Thursday, October 27, 2016

This Week in Our Schools: 10/24 - 10/27/16

Select the image below to see what our students and staff have been doing This Week in Our Schools!


Featured this week:
  • Parents as Teachers: Muscatine Art Center and Animals of the Night.
  • Colorado: Mrs. Hines' and Mrs. Schumaker's Kindergarten Classes.
  • Grant: 3rd Grade Special Reading Guest.
  • Jefferson: Volunteers!
  • Jefferson: Mrs. Williams' 4th Grade Art Classes.
  • Jefferson: Mrs. Manjoine's 5th Grade Class.
  • Madison: Penny Wars!
  • Madison: 5th Grade Student Lighthouse Members.
  • Madison: Mrs. Reinier's Kindergarten Reading Class.
  • Madison: Mrs. Reinier's 1st Grade Reading Class.
  • Madison: Mrs. Woods' and Mrs. Ward's 2nd Grade Classes.
  • Madison: Mrs. McGills' and Mr. Stewart's 3rd Grade Classes.
  • Madison: 5th Grade P.E.
  • McKinley: Mrs. Spratt's, Mrs. Stover's and Mrs. Pangburn's Kindergarten Classes.
  • McKinley: Mrs. Strouf's 1st Grade Class.
  • Mulberry: Mrs. Green's Kindergarten Class.
  • Mulberry: Mrs. Lincoln's 2nd Grade Class.
  • Mulberry: 5th Graders Learn About Fire Safety.
  • WMS: Artists on Display at Hancher!
  • WMS: Mrs. Mullikan's PLTW Energy & the Environment Class.
  • East Campus: Mr. Falkena's Environmental Science Class.
  • East Campus: Ms. Shepherd's Service Learning Class.
  • MHS: World Food Prize Global Youth Institute.
  • MHS: Mr. Johnson's Anatomy & Physiology Classes.
  • MHS: Aquarium Club.
  • MHS: FFA National Results.
  • MHS: Model U.N.
  • MHS: Science Classes: Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Board Briefs for Monday, October 24, 2016 Work Session

The board met in work session on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Administration Center. Board members present: President Tammi Drawbaugh, Vice President Mary Wildermuth, Board Members: Tim Bower, John Dabeet, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, and Randy Naber. Also presenting: Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Associate Superintendent Mike McGrory, Director of Finance Tom Anderson, and Facilities Supervisor Jeff Miller.

Below is a synopsis of the meeting:

Facilities Issues

Superintendent Riibe reviewed goals for district facilities:

  • Facility goals should compliment and support district vision and goals.
  • Facility planning should include management and development.
  • Facility goals should include long-term fiscal commitment and support.

Associate Superintendent Mike McGrory provided a powerpoint on the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy funds, current and future projects.

Facilities Supervisor Jeff Miller provided information on the benefits of hiring a Construction Manager as opposed to hiring a general contractor for future large projects.

Student Enrollment and Budget Implications

Superintendent Riibe and Director of Finance Tom Anderson reviewed the district's financial position noting that the district lost 85.8 students as of official count date. Currently the district is under budget guarantee for this year.

Superintendent Riibe noted the following about Enrollment and Budget:
  • Long-term budget planning should compliment and support district vision and goals.
  • Budget planning should strive to keep personnel support and student needs connected.
  • Budget planning should maintain appropriate levels of financial reserves.
Also discussed was the possibility of opening up some type of retirement incentive for all job classifications for next year. Administration will present different options to the board at its meeting in November as well as report out what has been saved in previous years from other early retirement incentives and savings through attrition.

Superintendent Evaluation: Vision

Superintendent Riibe provided his vision statement as a Superintendent: "A district of excellence provides students, families, and the community rigor, relevance, relationships, responsibility, and results." He noted that as the board goes through the process of setting long-term goals, it is his hope that this vision moves from his to that of the board.

Other

The District Needs Assessment received over 1,000 responses from staff, parents, and community members.  The University of Iowa was very happy with this number stating that this is higher than any survey they have conducted. The University of Iowa team will meet with the District Advisory Committee during the day on November 21 and then with the School Improvement Advisory Committee that evening. After this, their team will review all of the information and report back to the board sometime in January.

The next meeting of the board will be Monday, November 14, 2016 at 7 PM at City Hall in Council Chambers.

