Davenport Community School District

This document outlines the academic calendar for the Davenport Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year. It details the school year's structure, including total instructional hours, semester and quarterly breakdowns, student and teacher attendance days, and scheduled holidays and early dismissals. Key events such as parent-teacher meetings, teacher training days, and extended teacher workdays are also specified.

The Board discussed various operational and administrative items, including reports on student attendance, music department activities, and athletic programs. Community members raised concerns regarding construction project compliance at a middle school, including background check procedures and labor law violations, as well as communication protocols regarding safety incidents at schools. The Board approved several items, including roofing replacement at Harrison Elementary, parking lot replacement and addition at North High, an office remodel for security at Central High, and a gym floor replacement project at North High. Additionally, the Board ratified collective bargaining agreements for maintenance and secretarial staff and discussed proposed legislative bills affecting public education.

The Board of the Davenport Community School District held a meeting to discuss district updates and take action on several items. Key topics included school performance, CTE program participation, and extracurricular achievements in show choir and orchestra. The meeting featured an open forum where community members raised concerns regarding potential teacher reassignments and staffing changes. The Board also conducted legislative advocacy, reviewed long-range facility planning, and approved multiple resolutions related to bond issuance, tax exemption certificates, and the procurement of inclusive playground equipment for a local elementary school. Additionally, the Board processed recommendations regarding employment contract terminations.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding the North New Athletics Communication Infrastructure Project, resulting in the approval of plans and specifications for the project. A presentation was delivered by the Facility Master Planning Committee regarding regional pathways, programming exposure, and communication strategies within the district. Discussions focused on the challenges students face in selecting high school programs, the importance of life skills, and the desire for increased access to advanced coursework across different school sites. Student and staff input emphasized a sense of unity across the district and the need for earlier exploratory opportunities.

The meeting included recognition for a performance by North High School. Following roll call and the reading of the mission, vision, and guiding principles, the primary discussion focused on an update regarding Phase One of the long-range facilities project. Updates covered progress on turf fields projects at various locations (Baseball Field on Brady Street, North Field, West Facility), with work ongoing on concessions and dugouts. Significant progress was detailed for the Sublo construction, including roofing completion, internal utility work (piping, duct work), framing, sheathing, and preparation for windows and siding. The demolition plan for the old Sublo section to make way for a new gymnasium was also explained. For the SMARTT project, progress included roofing, interior work like piping and drywall, and work on foundations and masonry, with pre-cast concrete expected soon. For Davenport North, underground piping and CMU walls were erected, with steel delivery allowing for structure erection to begin. Roof restoration on the existing administrative wing was completed to address leaking issues. Additionally, progress on athletics renovations for Central and West was reported, including updates on the Armory renovation and the completion of safety upgrades (railing) at the West facility.