BOARD OF EDUCATION, REGULAR MEETING, BELMONT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Monday, May 15, 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, Thornton. Absent: OíHara, Romans. Also present: Jan Erling, Louise Jesson, Jolene Mullins, Connie Nagel, Becky Roller, Barb Sexson, Joe Kint, Ginny Treasure, Dale Barber, Jim Spelhaug, Terry Haut, Chris Harvey, and others.
Motion by Dayman, second by Barsness that the agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: Directors Barsness and Adam thanked members of the School Improvement Committee who met on May 11 for their efforts in developing, presenting, and ranking action plans for each of the eight strategies.
Director Barsness expressed a concern regarding the lack of substitute teachers at the junior high and high school levels this spring. Dr. Barber replied that this is a universal problem, especially at this time of year when there are more teacher absences. The need is greater at the junior high and high school levels as many substitute teachers will teach at the elementary level but not at the secondary levels. The Department of Education proposed allowing persons who have a B.A. degree and 50 hours of training to substitute without a teaching license, but this was turned down by the Bureau of Licensure.
Director Adam shared his experience of attending Junior Achievementís Exchange City and observed the varied and interesting activities as the Pleasant Valley fourth graders participated in running the city. Director Dayman gave the address at the initial activity of Exchange City where the fourth graders were interviewed for the various ìCityî positions. The fourth graders were complimented for their good behavior.
Dr. Spelhaug displayed the new ACT poster which is a nation-wide advertisement for the college assessment test. The students pictured on the poster are Pleasant Valley Community High School students. The photographer for ACT said that everyone was extremely accommodating and that the students chosen were excellent representatives of our high school. The poster is displayed at the high school and the administration center.
Dr. Barber commented that the Strategic Planning meeting on May 11 went very well. Initial prioritizing of the action plans has been completed and a formal presentation will be made to the Board in late June or early July.
Dr. Barber also informed the Board that he and Terry Haut had presented the district's request for modified allowable growth to the School Budget Review Committee on Monday, May 8, via ICN. The request was for $34,500 for a one year continuation of our shared School-to-Work Coordinator with Bettendorf Schools and $28,000 for start up costs for the Scott County Sheriff's Department Liaison Officer. The School Budget Review Committee approved both of these requests and Bettendorf Schools has been informed that we will be able to share the School-to-Work Coordinator for at least one more year.
The secretary presented Iowa Association of School Boards certificates to Board members in recognition of School Board Recognition Week May 14 - 20. Proclamations were received from the City of Bettendorf and the City of LeClaire recognizing the Boardís efforts.
Motion by Barsness, second by Thornton that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
The Consent Agenda consists of the following:
•approval of the minutes of the May 1, 2000, Regular Board Meeting,
•the employment of Debbie Hartman as a Learning Disabled (LD) teacher at Black Hawk Junior High School,
•Karen Lewis as Teacher of the Deaf, Jeff Lindmark as Project Ready teacher, Stephanie Lindmark as a special education teacher at the High School;
•the increase of .07 FTE to the contract of elementary music teacher Trish Bondi due to additional elementary sections,
•the increase of .05 FTE to the contract of elementary art teacher Madelyn Cox due to additional elementary sections,
•and the increase of .28 FTE to the contract of physical education teacher James Dennis due to additional elementary sections;
•the transfer of Lisa Bradley from kindergarten teacher to second grade teacher at Riverdale Heights Elementary;
•the deletion of the extra curricular assignment Assistant Publication Editor from Sherri Britzí contract;
•the addition of Social Committee Advisor to Sherri Britzí contract;
•the addition of the extra curricular assignment Assistant Publication Editor to Shawn Riceí contract;
•and the resignations of Thomas Griffin as part-time custodian at Riverdale Heights Elementary School and Vicki Shaffer as a food service worker at Bridgeview Elementary School;
•and four open enrollment applications; two applications-in, one kindergarten student from Davenport Schools for 1999-2000 due to change of residence, and one kindergarten student from North Scott schools for 2000-2001; and two applications-out for 1999-2000 to Bettendorf Schools due to change of residence.
