2024-2025 Family Handbook

District Information

Superintendent & Cabinet

Dr Morse

Dr. Michelle Morse

Superintendent

Karen Allison

Karen Allison

Executive Director
Student Services

Maile Mejia

Maile Mejia

Executive Director
Human Resources

Jayme Olson

Jayme Olson

Executive Director
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Curt Pratt

Curt Pratt

Executive Director
Business & Operations

Celeste Miller

Celeste Miller

Director
Communications

Erin Pestka

Erin Pestka

Director
Technology

Departments & Programs

Business & Operations - The Business & Operations department works with funding and expenditures to support the operation of the Bettendorf Community School District, as well as facility/grounds upkeep, custodian services, transportation, and nutrition services.

Nutrition Services - Bettendorf School Nutrition Services staff work to make sure that nutritious and safe food is provided to the students and staff of Bettendorf public schools. All students at Bettendorf schools may purchase meals meeting federal nutrition standards through the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, but families with incomes at or below 185 percent of the poverty level are eligible for free or reduced price meals. 

Communications - The Communications Department works closely with District staff, students and families to tell the District’s story. The department is dedicated to ensuring employees, parents, students and community members receive timely, relevant, and accurate information. Publications and promotion include websites, social media, Bett Pride Community Newsletter, Friday Bett District Update, Bett Staff Update, Virtual Backpack, District and emergency communication, and coordination with media. 

Curriculum & Instruction - Curriculum & Instruction provides assistance, support and expertise in:

  • Delivering the district’s PK-12 instructional programs

  • Developing quality assessments that ensure rigor and consistency of instruction across subjects and grade levels

  • Collecting and reporting district data to improve instruction and to meet state requirements

  • Establishing staff development programs to help raise the level of instructional performance and student achievement

  • Selection of instructional materials, PK-12

Human Resources - The Department of Human Resources supports the recruitment and retention of highly qualified staff to support student learning and the education of our students and their families. The Bettendorf Community School District is always looking for talented and committed employees and guest staff. 

Student Services - The Student Services Department takes pride in offering extensive support services to meet the needs of all learners. Student services oversees English as a Second Language, Extended Learning Program (ELP)Special Education, Section 504 (student accommodations), and preschool programs.

Preschool - The state of Iowa provides funding for a Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program for 4-year-old children allowing students to receive preschool education at no charge for 10 hours per week. The Bettendorf Community School District program offers priority placement to families that meet the free and reduced criteria. Children who do not qualify for free or reduced lunch will be placed in the program if space allows. The program is also offered through private providers without the free and reduced priority. Click on the link above to learn more.

Technology - The district’s vision is to leverage technology to provide challenging and stimulating learning opportunities for Bettendorf Community School District students. We believe seamless integration and equitable access to the most up-to-date tools and applications in the teaching and learning process will benefit our students by equipping them with the knowledge and skills that will promote the development of well-rounded students who have the ability to reason and act in an ethical manner so they can make a living, make a life, and make a difference.

The 1:1 initiative for student devices has been fully implemented since the Fall of 2019 at the High School and Middle School levels with all students having access to technology 24:7 throughout the school year through a district-provided Chromebook. At the elementary level, Bettendorf Schools have increased their previous "one device to every two students" within the classroom in grades two through five to "1:1 student devices within the classroom" through a district-provided Chromebook.  Preschool through first grade students are provided access to iPads in each of the classrooms with a 1:1 ratio.

 The district’s Technology Department is made up of eight individuals with the mission of supporting teaching and learning. The technology team supports all district staff and students, nine buildings, over 5,000 Chromebooks, 1300 iPads, 1,600 computers and dozens of software systems.

 For technology support needs please email helpdesk@bettendorf.k12.ia.us or talk to your teacher or building librarian for technology assistance.

District Vision | Mission | Core Values

Vision

Vision
Educating & Empowering Every Student Every Day in Pursuit of Educational Excellence.

Mission

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.

Core Values

Community

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

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

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

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.

