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Background: Brian Matlock, a broker with Hub International who works with the district's property and casualty insurance, described changes in Iowa insurance markets that have increasingly shifted large owners from flat-dollar deductibles to percentage deductibles tied to replacement costs. Matlock said a 1 percent deductible on a building with a high replacement value could require a district to cover six- or seven-figure costs out of pocket and that many districts lack predictable reserves for such events.

What the pool does: The 20/80 agreement (referred to in the presentation as a cooperative of school districts) pools contributions from participating districts and reimburses members for losses that otherwise would be subject to the new percentage deductible, effectively funding the district's exposure down to a lower straight-dollar deductible (presentation materials used $75,000 as the target safe-down number for a district like Bettendorf). The pool organizers aim to build a fund balance up to $10 million; when the fund is used, participating districts may be asked to replenish it.

Discussion: Board members, the district's broker and other officials discussed actuarial assumptions, capped fund size, how the pool scales by district size (larger districts can have larger base deductibles), and whether participation would reduce annual insurance premiums. Matlock said premiums may not fall immediately but could moderate over time if the pool reduces frequency of small-dollar payments by insurers. Board members and staff noted the district could fund its contribution from the management fund and that participation is an annual election.

Formal action: A motion to join the 20/80 deductible pool and make the year-one contribution as presented was approved by roll call, 7'00. The transcript and packet indicate the board approved joining the cooperative; the transcript did not specify Bettendorf's exact dollar contribution for year one in spoken remarks, so the contribution amount is recorded here as not specified in the public discussion.

Next steps: Staff said the membership is an annual decision and that the district will monitor pool performance; board members asked staff to report back if the pool requires replenishment or if actuarial assumptions change.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bett School Board Meeting - June 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Bettendorf Community School District board voted 7'00 to join a 20/80 cooperative designed to reduce schools' exposure to 1 percent wind-and-hail insurance deductibles by pooling member contributions.","taxTitle","Bettendorf Comm School District, School Districts, Iowa","taxId",53584,"location","Iowa","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6658123,"Bettendorf school district runs large emergency simulation with police, fire; district to focus next on reunification and reentry",844,3835000,4679000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5029548-f6c838bc2af714f70aa4b8ba7ef16445&start=3835&end=4679","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5029548-f6c838bc2af714f70aa4b8ba7ef16445/thumbnail_3835000.jpg","/articles/6658123/Iowa/Bettendorf-school-district-runs-large-emergency-simulation-with-police-fire-district-to-focus-next-on-reunification-and-reentry","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658123-739bd51e7168e802ccff8df6cca075d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771134246&Signature=ceSwQSMzLFnipsObTuoCcaPrPpDJC5jGdA1Lm9PWtz1qm8Q3rQAV~SLy~JkZczme~VEttRBXE-tY2crmaOjghm3aa9dO5npfrgoENMr~ezN6I4cgrTAFOJD6Hc1kuoxGb7NBqJHQfo~ImqkGSH3BcGbAFNx1kujTZUKRPoDia-SxS8ZwrZMaRGC2LWHX9USxHICs52--BX4wN68vBL4tH9ooXbQCl8WktLE0ANEc2jhjoRyg5SnBPh1LxJPcY9R8-ZzjyZ0aF3YoKBcg41QWZ-97NfPrKMGjTCMYJ2duOmxDzydjKY7M7bEYMMdW0B3M0OCUQGpo0UHoFftC8gOmew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bettendorf Community School District administrators, police and fire officials told the school board Wednesday that a districtwide emergency response simulation held that day identified strengths and areas for improvement in the district's emergency operations plan.

The exercise included morning tabletop discussions with building administrators, counselors, nurses, and public-safety partners, followed by an afternoon live simulation that involved roughly 30 recruited students playing injured or barricaded roles and local first-responder rescue and entry teams practicing a violent-incident response. Karen Allison, executive director of student services, and Sarah Harris, coordinator of student services, led the district presentation and said the exercise built on nearly 10 years of work that began with adoption of the Standard Response Protocol.

Why it matters: School and public-safety officials said events like these make staff more familiar with procedures and reduce the \"fog\" in an actual emergency, helping protect students and staff. Police Chief Doug Scott and Fire Chief Troy Stead told the board the exercise allowed cross-agency coordination and helped identify tasks that need refinement.

What happened: Kevin Skill (associate principal) and Sarah Harris described tabletops that surfaced logistical and communications improvements. The afternoon simulation tested tactical rescue task force operations, building-level incident command and a reunification process. Several board members and staff praised the level of community partnership and said the district's work places it among the stronger programs in the region.

Next steps: The district said staff will debrief, gather staff feedback, reconvene district crisis teams and focus next year on response, reunification and reentry planning. The board was asked to continue support for training and possible grants or funding opportunities to sustain the work.

