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Principal Jason Jones told the school board that 519 students took Advanced Placement exams in 2024‑25 — a record for the district — with an average exam score of 3.9. The board also recognized seven National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
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At the Sept. 22 meeting the Pleasant Valley board authorized requests to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for modified supplemental spending authority and supplemental aid tied to the district's 2024‑25 special‑education deficit and excess limited‑English proficiency costs.
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The Pleasant Valley board opened a first reading of proposed revisions to the board’s 300 policy series, including splitting several policies per IASB recommendations and adding non‑policy exhibits that staff say will support HR processes and job postings.
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Superintendent Brian Strues told the Pleasant Valley Community School District board he will retire at the end of the school year. The board agreed to issue a request for proposals for a search firm, set a timeline for proposals and interviews, and moved its October meeting to Oct. 20 to accommodate the search process.
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The Pleasant Valley board approved a one‑time transfer of $120,000 from the Homeschool Assistance Program carryover to a general‑fund flexibility account to support at‑risk and dropout prevention programming under Iowa code section 257.44.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HR and instructional leaders said the district filled openings but faced declining applicant volumes at the secondary level and in special education; leaders described in-house training and apprenticeship strategies to address gaps.
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Facilities staff reported broad summer project work including classroom modernizations and a new high-school addition. Leaders said core systems are in use but cameras and some punch-list items remain, the serving area should be ready in two weeks, and new playground surfacing raised concerns about scooter use.