PLEASANT VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Bettendorf, LeClaire, Riverdale UNOFFICIAL MINUTES

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1 PLEASANT VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Bettendorf, LeClaire, Riverdale UNOFFICIAL MINUTES NOTE: Due to the renovation of the Belmont Administration Center, the July 15 Board of Education meeting will be held at Hopewell Elementary School, 3900 Hopewell Avenue, Bettendorf, IA in room 66. (Enter the building at the East entrance.) BOARD OF EDUCATION, REGULAR MEETING, HOPEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Monday, June 24, :00 P.M. C.D.S.T. Regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Dayman. MEMBERS PRESENT: Archer, Bullock, Dayman, Dohmen, Paulsen, Witters. Absent: Isbell. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Christine Harvey, Mike Clingingsmith, Darren Erickson, Deputy Jayne Ruckoldt, Trampus Budde, Kevin Pennekamp and others. AGENDA APPROVED: Motion by Witters, second by Bullock to approve the agenda as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Paulsen, second by Witters that the consent agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. The consent agenda consists of: the employment of Maureen Dyer as an English/Journalism teacher, advisor for Yearbook and Newspaper at PVCHS, Kala Koehler as K-6 art teacher and Meredith Skala as a third grade teacher, both at Hopewell; the regular employment of Samantha Stopoulos as a special education aide at Riverdale Heights; the resignation of Kathy Phelan as a library aide at PVJH, the increase in the Letter of Assignment of Amy Hanna from two days/week to 5 days/week for a total of twentyfive hours as a library aide at PVJH, the probationary employment of Rhonda Clanton-Davis as a special education aide at Riverdale Heights, Monica Linville, Vicky Mommsen, Amanda Ranfeld, Chelsea Sheley and David Weaver as aides at PVCHS; and Dawn Mumey as a special education aide at Riverdale Heights; the extracurricular employment of Grant Ericksen as a Pleasant View lego robotics coordinator; the 2013 summer school employment of: Lisa Bradley, Pathways 1-Bridgeview, Emily Graves, Pathways 2-Riverdale Heights, Holly Gruenke, Pathways 1-Riverdale Heights, Leah Hodgin, Pathways 2-Bridgeview, Cindy Ingleby, Pathways 3- Riverdale Heights, Kathy Miller, Pathways 1-Riverdale Heights, Jill Nedved, Pathways 3-Riverdale Heights, Joe Nichols, Pathways 3 & 4-Bridgeview, Janice Pavlicek, Pathways 3-Riverdale Heights, Erin Teel, Pathways 2- Riverdale Heights, Becky Thompson, Pathways 2-Bridgeview, Cindi VenHorst, Pathways 3 & 4-Bridgeview, Sonia Vogel, Pathways 4-Riverdale Heights, Jessica Werderman, Pathways 4-Riverdale Heights, Heather White, Pathways 2-Riverdale Heights, Lyra Johnson, Reading-JH, Sarah Larsen, Math and Reading, JH, Jessica Mente, Math-JH, Audra Bailey, Instrumental Music, HS/BV, Tara Daurer, Instrumental Music-HS/BV, Rachel Fitkin, Instrumental Music-HS/BV, Brian Gartner, Instrumental Music-HS/BV, Kristin Lopez, Instrumental Music- HS/BV, Kathy McMillen, Instrumental Music-HS/BV, Karen Bemis, Classroom Aide (Gr.1-2)-BV, Karen Brown, Building Aide-BV, Holli Crowley, Classroom Aide (Gr. 1-2)-BV, Michele Childers, Student Aide (Gr. K)-Riverdale Heights, Darlene Corchado, Building Aide-Riverdale Heights, Mary Jo Graham, Classroom Aide (Gr. 3-4)-Riverdale Heights, Lisa Hartford, Student Aide (Gr. 5)-Riverdale Heights, Julie Johnson, Student Aide (Gr. 1)-Riverdale Heights, Brenda Klauer, Classroom Aide (Gr. 3-4)-Riverdale Heights, Melissa Peters, Student Aide (Gr. 1-2), Riverdale Heights, Hope White, Building/Student Aide-JH, Kris Zellmer, Student Aide (Gr. 1-), Riverdale Heights; and two open enrollment applications from Bettendorf schools for the school year. EXPENSES APPROVED: Motion by Witters, second by Archer that General Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $412, in Motion by Archer, second by Paulsen that Nutrition Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $ in

