JCSD E-Connection
Board updates, news, and events from the around the district
Week of May 6, 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
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week and we are so thankful for the outstanding teachers and staff we have working with our students!
Thank you, Board Members!
May is School Board Recognition Month. The Johnston Community School District is celebrating our school board superheroes for their heroic work serving our students and our school.
2019-20 School Year Registration is Open!
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.
JHS Ranked 9th in State
Beaver Creek Awarded PBIS Honors
Stepping Toward Success Students Recognized
Yao Earns Nat'l Merit Scholarship
Zittergruen to Join JHS Leadership
JHS Art Students Exhbit at Burbs Show
Dyslexia Survey Offered to Parents
The Iowa Department of Education is teaming up with the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital to distribute a survey on behalf of the Iowa Dyslexia Task Force.
The survey’s intended audience includes parents of children with reading difficulties, public school administrators, educators, and paraprofessionals; area education agency professionals; and higher education teacher training faculty. This survey takes about 20-30 minutes to complete. To participate, please click here.
Booster Club News
Johnston Booster Club Membership Drive
The Johnston Booster Club is an all-volunteer group of parents and community members working together to raise money and coordinate support for athletics, activities and the arts in Johnston schools. Membership benefits include sports activity passes, apparel and concessions discounts and more. Join or renew your membership for the 2019-2020 school year at https://www.johnstonboosterclub.org.
Johnston Athletic Physical Clinic July 27th
Athletic physicals will be provided in the Johnston High School Nurse's office from 9:00-11:30am on Saturday, July 27th. A $20 donation to the Johnston Booster Club is the only cost associated with the exam. Please park on the south side of the building and enter the building through the Activities entrance. Parents can download the physical form at http://www.johnston.k12.ia.us/athletics/participant-info/ and pre-fill information in advance of the clinic.
Board Highlights from May 6
REPORTS
TLC report
Meal prices for the 2019-20 school year
Iowa Youth Survey report
Certificates of Excellence in financial reporting
Request for out-of-state travel to Tennessee (approved)
Request for out-of-state travel to Washington, D.C. (approved)
Request for out-of-state travel to Missouri (approved)
Request for out-of-state travel to Maryland (approved)
Approval for ELP staffing 2019-20 (approved)
Approval to increase Mariah Adamson's contract to .4 FTE for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year (approved)
Approval of a book drop box on the Beaver Creek property (approved)
Correction of non-union benefits (approved)
Approval of Wallace Adaptive Reuse to Johnston Administration Building change order (approved)
Approval of Johnston baseball and softball complex change order (approved)
Approval of FY 2020 infrastructure projects proposal for mechanical and electrical design services (approved)
Resolution setting hearing for MidAmerican underground electric easement (approved)
Approval of Policies from the 200 Series (approved)
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
School Board Appreciation: May is School Board Appreciation Month! Laura Kacer read short "get to know" pieces on each board member. Student representative Aubrey McCombs was recognized for her service and everyone was invited to a short reception to celebrate and honor the hours and dedication of our board members.
Construction Update: David Dominguez (Stahl) reported that at the baseball/softball complex, fields are looking good and crews are taking advantage of all the nice weather to work on the area. On the baseball field, they are cutting out the letters and areas for bases. Concrete work is expected to be done by Friday. The bleachers and the press box are also scheduled to be done soon. They hope to get a certificate of substantial completion by May 13. The softball complex is a couple of weeks behind the baseball finish, but will be done in time for the first game.
ARC project: Crews are on schedule to be finished with the remodel by the end of July. Drywall work will start soon and then things move quickly from there.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next board meeting will be held on Monday, May 20, 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