The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.


Board Briefs for Monday, October 24, 2016 Work Session

The board met in work session on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Administration Center. Board members present: President Tammi Drawbaugh, Vice President Mary Wildermuth, Board Members: Tim Bower, John Dabeet, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, and Randy Naber. Also presenting: Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Associate Superintendent Mike McGrory, Director of Finance Tom Anderson, and Facilities Supervisor Jeff Miller.

Below is a synopsis of the meeting:

Facilities Issues

Superintendent Riibe reviewed goals for district facilities:

  • Facility goals should compliment and support district vision and goals.
  • Facility planning should include management and development.
  • Facility goals should include long-term fiscal commitment and support.

Associate Superintendent Mike McGrory provided a powerpoint on the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy funds, current and future projects.

Facilities Supervisor Jeff Miller provided information on the benefits of hiring a Construction Manager as opposed to hiring a general contractor for future large projects.

Student Enrollment and Budget Implications

Superintendent Riibe and Director of Finance Tom Anderson reviewed the district's financial position noting noting that the district lost 85.8 students as of official count date. Currently the district is under budget guarantee for this year.

Superintendent Riibe noted the following about Enrollment and Budget:

  • Long-term budget planning should compliment and support district vision and goals.
  • Budget planning should strive to keep personnel support and student needs connected.
  • Budget planning should maintain appropriate levels of financial reserves.
Also discussed was the possibility of opening up some type of retirement incentive for all job classifications for next year. Administration will present different options to the board at its meeting in November as well as report out what has been saved in previous years from other early retirement incentives and savings through attrition.

Superintendent Evaluation: Vision

Superintendent Riibe provided his vision statement as a Superintendent: "A district of excellence provides students, families, and the community rigor, relevance, relationships, responsibility, and results." He noted that as the board goes through the process of setting long-term goals, it is his hope that this vision moves from his to that of the board.

Other

The District Needs Assessment received over 1,000 responses from staff, parents, and community members.  The University of Iowa was very happy with this number stating that this is higher than any survey they have conducted. The University of Iowa team will meet with the District Advisory Committee during the day on November 21 and then with the School Improvement Advisory Committee that evening. After this, their team will review all of the information and report back to the board sometime in January.

The next meeting of the board will be Monday, November 14, 2016 at 7 PM at City Hall in Council Chambers.

The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.


Board Briefs for Monday, October 24, 2016 Work Session

The board met in work session on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Administration Center. Board members present: President Tammi Drawbaugh, Vice President Mary Wildermuth, Board Members: Tim Bower, John Dabeet, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, and Randy Naber. Also presenting: Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Associate Superintendent Mike McGrory, Director of Finance Tom Anderson, and Facilities Supervisor Jeff Miller.

Below is a synopsis of the meeting:

Facilities Issues

Superintendent Riibe reviewed goals for district facilities:

  • Facility goals should compliment and support district vision and goals.
  • Facility planning should include management and development.
  • Facility goals should include long-term fiscal commitment and support.

Associate Superintendent Mike McGrory provided a powerpoint on the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy funds, current and future projects.

Facilities Supervisor Jeff Miller provided information on the benefits of hiring a Construction Manager as opposed to hiring a general contractor for future large projects.

Student Enrollment and Budget Implications

Superintendent Riibe and Director of Finance Tom Anderson reviewed the district's financial position noting noting that the district lost 85.8 students as of official count date. Currently the district is under budget guarantee for this year. 

Also discussed was the possibility of opening up some type of retirement incentive for all job classifications for next year. Administration will present different options to the board at its meeting in November as well as report out what has been saved in previous years from other early retirement incentives and savings through attrition.

Superintendent Evaluation: Vision

Superintendent Riibe provided his vision statement as a Superintendent: "A district of excellence provides students, families, and the community rigor, relevance, relationships, responsibility, and results." He noted that as the board goes through the process of setting long-term goals, it is his hope that this vision moves from his to that of the board.

Other

The District Needs Assessment received over 1,000 responses from staff, parents, and community members.  The University of Iowa was very happy with this number stating that this is higher than any survey they have conducted. The University of Iowa team will meet with the District Advisory Committee during the day on November 21 and then with the School Improvement Advisory Committee that evening. After this, their team will review all of the information and report back to the board sometime in January.