2 Motion by Bullock, second by Witters that Elementary/Junior High Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $1, in Motion by Paulsen, second by Dohmen that High School Activity Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $26, in Motion by Dohmen, second by Bullock that Management Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $11, in Motion by Witters, second by Archer that PPEL Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $122, in Motion by Paulsen, second by Dohmen that Capital Projects Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $155, in Motion by Dohmen, second by Bullock that Internal Service Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $10, in Motion by Archer, second by Witters that Trust Fund warrants be issued in the total amount of $6, in Mr. Clingingsmith also made the board aware of an additional bill of $23,060 for payment on the baseball/softball field lighting project. The bill arrived too late to be included in the regular bill payment listing. UPDATE OF FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PROJECTS: Dr. Spelhaug updated the board on a meeting with the architects held last week. The focus is on next additions at the junior high, high school and Bridgeview/Cody. He asked the board for additional comments and/or questions. This item will remain on the July 15 board agenda. UPDATE ON CODY S HUNT WALK ZONE: In order to complete a safe walking route to school for Cody s Hunt children, the district is proposing to install, at no cost to the City of LeClaire, the remaining sidewalk section on the East side of the 300 block of N. 8 th Street over the next month. A concern was expressed regarding the setback of the sidewalk from the street. Dr. Spelhaug explained the new section will begin with the setback and then merge toward the one that has no set back. As a result, for most of the distance it will have a setback but for the last feet it will merge down to the section which has no set back. The district proposed set back all the way with an overlap of 5-6 feet to the existing sidewalk that has no setback but the city was not in favor. The district is asking the City to maintain the walk until lots are developed on the adjacent parcels. This will allow the district to implement the planned walk zone and most efficiently deal with expansion of bus routes due to the growth in the district. LeClaire City Council Committee of the Whole met on Monday, June 24, 2013 and this request was approved for council consideration. Motion by Dohmen, second by Witters that the board approve the N. 8 th Street sidewalk agreement with the City of LeClaire as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes Dohmen, Paulsen, Witters, Archer, Bullock, Dayman. Nays none. Motion carried. ATTENDANCE, DISCIPLINE AND LIAISON REPORTS: Darren Erickson, School Resource Officer Deputy Jayne Ruckoldt, Kevin Pennekamp and Trampus Budde presented the attendance and discipline reports for the junior high and high school. Dr. Spelhaug added that an additional School Resource Officer has been approved for the district. Scott County Sheriff Deputy Jim Wilkinson will serve at the PVJH for the school year.