Motion by Adam, second by Dayman that General Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $134,646.20 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Dayman, second by Thornton that Nutrition Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $51,800.34 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Barsness, second by Dayman that Elementary/Junior High School Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $8,308.47 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Thornton, second by Adam that High School Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $32,458.63 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Adam, second by Thornton that Schoolhouse Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $423,282.08 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
The Board previously authorized the pilot of a new elementary spelling program for the current school year. The faculty involved (Jan Erling, Louise Jesson, Jolene Mullins, Connie Nagel, Becky Roller, Barb Sexson) were present to report on the results of this year's implementation. Based on parent and student survey results and the experience of staff members, it was recommended that the pilot be expanded to include all buildings and a significant number of teachers in each building. Should the expanded pilot prove to be successful, it would be the team's recommendation that this program be fully adopted for the 2001-02 school year.
Motion by Barsness, second by Thornton that the Board approve the continuation of an expanded elementary spelling pilot for the 2000-2001 school year. Roll call vote. Ayes - Barsness, Dayman, Thornton, Adam, Ahlstrand. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.
The District has not received assurance of federal funds for the Chapter I reading program. Dr. Barber recommended that the contracts of Chapter I reading teachers Kathy Kinzenbaw, Kelly Dircks, and Mary Ritter not be renewed for the 2000-01 school year pending assurance of Chapter I funds from the federal government. When notification is received that the federal funding is secured, which is usually in July or early August, the district will issue contracts for these positions. The administration believes that the federal funding will be available to continue to employ these teachers on a full-time basis but does not want to risk the approximately $90,000 should the federal funding not be approved. The district anticipates notification of approval for 2000-01 funding by August 1.
Motion by Adam, second by Thornton that the Board proceed with the termination of Kathy Kinzenbaw, Chapter I Reading Instructor, effective the end of the 1999-00 school year due to budgetary constraints. Roll call vote. Ayes - Adam, Ahlstrand, Dayman, Thornton. Nays ñ Barsness. Motion carried.
Motion by Adam, second by Dayman that the Board proceed with the termination of Kelly Dircks, Chapter I Reading Instructor, effective the end of the 1999-00 school year due to budgetary constraints. Roll call vote. Ayes - Adam, Ahlstrand, Dayman, Thornton. Nays ñ Barsness. Motion carried.
Motion by Adam, second by Thornton that the Board proceed with the termination of Mary Ritter, Chapter I Reading Instructor, effective the end of the 1999-00 school year due to budgetary constraints. Roll call vote. Ayes - Adam, Ahlstrand, Dayman, Thornton. Nays ñ Barsness. Motion carried.
Chief Financial Officer Terry Haut outlined the budget restructuring proposal for 2000-01 which is necessary due to a decline in enrollment from the 1999-2000 school year, a loss in weighted student funding due to a reduction in the number of students being shared with other school districts, and a loss in weighted funding due to the number of special education students.
Mr. Haut explained that the budget restructuring will enable the district to retain a comparable unspent balance from the end of FY 2000 to the end of FY 2001. Areas impacted include transferring payment for buses and other vehicles to the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy fund, a reduction in several areas of capital outlay, a freeze of building supply budgets, and the one time infusion of funds to be received from the settlement with Wellmark.
Motion by Dayman, second by Adam that the board approve the proposed budget restructuring for the 2000-2001 school year as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Dayman, Thornton, Adam, Ahlstrand, Barsness. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.
The legislature did not give budget approval to the Phase III budget until the last day of the legislative session. Therefore, the state was not able to prepare the Phase III budget information for individual school districts until last week. Dr. Barber recommended that the Board approve the Phase III budget sheets so they can be submitted to the Department of Education by the June 1 deadline. The actual Phase III plan is now included in the district school improvement plan which is due in September.
Motion by Barsness, second by Thornton that the Board approve the 2000-2001 Phase III budget as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - Barsness, Dayman, Thornton, Adam, Ahlstrand. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.
Terry Haut presented the monthly financial report for April. Through April, general fund receipts totaled $14,565,819 (77.0%) and expenses totaled $14,884,799 (77.9%). The April target for receipts and expenditures was 83.3%. He also presented reports on the Management, PPEL, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Hot Lunch, Revolving, and Activity funds.
