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Davenport Community School District, IA

Davenport Community School District   IA average (US Census ACS)
Population107,781
Per-capita income$36,060
Median home value$164,900

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Reuniones recientes

Tue May 27, 2025

REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30PM

La junta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre las renovaciones de $28M de North High School

La junta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre la aprobación de los planes y especificaciones al 95% para el Proyecto de Adiciones y Renovaciones de North High School, con un costo de construcción estimado de $28 millones. Otros puntos de acción incluyen la aprobación de $1.7 millones para Chromebooks y laptops, la adopción de un currículo de geometría por $211,348 y varias renovaciones de la agenda de consentimiento para mantenimiento de TI y software. La reunión también incluye el reconocimiento de estudiantes de bellas artes y receptores del Seal of Biliteracy.

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Mon May 12, 2025

REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30PM

La Junta votará sobre contrato de leche de $775,832 y adopciones de currículo

La Junta del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Davenport considerará múltiples puntos de acción, incluyendo la aprobación de la renovación de un contrato de leche por un año con Prairie Farms por aproximadamente $775,832, varios contratos de recursos curriculares y de desarrollo profesional que suman más de $570,000, y un acuerdo de College Connection con Eastern Iowa Community College. La junta también escuchará informes de estudiantes, reconocerá a beneficiarios de becas y aprobará una agenda de consentimiento con denegaciones de inscripción abierta, actas, facturas y cambios de personal.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves personnel appointments and administrative corrections

The Board approved a consent agenda including the April 28 meeting minutes, a bill listing, and various personnel appointments. Administrative actions included a salary and title correction for a Williams Middle School principal and several new contracts for athletic and academic advisors. Multiple classified staff appointments for para educators and support workers were also approved.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES     1. REGULAR MEETING 1.01 Call to Order:   President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.  1.02 Pledge of Allegiance 1.03 Roll Call : Board members in attendance: Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Paustian, Allison Beck, Bruce Potts, Kent Barnds, Linda Hayes; Jake Ward joined virtually. 1.04 Mission and Vision Statement / Guiding Principles / Goals Tie-in :  Beck read the mission and vision statements; Hayes read the guiding principles; Schneckloth read goals #1 Enhance Student learning, and #4 Foster the innovative use of finances, facilities and staff.      2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION None.     4.. STUDENT BOARD REPORTS Students in attendance reported on activities at their respective schools and in their regions.      3. RECOGNITION 4.01 Introduction of New Davenport Schools Foundation Director and Scholarship Recipients TJ introduced Steve Ahrens as the new Davenport Schools Foundation Director.  Mr. Ahrens expressed appreciation, excitement and pride in his new role.    Schneckloth announced that tonight is very special as we recognize the academic accomplishments and celebrate the hard work of our students through the announce [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 5, 2025

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AT WEST HIGH SCHOOL @ 5:30 PM

El comité de la junta escolar evaluará al superintendente y revisará el perfil del graduado

El Comité Plenario del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Davenport se reunirá en West High School el 5 de mayo de 2025. Los puntos del orden del día incluyen una presentación sobre el Kenya Water Project y el Robotics Tour, una actualización sobre la iniciativa Portrait of a Graduate y discusiones sobre las evaluaciones del superintendente y del secretario de la junta. La reunión está abierta al público, pero no será transmitida en vivo ni grabada.

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✓ Decidido: Board conducts annual evaluations of superintendent and board secretary

The board performed annual evaluations for the superintendent and the board secretary. Members reviewed updates on the Portrait of a Graduate plan and received presentations on the Kenya Water Project and the robotics team. No formal votes on policy or spending were recorded.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025 WEST HIGH SCHOOL  ROOM 100 3505  WEST LOCUST STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52804 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES     1. OPENING ITEMS AND ROLL CALL 1.01 Call to Order  President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.   1.02 Pledge of Allegiance or National Anthem   1.03 Roll Call Board members in attendance: Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Paustian, Kent Barnds, Linda Hayes, Allison Beck, Bruce Potts.  Jake Ward was absent.   1.04 Kenya Water Project and Robotics Tour Greg Smith and students shared their experiences with the Kenya Water Project, discussing the multiple trips and impact on the Kenyan communities.  Members of the robotics team reviewed their season, competitions, and members.  Students provided a robotics demonstration.   1.05 Portrait of a Graduate Update Diane Campbell and Andrea Steward presented. The creation of Portrait of a Graduate allows us to reflect on current and future practices across the district and make sure our continuous improvement aligns with our vision of a learner during their time with DCSD and after they graduate to be successful and productive citizens. The purpose of the discussion was to review progress and gather feedback from the board. The Portrait of a Graduate plan will continue to be refined based on feedback and come back to the board for approval at [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 28, 2025

REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30PM

La Junta adoptará el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026 de $542M con un gravamen impositivo de $13.83

La junta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará para aprobar los planes al 95% para renovaciones de $2.3M en las escuelas Central, North y West High Schools. Adoptará el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026 de $542,471,643 con un gravamen del impuesto sobre la propiedad de $13.83173 por cada $1,000 de valoración imponible, además de una resolución de garantía presupuestaria debido a una disminución de la matrícula del 1.6%. Otras acciones incluyen un contrato de $69,500 con Bray Architects para la planificación de instalaciones, la aprobación de políticas sobre el ausentismo crónico y los dispositivos estudiantiles, y comentarios públicos sobre una petición para revertir las clases de CTE al horario de bloques.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves renovation plans for Central, North, and West High Schools

