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May 12
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RECOGNITION
School Board Recognition - Dr. Morse recognized the school board members for their dedication and service to the students and families of the district during School Board Recognition Month. Link to the school board webpage
Girls Track Team Recognition - Congratulations to the Girls Track team for winning the MAC championship on May 5th in Muscatine. This was the first time the girls had won the championship in approximately ten years. The coaching staff also received the title of MAC Coaches of The Year. This includes Erin Flynn, Chuck Kalar, Chris Adams, Tim Erpelding, Leah Kurth and Adam Hinders.
BHS Students Compete in Drake Relays - At the Drake Relays this past weekend, 12 Bettendorf High School athletes competed. They had season-best times in the 4x100 relay (Brooke Magistrelli, Avery Horner, Carson Bohonek, Tessa Teagarden) and 4x400 relay (Amanda Scott, Tessa Teagarden, Hannah Beintema, Maya Williams) and Avery Horner made the final of the 100 and placed 7th among the best sprinters in our state! Calvin Curcija was 4th place in the 400m that’s the best for boys.
Megan Purcell Selected for Art Education Leadership Award - Congratulations to Megan Purcell, Mark Twain Elementary Art Teacher, for being selected to receive Artsonia's annual Art Education Leadership Award. The award honors pioneers in the art education community who continually inspire their peers through their online school gallery on Artsonia. Mrs. Purcell's digital gallery exhibits true innovation, creativity and dedication.
State National History Day Contest Recognition - On April 25th, 33 BCSD students competed in the State National History Competition in Des Moines.
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State Finalists: Anna Fielder, Linnea Arnell-Liu
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Special State Awards: Kaelee Wolf & Alivia Isaacson, Ishika Motwani
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National Qualifiers: Benjamin Gillette, Ella Ripslinger, Lilah Rasche & Lucy Wolf, Makenna Miller, Kelsi Smith & Charlotte Nigey, JJ McDermott & Will Barquist
BMS Battle of the Books
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Iowa Children’s Choice Award (ICCA) Battle of the Books (BOB): 6th Graders Treya Patel, Luna Krauss, and Kylie Lemek. Bettendorf Middle School ICCA BOB Champions. Bettendorf Community School District ICCA BOB Champions. Runner-up Eastern Iowa Regional ICCA BOB.
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Iowa Teen Award (ITA) Battle of the Books (BOB): 8th Graders Kaija Anderson, Stella Lundh, and Gabriella Wade. Bettendorf Middle School/Community School District ITA BOB Champions. Eastern Iowa Regional ITA BOB Champions
BHS National French Contest - Four Bettendorf High School students earned honors for high achievement on the National French Contest / Le Grand Concours.
In the state of Iowa,
- Level 2 - Corbin O'Grady - sophomore, placed 8th.
- Level 5 - Samuel Barnes - junior, placed 8th and Cole Snyder - senior, placed 6th.
- Level 5C* - Parker King - senior, placed 6th.
*Level C indicates that the student is a native speaker of the French language and was therefore in a tougher grading category.
SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
Strategic Plan Update
Dr. Morse presented an update on the strategic planning process.
Proposed District Mission
The mission of the Bettendorf Community School District is to inspire, empower, and unite our students as a community of learners in (their) pursuit of excellence.
Proposed District Vision
Educating & Empowering Every Student Every Day in Pursuit of Educational Excellence.
Proposed District Core Values
- COMMUNITY - We are welcoming to all, and seek to accomplish our goals through collaboration; ensuring the work honors and reflects our diverse voices and values.
- LIFELONG LEARNING - We are committed to fostering a culture that sparks curiosity, builds resilience and develops skills in a manner that cultivates a genuine love of learning.
- INTEGRITY - We are respectful and purposeful in our words and actions, so as to honor our responsibility as stewards of education and representatives of our district.
- EMPOWERMENT - We seek to instill the confidence needed for our students and staff to take initiative, seek understanding, and capitalize on their full potential in pursuit of innovative solutions to the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Proposed District Priorities
- Organizational Coherence
- Learning & Achievement for All
- Positive Climate & Culture
- Strategic Resource Allocation
INFORMATION/ACTION
Voter-Approved PPEL Resolution - Directors approved a resolution ordering an election of the question of continuing to levy a voter-approved Physical Plant and Equipment (PPEL) Property Tax on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Learn more
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