JCSD E-Connection
Board updates, news, and events from the around the district
Week of December 10, 2018
All attempts are made to be as accurate as possible at the time of publication. Questions, comments, or concerns can be emailed to Laura Sprague, JCSD Director of Communications.
JHS, JMS, SMS Named Apple Distinguished Schools
Santa's Coming to JHS on Saturday!
The JHS National Honor Society will host the Santa Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Johnston High School commons (6500 NW 100th St., Johnston). Pancakes and hot chocolate will be provided. Please enter through the Activity Entrance (south side doors). All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend!
The event is a free-will donation for the Johnston Partnership and can include toys, games, stuffed animals, or monetary contributions.
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District News & Announcements
Dance Team Takes State Title
JMS Mock Trial Named State Semi-Finalists
Leslie Shipped Announced as JEA Distinguished Advisor
Congratulations, Johnston Dance Team!
•1st Place Contemporary
•2nd Place Lyrical
•5th Place Pom
•Distinguished Academic Award
Congratulations!
JMS Mock Trial Takes Home Semi-Finalist Finish
Johnston Middle School’s team Firestorm presented a well-fought case against Marion Home School resulting in Johnston earning state semi-finalist! Congratulations to these students, coaches, and supporters!
Shipp Named Distinguished Advisor
Thanks for Using the Tipline
The Johnston Schools mobile app (free, available for Apple and Android) features a 24/7 tipline, where a user can report an incident anonymously or self-identified and also include photos. While anonymous tips cannot be personally acknowledged, they are handled immediately and sent to the most appropriate person(s) for their attention.
We have seen a surge in tipline use this year and would like to thank our school community for their dedication to safe environments.
Booster Club Apparel Sale on Dec. 14
Board Highlights from December 10
REPORTS
Request for a New Club - National French Honor Society
Request for a New Club - Fashion Club
Discussion of the 2019-20 Academic Calendar
Facility Assessment Report
First Reading of the 9-12 Course Selection Process and Handbook
First Reading of the Policies from the Policy Primer Updates
First Reading of New Policy 804.2 District Emergency Operations Plans
First Reading of New Policy 105 Assistance Animals
First Reading of Policy 606.3 Animals in the Classroom
Approval of Modified Supplemental Amount for At-Risk Dropout Prevention (Approved)
Approval of Out-of-State Travel to Dallas, Texas (Approved)
Approval of School Improvement Advisory Committee 2018-19 (Approved)
Approval of Certificates of Substantial Completion for the Johnston Middle School Adaptive Reuse to Wallace Elementary (Approved)
Approval of Change Order for NW 106th St Extension Project (Approved)
Approval of Substantial Completion for the NE 106th St Extension Project (Approved)
Approval of 2081-19 Early Retirement Plan Benefit Computation (Approved)
Approval to Purchase Sound System for Baseball and Softball Complex (Approved)
Publication of Notice of Hearing and Posting of the Notice to Bidders for the Wallace Elementary School Adaptive Reuse to Johnston Administration Building Project (Approved)
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Construction Update: David Dominguez (Stahl Construction) reported that due to the weather turning colder, much of the outdoor work will come to an end, but masonry work can continue in the dugout areas. The team building is nearly complete as well.
Superintendent Goals: Laura Kacer, interim superintendent, discussed Goal #2, Professional Learning Alignment. Karen Carroll, Special Education Instructional Coach, provided a deeper dive into the new learning activities geared specifically for special education teachers this year and shared it was helping the group to feel more empowered and confident in their work.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
There are two January board meetings: January 14 and 28, 2019. Both are at 6 p.m. at the District's Administrative Resource Center, 5608 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston IA.
CONTACT THE BOARD
Persons are encourages to send questions, comments and suggestions to our board members. Each board member can be reached by email: Greg Dockum; Jill Morrill; Justin Allen; Deb Henry; Steven Hopper; Dr. Jeanie Kerber; and Matt Stahr.
Johnston Community School District
JCSD Non-Discrimination Statement
It is the policy of the Johnston Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, 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 Associate Superintendent, Dr. Bruce Amendt, 5608 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) 278-0470, bamendt@johnston.k12.ia.us.
Email: laura.sprague@johnston.k12.ia.us
Website: johnstoncsd.org
Location: 5608 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, USA
Phone: 515-278-0470
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnstonSchools/
Twitter: @johnstoncsd