Home to the Accelerated Associate Degree Program at North High
Home to the Creative Arts Academy of the Quad Cities
Davenport Community Schools is the regional leader in STEM education
Central High's new Performing Arts Center, an example of our world-class facilities
McKinley students receive awards for being respectful and responsible
The outdoor classroom at Wood Intermediate, an example of our world-class facilities
DCS is 1 of only 2 districts in Iowa to receive a 2017 Best Community for Music Education Award
Our Children’s Villages are a statewide model for preschools
Our classrooms are 21st Century learning environments with state-of-the-art technology
Central High's new swimming facility, an example of our world-class facilities
The only local district with JROTC programming, and home to 2 of the 6 programs in Iowa
Our preschools are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
DCS offers 24 team sports for our student athletes
Our show choirs routinely earn state and national accolades

School Board Members

Ralph Johanson, President
Address: 13120 100th Avenue
Davenport, IA 52804
Cell: 563-340-7046
First elected : 2004
Term expires: 2019
johansonr@mail.davenport.k12.ia.us

Linda Hayes, Vice-President
Address: 2727 West 34th Street
Davenport, IA 52806
Phone: 563-505-4083
Appointed: 2-4-15
Elected: 2015
Term Expires: 2019
hayesli@mail.davenport.k12.ia.us

Daniel Gosa
Address: 2223 Aspen Drive, Davenport, IA 52806
Phone: 563-570-4821
Elected: 2015
Term Expires: 2019
gosada@mail.davenport.k12.ia.us

Julie DeSalvo
Phone: 563-349-4764
Elected: 2015
Term Expires:2019
desalvoj@mail.davenport.k12.ia.us

Clyde Mayfield
Address: 430 W. 16th Street, Davenport, IA 52803
Phone: 563-343-5375
Elected: February 16, 2016 (Special Election)
Re-elected 2017
Term Expires: 2021
Previously served 1984-1986
mayfieldc@mail.davenport.k12.ia.us

Allison Beck
Address: 109 Essex Lane,Davenport, IA 52803
Phone:563-528-4441
Elected: 2017
Term expires: 2021

beckal@mail.davenport.k12.ia.us

Bruce Potts
Address: 2813 Fairhaven Rd, Davenport, IA 52803
Phone: 563-355-7388
Elected: 2017
Term Expires: 2021
pottsb@mail.davenport,k12.ia.us

School Board Officials:
Dr. Arthur Tate, Superintendent (563) 336-5083 or tateart@mail.davenport.k12.ia.us
Mary Correthers, Board Secretary Treasurer – (563) 336-5087 or correthersm@mail.davenport.k12.ia.us
Marsha Tangen, Chief Financial Officer – (563) 336-3806 or tangenm@mail.davenport.k12.ia.us

District Mailing Address for School Board Members and Officials:
Davenport Community Schools
Achievement Service Center
1606 Brady St.
Davenport, IA 52803

Phone: 563-445-5000
Fax: 563-445-5950

It is the policy of the Davenport Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator: Mr. Jabari Woods, Associate Director of Human Resources & Equity woodsj@davenportschools.org (563-336-7496) or Dr. Erica Goldstone, Director of Human Resources & Equity goldstonee@davenportschools.org (563-336-7494), 1702 N. Main Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803.