The next meeting of the board will be Monday, November 14, 2016 at 7 PM at City Hall in Council Chambers.

The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.


Friday, October 21, 2016

This Week in Our Schools 10/17 - 10/21/16

Select the picture below to see our students and staff in action This Week in Our Schools!

Featured this week:


  • Colorado: PTO Fall Fundraiser Celebration!
  • Franklin: 3rd and 5th Grade Franklinsteins!
  • Franklin: Miss. Harders' Kindergarten Class.
  • Franklin: Mrs. Machael's 3rd Grade Class.
  • Grant: Miss Dindinger's / Mrs. Minder's Begindergarten Class.
  • Grant: Grant Dolphins Celebrate Principal Caffery's Birthday!
  • Grant: Tailgate Party!
  • Grant: Mrs. Doane's and Mrs. Pauls' 4th Grade Classes.
  • Jefferson: Family Math Night.
  • Jefferson: Mrs. Reifert's 2nd Grade Class.
  • Jefferson: Tailgate Party.
  • Madison: Mrs. Godden-Alloway's Reading Class.
  • Madison: Mrs. Woods' 2nd Grade Class.
  • McKinley: Mrs. Strouf's 1st Grade Class.
  • Mulberry: Mrs. Story's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Class.
  • Mulberry: Teachers Share About Growth Mindset.
  • District-Wide Middle School: Masquerade Orchestra
  • CMS: 6th Graders and J.A.'s BizTown!
  • WMS: Mr. Mathis' Group - Outside Beauty Duty.
  • MHS: Key Club.
  • MHS: Speech and Debate.
  • MHS: Gifted and Talented Competition Prep.
  • MHS: Work Experience Students and Staff.
  • MHS: Silver Cord Volunteer Students.
  • MHS: Muskie Senior Football Players.

This Week in Our Schools 10/17 - 10/21/16

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Featured this week:


  • Colorado: Mrs. Hines' Kindergarten Class.
  • Colorado: Mrs. Schumaker's Kindergarten Class.
  • Franklin: Ms. Holder's 1st Grade Art Class.
  • Grant: Mrs. Dusenberry's/Miss Sulzberger's 1st Grade Class.
  • Grant: Mrs. Doane's 4th Grade Class.
  • Jefferson: Family Reading Night!
  • Madison: Mrs. McGill's 3rd Grade Class.
  • Madison: Mrs. Poppe's 4th Grade Class.
  • McKinley: Mrs. Strouf's 1st Grade Class.
  • McKinley: Mr. Schroeder's 5th Grade Class.
  • Mulberry and MHS: Mrs. Mergen's 1st Grade Class with MHS Chemistry Club.
  • Mulberry: 5th Graders and the American Legion.
  • CMS: 8th Graders Visit UNI Campus.
  • WMS: Mr. Yerington's 6th Grade Class.
  • WMS: Ms. Matteson's Interest Group: #ChooseKind Initiative
  • WMS: Ms. Matteson's ELA Classes.
  • MHS: German Club.
  • MHS: Choir Students (along with CMS Students) Perform in Festival at Waverly.
  • MHS: 9th Grade Talented and Gifted.
  • MHS: Student Services.
  • MHS: Mr. Harmon's P.E. Class.
  • MHS: Mrs. Joslyn's Physics Class.
  • MHS: Latinx Youth Summit
  • District-Wide Staff: Jefferson

Monday, October 10, 2016

Board Briefs for Monday, October 10, 2016 Regular Board Meeting

Below is a synopsis of the Monday, October 10, 2016 Regular Board Meeting. The meeting was held at City Hall in Council Chambers at 7 p.m.  Those board members present: Tim Bower, John Dabeet, Tammi Drawbaugh, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, and Mary Wildermuth. Also present: Superintendent Riibe and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.


