JCSD E-Connection
Board updates, news, and events from the around the district
Week of July 4, 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.
District News & Announcements
Mollenbeck Named Principal at Timber Ridge Elementary
Ms. Raine Mollenbeck has been selected as the new principal at Timber Ridge Elementary. She'll begin her new role on July 1. Ms. Mollenbeck has been associate principal at JMS since 2015, and she will continue to help Johnston students learn and grow in her new role at Timber Ridge. Read More
England Named Associate Principal at JMS
JHS Receives Outstanding Musical Production Award
The JHS cast of Cinderella was named a winner of the state’s Outstanding Musical Production Award at the 2022 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase. Director Jeremy Fitzpatrick was also recognized with an Impact Award.
Board Highlights from June 27, 2022
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Superintendent Kacer provided updates on CSMHS, PBIS SEL and LIM Summer Retreat, and MTSS.
REPORTS
- School Improvement Advisory Committee (SAIC) Update
- First Reading of 2022-2023 Employee Handbook Changes
- Consideration to Adjust Student Start Date for 2022-23 School Year
ACTION ITEMS
- Approval of Drop-in School Program (Approved)
- Approval of Affinity Therapy and Counseling (Approved)
- Approval of Flexibility Account Resolution (Approved)
- Approval of Increase in Adult Meal Prices (Approved)
- Approval of Substitute Incentive for 2022-23 School Year (Approved)
- Approval of Policies 605.4 Technology and Instructional Materials, 607.2 Student Health Services, 303.1 Administrative Positions (Cabinet), 501.1 Resident Students, and 501.4 Entrance Admissions (Approved)
- Approval of Policies 501.7 Student Transfers Out or Withdrawals, 501.8 Attendance Records, 501.9E1 Request for Remote Learning Form, 501.10 Student Absences -Unexcused-Truancy, and 501.12 Pregnant Students (Approved)
- Approval of Policies 501.13 Students of Legal Age, 501.16 Homeless Children and Youth, 502.1 Student Appearance, 502.2 Care of School Property/Vandalism and 503.3 Fines, Fees, Charges (Approved)
- Approval of Policies 502.3 Student Expression and Student Publications, 502.3R1 Student Expression and Student Publications Regulation, 502.5 Student Lockers, 502.7 Smoking, Drinking, Drugs, and 502.9 Interviews of Students by Outside Organizations (Approved)
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 live-streamed and available on demand at https://team1sports.com/johnston/. The next board meeting will be held July 11, 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