Board of Education

Bettendorf School Board Meetings are generally held twice a month beginning at 6 pm in the Ray Stensvad Board Room, attached to the District Administration Center, 3311 18th St. Check the District web calendar for dates. The public may also watch the meeting livestream on YouTube - Bettendorf Schools. More information

Patrick Larkin

Patrick Larkin

President
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Castro

Paul Castro

Vice President
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Andrew Champion

Andrew Champion

Director
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Kevin Freking

Kevin Freking

Director
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Richard Lynch

Richard Lynch

Director
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McGivern

Ryan McGivern

Director
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Linda Smithson

Linda Smithson

Director
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Board Policies

The school board has jurisdiction to legislate policy for the school district with the force and effect of law. Board policy provides the general direction and provides guidelines and goals to the citizens, administration, employees and students in the school district community. Policies are reviewed and updated on a five-year cycle and compared to the Iowa Association of School Board recommendations.

  • 100 - Educational Philosophy

  • 200 - Board of Directors

  • 300 - Administration

  • 400 - Staff/Personnel

  • 500 - Students

  • 600 - Educational Programs

  • 700 - Non-Instructional Operations & Business Services

  • 800 - Building & Sites

  • 900 - School District Community Relations

School Day Hours

2024-2025 School Year

School Day

Wednesday Early Release
 Staff Inservice/Professional Development

End of Quarter
Thurs., Oct. 24 | Thurs., Jan. 16 | Fri., March 28

Last Day of School
Pending snow makeup time

Preschool

8:45 am - 2 pm
(4 Days: M, T, Th, F)

NA

2 pm

Tuesday, June 3

Elementary

8:35 am - 3:30 pm

2 pm

2 pm

Wednesday, June 4 at 11:30 am

Middle School

7:40 am - 2:50 pm

1 pm

1 pm

Wednesday, June 4 at 11 am

High School

8:10 am - 3:25 pm

1:30 pm

1:30 pm

Wednesday, June 4 at 12 pm

Schools & District Buildings

The Bettendorf Community School District serves approximately 4,500 students. We have one high school (grades 9-12), an alternative high school program shared with neighboring districts, one middle school (grades 6-8), and five elementary schools (prekindergarten - grade 5). 

Office Hours
District Office - 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Schools - 7:30 am - 4 pm

Operations Center - 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Admin Center

Administration Center

3311 18th St. Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3681 | Fax (563) 359-3685
bettendorf.k12.ia.us

Dr. Michelle Morse, Superintendent

Kristie Henson, Executive Administrative Assistant to Superintendent

Operations

Operations Center

2727 Tanglefoot Ln.,
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-8600 | Fax: (563) 332-8602

Curt Pratt, Executive Director of Business & Operations

Julie Fee, Secretary

High School

Bettendorf High School

3333 18th St., Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-7001 | Fax: (563) 332-2326

bhs.bettendorf.k12.ia.us

Kristy Cleppe, Principal

Melissa Laufenburg, Principal’s Secretary

Edison Academy

Edison Academy

Alternative High School Program
3066 Victoria St., Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-9375 | Fax: (563) 359-5565
ea.bettendorf.k12.ia.us

Dr. Jeffery Blackwell, Program Administrator

Pam Karzin, Secretary

Middle School

Bettendorf Middle School

2030 Middle Rd., Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3686 | Fax: (563) 359-3855
bms.bettendorf.k12.ia.us

Alan Hartley, Principal

Lisa Crosley, Building Secretary

Grant Wood

Grant Wood Elementary

1423 Hillside Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8277 | Fax: (563) 359-5254
gw.bettendorf.k12.ia.us

Jill Bresnan, Principal

Angie Nielsen, Principal’s Secretary

Herbert Hoover

Herbert Hoover Elementary

3223 S. Hampton Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-8636 | Fax: (563) 332-5148
hh.bettendorf.k12.ia.us


Kory Esbaum, Principal

Michelle Hawley,  Principal’s Secretary

Mark Twain

Mark Twain Elementary

1620 Lincoln Rd., Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8263 | Fax: (563) 355-2735
mt.bettendorf.k12.ia.us

Chad Uhde, Principal

Ellie Kloberdanz, Principal’s Secretary

Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong Elementary

3311 Central Ave., Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8275 | Fax: (563) 359-5228
na.bettendorf.k12.ia.us

Kevin Turner, Principal

Terri Conklin, Principal’s Secretary

Paul Norton

Paul Norton Elementary

4485 Greenbrier Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-8936 | Fax: (563) 332-9619
pn.bettendorf.k12.ia.us

Heather Budd, Principal

Vicki Saxton, Principal’s Secretary

School Year Calendar

24-25 School Year Calendar

School Boundary Map

District Boundary Map