  1. A public hearing was held on the sale of Washington Elementary. There were no written or oral comments received.
  2. MHS student council representatives gave an update on homecoming activities that took place recently and upcoming activities.
  3. Patty Freese, Nancy Schuler, Blanca Herrera, Lisa McKee, and Rachel Hansen were recognized for receiving the October Recognizing Excellence Award from their peers/community/parents. Congratulations! (You can nominate an employee by utilizing the Google form MCSD Employee Recognition Form.)
  4. No one spoke during Citizen's Speak.
  5. The consent agenda was approved which included:
    1. Minutes of 9/12/16 Regular and Organizational Meeting and the 9/26/16 work session.
    2. Employment Recommendations:
      1. Hire:  Courtney Eikenberry as Reading Interventionist at Grant Elementary.
      2. Resignation: Steve Chidester - MHS Boys Track Coach.
    3. The French Student Field Trip to Paris, France during Spring Break 2018.
    4. Policies:
      1. 500 Statement of Guiding Principles for Students
      2. 501.1 Homeless Children and Youth
      3. 501.3 Entrance Requirements
      4. 501.7 International Students
      5. 501.8 Open Enrollment Transfers
      6. 501.10 Insufficient Classroom Space
      7. 502.1 Student Conduct
      8. 502.2 In-school Suspension-Suspension-Expulsion
      9. 502.3 Suspensions-Expulsions-SPED Students
      10. 502.5 Weapons
      11. 502.8 Transportation Discipline with Admin Regs
      12. 503.6 Student Appearance with Admin Regs
      13. 503.9 Student Library Circulation
    5. Bills and Claims against the district dated 10/10/16.
  6. Approved the deletion of Policy 401.8 Physical Examination.
  7. Approved the Agreement with Mississippi Bend AEA for Driver's Education for the 2017-18 school year.
  8. Approved suspending policy 204.2 Regular Meetings of the Board to allow for the March 2017 regular meeting to be held on the first Monday of the month (Monday, March 6, 2017). 
  9. Approved the membership of the Site Based Review Committee/Teacher Leadership /Committee and Teacher Quality Committee.
  10. Accepted and placed on file the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy special vote results.
  11. Amended agenda item VIII. A. 2. c. to replace Tom and Ann Meeker with Muscatine Downtown Investors represented by Tom and Ann Meeker.
  12. Approved the Resolution for the Sale of Real Estate, 610 Maiden Lane (Washington Elementary) to Muscatine Downtown Investors represented by Tom and Ann Meeker in the amount of $275,000. 
  13. Approved the district to seek bids for two activity vans and four school buses. 
  14. Krista Regennitter, ISU Extention Director, presented information on the Juntos Program.
  15. Elementary Principals Corry Spies, Mary Beilke, Joelle McConnaha, Curriculum Professional Development Leader Jackie Kilburn, and Director of Teaching and Learning Becky Wichers presented information on the new elementary reading series Journeys.
  16. The board heard a first reading on the following policies:
    1. 501.5 Elementary and Middle School Transfers
    2. 501.6 Non-resident Tuition
    3. 501.9 Approval of Open Enrollment Transfers – DELETE
    4. 501.11 Private Instruction
    5. 501.12 Dual Enrollment
    6. 501.13 Student Transfers In
    7. 501.14 Student Transfers Out or Withdrawals – NEW
    8. 501.15 Resident Students – NEW
    9. 501.16 Pregnant Students – NEW
    10. 501.17 Students of Legal Age – NEW
    11. 502.6 Student Drug, Tobacco, Alcohol Offenses
    12. 502.7 Search and Seizure
    13. 503.1 Non-discrimination Students – DELETE
    14. 503.10 Care of School Property – NEW
  17.  Director of Finance Tom Anderson provided an overview of the financial statements for July, August, and September.
  18. President Drawbaugh announced the following upcoming meetings and events:
    1. October 12, 2016 - MBAEA Board and Administrator Banquet
    2. October 13, 2016 - Muscatine Sister Cities Honors Former Mayor Dick O'Brien, 4:30 p.m., Friendship Park
    3. October 24, 2016 - Board Work Session, 6 p.m., MCSD Admin Center Auditorium
    4. October 24-27, 2016 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
    5. October 27, 2016 - 2 HR Early Dismissal
    6. October 28, 2016 - No School - P/T Conference Comp Day
  19. The meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

Board Briefs for Monday, October 10, 2016 Regular Board Meeting

Below is a synopsis of the Monday, October 10, 2016 Regular Board Meeting. The meeting was held at City Hall in Council Chambers at 7 p.m.  Those board members present: Tim Bower, John Dabeet, Tammi Drawbaugh, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, and Mary Wildermuth. Also present: Superintendent Riibe and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.