No formal action was required; the item was presented for board information and encouragement of ongoing investment in preparedness.","District staff, local police and fire departments held tabletop exercises and a live simulation June 18 to test emergency operating procedures. Board heard that the work began a decade ago and the district will emphasize reunification and reentry in upcoming work.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6658128,"Bettendorf board approves $9.995 million sales-tax bonds; TD Securities awarded sale",1742,1954000,3696000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5029548-f6c838bc2af714f70aa4b8ba7ef16445&start=1954&end=3696","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5029548-f6c838bc2af714f70aa4b8ba7ef16445/thumbnail_1954000.jpg","/articles/6658128/Iowa/Bettendorf-board-approves-9995-million-sales-tax-bonds-TD-Securities-awarded-sale","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658128-f2bb003b8bfdaeafa902220d6e5352d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771134246&Signature=CS0SnBCMCwhM7HjflycbqApyO6Z6pBWOxYc~NacdmaWGzkJM7qABQqQG4TGaHtX5ulYe4N~MELp5HH8oPCTr17Oc-JHg0zWV5s-pLu3NCV5JvgNLp6GgonrOcbsRQGnpGUSo2~T7XkqcxGPwA~5pftOHW3YUxd~XWZTIsM7sTzRZH88Ygy9AJ7--2e676ENC3HAbZckjVCyPTZ56T02oQuJOf0Xo7Hd02jK4XAer5j7RpB6dNiF~JmflGOD05J8p~qQA-oxgsqZbfEX6oOMs0DkwFaM4OKU4ZQLthPh8P8EPUPVtK9uaYNgHqB-m4GbgliqxTTmuRsIUytjr~whZLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bettendorf Community School District Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to direct the sale of $9,995,000 in school infrastructure sales-tax revenue bonds, Series 2025, following a presentation from Piper Sandler.

The action approves a resolution directing the sale to TD Securities of New York, N.Y., based on competitive bids opened that day. Matt Gillespie of Piper Sandler told the board seven bids were received and the winning structure—using bond insurance from Build America Mutual—produced a true interest cost (the “TIC” or “tick”) of 4.3912 percent.

Why it matters: The bond proceeds will be used to fund portions of the district’s capital project package the board has been planning. Gillespie said the winning bidder structured a premium into the principal that increased the gross proceeds beyond the $9,995,000 par amount; the sale included a premium paid to the district of $83,006.97, producing approximately $10,078,006.97 in initial proceeds. Uses shown in the board packet include a required reserve fund of about $886,000, an underwriters’ discount of roughly $129,009.48 and cost-of-issuance items near $117,000, with the remainder shown in the packet for construction and related project costs.

Gillespie walked the board through the amortization schedule, call provisions and next steps. He told members the bonds are callable beginning July 1, 2033, and that financing was structured for a 20-year repayment. He also said the district received an A+ rating from Standard & Poor’s for the sales-tax bonds and that bond insurance allowed underwriters to rely on a higher insurance rating when marketing the issue.

Board members asked questions about the schedule, the district’s past and future borrowing plans and how the current issue fits with anticipated 2026 and 2027 financings. Gillespie said the packet presents the only factual numbers for the 2025 sale and that amounts shown for future series are estimates for planning; future issues may be adjusted depending on bids, enrollment-driven revenue and contractor bids on work.

Formal action: A board member moved to approve the resolution “considering bids for Bettendorf CSD sales tax 2025” as printed on the official form; the motion and a second were on the record and a roll-call vote approved the resolution 7–0. The board directed staff to complete the legal documents that will finalize the sale at a later meeting and to accept the $100,000 good-faith deposit already wired by the winning bidder.

What’s next: The remaining bond proceeds are scheduled to be wired to the district in early August and will be invested until needed for architect fees and construction draws. Staff and the district’s financing team said they will return to the board later this winter with updated cash-flow information as the project proceeds and as the district considers any additional issuance needs.","The Bettendorf Community School District board voted 7-0 to approve a resolution directing the sale of $9,995,000 in school infrastructure sales-tax revenue bonds series 2025. Underwriters chose a bid using bond insurance that produced a true interest cost of about 4.3912%.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":46,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6658109,"Votes at a glance: Bettendorf board approves consent agenda, contracts, policies, transfers and audit",4069,1907000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5029548-f6c838bc2af714f70aa4b8ba7ef16445&start=1907&end=5976","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5029548-f6c838bc2af714f70aa4b8ba7ef16445/thumbnail_1907000.jpg","/articles/6658109/Iowa/Votes-at-a-glance-Bettendorf-board-approves-consent-agenda-contracts-policies-transfers-and-audit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658109-1a2ae33045db8fa050b66d77ff6aaf6a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771134246&Signature=JesD7cEBegPdEnKh88YqCrQoaM~vgLGx9NZtesCeCNoS12HcHNIskskOVaPj9GPqHaSuB~Ni6W2HLc4r4Nb31DhD~XQpU~bIjSWXRi1Boh~8SXYYsYf6OedX94dboEbvaYZ~0UfDf5EIsMDj6u8Rv326NgwN9cT6V~d5yT13fCJpjIcX-Bl1qz9UB1-~~HBJiMi45VwZ6YDlFNIoxwz2m~CuE65MvEPdQh6SlgW6hydW1oF3IQU0OoARvddyaRadAmeBN2OyZ5O6EQpvnQL7IZcBlUBas9LEgJ~UTCnmMLbjvhWHhUAmSZJ-m4pzK~M8C466GAdek9arGAi6iO50Hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bettendorf Community School District Board of Education took a series of routine and fiscal votes Wednesday. Board members passed consent items, several transfers, construction and service contracts, and the district's fiscal year 2024 audit. Most votes were unanimous; one set of policy updates drew two no votes.

