JCSD E-Connection
Board updates, news, and events from the around the district
Week of January 27, 2020
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
Mark Your Calendars: 2020-21 Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-12 Registration
2020-21 online school registration opens in February for both new and existing families – this will include 2-year old, 3-year old, and 4-year old preschoolers, developmental kindergartners (DK), kindergartners and students entering grades 1-12. All registration information is located online and viewable here.
- 2-year-old and 3-year-old preschool registration opens February 5 @ 8 a.m. (Online and in-person)
- 4-year-old preschool registration opens February 12 @ 8 a.m. (Online and in-person)
- Developmental Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration opens February 19 (Online)
- Grades 1-12 registration opens February 19 (Online)
Website: https://www.johnstoncsd.org/2020-21-school-registration/
McAlister Named CIS Featured Soloist
Johnston Ac Dec Teams Shine at Regionals
Jazz Syndicate to Perform at IA Bandmasters
Zierke to Participate in Nat’l Youth Leadership Conference
Iowa DE Releases New School Performance Results
Immunize Early to Ease School Transitions
Board Highlights from January 27, 2020
New Club Request - SMS GSA Club
New Club Request - JMS and JHS March for our Lives
Enrollment Analysis Report
CIP Plan Sharing (Summit and JMS)
FY 20 Line Item and Projections
Hybrid Delivery System for PE
Alternative Options for Senior Course Loads
First Reading of Policies: 501.5 Attendance Center Assignment; 603.1 Basic Instruction Program; 905.1 Community Use of School Facilities & Equipment; 401.12 District Landline and Cellular Telephone Usage; 206.4 Treasurer; 707.5 Internal Controls; 707.5R1 Internal Controls Procedures; 705.7 Credit Cards/Procurement Cards
Approval of New Club - JMS Dungeons and Dragons Club (Approved)
Approval to Transfer Community Ed to the General Fund (Approved)
Approval by Resolution on Disposition of Real Property for the NW 62nd Ave and Merle Hay Road Improvements (Approved)
Approval of Stop Signs for the High School Parking Lot (Approved)
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Superintendent Laura Kacer reported on Goal #2: Professional Learning Alignment. Laura shared the learning staff did on Monday, January 20 and what is coming up for Monday, February 17. On the 20th, staff took the mandatory Iowa Suicide Prevention/Postvention training. All staff must have this complete by Feb. 21, 2020.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Board meetings are held at the district office, located at 6510 NW 62nd Ave., Johnston. February board meetings will take place on Feb. 10 and Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. Meetings are also livestreamed at https://team1sports.com/johnston/.
CONTACT THE BOARD
Persons are encouraged to send questions, comments and suggestions to our board members. Each board member can be reached by email: Justin Allen; Dr. Jeanie Kerber; Jennifer Chamberland; Dr. Alicia Clevenger; Katie Fiala; Steven Hopper; and Soneeta Mangra-Dutcher.
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, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) 278-0470, bamendt@johnston.k12.ia.us.
Email: laura.sprague@johnston.k12.ia.us
Website: johnstoncsd.org
Location: 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA, USA
Phone: 515-278-0470
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnstonSchools/
Twitter: @johnstoncsd