  1. A public hearing was held on the sale of Washington Elementary. There were no written or oral comments received.
  2. MHS student council representatives gave an update on homecoming activities that took place recently and upcoming activities.
  3. Patty Freese, Nancy Schuler, Blanca Herrera, Lisa McKee, and Rachel Hansen were recognized for receiving the October Recognizing Excellence Award from their peers/community/parents. Congratulations! (You can nominate an employee by utilizing the Google form MCSD Employee Recognition Form.)
  4. No one spoke during Citizen's Speak.
  5. The consent agenda was approved which included:
    1. Minutes of 9/12/16 Regular and Organizational Meeting and the 9/26/16 work session.
    2. Employment Recommendations:
      1. Hire:  Courtney Eikenberry as Reading Interventionist at Grant Elementary.
      2. Resignation: Steve Chidester - MHS Boys Track Coach.
    3. The French Student Field Trip to Paris, France during Spring Break 2018.
    4. Policies:
      1. 500 Statement of Guiding Principles for Students
      2. 501.1 Homeless Children and Youth
      3. 501.3 Entrance Requirements
      4. 501.7 International Students
      5. 501.8 Open Enrollment Transfers
      6. 501.10 Insufficient Classroom Space
      7. 502.1 Student Conduct
      8. 502.2 In-school Suspension-Suspension-Expulsion
      9. 502.3 Suspensions-Expulsions-SPED Students
      10. 502.5 Weapons
      11. 502.8 Transportation Discipline with Admin Regs
      12. 503.6 Student Appearance with Admin Regs
      13. 503.9 Student Library Circulation
    5. Bills and Claims against the district dated 10/10/16.
  6. Approved the deletion of Policy 401.8 Physical Examination.
  7. Approved the Agreement with Mississippi Bend AEA for Driver's Education for the 2017-18 school year.
  8. Approved suspending policy 204.2 Regular Meetings of the Board to allow for the March 2017 regular meeting to be held on the first Monday of the month (Monday, March 6, 2017). 
  9. Approved the membership of the Site Based Review Committee/Teacher Leadership /Committee and Teacher Quality Committee.
  10. Accepted and placed on file the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy special vote results.
  11. Amended agenda item VIII. A. 2. c. to replace Tom and Ann Meeker with Muscatine Downtown Investors represented by Tom and Ann Meeker.
  12. Approved the Resolution for the Sale of Real Estate, 610 Maiden Lane (Washington Elementary) to Muscatine Downtown Investors represented by Tom and Ann Meeker in the amount of $275,000. 
  13. Approved the district to seek bids for two activity vans and four school buses. 
  14. Krista Regennitter, ISU Extention Director, presented information on the Juntos Program.
  15. Elementary Principals Corry Spies, Mary Beilke, Joelle McConnaha, Curriculum Professional Development Leader Jackie Kilburn, and Director of Teaching and Learning Becky Wichers presented information on the new elementary reading series Journeys.
  16. The board heard a first reading on the following policies:
    1. 501.5 Elementary and Middle School Transfers
    2. 501.6 Non-resident Tuition
    3. 501.9 Approval of Open Enrollment Transfers – DELETE
    4. 501.11 Private Instruction
    5. 501.12 Dual Enrollment
    6. 501.13 Student Transfers In
    7. 501.14 Student Transfers Out or Withdrawals – NEW
    8. 501.15 Resident Students – NEW
    9. 501.16 Pregnant Students – NEW
    10. 501.17 Students of Legal Age – NEW
    11. 502.6 Student Drug, Tobacco, Alcohol Offenses
    12. 502.7 Search and Seizure
    13. 503.1 Non-discrimination Students – DELETE
    14. 503.10 Care of School Property – NEW
  17.  Director of Finance Tom Anderson provided an overview of the financial statements for July, August, and September.
  18. President Drawbaugh announced the following upcoming meetings and events:
    1. October 12, 2016 - MBAEA Board and Administrator Banquet
    2. October 13, 2016 - Muscatine Sister Cities Honors Former Mayor Dick O'Brien, 4:30 p.m., Friendship Park
    3. October 24, 2016 - Board Work Session, 6 p.m., MCSD Admin Center Auditorium
    4. October 24-27, 2016 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
    5. October 27, 2016 - 2 HR Early Dismissal
    6. October 28, 2016 - No School - P/T Conference Comp Day
  19. The meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

Board Briefs for Monday, October 10, 2016 Regular Board Meeting

Below is a synopsis of the Monday, October 10, 2016 Regular Board Meeting. The meeting was held at City Hall in Council Chambers at 7 p.m.  Those board members present: Tim Bower, John Dabeet, Tammi Drawbaugh, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, and Mary Wildermuth. Also present: Superintendent Riibe and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.


