School Board

Mission Statement: The Davenport Community School District is dedicated to growing excellence in academics, the arts and athletics for every child by ensuring the highest-quality education in an environment shaped by our diverse community, preparing our students to be life-long learners and productive citizens. 

Vision Statement: Education that challenges conventional thinking, prepares all students to compete in a global society, and inspires our students, parents, staff, and community to answer the question, “What if?” 

Guiding Principles:

• Opportunity: We provide abundant opportunities to empower students to reach their  full potential academically, creatively and socially. 
• Collaboration: We foster an environment that allows students, families and community stakeholders to come together for the betterment of our students' education and future. 
• Transparency: We share relevant and important information with our students, families and the community to maintain open and productive communication. 

Committee of the Whole | 1st Monday of the month at 5:30pm

Regular Board Meeting | 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 5:30pm

Meetings at held in the Jim Hester Board Room, 2nd Floor, Achievement Service Center  1702 N. Main Street, Davenport

For more information on school board meetings, please click here.

All school board policies can be found here.

The Local School Improvement Advisory Committee (LSIAC) is appointed by the Board of Education of the Davenport Community School District in compliance with Iowa Code 280.12. LSIAC offers the Board recommendations on major educational needs and student learning goals.

Areas addressed by this group include, but are not limited to: student academic achievement, teacher quality/evaluation, district graduation/dropout rates, school climate (including issues such as bullying prevention, attendance, homeless youth), and student enrichment programs including the arts, athletics and out of school time.

LSIAC consists of members representing the local community, which may include representatives of business/industry, labor, higher education, community agencies, parents, students, teachers, and administrators. Members are appointed annually with the goal of maintaining balanced representation.

If you are interested in serving as a member, please contact Sarah Ott via email at ottsar@mail.davenport.k12.ia.us

Provide your feedback/comments directly to the school board: BoardComments@Davenportschools.org

You may also share your ideas and opinions by mail:

Brenda Thie
School Board Secretary
Davenport Community Schools
Achievement Service Center
1702 N Main Street
Davenport, IA 52803

Communications with the sender’s name and address will be copied and distributed to board members in their weekly information packets. Please note that the board secretary does not distribute anonymous communications to School Board members.