JCSD E-Connection
Board updates, news, and events from the around the district
Week of August 6, 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.
Back to School Events
Sundae in the Park is August 12
Wallace-JELA Community Grand Opening is Aug. 26
District News & Announcements
JCSD First Day of School
We're excited to welcome back all of our Dragons on Friday, August 24 for the first day of the 2018-19 school year.
- Grades 6-12 start school at 7:50 a.m. and dismiss at 2:50 p.m.
- Grades DK-5 start school at 8:40 a.m. and dismiss at 3:35 p.m.
- Preschool (ages 2, 3, and 4) starts on Friday, August 31.
Friday, Aug 24, 2018, 08:00 AM
All Johnston Schools
Iowa workplaces opening doors to local teachers: Colleen Ites engaging with Iowa National Guard
This summer, the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council matched teachers from schools across Iowa with local STEM workplaces for the tenth year of the Iowa STEM Teacher Externships program.
2018-19 School Supply Lists Now Available
School supply lists for the upcoming school year are now posted to each school website and the district website. Of note, the high school does not have a supply list. If a family is having difficulty providing school supplies for their children, please contact the child’s school for assistance.
Board Highlights from August 6
REPORTS
Dragon Letterman Locker Online Store Report
Walkability Study
Advanced Placement Report
Insurance Premium Comparison for FY 19
Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Plan
Discussion of Board Operating Principles for 2018-19
First Reading of Board Policy 210.10 Order of the Regular Board of Director's Meetings
Request for Approval to Apply for a Grant through John Deere’s Funding and Philanthropy (Approved)
Request for Approval to Apply for a Research Grant (Approved)
Approval of 2018-2019 Parent/Student and District Handbooks (Approved)
Resolution to Consider Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program (Approved)
Approval of Interim Superintendent Goals for 2018-2019 (Approved)
Approval of Legislative Priorities (Approved)
Approval of Policies: 505.2 Student Promotion-Retention-Acceleration (Approved); 303.3 Administrator Contract and Contract Nonrenewal (Approved); 302.2 Superintendent Contract and Contract Nonrenewal (Approved). Of note: Policy 501.5 Attendance Center Assignment was slated for approval and tabled (not approved at this time) due to newly-found editing errors within the document.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Construction Update: The construction work on Wallace and JELA is complete and the district will obtain a temporary occupancy permit later this week. Work is being finished on the playground areas outside the building. A few updates to JMS have also been completed, including new lights and a larger special education classroom. The Wallace-to-district office project is planned to go out to bid in mid-October.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next August board meetings will be held on August 27, at 6 p.m. at the Johnston Administrative Resource Center, 5608 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston IA. September meetings are scheduled for September 10 and 24.
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