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Past Programs

Student Services
March 4

Tour - Grant Wood Elementary

Karen Allison from Student Services led a speed-dating style opportunity for guests
members to meet and talk with the student services team: Talented & Gifted (ELP), English Language Learners (ELL), Special Education, Preschool, and Title 1 Reading.

Student & Family Supports
Feb. 20

Tour - Bettendorf Middle School

Karen Allison from Student Services led a speed-dating style opportunity for guests
members to meet and talk with the team that helps students and families overcome challenges to succeed in their educational journey and personal lives: counseling services, social workers, outreach, and mental health partners.

Curriculum - Key 3+
Feb . 5
Presentation

Tour - Herbert Hoover Elementary

Jayme Olsen and Rhonda Nelson from Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment shared how curricular areas tie together to support the education and future of our students, starting with math, science, and language arts.

Board of Education
Dec. 11

Tour - Paul Norton Elementary with Heather Budd, PN Principal, and Curt Pratt, Director of Operations

Vice President Andrew Champion and Director Linda Smithson share their experiences and visions for being on the board, board roles and responsibilities, how their perceptions changed after being elected, and the biggest rewards and challenges.

District Vision & Strategic Plan
Oct. 16
Presentation

Tour - Career Readiness Center & programs with Haleigh Hoyt, BCSD Career Readiness Coordinator

Program: Learn about the District’s Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Plan: how they came to be, what input went into them, and how they are used daily to guide the district's work.

Bett Academy

We invite you to join us for this fun opportunity to learn about the Bettendorf Community School District! The Bett Academy will meet at different building sites to get to know more about the schools as they learn about the work behind the scenes 6-7:30 pm.

Contact Celeste Miller at (563) 359-3681 or cmiller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us to sign up.

Upcoming Meetings

Let’s Eat & Show Me the Money - Monday, April 1
Mark Twain Elementary - Commons
What guides the district nutrition service program, and how do we incorporate student feedback into our menus?

How are school districts funded? Learn about the revenue sources that fund the school district and how the fund can be used for teaching and learning.

Mission: Career Readiness - Monday, May 13
Neil Armstrong Elementary - Commons
What district staff and their community partners do to help students explore and become ready for their futures throughout their academic career (Preschool - 12th grade).