Schools & Education
The last meeting of the school year was geared towards parents of incoming Freshman. Principal Gib Ostheimer, Dean of Students and Counselor Madonna Esponda, and Administrative Staff Becca Redden and Elly Jawors provided an overview covering academics, extracurricular activities,…
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Regular Session 0:00Pledge of AllegianceRoll CallPublic Comment Kaycee Community Orchestra DiscussionAdditions/Accept AgendaGeneral Reports 11:40Principal ReportsSuperintendent Reports 32:45Director Reports 38:00Curriculum & Learning report 50:15Special Services Report 56:00Business Report 57:30Rec Board Report 1:00:00BOCES Report 1:01:10BOCHES Report 1:01:20Leadership Governance 1:01:30 Consent Agenda 1:06:00MinutesWarrantsEmploymentAdmin Contract…
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Mass shootings have become a tragic and too frequent occurrence. In the space of just five days, there have been two school shootings, one in Denver CO, and another in Nashville TN. Flags are at half-staff outside schools and parents…
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News media report almost daily on two massive challenges facing the nation; drug use and mass shootings. Should Johnson County folks concerned? How are our Sheriff and Police Departments tackling the challenge? By proactive policing and working together. …
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Is your child entering Kindergarten this year? Meadowlark Elementary School Principal Laurel Graves explains the benefits of registering now and getting a screening. She explains the Junior K Program as well as regular Kindergarten classes, Kinder Camp, and what’s…
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Parents and JCSD#1 want to know if teachers are meeting expectations and standards in the classroom. But teacher evaluation can provoke strong reactions. Some see it as a means of providing valuable feedback for professional improvement, while others feel the…
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Dean of Students and Counselors Madonna Esponda and Michelle Dahlberg led this parent information meeting. 2:00 BHS is suspending its dress code for midriffs and hats for a trial period in April after Spring Break. How did this…
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Baseball is a game of failures. How does this translate to success off the field? At the onset of the season. Drawing on 37 years of involvement with the sport, new coach Adam Teten explains his coaching philosophy, how he…
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The genie is already out of the bottle. AI is here and already being used by students in Johnson County. If you use Siri or Alexa you are already using AI. Furthermore, it is not even clear if AI can…
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Regular Session 0:50PledgeRoll Call 1:20 Public Comment 1:50– Rainbow Banners– Senior/Rodeo Banners Library Process 7:10Senior Banners 51:30 Additions/Accept Agenda 1:21:50JCSD#1 Student Video 1:22:20Principal Reports 1:25:10CPES Spotlight Superintendent Reports 1:41:20Director Reports 1:52:00Curriculum & Learning Report 2:00:45Special Services Report 2:01:10Business Report 2:03:00Rec…
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The school board will confirm the school calendar for the next two years at the next Board meeting. What is best for students? A 4-day week? Year around school? What about a statewide universal calendar? Concerned about reading…
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Earlier issues with audio quality have been resolved. If they persist reload this page. A stable, caring home for even a short spell can make a world of difference to a child. Johnson County needs foster parents. …
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