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Key findings the presentation noted included 151 K–5 students enrolled (unchanged from the prior year) and 19 junior-high students. District staff said the program focused on core reading and math skills with low student-to-teacher ratios, and that many instructional positions were filled by certified teachers rather than a larger number of paraprofessionals used in prior years.

Staff said changes to program timing — including consolidating the program into a 10-day schedule just before the district’s family week — and more intentional selection criteria have reduced absences and clarified staffing needs. The presentation also noted that the extended school year (ESY) services for eligible students were co-located at Hopewell (Hope Holes/Hopewell in the transcript) in recent years to ensure a consistent nursing presence and better staffing for students with higher medical needs.

Budget and operational notes: The report lists a bottom-line program cost that is lower than the previous year despite similar enrollment; district staff attributed the lower cost to fewer paraprofessional hires and streamlined curricular materials. Staff said they will analyze fall assessment data to quantify program impact on student outcomes.

Board action: A motion to accept the 2025 summer school report carried on a roll-call vote. Director Wheeler moved the motion and Director Kunkle seconded, according to the transcript.

Staff thanked summer teachers and support staff, and the board acknowledged district employees who organized and ran the program. District leaders said they will continue to evaluate scheduling and outreach to boost awareness of the program among families.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pleasant Valley Community School District School Board Meeting September 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff reported on the 2025 summer school program, noting stable enrollment (about 151 K–5 students, 19 junior-high students), improved absenteeism rates and reduced per-student cost compared with a prior year; the board voted to accept the report.","taxTitle","Pleasant Valley Comm School District, School Districts, Iowa","taxId",38424,"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},6001899,"Pleasant Valley board approves Pleasant View Elementary design development plan",1669,2927000,4596000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5840310-23564beac42f4d558ecbf7778802480f&start=2927&end=4596","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5840310-23564beac42f4d558ecbf7778802480f/thumbnail_2927000.jpg","/articles/6001899/Iowa/Pleasant-Valley-board-approves-Pleasant-View-Elementary-design-development-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6001899-f1d481c227d04d38ad5a556af5c360e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770986638&Signature=CxVxi0aBY2lc0eStzSL-navawQTFf-Y4KBGjZQelP1wtAxk3DIGAtXbMd7QjXnQP8b~jZISLm-pOKG~d40vjKRUEyClQ3PQyY4tHkFqcudU99lg7UKWXPvcOUqNqQILOOmc9oJ0MSM1EkLJiwHmT6ATZBWBjAKUKXxd6oafC7Nn-I00OOa5mAmfRFM4IFQhfDJD58Ci0j8EGROIKmwxg7bbNTf6qJWst2ivjxAZ0dHxpP7YnhYmfMPr~HlCY9R7SJI1o5AHpGch0zZacn4SmeIpC9zkI~Xqk4dkDQ9aqQqJW1Qbc~YQdKjvkPw6KSd2InK38vPh2ecZ~6qqlkZKvDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pleasant Valley Community School District School Board voted to approve the design development phase for the Pleasant View Elementary renovation and addition, clearing the project to proceed to bidding and final documents. The project design presented calls for a new administrative suite and secure main entrance, an expanded nurse’s office, upgrades to finishes and mechanical systems, and a replacement chiller; total project cost was discussed as approximately $3.9 million for the construction scope presented, with contingency and owner soft costs to be finalized.

Why it matters: The presentation said the new administrative suite will create a controlled entry at the parent drop-off area, increase nurse office capacity “more than three times” current space, and provide a private mothers’ room and a dedicated changing room to support students with mobility needs. The design team said the project aims to preserve the building’s mid-century architectural character while addressing deferred maintenance and operational inefficiencies.

Design and schedule details: Project designers from FRK described a compact addition of administrative space (the colored plan shows a small pink area), interior renovations to administrative and selected classroom spaces, and an alternate bid for replacement of exterior metal panels. The design team said the chiller is nearing the end of its life (about 25 years old), and staff recommended including its replacement as part of this project. Construction is estimated to begin in spring after a November bid selection, with an approximately 17–18 month construction period designed to include two summer work seasons so interior work can occur when students are away.

Budget and procurement notes: The presentation said the bottom-line construction number presented was roughly $3.9 million at that stage, with a reported $200,000 over the earlier estimate driven by the chiller and electrical upgrades; the design team said they would refine owner soft costs and mid-American Energy costs ahead of bidding and that a contingency would be reviewed prior to the next board meeting.

Board action: A motion to approve the design-development documents carried on a roll-call vote. The transcript records roll-call “yes” responses from board members present during the vote.

