JCSD E-Connection
Board updates, news, and events from the around the district
Week of June 10, 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
Johnston Schools Military Family Information Meeting
· Meet our local military families
· Learn how we can best support our students in military families
· Discuss other supports for Johnston military families
Our agenda for the night is simple. We want to hear from our military parents, spouses, and students in order to create a plan for communication and support. We will have some brief introductions to begin the meeting, discuss some intended outcomes, and then break into small groups for discussion.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Julie Fulton at julie.fulton@johnston.k12.ia.us and please indicate whether you will need child care for the meeting.
Monday, Jun 17, 2019, 06:00 PM
JHS Auditorium - 6500 Northwest 100th Street, Johnston, IA, USA
JCSD Offers Four Summer Meal Sites
The Johnston Community School District is participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children under the age of 18 without charge on a first come, first serve basis. JCSD will be operating the program from June 6-August 14 (no service July 1 – 5) at the following locations:
- (Purple Site) Sterling Pointe Apartment Complex – 10509 Dorset Dr, Johnston IA 11:15am – 11:45am
- Meredith Dr Reform Church – 5128 Meredith Dr, DM(North parking lot) 12:00pm – 12:30pm
- *Murphy’s Park – 3299 67th St, Urbandale (shelter) *begins June 10th 12:00pm – 12:30pm
- (Gold Site) Chapel Ridge Apartment Complex – 6200 Clark Lane, Johnston IA 12:30pm – 1:00pm
All meals must be consumed at the lunch site. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Johnston Athletic Physical Clinic July 27
Outdoor Learning Environment Takes Shape
The Johnston Community School Foundation has laid the groundwork - literally - for an entirely new learning area at Johnston High School. Read more.
2019-20 School Year Registration is Open
Johnston Football Players Lend a Hand
Board Highlights from June 10
REPORTS
Baseball/Softball Stadium Sponsorship Proposals
Standards Based Mindset Report
Approval of Increased Days for Nutrition & Food Services Administrative Assistant (approved)
Approval of Additional.4 FTE ELP Teacher (approved)
Request for Out-of-State Travel to Washington, D.C. (approved)
Request for Out-of-State Travel to Colorado (approved)
Adoption of Return-to-Play Concussion or Other Brain Injury Protocol (approved)
Approval by Resolution on Disposition of Real Property for Merle Hay Road Recreational Trail at 6207 NW 62nd Ave (approved)
Approval of Sale of Used iPADs to Total Technology Results (approved)
Approval of IASB and ISFIS Dues for 2019-20 (approved)
Approval of John Deere Tractor (approved)
Approval of Wallace Adaptive Reuse to Johnston Administration Building Change Orders (approved)
Approval of Johnston Baseball and Softball Complex Change Order (approved)
Approval of Technology Building Upgrade Change Order (approved)
Approval of Additional Special Education Positions (approved)
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Organizational Chart: Laura Kacer (Interim Supt) explained the process of working with an organizational consultant to refine our central office administration and organizational chart. A new organizational chart was presented to the board; it depicts some shifting of duties and responsibilities between cabinets members that better align with their area of focus and expertise. It also lays out state reporting responsibilities. It will be implemented with the 2019-20 school year.
Construction Update: David Dominguez (Stahl Construction) recapped much of what the board members saw during their tour of the new district office on June 10. Drywall is nearly complete throughout the building and soon ceilings will be put in and paint will be applied. He said the pace of the project will pick up quite a bit, now that all the wiring, electrical, and plumbing is done. The new space will be finished by mid-August.
Over at the softball field, the turf is now complete. They encountered some electrical hook up issues, which have delayed the score board, sound system, and light operations. Monday, June 17 will be the first official game on the turf. There is some landscaping and seeding left to do at the complex, but overall, they are nearly finished with the project.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The June board meeting will be held on Monday, June 24, at 6 p.m. at the District's Administrative Resource Center, 5608 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston IA. There is only one meeting in July, held on July 13.
CONTACT THE BOARD
Persons are encourages 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