School Code of Conduct committee and explained the committee’s recommendations to the Board.
The recommendations consisted of language clarifications of the Code. Beyond its regular meetings, the committee held an open forum for parents, students, and community members to provide input regarding the Code of Conduct. Members of the committee included: Tom Parker, PVCHS Principal; Tom Neuhaus, PVCHS Associate Principal/Activities; Kevin O'Hara, Board member, Larry Brown, Black Hawk Junior High Principal; John Gustafson, Black Hawk Junior High Athletic Director; Brent Kilburg, PVCHS Sheriff’s Department Liaison officer, Carrie Smith, PVCHS Juvenile Court Liaison; Tom Hoskins, teacher/coach; Dalen Hodge, teacher; Colleen Hensel, parent/athletic booster; Ben Klemme, student/fine arts; Bill Myatt, teacher/drama director; Nancy Poleshaj, parent/music booster; Jessica Taylor, student/athlete; Amy Weber, teacher/coach; Ann Zeal, parent/PTA.
Motion by Barsness, second by O’Hara that the Board approve the Code of Conduct Committee’s recommendations for changes to the Pleasant Valley Community School District’s Code of Conduct as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes – Barsness, Dayman, O’Hara, Romans, Adam, Ahlstrand. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