Motion by Dayman, second by Barsness that the Board accept the monthly financial reports for April as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes ñ Barsness, Dayman, Thornton, Adam, Ahlstrand. Nays - none. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
PLEASANT VALLEY SPARTAN WRESTLING CAMP
WHERE: PVCHS
WHO: Grade 3-9 (in 2000-01)
PV Students Only
WHEN: June 14, 15, & 16 5:00-8:00 p.m.
June 17 9-12 Noon, 1-4 p.m.
COST: $35 Make checks to PVHS Wrestling. Camp T-shirts available - $10
Pleasant Valley Schools
Foundation
Alumni Data Base
If you are an alumnus of Pleasant Valley Community Schools, weíd like to hear from you. We are developing an alumni data base and will make this available for class reunions. Please let us know your address and phone number and year of graduation so you can be kept informed of your class events. Call (319)332-5550 or 3-mail HYPERLINK mailto:harveychris@pleasval.k12.ia.us harveychris@pleasval.k12.ia.us .
Birdies for Charity Pledges for PV Foundation
2000 John Deere Classic
Each penny pledged to the Foundation through this process returns to the Foundation and aids in funding Scholarships to PVCHS Seniors. This year the Foundation is granting fifteen $1,000 scholarships to PVCHS seniors.
Pledging to Birdies not only helps the Foundation; you can win some great prizes (John Deere Garden Tractor, Seven day all inclusive vacation package for two to Mexico. (Courtesy of Blackhawk World Travel, Inc.), A John Deere All-Season Lawn Care Package, and more. To enter the contest, guess the number of birdies that will actually be made by Tour Pros during the tournament, Wednesday through Sunday. A grand prize will be given to the person who guesses the correct number. In case of ties, winners will be randomly selected. The Grand Prize this year is a 2000 LeSabre by Buick.
Thank you for your ongoing support of the PV Educational Foundation!
PV SUMMER TENNIS CLINIC - 2 SESSIONS AVAILABLE
M-F, June 26th - 30th, 6-8 p.m. & M-F, July 10th -14th, 6-8 p.m.
Cost is $35 and includes a PV Summer Tennis T-shirt.
Information is available in the main office and the activities office of the high school.
Pleasant Valley Board of Education Meeting
Monday, May 1, 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, OíHara, Romans, Thornton. Absent: None. Also present: Tom Parker, Ward Olson, Tom Olson, Deputy Brent Kilburg, Sergeant Mike Hill, Sergeant Fisk, Lucy, Norma Hofmann, Rich Hofmann, Ray LaFrentz, Mary Louise Spear, Dale Barber, Jim Spelhaug, Terry Haut, Chris Harvey, and others.
Motion by Adam, second by Thornton that the Board hold an exempt session for the purpose of negotiations as provided in section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Dayman, second by Barsness that the Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: President Ahlstrand welcomed students from the high schoolís Government classes.
Director Barsness congratulated Amanda Bales on coming in first in the 800 meter run at the Drake Relays.
Director OíHara thanked Linda Moross, Junior Class sponsor, parents, students, and other volunteers who supported the After Prom Event.
President Ahlstrand asked High School Principal Tom Parker for an update on the Wall of Honor selection. Mr. Parker informed the Board that the recipient this year is Ms. Judith McCray, a PV graduate from the class of 1975. Ms. McCray is a documentarian who has won an Emmy Award for her documentary "Facing Violence." She has her own production company and is currently on leave from her position as a professor at Southern Illinois University.
Ms. McCrayís visit on April 26 began with brunch at Steventon's followed by a visit to the schools she had attended in the district, a reception at the high school, and concluded with her remarks at the Academic Awards night.
Mr. Parker added that the Wall of Honor will eventually include PV grads who gave their lives serving our country. The committee is currently researching these names.
President Ahlstrand thanked the participants and volunteers involved with the Foundationís Golf Benefit.
Dr. Spelhaug informed the Board that they will be receiving an invitation to a luncheon on May 15 given for the people who volunteered to help interview elementary students for the Junior Achievement Exchange City program.
