What tax levy rate did the Davenport school board approve for 2026-27?

The board approved a property tax levy rate of $12.97771 per $1,000 taxable valuation.

Did the board approve buying properties at 1618 N. Main and 1324 Locust?

Yes; the board approved purchase of 1618 N. Main for $300,000 and 1324 Locust Street for $225,000.

Where can I get the full minutes of the April 27, 2026 meeting?

Full minutes are online at davenportschools.org or via the eBoard link; call 563-336-7431 for a copy.

Was there any personnel action at the meeting?

Yes; the board approved termination of teacher Amy Moore's continuing employment effective immediately.

May 16, 2026 Public Hearing: 1702 N. Main Street, Davenport, IA

DCSD Regular Board Meeting 4.27.26DAVENPORT COMMUNITYSCHOOL DISTRICTACHIEVEMENT SERVICE CEN-TER1702 N. MAIN STREETDAVENPORT, IA 52803 President Kline-Jerome called the meeting to order at 5:30PM. Present: Kline-Jerome, Paustian, Beck, Hayes, Janke, Barnds, Potts CONSENT AGENDA Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion made by: Linda Hayes Mo-tion seconded by: Dr. Alison Beck Voting results: Unanimously approved ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION: • Administration recommends that the Media Center at West High School be named the “Patricia Sheehey Media Center. Motion made by: Kent Paustian Motion seconded by: Kent Barnds Voting results:Unanimously approved • Administration moves the board approve the Bray Architects contract for the North High School Additions and Renovations Phase Two Project for $155,000. Motion made by: Bruce Potts Motion seconded by: Dr. Allison Beck Voting re-sults:Unanimously approved • Administration recommends the board award the North High School Career and Technical Education Project to Trane U.S. Inc., in the amount of $2,445,950. Motion made by: Bruce Potts Motion seconded by: Dr. Allison Beck Voting re-sults:Unanimously approved • Administration recommends the board approve the quote from TNT Tuckpoint-ing in the amount of $63,110.00. Motion made by: Bruce Potts Motion seconded by: Kent Barnds Voting results:Unanimously approved • Administration recommends the board approve the quote from Reed construc-tion in the amount of $155,150.00 Motion made by: Dr. Allison Beck Motion se-conded by: Kent Paustian Voting results:Unanimously approved • Administration recommends board approve Wilson Restaurant Supply, Inc. to supply equipment for all three new construction projects based on the RFP scoring rubric for a FNS grand total funding of $1,203,898 Motion made by: Dr. Allison Beck Motion seconded by: Kent Barnds Voting results:Unanimously ap-proved • Administration recommends the board approve the FNS commercial contract with Hut American Group dba Pizza Hut be awarded the primary contract for the 2026-2027 school year for an estimated total of $141,669 and Papa John's Pizza as the secondary commercial pizza contract for the 2026-2027 school year for an estimated total of $45,594. Motion made by: Dr. Allison Beck Motion seconded by: Bruce Potts Voting results:Unanimously approved • Administration recommends the board award the Roof Top Unit replacement project for the DLC to Trane Technologies in the amount of $148,308.00 using PPEL funds. Motion made by: Dr. Allison Beck Motion seconded by: Kent Barnds Voting results:Unanimously approved • Administration recommends the approval of the iJAG Memorandum of Under-standing (MOU) in the total amount of $175,000 for the 2026-27 school year Motion made by: Kent Paustian Motion seconded by: Bruce Potts Voting re-sults:Unanimously approved • Administration recommends approving a contract with Scott County Youth Jus-tice & Rehabilitation Center in the amount of $50,000 for school based restora-tive mediation services in effect from July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. Motion made by: Dr. Allison Beck Motion seconded by: Bruce Potts Voting re-sults:Unanimously approved • Administration recommends the board adopt and certify the Budget and Tax Levy Rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year as published and presented. The pro-posed property tax levy rate per $1,000 taxable valuation will be $ 12.97771 and resources and requirements are estimated at $504,909,130. This requires a roll call vote Motion made by: Kent Paustian Motion seconded by: Bruce Potts Voting results:Unanimously approved • RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Davenport Community School Dis-trict, will levy property taxes for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. This is a roll call vote. Motion made by: Kent Paustian Motion seconded by: Bruce Potts Voting results:Unanimously approved • Administration recommends the board approve the purchase of the property at 1618 N. Main Street Davenport, IA for the amount of $300,000. Motion made by: Bruce Potts Motion seconded by: Kent Barnds Voting results:Unanimously approved • Administration recommends the board approve the purchase of the property at 1324 Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa for the amount of $225,000. Motion made by: Kent Paustian Motion seconded by: Dr. Allison Beck Voting re-sults:Unanimously approved • Administration recommends the approval of the Superintendent's recommenda-tion and for the Board to terminate the continuing employment contract of teacher Amy Moore , effective immediately. Roll Call Vote Motion made by: Bruce Potts Motion seconded by: Kent Barnds Voting results:Unanimously ap-proved • Vote to approve the following policies: 102, 303.05, 306, 406.05, 406.06, 407.05 Motion made by: Dr. Allison Bec Motion seconded by: Bruce Pott Voting results:Unanimously approved Move to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 7:22PM. The complete minutes are available on-line at the district website: www.davenportschools.org. For the direct link to board meeting minutes go to https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/index.aspx?S=36031859. If you are unable to access the internet, board secretary will provide you with a copy of the full text of minutes by calling 563-336-7431. COL-IA-203409

Public Hearing — 1702 N. Main Street, Davenport, IA

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