JCSD E-Connection
Board updates, news, and events from the around the district
Week of August 15, 2022
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.
Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year!
Kindergarteners get a jump start on school
Staff spend a day of summer learning
JHS baseball brings home state championship
Johnston kicks off online ticketing, increases focus on sportsmanship
Students receive training in special education
Bolar recognized for election to national TSA presidency
Chadwick named new JMS Student Support Specialist
Marching band braves heat to prepare for football kickoff this Friday
Fountain speaks about new equations in education
Student athletes help kick off the season with Booster Bash
Annual notices available on the JCSD website
Johnston has a new system for online school payments
Board Highlights from August 15, 2022
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Chris Billings provided an update on the Employee Excellence portion of the JCSD Strategic Plan. Ryan Eidahl then provided an update on Fiscal Responsibility and Stability.
REPORTS
- Capturing Kids Hearts
- New Course Proposal
- SAEBRS Implementation
- First Reading of Student Handbook Updates
- Retention Bonuses - Industrial Technology
- Retention Bonuses
- Review of Return to Learn Plan
- Updating Board Committees
- First Reading of Policies 605.1 Instructional Materials Selection, 605.5 School Library and 704.4 Gifts, Grants and Bequests
- First Reading of Policies 501.14 Open Enrollment Transfers - Procedures as a Sending District, 501.15 Open Enrollment Transfers - Procedures as a Receiving District, 502.10 Student Use of Motor Vehicles, Minor School Licenses and Parking, 503.1 Student Conduct and 503.3R1 Student Fee Waiver and Reduction Procedures
- First Reading of Policies 504.5R1 Student Fundraising, 505.2 Student Promotion, Retention, Acceleration and 505.3 Student Honors and Awards
- First Reading of Policies 506.1 Education Records Access, 506.1E1 Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records, 506.1E2 Authorization for Release of Education Records, 506.1E3 Request for Hearing and 506.1E4 Request for Examination of Education Records.
- First Reading of Policies 506.1E5 Notification of Transfer of Education Records, 501.1E6 Letter to Parent/Guardian Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena, 506.1E8 Annual Notice and 506.1R1 Use of Education Records
- First Reading of Policies 506.3 Student Photographs, 506.4 Student Library Circulation Record and 507.1 Student Health and Immunization Certificates
- 2022-23 KTC Hourly Rates
ACTION ITEMS
- Approval of KTC 2022-23 Hourly Rates (approved)
- Approval of out-of-state trip request to St. Paul, Minn. (approved)
- Approval of two additional associate positions in ChildServe (approved)
- Approval of additional .5 FTE special education teacher (approved)
- Approval of new course (approved)
- Approval of student board representatives for 2022-23 (approved)
- Approval of special education delivery plan (approved)
- Approval of an additional kindergarten teacher at Beaver Creek (approved)
- Approval of additional related arts FTE (approved)
- Approval of 2023-24 PE waiver to the Iowa Department of Education (approved)
- Approval of contract to perform a compensation study (approved)
- Approval of Policies 502.6 weapons, 503.2 expulsion, 504.1 student government and 504.1A student government discipline and appeals (approved)
- Approval of Policies 5036 physical restraint and seclusion of students, 503.6E1 use of physical restraint and seclusion documentation form, 503.6E2 debriefing letter to guardian, 503.6E3 debriefing meeting documentation and 503.6R1 use of physical restraint and seclusion with students (approved)
- Approval of Policies 505.4 Student Performances, 505.5 Graduation requirements, 505.6 Early graduation and 505.7 Commencement
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Board meetings are held in person at the District Office, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston. All public comments must be read in person. The board meetings are livestreamed and available on demand at https://team1sports.com/johnston/. The next board meeting will be held August 15, starting at 6 p.m.
CONTACT THE BOARD
Persons are encouraged to send questions, comments and suggestions to our board members. Each board member can be reached by email: Katie Fiala; Dr. Alicia Clevenger; Jennifer Chamberland; Deb Davis; Clint Evans; Soneeta Mangra-Dutcher; and Derek Tidball.
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. Nikki Roorda, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) 278-0470, nikki.roorda@johnston.k12.ia.us.
Email: lynn.meadows@johnston.k12.ia.us
Website: johnstoncsd.org
Location: 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA, USA
Phone: 515-278-0470
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnstonCSD/
Twitter: @johnstoncsd