Motion by Barsness, second by O'Hara that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
The Consent Agenda consists of the following:
• approval of the minutes of the April 17, 2000, Regular Board Meeting,
• the transfer of Jennifer Miller from half-time kindergarten at Pleasant View Elementary to third grade teacher at Pleasant View;
• the transfer of Brent Clausen from one-third time junior high science and two-thirds time high school science teacher to full-time high school science teacher;
• the transfer of Lindy Voss from the position of Athletic Director's Secretary to the position of Secretary/Aide at Black Hawk Junior High School;
• the resignation of Amy Prins as an English/journalism teacher at PVCHS;
• and the probationary employment of Thomas Griffin as a part-time custodian at Riverdale Heights Elementary and Ron Tague as a seasonal, part-time mower operator;
• four open enrollment-in applications; one for 1999-2000 from Davenport Schools due to change of residence and three for 2000-2001 from Bettendorf Schools due to good cause.
Motion by Dayman, second by O'Hara that General Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $24,843.54 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by OíHara, second by Thornton that Nutrition Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $1,901.12 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Adam, second by Dayman that Elementary/Junior High School Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $8,391.36 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Thornton, second by Adam that High School Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $14,961.05 in payment of invoices presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
High School Principal Tom Parker and Scott County Sheriffís Liaison Deputy Kilburg gave the Board a progress report on the liaison officer position that was added at the high school this year. Mr. Parker reported that the Sheriffís Department Liaison position has proven to be a very valuable resource for the entire district. Mr. Parker and Dr. Barber thanked Deputy Kilburg for his assistance and professionalism.
Mr. Parker and Deputy Kilburg recommended that due to an increase in drug use throughout the Quad Cities the district use the services of Lucy, the Metropolitan Enforcement Group's (MEG) drug sniffing dog, periodically at the high school and junior high campuses as a deterrent to students who bring illegal substances to school. Lucy, her trainer, and supervisors from the Metropolitan Enforcement Group were introduced to the Board. Lucy and other trained dogs will be used to check lockers and parking lots as a regular part of the district's substance abuse prevention program.
Deputy Kilburg and Sergeant Fisk of the Moline Police Department introduced the concept of a Scholastic Crime Stoppers club for Pleasant Valley High School. Sergeant Fisk shared his personal experience in initiating a club at Moline High School. Dr. Barber recommended that Deputy Kilburg and the high school administration determine if there is sufficient student interest to implement a Student Crime Stoppers Chapter at PVCHS.
Vice-President Adam read the following proclamation for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7 ñ 13) into the minutes:
WHEREAS, today's teachers mold our future citizens through their guidance and education, and
WHEREAS, today's teachers encounter students of widely differing backgrounds and abilities, and
WHEREAS, our society expects public education to provide quality education services to all children, no matter what their backgrounds or abilities, and
WHEREAS, our country's future depends, in large measure, upon the education our youth receive today, and
WHEREAS, teachers spend countless hours outside their classrooms preparing lessons, evaluating progress, counseling and coaching students and performing community service, and
WHEREAS, our community recognizes that its teachers are providing quality educational services to our children,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT the Pleasant Valley Community Schools Board of Education designates the week of May 7 ñ 13, 2000, as Teacher Appreciation Week in this community, and
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED THAT the Board of Education calls on the community to join with it in personally expressing appreciation to our teachers for a job well done.
Dr. Barber recommended approval of a change order to allow installation of variable speed drives on the supply fans for the HVAC renovation project at Cody Elementary. The change order will provide for more even cooling and heating and will reduce the noise level in the library and adjoining classrooms. This is the first change order for the project and is in the amount of $10,443. $94,500 is budgeted for such purposes.
Motion by Romans, second by Barsness that the Board approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $10,443.00 to allow installation of variable speed drives on supply fans for the HVAC renovation project at Cody Elementary. Roll call vote. Ayes ñ Romans, Thornton, Adam, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Dayman, OíHara.
The Five Year Capital Projects Plan was presented to the Board.
This plan has been utilized in the past to escrow funds which then financed the junior high remodeling project, the construction of the new administration center, the classroom addition to Riverdale Heights Elementary, and the air conditioning projects at Cody, Bridgeview, and Pleasant View elementary schools.
Ray LaFrentz, Terry Haut, and Dale Barber discussed Year One (2000-2001) proposals of the Five Year Capital Projects Plan.
