JCSD E-Connection
Board updates, news, and events from the around the district
Week of May 20, 2019
All attempts are made to be as accurate as possible at the time of publication. Questions, comments, or concerns can be emailed to the JCSD Communications department at jcsdcomm@jdragonmail.us.
District News & Announcements
No School on Monday, May 27
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. See you on Tuesday!
Graduation is May 28
Congratulations to the Class of 2019! The commencement ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. at the Drake University Knapp Center.
May 31 is the Last Day of School
May named Financial Literacy Student of the Year
Dragon Games Fun For All
State Track & Field, Tennis, & Golf
JCSD Offers Four Summer Meal Sites
The Johnston Community School District is participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children under the age of 18 without charge on a first come, first serve basis. JCSD will be operating the program from June 6-August 14 (no service July 1 – 5) at the following locations:
- (Purple Site) Sterling Pointe Apartment Complex – 10509 Dorset Dr, Johnston IA 11:15am – 11:45am
- Meredith Dr Reform Church – 5128 Meredith Dr, DM(North parking lot) 12:00pm – 12:30pm
- *Murphy’s Park – 3299 67th St, Urbandale (shelter) *begins June 10th 12:00pm – 12:30pm
- (Gold Site) Chapel Ridge Apartment Complex – 6200 Clark Lane, Johnston IA 12:30pm – 1:00pm
All meals must be consumed at the lunch site. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Johnston Athletic Physical Clinic July 27
Board Highlights from May 20
REPORTS
(none)
Approval of Nutrition Fees for the 2019-2020 School Year (approved)
Request for Out-of-State Travel to Minnesota (approved)
Adopting the Polk County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (approved)
Approval by Resolution on Disposition of Real Property for the MidAmerican Underground Electric Easement (approved)
Approval of IPAD Case Vendor (approved)
Approval of Johnston Baseball and Softball Complex Change Orders (approved)
Approval of Technology Building Upgrade Change Order (approved)
Approval of Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company as Vending/Beverages Vendor (approved)
Resolution Setting Hearing on Disposition of Real Property for Merle Hay Road Recreational Trail at 6207 NW 62nd Avenue (approved)
Resolution to Sell Property to Total Technology Results and Set Hearing (approved)
Approval of Emergency Operations (approved)
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Student Board Rep Recognition: Student representative Marie Johnson was recognized for her service during the 2018-19 school year. Thank you, Marie!
JHS Neighborhood Development Project Showcase: Students from the JHS Entrepreneurship class shared their process for working with a local client to develop a name and graphics for a new housing development, Ridgedale Heights.
Construction Update: David Dominguez (Stahl) shared that work on the baseball field finished in time for the home opener on May 20. The softball field is about 2.5 weeks behind baseball; fields are currently getting turf. The entire area still needs to be seeded for grass and other small details to finish. The Wallace to district office remodel is also progressing. Power and data drops are done and drywall will be installed this week. The project is still on track to be finished toward the end of July.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The June board meetings will be held on Monday, June 10 and Monday, June 24, 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 Marci Cordaro.
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