The Board approved the 95% plans and specifications for the Central, North, and West Facilities Renovations Project. The meeting also included a presentation on the iJAG program and public comments regarding CTE classes.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES     1. REGULAR MEETING 1.01 Call to Order:   President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.  1.02 Pledge of Allegiance 1.03 Roll Call : Board members in attendance: Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Paustian, Bruce Potts, Kent Barnds, Linda Hayes, Jake Ward, Allison Beck. 1.04 Mission and Vision Statement / Guiding Principles / Goals Tie-in :  Paustian read the mission and vision statements; Beck read the guiding principles; Schneckloth read goal #4 Foster the innovative use of finances, facilities and staff.      2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION 2.01 Public Hearing for Approval of the 95% Plans and Specs for Central, North and West Facilities Renovations Project President Kline-Jerome conducted a public hearing for approval of the 95% Plans and Specifications for Central, North and West Facilities Renovations Project. Notice of the hearing was published in the Quad City Times on April 14, 2025. Anyone wishing to speak on this item was asked to step forward or call in.  Seeing and hearing none, the public hearing was closed. MOTION :  Beck moved Potts seconded the board approve the plans and specifications for the Central, North and West High Schools' Facilities Renovations Project [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 14, 2025

SPECIAL CALL MEETING INCLUDING CLOSED SESSION Immediately Following Regular Meeting

La junta escolar considerará la terminación del contrato de un administrador

La Junta del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Davenport llevará a cabo una reunión especial, pasando inmediatamente a una sesión cerrada bajo el Código de Iowa para evaluar la competencia profesional de un individuo. Después de la sesión cerrada, la junta regresará a la sesión abierta para considerar la terminación del contrato de un administrador. La reunión incluye acciones procesales para el cierre.

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✓ Decidido: Board votes to consider termination of an administrator's contract

The board held a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual. Upon returning to open session, the board voted to consider the termination of an administrator's contract.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER EXECUTIVE BOARD ROOM 1702 N MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR DAVENPORT, IOWA  MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 SPECIAL CALL MEETING INCLUDING CLOSED SESSION       1. Open Session 1.01 Call to Order in Open Session President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm. Present were Directors Kline-Jerome, Hayes, Beck, Barnds, Paustian, Potts; TJ Schneckloth - superintendent, Jami Weinzierl - human resources, Brenda Thie - board secretary and Wendy Meyer - attorney. 1.02 Motion to Move into Closed Session Action:   Potts moved Beck seconded the board move into closed session as provided in Iowa Code Section 21.5(1) (i) of the open meetings' law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual has requested a closed session. Discussion : None. Vote : On a roll call vote, all in favor, motion passed.  The board moved into closed session at 7:16 pm     2. Conduct Closed Session Vice-President Kline-Jerome conducted the closed session.   By consensus, the board returned to open session at 7:44 pm.     3. Return to Open Session 3.01 Consider Termination of Administrator Contract [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 14, 2025

REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30PM

La junta votará sobre $1.14M de mobiliario de aulas para Garfield, Jackson y McKinley

La junta votará sobre varios contratos de construcción y adquisiciones, incluida la sustitución de mobiliario de aulas ($1,139,451.85), la reparación de tuckpointing en McKinley Elementary, la demolición de cinco casas y la sustitución de un estacionamiento. También discutirán el presupuesto del FY26 para su adopción formal en la próxima reunión y recibirán una actualización sobre la planificación de instalaciones a largo plazo. Los elementos del orden del día de consentimiento incluyen las actas, listados de facturas del 5 de marzo al 8 de abril y acciones de personal.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves consent agenda including personnel appointments

The Board approved a consent agenda that included meeting minutes, bill listings, and various personnel appointments. These appointments covered administrative, certificated, additional contract, and classified roles across multiple district schools.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES     1. REGULAR MEETING 1.01 Call to Order:   President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.  1.02 Pledge of Allegiance 1.03 Roll Call : Board members in attendance: Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Paustian, Jake Ward, Kent Barnds, Allison Beck, Bruce Potts, Linda Hayes. 1.04 Mission and Vision Statement / Guiding Principles / Goals Tie-in : Barnds read the mission and vision statements; Potts read the guiding principles; Schneckloth read goal #4 Foster the innovative use of finances, facilities and staff.      2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION None.     3. STUDENT BOARD REPORTS None.      4. RECOGNITION None.     5. PRESENTATION None.     6. BOARD REPORTS Paustian attended the recent musical at North, the 90th Jesse Day Relays, and Central High School Hall of Honor ceremony Barnds visited Eisenhower to observe the Amplify curriculum, attended Portrait of a Graduate task force and luncheon, and the North vs Central soccer game on the new turf under new lights Kline-Jerome attended the musical at North, visited Truman for an Amplify visit, and attended the Central High School Hall of Honor ceremony     7 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 24, 2025

REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30PM Immediately Following Special Call Open Meeting

La Junta votará sobre el acuerdo tentativo de los Secretarios de AFSCME

La junta del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Davenport considerará varios puntos de acción, incluyendo un acuerdo tentativo de negociación colectiva con los Secretarios de AFSCME para 2025-2028. Otros puntos incluyen la compra de un camión de volteo, la adjudicación de licitaciones para proyectos de techado y cimientos, y la transferencia de fondos para un gasto de deducible de incendio. La reunión también incluye puntos de la agenda de consentimiento para actas, facturas y cambios de personal.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves consent agenda including personnel appointments and bill listings