Recommendations for 2000-2001 include completion of the new west parking lot at the high school, the elementary air conditioning projects at Cody, Bridgeview, and Pleasant View, the office remodeling project at Cody, and a roofing project at Pleasant View.
They also recommended that the district begin to purchase buses and other vehicles from the PPEL fund beginning in 2000-01 as a component of the budget restructuring plan that will be presented to the Board at the second meeting in May. Such purchases are typically paid from PPEL in Iowa school districts including the other three Scott County districts.
Motion by O'Hara, second by Dayman that the Board approve the Capital Projects Five Year Plan as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes - O'Hara, Romans, Thornton, Adam, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Dayman. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.
Dr. Barber informed the Board that the district's legal counsel has forwarded a "Release and Settlement Agreement" which requires the Board's approval relative to the lawsuit that the district and other public entities had participated in against Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa.
Motion by Adam, second by Thornton that the Board approve the "Release and Settlement Agreement" to resolve the pending dispute with Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa. Roll call vote. Ayes ñ Adam, Ahlstrand, Barsness, Dayman, O'Hara, Romans, Thornton. Nays - none. Motion carried.
Dr. Barber and Dr. Spelhaug reviewed the Department of Education accreditation summary conclusions and recommendations from the DOE team headed by Dr. Leland Wolf that visited the district last December. The report lists strengths, suggested areas of improvement, and areas of non-compliance.
It was noted that there were no areas of non-compliance reported. Board members complimented the administration, faculty and staff, parents, and students on the very positive report.
Dr. Barber asked the Board to appoint President Ahlstrand and two additional Board Directors to the Administrative Salary Review Team. This group will meet with the superintendent in May.
Motion by Dayman, second by Romans that the Board appoint President Ahlstrand and Directors OíHara and Thornton to the Administrative Salary Review Team. Roll call vote. Ayes - Dayman, O'Hara, Romans, Thornton, Adam, Ahlstrand, Barsness. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.
The Board met in exempt session from 9:35 until 9:55 p.m. for the purpose of negotiations.
The meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
Next Board Meeting
Monday, May 15, 2000
7:00 p.m.
Belmont Administration Center
PLEASANT VALLEY SPARTAN WRESTLING CAMP
WHERE: PVCHS
WHO: Grade 3-9 (in 2000-01)
PV Students Only
WHEN: June 14, 15, & 16 5:00-8:00 p.m.
June 17 9-12 Noon, 1-4 p.m.
COST: $35 Make checks to PVHS Wrestling. Camp T-shirts available - $10
Pleasant Valley Schools
Foundation
Alumni Data Base
If you are an alumnus of Pleasant Valley Community Schools, weíd like to hear from you. We are developing an alumni data base and will make this available for class reunions. Please let us know your address and phone number and year of graduation so you can be kept informed of your class events. Call (319)332-5550 or E-mail HYPERLINK mailto:harveychris@pleasval.k12.ia.us harveychris@pleasval.k12.ia.us .
Birdies for Charity Pledges for PV Foundation
2000 John Deere Classic
Each penny pledged to the Foundation through this process returns to the Foundation and aids in funding Scholarships to PVCHS Seniors. This year the Foundation is granting 15 $1,000 scholarships to PVCHS seniors.
Pledging to Birdies not only helps the Foundation; you can win some great prizes (John Deere Garden Tractor, Seven day all inclusive vacation package for two to Mexico. (Courtesy of Blackhawk World Travel, Inc.), A John Deere All-Season Lawn Care Package, and more. To enter the contest, guess the number of birdies that will actually be made by Tour Pros during the tournament, Wednesday through Sunday. A grand prize will be given to the person who guesses the correct number. In case of ties, winners will be randomly selected. The Grand Prize this year is a 2000 LeSabre by Buick.
Thank you for your ongoing support of the PV Educational Foundation!
PV SUMMER TENNIS CLINIC - 2 SESSIONS AVAILABLE
M-F, June 26th - 30th, 6-8 p.m. & M-F, July 10th -14th, 6-8 p.m.
Cost is $35 and includes a PV Summer Tennis T-shirt.
Info. is available in the main office and the activities office of the high school
PLEASANT VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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.