JCSD E-Connection
Board updates, news, and events from the around the district
Week of August 26, 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
Order 2019 Homecoming Shirts Today
Fire J Driveway Painting
Avoid the line! Buy your football tix today!
The Dragons take on the Urbandale J-Hawks in the first home game of the year. Avoid the line Friday night and purchase your tickets ahead of time at the JHS Accounting Office! Hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
JCSD Ranked #1 District in Metro
Niche.com recently released a ranking of their top schools and school districts in the state. Johnston was ranked as the #1 school district in the Des Moines area and #3 district in the state of Iowa!
Homecoming Parade Information
The 2019 Johnston Homecoming parade is scheduled for Thursday, September 19th at 6:00 p.m. and will follow the same route along Pioneer Parkway as in years past.
If you have any questions about this year’s event you may contact jhsparade@gmail.com. Entry deadline is September 5 for public office candidates and businesses.
School Board Members Wanted!
JHS After Prom Meets Sept. 5
Board Highlights from August 26
REPORTS
Johnston Booster Club Update
Advanced Placement Report
Approval of Fresh Produce Contract (approved)
Request to Amend Elementary Handbook (approved)
Approval to Update Board Policies (approved)
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
2019-20 Goals: Goal #6: Coaching Culture. Last year, administrators started exploring Stephen Covey's 7 Habits. This year, the admin team will continue that work, diving in deeper to each habit to shape how they coach and lead in their work.
Construction Update: Michael Schmitz (Stahl Construction) - Multiple construction projects are wrapping up in the district. The IT annex (current Community Ed building) is down to punch list items before it's complete and ready for move-in. The baseball/softball complex is getting concrete work done and then landscaping work can begin. At JMS, the punch list is expected to be complete by the end of the day on Wednesday. The new district office is expected to meet substantial completion by September 9. Final paint and touch ups, ceiling tiles, and finishes are all being done now. Custodial crews will move the district office staff on September 20, with the first full day in the new office expected to be September 23.
Both September board meetings will take place at the current district office, 5608 Merle Hay Rd. Starting in October, board meetings will be held at the new location, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
September board meetings will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 and Monday, Sept. 23, both at 6 p.m. at the District's Administrative Resource Center, 5608 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston IA.
CONTACT THE BOARD
Persons are encouraged 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