Operational impacts and clarifications: Designers said the new entry would reorient the public approach to the west side of the building, improve property screening with exterior shades and interior roller shades, and move some current administrative functions into the addition to free up renovated space elsewhere. Designers also said overhead electrical lines across the playground would be moved underground as part of electrical updates, and noted the project team plans to remove an unused brick chimney and repurpose that basement wall area for electrical equipment associated with the new chiller.

What’s next: The district will receive final bid documents in October, go out to bid in November, and bring contract recommendations back to the board after the bid period. The design team asked the district for continued feedback during the document-finalization phase and said they would present updated cost confirmations at the October meeting.","After a design presentation and questions from board members, the Pleasant Valley School Board approved the design development phase for Pleasant View Elementary, which includes a small administrative addition, expanded nurse’s suite, chiller replacement and other renovations; the board authorized moving the project toward bidding.",{"_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},6001903,"Bettendorf advocates outline $27 million police station referendum, urge voters to approve",1681,1119000,2800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5840310-23564beac42f4d558ecbf7778802480f&start=1119&end=2800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5840310-23564beac42f4d558ecbf7778802480f/thumbnail_1119000.jpg","/articles/6001903/Iowa/Bettendorf-advocates-outline-27-million-police-station-referendum-urge-voters-to-approve","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6001903-ac246d3ac5fd187cadcc581d2954cce4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770986638&Signature=QxFCAd9qjRNnX8gWMwI5M2w0WaUPlJSoaztZdV2Sl0wqJuv~NZs8sx6r~uFt3LwtIuGDmW~ejTjwwOkIVAjgF741uj-7unukbYbKwg0vSdx8ZmGebkL7o6JxVrOWftTGWCYmqgf~yjKIRd8eMmz6L-Dp~~GeENtZvhDWtV5GqeUJDle~4x6vQGiBYMefNvSkFy7r1s2bawUgWn-JIWPMExyOZIQlGek9CojcMtcZqy3KXsRiAq-PLdXw-ZHPLZDLOg~7kkuMuwXdP2Y~iaV3aKbyE4YIkQkq1WQefsdhL8pkWOsNHVtpYcCLrb2wwABmRb05eCJ50xEVwGw9u5sBWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of a community advocacy group and Bettendorf police officials presented the details of a city ballot referendum to the Pleasant Valley Community School District School Board, saying the project would modernize the police department and improve public-safety response. The presentation described a $27 million project: a 40,000-square-foot station plus a 15,000-square-foot vehicle garage, to be paid by a referendum voters will decide on Nov. 4.

Why it matters: Presenters said the current Bettendorf police facility was built in 1959, totals roughly 15,000 square feet and was last significantly remodeled more than 25 years ago. They said the existing building was converted office space, lacks adequate evidence storage and interview rooms, and offers limited training and vehicle storage—factors they called liabilities for officer safety, evidence preservation and response time to incidents in the district’s jurisdiction.

Brian, a chair of the Say Yes to Public Safety committee, told the board the “current Bettendor[fd] PD does not have a jail nor does this one. It does not change that.” He said the new site is intended to centralize operations and provide room for 10–20 years of growth. He also said the project’s cost figure of $27 million is a guaranteed cap under the contract with the builder listed in the presentation (Estes Construction), and that the contractor has accepted project cost risk beyond that number.

Bettendorf police chief Doug Scott was slated to speak at a follow-up public session, and the presenters encouraged tours and Q&A sessions for community members. Presenters described operational deficiencies at the current facility: two interview rooms for multiple suspects; evidence stored in an older maintenance-area restroom; and police vehicles parked outside and vandalized. Presenters said those conditions impose inefficiencies—officers must retrieve equipment from multiple locations and sometimes use a fire department bay for tactical vehicles—reducing readiness.

Several audience members asked about expansion capacity, vehicle storage, and what would happen to the current building. Presenters said the new site has space for modest future expansion and that the old police building would revert to office space for city administration or other uses; some city functions and fire-department needs could be eased by the relocation. One presenter explained the referendum requirement is a product of state law governing municipal bonding and capital projects: “a referendum is required” for a new police building and the measure would need a 60% approval threshold, as described in the presentation.

No formal board vote on the referendum was recorded in the meeting transcript. The board read a prepared resolution in support of public safety and the presenters said they were “after yes votes,” but the transcript does not show a formal board action adopting or endorsing the referendum at the meeting.

Board members thanked the committee for outreach and said they would share information with PTA groups and encourage constituents to attend tours. The presenters listed multiple upcoming public information sessions and tours (the presentation named a Waterfront Convention Center session and additional dates).","Local advocates and Bettendorf Police leaders told the Pleasant Valley Community School District board Thursday that a November referendum would fund a 40,000-square-foot police station and 15,000-square-foot garage, citing space, evidence handling and training shortfalls at the department’s current facility.","actionData","errors"]

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