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the March 10 regular meeting minutes and bill listings for the period of March 5 to March 18, 2025. The agenda also included several new classified staff appointments and additional contracts for athletics and musical directors. Recognition for Fall and Winter Athletics was postponed.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES     1. REGULAR MEETING 1.01 Call to Order:   President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:55 pm.  1.02 Pledge of Allegiance 1.03 Roll Call : Board members in attendance: Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Paustian, Kent Barnds, Allison Beck, Linda Hayes; Jake Ward joined virtually; Bruce Potts was absent. 1.04 Mission and Vision Statement / Guiding Principles / Goals Tie-in : Paustian read the mission and vision statements; Barnds read the guiding principles; Schneckloth read goals #1 Enhance student learning and #4 Foster the innovative use of finances, facilities and staff.      2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION None.     3. STUDENT BOARD REPORTS Student board members in attendance reported on activities at their respective schools and in their regions.     4. RECOGNITION 4.01 Fall and Winter Athletics Postponed.     5. PRESENTATION None.     6. BOARD REPORTS Beck, the Scott County Auditor's page has a link to a document from the Department of Management on how to read the tax bill Paustian, visited McKinley and MidCity, thanked teachers and staff Barnds, ProStart is catering a Lenten meal at St. Paul's Kline-Jerome [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 24, 2025

Special Call Open Meeting: Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Property Tax Levy Public Hearing @ 5:30PM

Audiencia pública sobre el aumento propuesto del impuesto predial para el año fiscal 2026

La Junta Escolar de la Comunidad de Davenport llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta de recaudación del impuesto predial para el año fiscal 2026. La recaudación propuesta es de no más de $13.83173 por cada mil de valoración imponible, un aumento de $0.12298 respecto a los $13.70875 actuales. No se tomarán medidas en esta audiencia; la junta discutirá un borrador del presupuesto en abril y lo adoptará el 28 de abril de 2025.

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✓ Decidido: District held public hearing on proposed FY 2026 property tax levy

The board conducted a public hearing to receive oral and written comments regarding the proposed fiscal year 2026 property tax levy. No votes were taken on the levy during this meeting; the certified budget will be adopted by April 30th.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025 SPECIAL CALL OPEN MEETING: FISCAL YEAR 2026 PROPERTY TAX LEVY HEARING   1. SPECIAL CALL OPEN MEETING 1.01 Call to Order President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:38 pm.  The following board members were present: Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Paustian, Kent Barnds, Allison Beck, Linda Hayes; Jake Ward joined virtually; Bruce Potts was absent.   1.02 Pledge of Allegiance   1.03 Proposed FY 2026 Property Tax Levy Public Hearing President Kline-Jerome held a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2026 property tax levy.  The proposal was published in the Quad City Times on March 10, 2025. The public hearing was meant to take public comments either in writing or orally and was required as part of the district’s certified budget. The notice provided to each resident shows the maximum property taxes the district will adopt as part of the certified budget which will be adopted by April 30th.  Anyone wishing to speak on this item was invited to do so.  Remarks were made by the following community members:   Henry Crain, 313 E. Central Park, Davenport IA Wendy Peterson, 2609 East 57th Court, Davenport, IA Greg Dunbar, 2408 Myrtle St., Davenport, IA Kenneth Myers, 2806 W. Lombard St., Davenport, IA  Ma [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 10, 2025

REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30PM

La Junta votará sobre los acuerdos laborales provisionales para maestros y personal de apoyo

La Junta del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Davenport decidirá sobre cinco acuerdos colectivos provisionales que cubren a maestros, paraeducadores, personal de custodia/seguridad/almacén, alimentación y nutrición, y empleados de mantenimiento, junto con aumentos salariales para grupos de administradores y personal no sindicalizado. La junta también discutirá la sustitución de muebles de aula por $1.5 million en las escuelas primarias Garfield, Jackson y McKinley, la compra de un camión de volteo y una actualización sobre la programación de la escuela secundaria.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves personnel changes and administrative appointments

The Board approved a consent agenda including February 24 minutes, bill listings, and various personnel actions. Key changes include the appointment of a new principal for North High effective July 1, 2025, and several classified staff hires.

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  DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES     1. REGULAR MEETING 1.01 Call to Order:   President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:29 pm.  1.02 Pledge of Allegiance 1.03 Roll Call : Board members in attendance: Jake Ward, Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Paustian, Bruce Potts, Kent Barnds; Allison Beck attended virtually; Linda Hayes was absent. 1.04 Mission and Vision Statement / Guiding Principles / Goals Tie-in : Ward read the mission and vision statements; Potts read the guiding principles; Schneckloth read goal #1 Enhance student learning.      2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION None.     3. STUDENT BOARD REPORTS Student board members in attendance reported on activities at their respective schools and in their regions.     4. RECOGNITION     5. PRESENTATION 5.01 Construction Projects Update Josh Urmanski provide an update and photos of many of the large projects currently underway and fielded questions from the board.     6. BOARD REPORTS Barnds served on the Dooley Scholarship selection panel; attended the John Deere scholars presentation this morning; commended Central Coach Muilenberg who invited several student to attend state basketball and implemented a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 24, 2025

REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30PM

La junta escolar votará sobre el calendario académico 2025-26

La junta escolar de Davenport llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará la aprobación de los planes y especificaciones al 95% para la reparación de tuckpointing de McKinley Elementary (estimado en $250,000). Los puntos de acción incluyen la aprobación del calendario académico 2025-26 y la Política 501.22 sobre instrucción en el hogar. La agenda de consentimiento cubre las actas, los listados de facturas del 5 al 18 de febrero de 2025 y cambios de personal.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves plans for McKinley Elementary tuckpointing repair

