Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm | Friday 7:30 am - 4 pm (563) 359-3681 2023-2024 School Year Registration Registration is now open! We do believe that we have the support in the community for that and were so grateful for the twelve-hundred-plus families that signed the petition so we could have the board meeting last night, and the feedback in those arenas were pretty positive, Morse said. Reach her at (515) 851-0982 or svhernandez@gannett.com. While the assault was captured by the on-bus surveillance, Nau has said he did not see the recording. Registration is now open! Overall, the district spends $6,612.0 million on instruction, $3,014.7 million on support services and $326.3 million on other expenses. Kim Reynolds' education bill on library books and gender identity, explained in 60 seconds. Regarding Count VII of the complaint, intentional infliction of emotional distress, the suit states, "Through the times and acts alleged, defendants were aware of the physical illness and mental pain that (Nau's son) was suffering as a result of the defendants outrageous acts, conduct and omissions. The teenager pulled down his shorts, exposing himself as he masturbated. The coach, principal and athletic director all were mandatory reporters at the time of the assault, the lawsuit states, meaning they had a legal obligation to report the incident to the Iowa Department of Human Services. The Iowa Legislature's first 'funnel' week of 2022 is over. That means this is the year for our 50th reunion. The undersigned petitioners believe that the Superintendent has acted inefficiently, incompetently, and is a detriment to the Bettendorf Community Public School system and we request that she resign or be let go effective immediately, the petition says. Randy Evans, the executive director of the Iowa FOI Council, said the authors of Iowas open meetings law recognized the important work journalists do in informing the public about issues facing government and potential solutions. Also named are Bettendorf High School Principal Joy Kelly, former athletic director Colin Wikan and parents Kevin and Glenda Trettin. Feb 21, 2023 Check out the February 21st issue of the Bett District Update! Copyright 2023 KWQC. We are a flagship district serving nearly 4,700. Nau's petition and demand for a jury trial also cites anti-bullying and harassment policies, which require investigations. Bettendorf School District Superintendent Dr. Michelle Morse speaks during the 2021-22 New Teacher Breakfast at the Bettendorf Family Museum Aug. 11, 2021, in Link to YouTube Channel UPCOMING REGULAR MEETING Feb. 23, 2023 - Agenda | Livestream In Des Moines, students are arranging walkouts at Central Campus and East High School. The district would plan to use future SAVE (1 cent sales tax) revenue and other financial resources to fund the Herbert Hoover and Paul Norton elementary projects in 2028 2031. It also includes demolition of the original 1960s building and its extremely outdated infrastructure and utilities. She will not be returning, he said. Heres everything you need to know about The Grinch sequel, plus the best books your kid can check out now. What's in the bill? Nau is represented by Davenport attorney Heather Carlson, court documents show. The school board meeting also took place a day after district leaders, teachers and parents met privately in a work session at Waterfront Convention Center to discuss how to handle the disciplinary problems at the schools. Join us Feb. 21 & 22 for an informational meeting about the upcoming GO Bond Vote! Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Additional administrative and security support have been added at both the high school and middle schools as well as a district social-emotional behavioral health coordinator. Bettendorf resident Steve Geifman addresses the Bettendorf School Board on May 26, 2022, about the issues facing the district and the middle school, where his daughter is a student. Bettendorf Middle School and Bettendorf High School were identified as the greatest need, officials said in a media release. A fight Thursday at Bettendorf High School compelled school district board member Michael Pyevich to say he thinks the district should cancel school on Friday to allow the. More Videos. During the public comments portion of the meeting, parents, teachers and staff spoke to the board again about the disciplinary issues in the middle school. Heres everything you need to know about The Grinch sequel, plus the best books your kid can check out now. From left are Jillian Bresnan, Allison Holland, and Chad Uhde. The student body at the schools served by Bettendorf Community School District is 73% White, 8.6% Black, 2.2% Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. The incident was described by a member of the school board as "an absolutely hideous assault" for its sexually disturbing nature. Percentage of teachers who are certified (average), Teachers with 3 or more years experience (average). In addition, the plan develops needed classroom areas for career and technical education opportunities to help better prepare students for their futures. More:Iowa GOP proposes ban on gender-affirming care for trans kids. There was a problem saving your notification. Bettendorf Middle School was identified as having the most need due to its aging 1960s infrastructure. She has also taught math, science, and social studies at Weeks Middle School in the Des Moines Public School District. Former Bettendorf baseball coach and teacher Brandon Nau reads his mail after arriving home at his Muscatine apartment earlier this year. BCSD is asking district residents to consider a general obligation (GO) bond to support needed facility improvements and additions at BMS & BHS. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The majority of the staff leaving the district are moving on to other positions and advancements for family and personal reasons. 69-year-old suffered stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house left him there. Bettendorf school district, staff sued over assault on high school bus. Morse said these bones were parts of the education, extracurricular and infrastructure needs the school already has in place. Both types of public schools aim to offer innovative and flexible academic programs. Holland earned a bachelors degree in Middle School and Elementary Teaching, K-8 reading endorsement and a master of science in educational leadership from the University of Northern Iowa. Bettendorf Middle School was identified as having the most. Student and staff safety is of the utmost priority in our district and essential to teaching and learning. A district committee of community members, parents and staff recently completed a 10-year facility master plan including a phased modernization of the Bettendorf Middle School, and facility improvements at Bettendorf High School, Herbert Hoover Elementary, and Paul Norton Elementary. Please register by March 3rd for placement. Gov. Please register by March 3rd for placement. We looked at what parts of the building that have good bones, Michelle Morse, Superintendent Michelle Morse said of the needed infrastructure improvements. I personally spoke to those people, and they will not return. Kim Reynolds has pushed a "parental control" agenda for public education, saying "woke" policy decisions by school districts are undermining parents. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Bettendorf school board voted to provide 69.25 million dollars for renovations to facilities at Bettendorfs Junior High and High Schools Thursday night. Applications are due to Student Services by 3/31/2023. But Pyevich pointed the finger at the administration and board for the problems. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. The lawsuit also asks the court to fine members of the board who took part in the meeting. We are steadfast in our commitment to collaborate with all stakeholders to identify solutions and cultivate stronger relationships. Bettendorf School Board Regular school board meetings are live-streamed on YouTube. The facility modernization plan includes additions to the school to address the need for larger classrooms to meet current learning environment standards. Organizers said they also are seeing interest from students who would not be directly affected by the bills. Some are making a change due to the intense pressures of working in education.. The Advanced Placement course will be widely offered at high schools in fall 2024. District News Category: District News 2023-2024 Registration Opens in February 2023-2024 Registration Opens in February: Feb. 1 - Kindergarten | Feb. 8 - New & Returning Families, and Preschool Read More Category: District Notice Police Investigation Regarding BHS BCSD received notice of a potential threat. "The meeting in Bettendorf followed mounting complaints from parents during the recently completed academic year about the lack of adequate response by school officials to rowdy behavior that left some students and their parents fearful," the news release said. 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Contact Celeste Miller by sending an email to cmiller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us or calling (563) 359-3681, ext. Also, 48% of students are female, and 52% of students are male. Breaking News. "I think its so sad that we have to codify that in todays environment, but the fact of the matter is we have to.". At Bettendorf Middle School he has served as an instructional coach, 7th-grade science teacher, and athletic director. Times, local media sue Bettendorf School District. "Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" will open May 20 at the RiverCenter in Davenport. 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Bettendorf Middle School and Bettendorf High School were identified as the greatest need. Some Ankeny students are nervous about pushback from school staff if they participate in the walkout because of past incidents including a drag show, Bullock said. We apologize for the inconvenience. 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Student organizers are particularly concerned about bills that would require educators to notify parents and guardians if a student is transgender, as well as a bill prohibiting the teaching of gender identity and sexual orientation to students through sixth-grade. Pyevich made his comments after listening for more than an hour to parents and educators talk about the disciplinary problems at Bettendorf Middle School and some of the solutions, including a program such as Dads on Duty, where men walk the halls and work with students and maintain discipline at the school. I am losing my faith in the administration and frankly the school board and how we tiptoe around what the problems are, Geifman said. "Parents are the decision-makers for their children," Reynolds said at a talk for the free market Cato Institute. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Samantha Hernandez covers education for the Register. Teens should limit screen time and caffeinated drinks before bed, experts say. Bettendorf High School :: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Home Our School News Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 SENIORS! The staff has been working throughout the summer to update practices and protocols as well as improve and clarify district expectations and consequences. 15 Indiana, Sisters open permanent location for QC boutique, HEADS UP Accumulating snow looking likely in the, Cook review: Solid Jesus Revolution is true 70s, INTERVIEW: What plate-reading cameras mean for QC, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In Bettendorf Community School District, 77% of elementary students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 82% tested at or above that level for math. He died Wednesday. As the crowd of more than 50 people in the room applauded his comments, Pyevich said: These are kids that need to be punished. Category: BHS News Class of 1973 50th Reunion - Sept 22 & 23 2023 has arrived! Iowa City, Des Moines and Ankeny school districts all stated they support students' right to protest, but participants should ask their parents to excuse their absences due to the protest ahead of time. Nau, according to the suit, "requests judgment against defendants in an amount which will fully and fairly compensate him for his injuries and damages, for punitive damages against the individual defendants Blake Hanna, Colin Wikan and Joy Kelly in an amount sufficient to punish the defendants and deter the defendants and others from the same or similar wrongful conduct, court costs, interest as allowed by law, and for such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper.". Welcome to the Bettendorf Community School District! The plan adds activity and athletic facilities to help meet the needs of our students, athletes, and community. Bettendorf Community School District spends $10,463 per student each year. Bettendorf Middle School was identified as having the most. Officials said the district would use future one-cent sales tax and Physical Plant & Equipment Levy reserves to fund 32.8% of the total costs of projects and 20.7% of the high and middle school projects. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Neither teen is being identified by name. Non-Discrimination/Educational Equity/Anti-Bullying/Homelessness Information, 2023 Bettendorf Community School District10.41.112.21. Compared to last school year, Bettendorf had 18 more staff resign. The district superintendent points to changes at Bettendorf Middle School a year after fights and teacher complaints We're back with Bettendorf School District Superintendent Michelle Morse. A pair of black tights are a necessity, rather than just an accessory, to stay stylish and comfortable when temperatures drop. She did not return a phone call Tuesday, seeking comment. The 15-year-old was charged with two simple misdemeanors, indecent exposure and simple assault, after Nau took the case to police. Both groups track legislation at the state level. The Bettendorf Community School District strives to adhere to the accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility and usability. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Lets be honest, if the teachers and staff had not spoken out at the last school board meeting, and the media not gotten ahold of it, last nights workshop would not have occurred, Fuglseth said. She has also served as a lead and model teacher, 3rd-grade teacher and 5th-grade teacher at Madison Elementary in the Davenport CSD. We also welcome all comments and suggestions about our websites. 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