School Board

Davenport Community School District Board of Directors

The Davenport Community Schools are governed by a School Board that consists of seven district residents elected at-large to four-year terms. Board members volunteer their time to represent our communities at regular business and committee-of-the-whole School Board meetings. Board members also serve on a variety of district committees and attend many school activities.

The School Board is a policy-making, planning, and appraisal body – with a big-picture vision – that sets the course for the entire school district.

Student Board Members

Each high school recommends two students to serve as non-voting members of the school board. Students serve from September through May. While they are non-voting members, their input is important and welcome. If you are interested in service, please talk with your building principal about the responsibilities and time commitment of a student board member.

School Board Information

Mission, Vision & Guiding Principals

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.

School Board Meetings

School Board Policies

School Improvement Advisory Committee

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

Questions and Comments

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.

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