Superintendent
2024-2025 Family Handbook
District Information
Superintendent & Cabinet
Dr. Michelle Morse
Karen Allison
Executive Director
Student Services
Maile Mejia
Executive Director
Human Resources
Jayme Olson
Executive Director
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Curt Pratt
Executive Director
Business & Operations
Celeste Miller
Director
Communications
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
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
President
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Paul Castro
Vice President
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Andrew Champion
Director
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Kevin Freking
Director
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Richard Lynch
Director
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Ryan McGivern
Director
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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.
School Day Hours
2024-2025 School Year
School Day | Wednesday Early Release | End of Quarter | Last Day of School | |
Preschool | 8:45 am - 2 pm | 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
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 Center
2727 Tanglefoot Ln.,
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-8600 | Fax: (563) 332-8602
Curt Pratt, Executive Director of Business & Operations
Julie Fee, Secretary
Bettendorf High School
3333 18th St., Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-7001 | Fax: (563) 332-2326
Kristy Cleppe, Principal
Melissa Laufenburg, Principal’s Secretary
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
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 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 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 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 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 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
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