JCSD E-Connection
Board updates, news, and events from the around the district
Week of February 8, 2021
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 for March 2!
Johnston voters: We need you!
If you're ever wondered where the district gets money for new construction, renovation, and technology, and our outstanding extracurricular facilities, it's from the SAVE & PPEL funds. We will be posting regularly different pieces of information about this important vote for the future of our district. You can also check out information online: https://www.johnstoncsd.org/district/save-ppel/
Mark your calendars now and head to the polls on March 2!
Email: jcsdcomm@jdragonmail.us
Website: https://www.johnstoncsd.org/district/save-ppel/
Coming up: 2021-22 School Registration
Larson Named NextGen Scholarship Winner
Next Gen Personal Finance has recognized Anna Larson from Johnston High School as an Honorable Mention Award recipient in their 4th annual PAYBACK Challenge Scholarship Contest!
She received a $1,000 financial award for her essay. Read more here.
A [Black History] Lesson A Day
Based on the book “28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World,” by Charles R. Smith Jr., fourth graders at Beaver Creek Elementary are learning about one different influential figure in African-American history each day throughout the month of February. Read the full story here.
Schlenker Scholarship Offered to JHS Seniors
The Johnston Community School Foundation is proud to offer the Raymond and Marie Schlenker Scholarship. One $10,000 scholarship, payable at a rate of $2,500 per year for four years, will be awarded to a Johnston High School (JHS) graduating senior with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and who intends to further their education at an accredited Iowa four-year college or university.
Learn more about the criteria and deadlines here.
Email: j.spurginjcsf@gmail.com
Website: https://www.johnstoncsd.org/news/2021/02/schlenker-scholarship-offered-jhs-seniors/
Board Highlights from February 8, 2021
- 2021-2022 Textbook Fees
ASBO Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award
Black History Month Update
FY 22 Preliminary Tax Information
Online Learning Survey Results
- Approval of Resolution to Oppose Senate File 159 (approved)
- Approval of Out-of-State Travel to Orlando, March 2022 (approved)
- Approval of the Budget Guarantee Resolution (approved)
- Approval of JCSD 2020 Infrastructure Upgrades 8-9 Middle School & Summit Middle School (approved)
- Approval of Increased Hours for Horizon Variable Hour Cook (approved)
- Approval of Partial JEA Personal/Emergency Payout (approved)
- Approval of Partial JESPA Associate Personal Leave Days and Partial JESPA Associate Emergency Leave Days Payout (approved)
- Approval of Long Term Substitute Associates per Building (approved)
- Approval of Additional Special Education Associate (approved)
- Approval of Additional Hour for Child Serve Associate Position (approved)
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Superintendent Laura Kacer reviewed current Polk Co. health metrics, zip code COVID positivity data, and current staff absence data.
Superintendent Kacer then gave an update on the upcoming Special Election on March 2 for the renewal of SAVE Revenue Purpose Statement and continuation of the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy. Recently, there have been questions from community members regarding taxes, so a new one-page deep dive into tax implications has been created, posted, and shared for those who are interested.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
There will be limited seating in the District Office board room, in a distanced and safe seating style. Seat availability is first come, first seated. Citizens are encouraged to watch the board meetings via the livestream at https://team1sports.com/johnston/. Meetings begin at 6 p.m.; The remaining February meetings is on the 22nd; there is one meeting in March on the 8th.
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/JohnstonCSD/
Twitter: @johnstoncsd