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Bettendorf board approves 2026-27 meeting calendar 5-2 after discussion on weekday preference

Bettendorf Community School District Board of Education · February 6, 2026

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Summary

The Bettendorf Community School District board approved its 2026-27 meeting dates by a 5-2 roll-call vote after directors debated whether meetings should be scheduled on Thursdays to accommodate community preferences.

The Bettendorf Community School District Board of Education voted 5-2 to approve the 2026-27 board meeting calendar after a brief discussion about which weekday best serves community and staff schedules.

An unidentified board member said that "their preference is for Thursdays," urging the board to serve those they represent by scheduling on that day. Director Larkin spoke in favor of Thursday meetings to align with community preferences; other directors emphasized flexibility and the ability to call in if needed.

During the roll call, the board recorded these votes: Director Hanson (Yes), Director Larkin (No), Director McGivern (Yes), Director Witter (Yes), Director Broody (No), Director Castro (Yes), and Director Ingalls (Yes). The motion passed 5-2.

Director comments during the item focused on balancing public access and board member availability; no changes to meeting locations or specific calendar dates were listed in the meeting transcript excerpt. The board moved on to other business after the vote.