3 In addition, recently approved legislation allows Pleasant Valley and Bettendorf districts to share a social worker who will be used at PVHS and PVJH as a resource for familes/students with certain needs. The Board expressed its appreciation to the staff as well as Kelly Fermoyle, Juvenile Court Liaison and Jayne Ruckoldt, Scott County Sheriff Liaison Officer for their ongoing work in providing an excellent learning environment in the schools. Motion by Archer, second by Witters that the junior high and high school attendance and discipline reports be approved as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes Archer, Bullock, Dayman, Dohmen, Paulsen, Witters. Nays none. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF STUDENT HANDBOOKS: Darren Erickson presented the changes to the Student Handbooks. Most were updates with these changes being made in the Good Conduct Code. Page Violation of the Good Conduct Code Page 19 (Wording change) 1. If I am involved in criminal activity, except minor traffic offenses, regardless of whether I was cited, arrested, convicted, or adjudicated for the act(s), I am in violation of the Good Conduct Code. This includes operating a vehicle while intoxicated. (Consequences changed to a range) 5. If I engage in misconduct involving theft, vandalism, or criminal misconduct that is handled internally by the school: First Good Conduct Violation Simple misdemeanor or misdemeanor-like violation depending on the level of Community Service and/or 10-40% of the regular season. Offenses more serious Second Good Conduct Violation Simple misdemeanor or misdemeanor-like violation -- depending on the level of Community Service and/or 40%-100% of the regular season. Offenses more serious Third Good Conduct Violation Simple misdemeanor or misdemeanor-like violation -- Ineligible to participate for one calendar year from the point of (addition) 6. If I engage in inappropriate or offensive conduct that is contrary with the citizenship expectations of the Pleasant Valley community, I am in violation of the Good Conduct Code. Examples of these violations may include, but are not limited to, assaulting staff or students, gross insubordination (talking back or refusing to cooperate with authorities), hazing or harassment of others. In situations involving harassment, it does not have to rise to the level of violating the school s antibullying/harassment policy, but rather may include inappropriate and/or disparaging comments to or about others (examples of such harassment include, but are not limited to: threats; inappropriate comments about the traits of an individual or group; creating parodies to make fun of others; posting or otherwise sharing potentially embarrassing photographs, drawings, video, or depictions of others without permission. This may include group conduct) whether made verbally, in writing, or

4 by electronic means. This rule is not intended to prevent a student from expressing his/her religious or political beliefs. First Good Conduct Violation Simple misdemeanor or misdemeanor-like violation depending on the level of Community Service and/or 10-40% of the regular season. Offenses more serious than a simple misdemeanor Ineligible for up to one calendar year from the point of Second Good Conduct Violation Simple misdemeanor or misdemeanor-like violation -- depending on the level of Community Service and/or 40%-100% of the regular season. Offenses more serious Third Good Conduct Violation Simple misdemeanor or misdemeanor-like violation -- Ineligible to participate for one calendar year from the point of Page 33- Wellness Requirements- updated to reflect current practices and new wellness offerings available to students Motion by Witters, second by Bullock that the board approve the proposed changes to the student/parent handbooks for the school year. Roll call vote. Ayes Witters, Archer, Bullock, Dayman, Dohmen, Paulsen. Nays none. Motion carried. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS: Mr. Clingingsmith presented the monthly financial reports for May, Through May, general fund revenue totaled $34,164,246 and expenses totaled $28,851,895. The fund balance in the General Fund at May 31, 2013 was $8,501,622. He also presented reports on the Management, PPEL, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Nutrition, Internal Service, and Activity Funds. There were no significant variances from projections in the financial reports. Motion by Archer, second by Dohmen that the board accept the monthly financial reports for May as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes Archer, Bullock, Dayman, Dohmen, Paulsen, Witters. Nays none. Motion carried 2014 IASB LEGISLATIVE ACTION PRIORITIES: Dr. Spelhaug proposed the following draft as the board s single legislative priority for the 2014 Legislature: The Pleasant Valley Community School District supports establishing a state wide student assessment system which reflects world class standards. The following link will access 2013 resolutions. The entire set of 2013 resolutions as set by the 2012 Delegate Assembly The priority will be finalized at the July 16 board meeting. MEETING ADJOURNED: The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. FUTURE DATES: Monday, July 15, :00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting, Room 66, Hopewell Elementary School, 3900 Hopewell Ave., Bettendorf, IA OPEN ENROLLMENT

5 Open Enrollment is the process by which a parent or guardian residing in an Iowa school district may enroll their child into a public school district other than the one in which they reside. The deadline for filing an Open Enrollment Application for students in grades 1-12 is March 1 st prior to the school year of requested attendance. The deadline for filing an open enrollment request for an incoming kindergarten child is September 1 st of the year open enrollment is first requested. For more information on Open Enrollment, please visit the district website at or call Kelly Hatler, hatlerk@pleasval.k12.ia.us at the Administration Center at (563)