The board approved the 95% plans and specifications for the McKinley Elementary Tuckpointing Repair project following a public hearing. The board also approved a consent agenda including bill listings and various personnel appointments.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES     1. REGULAR MEETING 1.01 Call to Order:   President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.  1.02 Pledge of Allegiance 1.03 Roll Call : Board members in attendance:  Jake Ward, Allison Beck, Linda Hayes, Kent Paustian, Karen Kline-Jerome, Bruce Potts, Kent Barnds.   1.04 Mission and Vision Statement / Guiding Principles / Goals Tie-in : Hayes read the mission and vision statements; Ward read the guiding principles; Schneckloth read goal #1 Enhance student learning.      2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION 2.01 Public Hearing for Approval of the 95% Plans and Specs for McKinley Tuckpointing Repair President Kline-Jerome conducted a public hearing for approval of the 95% Plans and Specifications for McKinley Tuckpointing Repair Project. Notice of the hearing was published in the Quad City Times on February 10, 2025. Anyone wishing to speak on this item was asked to stop forward or call in.  Seeing and hearing none, the public hearing was closed. MOTION:  Beck moved Hayes seconded the board approve the plans and specifications for the Mckinley Elementary Tuckpointing Repair as shown in the 95% Plans and Specifications. DISCUSSION : None. VOTE : On a roll call vote, a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 10, 2025

REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30PM

Audiencia pública sobre el proyecto de cimientos de North High School de $2.4M

La junta llevará a cabo audiencias públicas para aprobar los planes al 95% para el Proyecto de Cimientos y Fundaciones de Adiciones y Renovaciones de North High School ($2.4M) y las Mejoras de Techado de Fillmore Elementary ($950k). Otros puntos de acción incluyen la aprobación de extensiones de contratos de Pepsi en West y North High Schools, reemplazos de juegos infantiles en Jackson, Garfield y McKinley Elementary ($681,723), y órdenes de cambio para el proyecto de reubicación del lote de autobuses al Armory que suman $84,654.93. La reunión también incluye puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, tales como acciones de personal, listados de facturas y actas.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves plans for North High and Fillmore Elementary projects

The Board approved 95% plans and specifications for footings and foundations at North High School and roofing improvements at Fillmore Elementary. The board also reviewed architectural renderings for broader updates to North High School.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES     1. REGULAR MEETING 1.01 Call to Order:   President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.  1.02 Pledge of Allegiance 1.03 Roll Call : Board members in attendance:  Allison Beck, Karen Kline-Jerome, Jake Ward, Bruce Potts, Linda Hayes, Kent Barnds, Kent Paustian.   1.04 Mission and Vision Statement / Guiding Principles / Goals Tie-in : Beck read the mission and vision statements; Hayes read the guiding principles; Schneckloth read goal #4 facilitate the innovative use of finances, facilities and staff.      2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION 2.01 North High School Additions and Renovations-Footings and Foundations Project 95% Plans and Specifications President Kline-Jerome conducted a public hearing for approval of the North High School Additions and Renovations - Footings and Foundations Project 95% Plans and Specifications.  Notice of the hearing was published in the Quad City Times on January 27, 2025. Anyone wishing to speak on this item was asked to stop forward or call in.  Seeing and hearing none, the public hearing was closed. MOTION : Potts moved Paustian seconded the board approve the plans and specifications for the North High School Additions and [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 3, 2025

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE @ 5:30 PM

El Distrito Escolar Comunitario de Davenport recibirá una actualización sobre los Equipos de Liderazgo Juvenil

El Comité Plenario se reunirá para recibir una presentación y una descripción general sobre los Equipos de Liderazgo Juvenil. El resto de la agenda consiste en asuntos procesales.

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✓ Decidido: Board receives update on Youth Leadership Teams

The meeting consisted of a presentation regarding the Youth Leadership Teams (YLT) and their role in student voice and school climate. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025 ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER 2ND FLOOR, JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES     1. OPENING ITEMS AND ROLL CALL 1.01 Call to Order  President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.   1.02 Pledge of Allegiance   1.03 Roll Call Board members in attendance: Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Paustian, Kent Barnds, Linda Hayes, Allison Beck, Bruce Potts and Jake Ward.   1.04 Youth Leadership Teams Update Courtney Olsen was joined by Cara Fah, Abbi Lievens and Leanne Anderson.  Youth Leadership Teams (YLT) started about 5 years ago. Student voice is a key layer in achieving our Growing Excellence Goals and informing adults about what students need to feel safe at school. Each building has a YLT intentionally designed to reflect the diversity of the building. They hold monthly meetings, and the goals are as follows: Ensure the perspective of peers are represented and elevated to contribute to an equitable learning environment; develop leadership skills; and build community.  The district uses YLT to inform district priorities, for example, CFL data, Portrait of a Graduate, new high school schedule, and attendance work.    Cara Fah spoke about YLT at Smart.  The team decided to work on acknowledging and celebrating the work of staff members aro [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 27, 2025

REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30PM

La Junta entrevistará y nombrará a un nuevo miembro para cubrir una vacante

La Junta Directiva entrevistará a cuatro candidatos para cubrir un asiento vacante en la junta. La reunión también incluye audiencias públicas sobre el calendario escolar 2025-26 y las horas de instrucción.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves 2025-26 school year start date and instructional hours

The board approved a schedule of 1080 hours of instruction for the 2025-26 school year. Additionally, the board set the start date for the 2025-26 school year as August 25, 2025.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES     1. REGULAR MEETING 1.01 Call to Order:   President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.  1.02 Pledge of Allegiance 1.03 Roll Call : Board members in attendance:  Bruce Potts, Linda Hayes, Kent Barnds, Kent Paustian, Allison Beck, Karen Kline-Jerome.   1.04 Mission and Vision Statement / Guiding Principles / Goals Tie-in : Paustian read the mission and vision statements; Beck read the guiding principles; Schneckloth read goal #4 facilitate the innovative use of finances, facilities and staff.      2. PUBLIC HEARING 2.01 Public Hearing & Action for 1080 Hours of Instruction for the 2025-26 School Year President Kline-Jerome conducted a public hearing for approval of 1080 hours of instruction for the 2025-26 school year.  Notice of the hearing was published in the Quad City Times on January 15, 2025.  Anyone wishing to speak on this item was asked to step forward or call in. Seeing and hearing none, the public hearing was closed. MOTION : Beck moved Hayes seconded the board approve a schedule of 1080 hours of instruction time rather than 180 days for the 2025-26 school year. DISCUSSION : None. VOTE : On a roll call vote, al [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 13, 2025

REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30PM

La Junta votará sobre la oferta de $40.2M para la renovación de F.L. Smart Middle School

La Junta del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Davenport decidirá sobre la adjudicación de un contrato de construcción de $40.2 millones para la ampliación y renovación de F.L. Smart Middle School a Bill Bruce Builders, y un contrato de HVAC de $3.99 millones a Trane U.S. Inc. La junta también considerará una transferencia de fondos de $50,000 del Management Fund al PPEL Fund para el deducible de un derrame de mercurio en Williams Middle School. Los temas de discusión incluyen el reemplazo del estacionamiento sur en Harrison Elementary y el proceso para llenar una vacante en la junta dejada por la renuncia de Gosa. También está programada una presentación sobre la auditoría del FY2024 por Bohnsack & Frommelt LLP.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves consent agenda including personnel appointments and bill listings

The Board approved a consent agenda covering personnel appointments, bill listings, and architectural specifications. The meeting also included a presentation on the FY24 audit and a highlight of the 'Freedom is Beautiful' African American history project.

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  DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES     1. REGULAR MEETING 1.01 Call to Order:   President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm.  1.02 Pledge of Allegiance 1.03 Roll Call : Board members in attendance:  Linda Hayes, Kent Paustian, Kent Barnds, Allison Beck, Karen Kline-Jerome, Bruce Potts.   1.04 Mission and Vision Statement / Guiding Principles / Goals Tie-in :  Barnds read the mission and vision statements; Paustian read the guiding principles; Schneckloth read goal #4 facilitate the innovative use of finances, facilities and staff.      2. PUBLIC HEARING None.     3. STUDENT BOARD REPORTS Students board members in attendance reported on activities in their respective schools and in their regions.     4. RECOGNITION None.     5. PRESENTATION 5.02 Audit Presentation FY24 Sarah Bohnsack with Bohnsack and Frommelt, Lisa Crews, and Kevin Posekany presented the June 30, 2024, audit report. Bohnsack highlighted several areas of the audit and fielded questions from board members.   5.01 Freedom is Beautiful, NAACP and University of Iowa Schneckloth introduced Dr. Janet Weaver, Curator of Iowa Women's Archives at the Uni [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 8, 2025

Legislative Events at 8 AM and 11 AM

La junta escolar organiza eventos legislativos sobre temas educativos

Este es un evento legislativo solo de discusión organizado por el Comité Legislativo de la Junta de Educación. No se llevarán a cabo votaciones ni puntos de acción. La reunión aborda temas educativos estatales con funcionarios electos, administradores y líderes locales.

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✓ Decidido: School board legislative committee hosts two education discussion sessions

The school board's legislative committee held two sessions on January 8, 2025, to discuss Iowa education issues with elected officials and local leaders. No deliberation or action took place during these meetings.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025 LEGISLATIVE EVENT MINUTES   1. LEGISLATIVE EVENTS 1.01 Legislative Events Board members in attendance:  Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Paustian, Kent Barnds and Dan Gosa.   The school board's legislative committee hosted two sessions regarding legislative topics on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The board members noted above were joined by elected officials, administrators, and local leaders to discuss issues surrounding education in the state of Iowa. No deliberation or action took place.   Session 1:  Schneckloth began the discussion at the first session at 8:10 am and it was adjourned by consensus at 9:15 am.   Session 2:  Schneckloth began the discussion at the second session at 11:05 am and it was adjourned by consensus at 12:10 pm.         ___________________________________ Brenda Thie, Board Secretary    
Mon Dec 16, 2024

REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30PM

La Junta votará sobre la compra de una propiedad por $220K y una solicitud de $5.3M para la prevención de la deserción escolar

La Junta Escolar de Davenport considerará varios puntos de acción, incluyendo la compra de una propiedad en 404 West 53rd Street por $220,000 y la autorización de una solicitud de $5.3 millones en fondos estatales para la prevención de estudiantes en riesgo/deserción. La junta también votará sobre un contrato de arrendamiento de 5 años con la Ciudad de Davenport para el Junior Theater en el District Learning Center. Adicionalmente, la junta discutirá el proceso para llenar la vacante dejada por el miembro saliente de la junta, Dan Gosa, quien será reconocido por nueve años de servicio.

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✓ Decidido: Davenport Community School District Board approves consent agenda

The board approved a consent agenda that included the renewal of the News2You Curriculum Program and several classified personnel appointments. The meeting also served as the final board meeting for Director Dan Gosa.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES       1. 4:45 RECEPTION FOR DAN GOSA, OUTGOING BOARD MEMBER - OPEN TO PUBLIC   2. REGULAR MEETING  2.01 Call to Order:   President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:46 pm.  2.02 Pledge of Allegiance 2.03 Roll Call:  Board members in attendance:  Dan Gosa, Allison Beck, Linda Hayes, Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Paustian, Bruce Potts, Kent Barnds. 2.04 Mission and Vision Statement / Guiding Principles / Goals Tie-in:  Paustian read the mission and vision statements; Barnds read the guiding principles; Schneckloth read goals #2 increase access and success for all students and #4 facilitate the innovative use of finances, facilities and staff.      3. STUDENT BOARD REPORTS Students board members in attendance reported on activities in their respective schools and in their regions.     4. RECOGNITION 4.01 Dan Gosa Recognition This is Director Gosa's final meeting on the board of education.  All board members spoke about his contributions over the last nine years and Gosa gave his final thoughts.     5. PRESENTATION None     6. BOARD REPORTS Beck attended the high schools' holiday concert [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Dec 2, 2024

SPECIAL CALL CLOSED MEETING EXPULSION HEARING STUDENT #1234 AT 5:45PM

La junta escolar lleva a cabo una audiencia de expulsión cerrada para el Estudiante #1234

La Junta del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Davenport llevará a cabo una reunión especial cerrada para realizar una audiencia de expulsión para el Estudiante #1234, según lo permitido por la ley de reuniones abiertas de Iowa. Después de la sesión cerrada, la junta regresará a la sesión abierta para considerar y posiblemente votar sobre una recomendación.

