Board approves Fillmore roofing, playground replacements, multiple policy updates and accepts consent agenda

At a regular meeting the Davenport Community School District board approved multiple routine and capital items, including plans and specifications for Fillmore Elementary roofing, playground replacements at Jackson, Garfield and McKinley, and a slate of policy updates. The board also accepted the consent agenda, which included contract extensions and construction change orders.

Fillmore Elementary roofing: After a public hearing with no public comments, Director Potts moved to approve the 95% plans and specifications for the Fillmore Elementary roofing improvements; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call. The hearing notice was published in the Quad City Times on 01/31/2025.

Playground replacements: The board voted to purchase playground equipment for Jackson, Garfield and McKinley from Cunningham Recreation for $681,723. Director Hayes moved the measure; it passed by voice vote. District staff said crews will attempt to complete installation over the summer but warned that turf or grass restoration could remain visible into the fall.

Policy approvals: The board approved a large group of policy updates as recommended by the policy committee. Director Barnes moved the package listing individual policy numbers; most items were described as reviews with only a few substantive changes. The board voted by voice to adopt the policies.

Consent agenda and contract questions: The board accepted the consent agenda by motion of Director Hayes. During discussion Director Beck asked about differences in Pepsi contract renewal lengths (North 15 years, West 10 years); staff said the contracts were negotiated at different times and that the shorter or longer terms reflected previously negotiated cycles and the need to install scoreboards. Director Beck also asked about change orders for the bus lot; staff said two items were driven by utilities and municipality approvals (a transformer no longer available at bid time requiring a different, costlier solution, and a waterline issue requiring separate work approved by utilities).

Votes at a glance: - North High School 95% plans (footings/foundations): approved (roll-call vote) — see separate article for details. - Fillmore Elementary roofing improvements (95% plans): motion to approve plans and specifications; approved (roll-call vote). Notice published 01/31/2025; no public commenters. - Playground replacement at Jackson, Garfield and McKinley: approve purchase from Cunningham Recreation for $681,723; approved (voice vote). Contractor: Cunningham Recreation. - Policy package (multiple policy numbers listed by Director Barnes): approved (voice vote). Policies were largely reviews; a few were new; committee recommended adoption. - Consent agenda (includes contract extensions and change orders): accepted (voice vote). Items noted in discussion: Pepsi contract renewals and bus-lot change orders due to utility requirements.

Next steps: Staff said the district will advertise bids and schedule summer work where feasible; policy changes take effect per district administrative process.