  1. A public hearing was held on the sale of Washington Elementary. There were no written or oral comments received.
  2. MHS student council representatives gave an update on homecoming activities that took place recently and upcoming activities.
  3. Patty Freese, Nancy Schuler, Blanca Herrera, Lisa McKee, and Rachel Hansen were recognized for receiving the October Recognizing Excellence Award from their peers/community/parents. Congratulations! (You can nominate an employee by utilizing the Google form MCSD Employee Recognition Form.)
  4. No one spoke during Citizen's Speak.
  5. The consent agenda was approved which included:
    1. Minutes of 9/12/16 Regular and Organizational Meeting and the 9/26/16 work session.
    2. Employment Recommendations:
      1. Hire:  Courtney Eikenberry as Reading Interventionist at Grant Elementary.
      2. Resignation: Steve Chidester - MHS Boys Track Coach.
    3. The French Student Field Trip to Paris, France during Spring Break 2018.
    4. Policies:
      1. 500 Statement of Guiding Principles for Students
      2. 501.1 Homeless Children and Youth
      3. 501.3 Entrance Requirements
      4. 501.7 International Students
      5. 501.8 Open Enrollment Transfers
      6. 501.10 Insufficient Classroom Space
      7. 502.1 Student Conduct
      8. 502.2 In-school Suspension-Suspension-Expulsion
      9. 502.3 Suspensions-Expulsions-SPED Students
      10. 502.5 Weapons
      11. 502.8 Transportation Discipline with Admin Regs
      12. 503.6 Student Appearance with Admin Regs
      13. 503.9 Student Library Circulation
    5. Bills and Claims against the district dated 10/10/16.
  6. Approved the deletion of Policy 401.8 Physical Examination.
  7. Approved the Agreement with Mississippi Bend AEA for Driver's Education for the 2017-18 school year.
  8. Approved suspending policy 204.2 Regular Meetings of the Board to allow for the March 2017 regular meeting to be held on the first Monday of the month (Monday, March 6, 2017). 
  9. Approved the membership of the Site Based Review Committee/Teacher Leadership /Committee and Teacher Quality Committee.
  10. Accepted and placed on file the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy special vote results.
  11. Amended agenda item VIII. A. 2. c. to replace Tom and Ann Meeker with Muscatine Downtown Investors represented by Tom and Ann Meeker.
  12. Approved the Resolution for the Sale of Real Estate, 610 Maiden Lane (Washington Elementary) to Muscatine Downtown Investors represented by Tom and Ann Meeker in the amount of $275,000. 
  13. Approved the district to seek bids for two activity vans and four school buses. 
  14. Krista Regennitter, ISU Extention Director, presented information on the Juntos Program.
  15. Elementary Principals Corry Spies, Mary Beilke, Joelle McConnaha, Curriculum Professional Development Leader Jackie Kilburn, and Director of Teaching and Learning Becky Wichers presented information on the new elementary reading series Journeys.
  16. The board heard a first reading on the following policies:
    1. 501.5 Elementary and Middle School Transfers
    2. 501.6 Non-resident Tuition
    3. 501.9 Approval of Open Enrollment Transfers – DELETE
    4. 501.11 Private Instruction
    5. 501.12 Dual Enrollment
    6. 501.13 Student Transfers In
    7. 501.14 Student Transfers Out or Withdrawals – NEW
    8. 501.15 Resident Students – NEW
    9. 501.16 Pregnant Students – NEW
    10. 501.17 Students of Legal Age – NEW
    11. 502.6 Student Drug, Tobacco, Alcohol Offenses
    12. 502.7 Search and Seizure
    13. 503.1 Non-discrimination Students – DELETE
    14. 503.10 Care of School Property – NEW
  17.  Director of Finance Tom Anderson provided an overview of the financial statements for July, August, and September.
  18. President Drawbaugh announced the following upcoming meetings and events:
    1. October 12, 2016 - MBAEA Board and Administrator Banquet
    2. October 13, 2016 - Muscatine Sister Cities Honors Former Mayor Dick O'Brien, 4:30 p.m., Friendship Park
    3. October 24, 2016 - Board Work Session, 6 p.m., MCSD Admin Center Auditorium
    4. October 24-27, 2016 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
    5. October 27, 2016 - 2 HR Early Dismissal
    6. October 28, 2016 - No School - P/T Conference Comp Day
  19. The meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