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✓ Decidido: Board expels student for bringing a handgun to school

The Board of the Davenport Community School District held a hearing regarding Student #1234. The board found the student violated regulations by bringing a handgun to school and voted to expel the student.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024, 5:45 PM ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IA SPECIAL CALL MEETING - EXPULSION HEARING FOR STUDENT #1234  AT 5:45 PM      1. OPEN SESSION 1.01 Call to Order and Motion for Closed Session The board of the Davenport Community School District in the Counties of Scott and Muscatine, State of Iowa, met on Monday, December 2, 2024, for a special call meeting in the Jim Hester Board Room, Achievement Service Center, 1702 N. Main Street, Davenport. President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:46 pm. The following board members were in attendance: Linda Hayes, Kent Paustian, Karen Kline-Jerome, Dan Gosa, Kent Barnds, and Allison Beck; Bruce Potts attended virtually.   MOTION: Hayes   moved Paustian seconded the board move into closed session as provided in Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(e) of the open meetings law to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student, unless an open session is requested by the parent or the guardian of the student if the student is a minor. DISCUSSION :  None. VOTE:  Roll call vote:  Ayes - Beck, Barnds, Hayes, Paustian, Potts, Gosa, Kline-Jerome; Nays - none.  Motion passed.  The board moved into closed session at 5:47 pm.     2. CLOSED SESSION 2.01 Consideration for Expulsion of Student #1234 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Dec 2, 2024

Special Call Open Meeting @ 5:30 PM

La Junta votará sobre sistemas de detección de armas para las escuelas

La Junta Escolar de la Comunidad de Davenport llevará a cabo una reunión especial convocada para considerar la aprobación de la compra e instalación de sistemas de detección de armas en todos los edificios de escuelas secundarias y medias. El único punto de acción en la agenda es una votación sobre esta propuesta.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves weapons detection systems for high and middle schools

The board approved the installation of weapons detection systems in the district's high school and middle school buildings. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER 2ND FLOOR, JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024 SPECIAL CALL OPEN MEETING     1. OPEN SESSION President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm. 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance 1.03 Roll Call Board members in attendance: Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Paustian, Dan Gosa, Kent Barnds, Linda Hayes, and  A llison Beck; Bruce Potts participated virtually. 1.04 Approve the Purchase of a Weapons Detection System MOTION :  Gosa moved Paustian seconded the board approve the installation of Weapons Detection Systems in our high school and middle school buildings. DISCUSSION : Administration fielded several questions from the board. VOTE :  All in favor, motion carried.     2. ADJOURNMENT Potts moved Gosa seconded the meeting adjourn.  All ayes, motion carried.     President Kline-Jerome adjourned the meeting at 5:38 pm.       _____________________________________________ Brenda Thie, Board Secretary  
Mon Dec 2, 2024

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOLLOWING THE 5:45 PM CLOSED MEETING

La junta escolar discutirá la solicitud de fondos estatales, el código de vestimenta del personal y el MOU del teatro

El Comité Pleno del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Davenport discutirá una solicitud para obtener la totalidad del 5% del financiamiento de Crecimiento Permitido Modificado del estado, lo que requiere una contrapartida del 25% del fondo general. También discutirán actualizaciones al código de vestimenta del personal y un Memorando de Entendimiento con la City of Davenport para el Junior Theater. No se esperan votaciones; los puntos son para discusión y posible acción futura de la junta.

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✓ Decidido: Board discussed junior theater lease and staff dress code

The Committee of the Whole reviewed a proposed 5-year lease with the City of Davenport for junior theater space and a request for state funding for at-risk students. No formal votes were taken on these items; the funding request is scheduled for board action on December 16.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024 ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER 2ND FLOOR, JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES     1. OPENING ITEMS AND ROLL CALL 1.01 Call to Order  President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 6:11 pm.   1.02 Roll Call Board members in attendance: Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Paustian, Dan Gosa, Kent Barnds, Linda Hayes, and Allison Beck; Bruce Potts participated virtually.   1.05 Memorandum of Understanding with City of Davenport for Jr. Theater Schneckloth welcomed City of Davenport staff Doug Maxeiner and Hanna Whitehurst to discuss a possible memorandum of understanding between the agencies to house junior theater in an unused portion of the Davenport Learning Center.  It could be housed there permanently or this could be a bridge.  Attorneys for both organizations have reviewed the agreement for a 5-year lease; significant upgrades will be financed by the City in lieu of lease payments.  The lease requires the City present plans/modification to the district for approval.  Operations will monitor the changes.  The city council will discuss this topic on Wednesday and if approved, they would ask for access after the beginning of 2025.     1.03 Modified Allowable Growth Courtney Olsen, Jen Van Fleet and Heather Harland presented.  Iow [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Nov 25, 2024

REGULAR / ANNUAL/ ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING @ 5:30PM

La Junta votará sobre $2.3M en solicitudes de fondos estatales para estudiantes de inglés y inscripción abierta

La Junta Escolar de la Comunidad de Davenport llevará a cabo una reunión combinada regular y de organización anual. Las decisiones clave incluyen la aprobación de dos solicitudes al Comité de Revisión del Presupuesto Escolar por un total de $2,321,534 para la instrucción de estudiantes de inglés más allá de los cinco años y para estudiantes de inscripción abierta que no estaban en el recuento del año anterior. La junta también votará sobre un contrato de $52,000 con Legat Architects para mejoras en el techo de Fillmore Elementary y discutirá un proyecto de sistemas de detección de armas. La parte de la reunión anual incluye aprobaciones rutinarias del informe de liquidación, la resolución de pago, las instituciones financieras y la asesoría legal.

