School District defends use of solid white dividers in cafeterias BETTENDORF, Iowa (WQAD) — Officials with Pleasant Valley Community School District say returning to 100 percent in person learning on Feb. 16 felt like the first day of school all over again. And at Monday night’s school board meeting, they hope to ease any concerns families might have, including on a practice inside their cafeterias. The district is using solid white dividers in elementary school lunchrooms, gaining attention on social media last week. Superintendent Brian Strusz says this option was chosen over plexiglass to save the district nearly $100,000. He says students are free to interact with those around them, and this practice is in place to make sure as many kids stay in school as possible.