Bett School Board Meeting - Oct. 7, 2026

At the Bett School Board meeting on October 7, 2026, the board recognized a change in the district’s bus disposal process: five buses sold through the Purple Wave online auction platform brought in $60,900, or an average of $12,180 per bus, compared with a five-year historical average trade-in return of $2,500 per bus. The board also approved a quote for IP-based classroom audio and safety infrastructure at Bettendorf Middle School, including intercom coverage and hallway speakers to address gaps in the existing system. The transcript does not provide the quote amount or vendor name.

The board reviewed and approved the district’s certified annual report and special education supplement. The financial presentation reported FY2026 general-fund revenue of $58.3 million and expenses of $59.8 million, and described a net special education deficit of approximately $122,000 after accounting for available restricted balances; the superintendent said the required spending-authority request would be submitted to the state. No other specific contract awards or procurement amounts were identified. The board also approved its IASB delegate and legislative-platform actions, and discussed upcoming policy reviews.