JCSD E-Connection
Board updates, news, and events from the around the district
Week of October 21, 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
Dragon Patrol Awards Fall Grants
OLE Nears Completion
ISASP Testing Results are Coming Soon
BPA Mattress Sale Fundraiser is Saturday, Nov. 2 @ JHS
JCSD District Office Open House
Monday, Nov 18, 2019, 05:00 PM
6510 Northwest 62nd Avenue, Johnston, IA, USA
Board Highlights from October 21
REPORTS
Six day Cycle for Related Arts
ACT Report
ISASP Report
Standards Based Mindset Report
Capital Improvement Plan Project Status Update
Approval of Out-of-State Travel to Hastings, MN (approved)
Approval of 2020-21 Academic Calendar (approved) View the calendar here.
Approval of Additional Special Education Associates and Special Education Associate Hours Adjustment (approved)
Approval of Middle School Change Order (approved)
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Superintendent Kacer provided the board with a 2019-20 student count. NOTE: This is not certified enrollment. We have a total of 7,547 students, grades PreK-12 in the district this year.
Mid-American Energy representative Curt Gause presented the district with a rebate check for $176,444.00 as a result of efforts to replace or construct with energy efficient equipment. The funds will go back into the General Fund.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Board meetings will now be held at the new district office, located at 6510 NW 62nd Ave., Johnston. November meetings will be held on Nov. 4 and Nov. 18, both starting at 6 p.m.
School board elections are coming up on November 5! All eligible JCSD citizens are encouraged to learn more about the nine board candidates and vote on the 5th.
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, 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