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✓ Decidido: Board President Dan Gosa announces resignation effective January 11, 2025

The board approved a consent agenda including personnel appointments and bill listings. Board President Dan Gosa announced he will resign on January 11, 2025, to serve in the Iowa House of Representatives.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024 REGULAR / ANNUAL / ORGANIZATIONAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES     1. REGULAR MEETING  1.01 Call to Order:   President Gosa called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.  1.02 Pledge of Allegiance  1.03 Roll Call: Directors in attendance: Allison Beck, Kent Paustian, Linda Hayes, Dan Gosa, Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Barnds; Bruce Potts participated virtually.  1.04 Mission and Vision Statement / Guiding Principles / Goals Tie-in:   Kline-Jerome read the mission and vision statements; Potts read the guiding principles; Schneckloth read goal #4 facilitate the innovative use of finances, facilities and staff.      2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION None.     3. STUDENT BOARD REPORTS Student board members in attendance reported on activities at their respective schools and in their regions.     4. RECOGNITION 4.01 Growing Excellence Award for Kelley Gillund TJ Schneckloth introduced Kelley Gillund, West High teacher who recently donated a kidney.  Cory Williams, West Principal, spoke about Kelley's humble approach to this event as well as her selflessness and West's pride in her.  Board members expressed their great appreciation.     5. PRESENTATION None [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Nov 12, 2024

SPECIAL CALL CLOSED MEETING SUPT MID-YEAR EVAL FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETING

Reunión a puerta cerrada para la evaluación de mitad de año del superintendente

La Junta de la Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Davenport llevará a cabo una sesión especial a puerta cerrada después de una reunión regular para realizar una evaluación de mitad de año del superintendente. La junta no tomará ninguna acción sobre los asuntos discutidos durante la sesión a puerta cerrada. La agenda incluye una moción para pasar a sesión a puerta cerrada bajo la Sección 21.5(1)(i) del Código de Iowa.

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✓ Decidido: Board held closed session for superintendent evaluation

The board met in a special closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM #214 1702 N MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR DAVENPORT, IOWA  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 SPECIAL CALL CLOSED MEETING, SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION     1. Open Session 1.01 Call to Order in Open Session President Gosa called the meeting to order at 8:32 pm. Present were  Gosa, Hayes, Beck, Barnds, Paustian, Kline-Jerome;  Potts was absent. 1.02 Motion to Move into Closed Session Beck moved Hayes seconded the board move into closed session as provided in Iowa Code Section 21.5(1) (i) of the open meetings' law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, or performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session. Discussion : None. Vote : On roll call vote, all in favor, motion passed.   The board entered closed session at 8:33 pm.   2. Conduct Closed Session Vice-President Kline-Jerome conducted the closed session.   3. Return to Open Session The board returned to open session at 9:19 pm   4. Adjournment Hayes moved Kline-Jerome seconded the board adjourn the open session. All ayes, motion passed.   President Gosa adjourned the meeting at 9:20 pm        ____________________________________ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Nov 12, 2024

SPECIAL CALL CLOSED MEETING REAL ESTATE FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETING

Reunión cerrada para discutir la compra o venta de bienes raíces

La Junta del Davenport CSD llevará a cabo una reunión cerrada especial para discutir la compra o venta de bienes raíces donde la divulgación prematura podría afectar el precio. La junta no tomará ninguna acción después de la sesión cerrada. Esta es una reunión de procedimiento en la que no se esperan decisiones.

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✓ Decidido: Board held closed session to discuss real estate

The board moved into a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER ROOM 214 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 SPECIAL CALL CLOSED MEETING REAL ESTATE     1. Open Session 1.01 Call to Order in Open Session:  President Gosa called the meeting to order at 7:28 pm.  The following board members were present: G osa, Kline-Jerome, Paustian, Barnds, Beck, and Hayes;  Bruce Potts was absent. 1.02 Motion to Move into Closed Session Motion :  Beck moved Hayes seconded the board move into closed session as provided in Section 21.5(1)(j) of the open meeting's law to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.   Discussion : None. Vote : On a roll call vote, all ayes, motion passed.   The board moved into closed session at 7:30 pm.   2. Conduct Closed Session     3. Return to Open Session By consensus the board returned to open session at 8:29 pm.     4. Adjourn Meeting Beck moved Barnds seconded the meeting adjourn.  All ayes, motion passed.    President Gosa adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm.       _____________________________________________ Brenda [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Nov 12, 2024

REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30PM

La Junta votará sobre la renovación de $39.4M de Sudlow Middle School

La Junta Escolar de Davenport considerará múltiples puntos de acción, incluyendo la adjudicación de un contrato de $39,390,000 a Bill Bruce Builders para la ampliación y renovación de Sudlow Middle School, un proyecto de HVAC de $4,921,297 en Sudlow, y una solicitud de $7,251,539.42 al estado para el alivio del déficit de educación especial. También se votará un proyecto de tanque de combustible para el lote de autobuses de $165,524.07 y una nueva política que regula el uso de dispositivos electrónicos personales por parte de los estudiantes. Los asuntos rutinarios como actas, facturas y acciones de personal se manejarán mediante la agenda de consentimiento.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves consent agenda including personnel appointments