Friday, October 7, 2016

This Week in Our Schools: 10/3 - 10/7/16

Scroll down and select the image to be taken to this week's edition of This Week in Our Schools!


Featured this week:


  • Colorado: Mrs. Schumaker's Kindergarten Class.
  • Colorado: 4th Grade Students Enhance Math Skills.
  • Colorado: 5th Grade Students Showcase Artwork.
  • Franklin: Ms. Holder's Kindergarten Art Students.
  • Grant: Mrs. Sitzmann's Kindergarten and Mrs. Paul's 4th Grade Classes.
  • Jefferson: Students Participated in the Healthy Iowa Initiative!
  • Mulberry: Mr. Carlson's 3rd Grade Class.
  • Mulberry: Deaf Awareness Week Celebration.
  • CMS: Mrs. Rivera's Phys Ed Classes.
  • CMS: 6th Graders Prepare for JA's Biztown.
  • WMS: Mr. Yerington's Introduction to Acting Class.
  • WMS: Mrs. Hill's Hearing and Impaired Class.
  • MHS: Mighty Muskie Football!
  • MHS: Mr. Klingborg's Welding Students.
  • MHS: Mr. Paul's Ag II Students.
  • MHS: Ag Students at District Soil Judging Contest.
  • MHS: Spanish Club.
  • MHS: Mrs. Baille's Biology Class.
  • District-wide Staff: Bridgestone/Bandag Classroom of the Quarter Grant Winner!
  • District-wide Staff: October's Employee Recognition Awards!


Saturday, October 1, 2016

This Week in Our Schools: 9/26-9/30/16

Select the image below to see what our students and staff have been doing This Week in Our Schools!

Featured this week:
  • Parents as Teachers: ISU Extension Nutrition Class.
  • Colorado: Mrs. Yahn's 3rd Grade Class.
  • Colorado: Homecoming 2016!
  • Franklin: Miss Clemens' Kindergarteners.
  • Franklin: 5th Grade Classes - Big Sand Mound Field Trip.
  • Grant: Penny War Fundraiser for Hayden!
  • Grant: Homecoming Synergy!
  • Grant: Special Guests!
  • Grant: Mrs. Doane's 4th Grade Class.
  • Jefferson: Playground Opens Today!
  • Jefferson: Leadership Assembly.
  • Jefferson: Homecoming 2016!
  • Jefferson: Leadership Luncheon.
  • Jefferson: Mrs. Reifert's 2nd Grade Class.
  • Madison: Ms. Lawrence's Kindergarteners.
  • Madison: Band and Orchestra Students.
  • Madison: Homecoming 2016!
  • Madison: Mrs. Poppe's 4th Grade Class.
  • Madison: Mr. Weber's 5th Graders and Google Classroom.
  • McKinley: Mrs. Strouf's 1st Grade Class.
  • McKinley: Mrs. Strouf's Class Learn at the Library!
  • Mulberry: Special Visitors - Muskie Marching Band.
  • CMS: Mrs. Beale's 7th Grade Science Class.
  • CMS: MHS Pom and Students Lead CMS Assembly.
  • CMS: Talented and Gifted Award.
  • CMS: Homecoming Wacky Hair Day.
  • WMS: Mr. Yerington's Science Classes.
  • WMS: Students and Staff and Homecoming 2016!
  • MHS: Ms. Kramer's Chemistry Class.
  • MHS: All Chemistry Students and the Bohr Model.
  • MHS: Mighty Muskie Marching Band at Marion, Iowa.
  • MHS: Mr. Mayer's Manufacturing I 2nd Period Class.
  • MHS: Varsity Boys' Golf.
  • MHS: A Taste of Homecoming 2016!
  • District Staff: Jefferson Staff Participate in Community Day.