Key votes recorded in the meeting record:

- Consent agenda: Approved by roll call 7'00. (Motion to approve consent agenda.)

- Contract award for cable/primary-feed rehabilitation at Mill School (MidAmerican): Board discussion covered an unexpected ownership of an on-site primary feed. After Q&A the board approved the contract to proceed; roll-call approval recorded (vote recorded as yes by board members present). The discussion noted a district cost to run a new primary service of about $54,000; the utility agreed to cover a transformer set fee of about $5,000.

- Activity-fund and balance transfers: The board approved inactivations and balance transfers of old activity accounts and several specific transfers (including moving remaining scholarship funds and transferring up to $20,000 from General Fund to Activities to support safety equipment) by roll call; motions carried 7'00.

- Policy updates (agenda item 5.07): A package of policy updates was approved by roll-call vote; the transcript shows the motion carried 5'02 (two board members voted no on the listed policy changes). A board member asked about a statutory reference to confirm the correct statutory citation; staff replied the cited statutory change covered the update.

- Fiscal transfers and financial approvals: The board approved routine financial items including April financials and various transfers; motions carried by roll call and recorded as approved.

- FY24 audit: The board approved the audited financial statements and accepted the audit report. Members said the district received a clean (unmodified) opinion and that main audit recommendations were already being addressed; vote carried 7'00.

What this means: The votes move routine district business forward: construction and site work can proceed; activity and scholarship accounts will be reconciled; policy and financial housekeeping continues under the superintendent and business office oversight. Where the record shows a split vote (policy updates), the board identified statutory references and staff will follow up.","At its June 18 meeting the Bettendorf board approved the consent agenda, routine policy updates, activity-fund transfers, contracts and the FY24 audit. Most motions passed unanimously; one set of policy updates passed 5-2.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6658114,"Bettendorf to use Scott County opioid settlement funds to adopt K–12 Character Strong curriculum",587,6816000,7403000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5029548-f6c838bc2af714f70aa4b8ba7ef16445&start=6816&end=7403","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5029548-f6c838bc2af714f70aa4b8ba7ef16445/thumbnail_6816000.jpg","/articles/6658114/Iowa/Bettendorf-to-use-Scott-County-opioid-settlement-funds-to-adopt-K12-Character-Strong-curriculum","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658114-39580a3c21fba1092e033a428857d79f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771134246&Signature=cZanRB9~hjcAhTHnY6dYnNx1BX-9PRmuB0jRJXGuVgS3vmSbnWO-mSrAUZDpPYtZrlXBJFNhw-GSdGOUfCCQw1BE1HtERva3Upz8sk32DU-~4vdvDFEBh7bZTNm~nsGCuUz9JInZVcdLaoHvBMiPh1als3wPfrBwbQip~5zyJNZnJ3F1J03jVv0LrQpapqDIYGes-4N8CjOjuZJu~V4dn8zXEMY3A8ms-hqDqM5rBbEgW3HqamGQDVOEAzydgj35HnFZXig7wyAm64vFlFnY~lZW1eogQH2gEsh013BqdUaok-1D4J8K8RGZFqVwnL~qb-oy1cEuyF~BniGncDRR-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bettendorf Community School District approved a 28E-style participation agreement with Scott County and nearby districts to use a portion of opioid-settlement funds for prevention and intervention programming.

District staff said the Scott County task force spent two years vetting evidence-based strategies and selected two main areas for investment: intervention services for people affected by opioid use and prevention efforts to equip students with skills that reduce later substance misuse. Bettendorf's counseling team and district leadership recommended using award money to adopt a common K–12 prevention curriculum across four Quad Cities districts; the packet and staff presentation identified Character Strong as the selected curriculum.

Funding and scope: District staff said the award to Bettendorf would total about $360,000 and would be disbursed over five years to cover curriculum materials and required professional development for counselors and teachers. The district emphasized the award pays for both curriculum and training, a point board members and staff said was vital for quality implementation.

Discussion and board action: Counselors and district leaders described the vetting process: an assessment of what each building already used for 21st-century and socio-emotional skills, review of evidence-based programs, and consultation with counselors and leadership teams. The board approved the 28E agreement and accepted the award funding; all four Quad Cities districts were reported to be participating in parallel decisions. The board vote on the 28E participation was carried 7–0.

Next steps: Staff said they will plan training, finalize implementation timelines and aim for tentative districtwide rollout in school year 2026–27, with counselors and leadership participating in planning this year.","The board approved a 28E agreement that will bring Scott County opioid-settlement award money to a regional effort; Bettendorf plans to use roughly $360,000 over five years to adopt a K–12 evidence-based prevention curriculum (Character Strong) and fund professional development.","actionData","errors"]

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