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the October 28 regular meeting minutes, a bill listing, and various personnel appointments for coaches, classified staff, and educators. The meeting also featured a presentation on the Long-Range Facilities Plan for North High School and Smart Middle School.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES     1. REGULAR MEETING  1.01 Call to Order:   President Gosa called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.  1.02 Pledge of Allegiance  1.03 Roll Call: Directors in attendance were Dan Gosa, Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Barnds, Linda Hayes, Kent Paustian; Allison Beck arrived at 5:34 pm; Bruce Potts was absent.  1.04 Mission and Vision Statement / Guiding Principles / Goals Tie-in:   Hayes read the mission and vision statements; Kline-Jerome read the guiding principles; Schneckloth read goal #4 facilitate the innovative use of finances, facilities and staff.      2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION None.     3. STUDENT BOARD REPORTS Student board members in attendance reported on activities at their respective schools and in their regions.      4. RECOGNITION 4.01 Melissa Trimble, Iowa Outstanding Project Lead the Way Administrator Schneckloth introduced Melissa Trimble and congratulated her on her award. Trimble defined Project Lead the Way, her responsibilities and her joy in her role.     5. PRESENTATION 5.01 Long-Range Facilities Plan Update, North and Smart John Mahon, Bray Architects, presented. Mahon reviewed plans for [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Oct 28, 2024

REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30PM

Audiencia pública sobre el proyecto de adición y renovación de Smart Middle School de $54.87M

La junta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre la aprobación de los planes y especificaciones al 95% para el Proyecto de Adición y Renovación de Smart Middle School, con un costo de construcción estimado de $54,870,000. Los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento incluyen la renovación del acuerdo de ciberseguridad de DeepSeas por $207,360 y la aprobación de actas y facturas rutinarias. La junta también considerará una solicitud al Comité de Revisión del Presupuesto Escolar por $1,287,010.52 en asistencia suplementaria modificada para el déficit de Aprendizaje de Inglés del año fiscal 2024, y revisará nuevas políticas sobre créditos de escuelas extranjeras y el uso de dispositivos electrónicos por parte de los estudiantes.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves plans for Smart Middle School addition and renovation

The Board of Directors approved the 95% plans and specifications for the Smart Middle School Addition and Renovation Project following a public hearing. The board also received an athletics progress report from Districtwide Athletic Director David Shovlain.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES     1. REGULAR MEETING  1.01 Call to Order:   President Gosa called the meeting to order at 5:31pm.  1.02 Pledge of Allegiance  1.03 Roll Call: Directors in attendance were Kent Paustian, Dan Gosa, Kent Barnds, Karen Kline-Jerome; Bruce Potts joined virtually; Allison Beck arrived at 6:00 pm; Linda Hayes was absent. 1.04 Mission and Vision Statement / Guiding Principles / Goals Tie-in:   Paustian read the mission and vision statements; Kline-Jerome read the guiding principles; Schneckloth read goal #2 increase access and success for all students.     2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION 2.01 Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Smart Middle School Addition and Renovation Project President Gosa conducted a public hearing for approval of the 95% Plans and Specifications for the Smart Middle School Addition and Renovation Project.  Notice of the hearing was published in the Quad City Times on October 14, 2024.  Anyone wishing to speak on this item was asked to step forward or call in. Seeing and hearing none, the public hearing was closed. MOTION : Paustian moved Barnds seconded the board approve the plans and specifications for the Smart Middl [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Oct 14, 2024

REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30PM

La Junta adoptará las metas a largo plazo 2024-25; votará sobre actualizaciones de políticas

La Junta Escolar de Davenport Community considerará la adopción de las Metas a Largo Plazo de la Junta y del Superintendente para 2024-25, aprobará una agenda de consentimiento que incluye facturas y acciones de personal, y votará sobre actualizaciones de numerosas políticas del distrito. La junta también discutirá los datos académicos del otoño de 2024 y una nueva política sobre el uso de dispositivos electrónicos personales por parte de los estudiantes.

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✓ Decidido: Board updates long-term goals for student graduation and extracurriculars

The Board reviewed adjustments to long-term goals, including a requirement for students to graduate with a high school diploma and a certificate or progress toward a certificate/degree. The Board also approved a consent agenda containing a bill listing and various personnel appointments and contracts.

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DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CENTER JIM HESTER BOARD ROOM 1702 N. MAIN STREET DAVENPORT, IOWA 52803 MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES     1. REGULAR MEETING  1.01 Call to Order:   President Gosa called the meeting to order at 5:31  pm.  1.02 Pledge of Allegiance  1.03 Roll Call: Directors in attendance were Allison Beck, Linda Hayes, Karen Kline-Jerome, Kent Paustian, and Dan Gosa; Bruce Potts and Kent Barnds joined virtually. 1.04 Mission and Vision Statement / Guiding Principles / Goals Tie-in:   Paustian read the mission and vision statements; Beck read the guiding principles; Schneckloth read the goals.     2. STUDENT BOARD REPORTS Student board members in attendance reported on activities at their respective schools and in their regions.      3. RECOGNITION     4. PRESENTATION 4.01 Board and Superintendent Long-Term Goals Schneckloth made slight adjustments to the goals after discussion at the previous meeting, adding the following key indicators to two of the four goals:  All DCSD students will graduate with a high school diploma and a certificate or progress toward a certificate (i.e. Early Childhood Education, Health Sciences and Services, Engineering, Welding); and Increase the number of students who participate in extracurricular learning activities. Di [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]