Colfax-Mingo Community School District - Colfax-Mingo Community School District

Time 2020-07-09 18:03:36

Web Name: Colfax-Mingo Community School District - Colfax-Mingo Community School District

WebSite: http://www.colfax-mingo.k12.ia.us

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Colfax-Mingo Community School District Notices:2020-2021 ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN [GUIDELINES HERE]ONLINE ENROLLMENT FOR NEW FAMILIES AND REGISTRATION FOR RETURNING FAMILIES2020-2021 CALENDAR - START DATE AUG 19, 2020CMCSD RESPONSES:DEPT OF EDUCATIONRETURN TO LEARNDept of educationReturn to LearnNOTICE TO BIDDERS ~ ATHLETIC IMPROVEMENTSNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: ATHLETIC IMPROVEMENTS, PLANS, SPECS, EST. COSTSPUBLIC HEARING: REVISED 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR~ELEMENTARY SUPPLY LIST FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR~~JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR 2020-2021~ ~2020 Graduation ceremony update~KINDERGARTEN SIGN-UP FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEARPRESCHOOL SIGN-UP FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEARSIGN-UP FOR FREE STUDENT MEALS DURING SCHOOL CLOSURE4/17/2020 UpdateTigerhawks -We are heartbroken over Gov. Reynolds decision to close schools for the year. I understand and agree with prioritizing safety, and realize it was a difficult decision for her. We will be sending out more detailed information after our Board meeting this upcoming Monday. In the short term, we will continue with our current plan for now. Thank you for your patience as we finalize our detailed plan.Take care and be safe.Erik Anderson4/7/2020 UpdateCMCSD Parents/Guardians and Students -Pleasesee this video regarding educational servicesand activities at CMCSD.Take care and be safe.Erik Anderson4/2/2020 UpdateCMCSD Parents/Guardians and Students -Pleasesee this documentregarding the extended closure of CMCSD.Take care and be safe.Erik AndersonIn order to limit the spread of COVID-19, as of March 31, 2020 all outdoor school facilities are closed to public use, including the elementary playground and Jr/Sr HS stadium. We will continue to provide meals at the three school sites. Be well and stay safe Tigerhawks!3/27/2020 UpdateCMCSD Parents/Guardians and Students -Pleasesee this documentfor further information on some Learning Resources provided by CMCSD.Take care and be safe.Erik Anderson3/18/2020 INFORMATION UPDATECMCSD Staff, Students, and Parents –Thank you for your patience as we navigate this stressful, uncertain time for everyone.Gov. Reynolds reiterated earlier this evening the recommendation that all Iowa schools close for four weeks and possibly re-open April 13. Colfax-Mingo Schools will follow the recommendation of the Governor and close all schools through April 12. Legislation just signed this evening will waive the requirement for schools to make-up the days missed because of this pandemic. During this closure:CMCSD buildings will be closedall activities and practices canceledentry by non-essential personnel into all facilities will be permitted only with specific approval from the Superintendent.CMCSD has applied to be able to offer lunches for all students hopefully starting Monday, March 23. The specific process will be shared later this week, once we receive approval. In general, the lunches will be a grab-and-go style lunch and students will not be staying in the building.There are still many questions left to answer. Our Board of Directors, under the advisement of our local, state, and federal governments, will provide additional direction when the information is available. Our Board will meet as necessary to implement new, unique strategies to support our students, staff, and community as we are able. Decisions will be made with as much forward planning as possible. As an example, sharing a decision about student celebration days (step-up, graduation, prom, etc.) would not be prudent at this time. We will share when we can be sure decisions are made with the most accurate information possible. Please know, the most recent CDC guidance is that all gatherings of 50 or more people be canceled for the next eight weeks. Additionally, recent federal recommendations are to not gather in groups of more than 10 people for the next 15 days. When we can make a fair, timely decision on these recommendations for our schools beyond what we already have, we will let you know as soon as possible.This time away from school will be new and stressful for everyone. Considerations on how to use this time:Spend time with family.Be creative with how to spend time with the elderly, who are most likely sheltered during this time.Educationally, the best things students can do is read and write every day. Balance time reading books with time gaming or on-line. Writing options could include:summaries of what they have readletters to family members that are awayletters to our service men and women around the worldjournaling to themselves to read at a later date.Please know that while this is going to be a difficult time for everyone, we are still here for each other. If you need something, please ask someone you trust. If you know someone is in need of support, be the support or help them find it. Our students, families, and community will respond how we respond. Let’s have our communities of Colfax, Mingo, Ira, and Valeria come together and support each other through this crisis.It will take all of us to change the trajectory of this virus. Please do your part to help the spreading of this virus come to an end.Follow federal guidance, and avoid gatherings of 10 or more people for the next 15 days.Cover your mouth with your upper arm or a tissue when coughing or sneezing.Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.Avoid touching your face with your hands.Avoid close contact with others who are sick.Avoid gatherings of 50 or more people.Utilize social distancing - a term that refers to a conscious effort to reduce close contact between peopleHere are some state and federal resources to assist you in your decision-making.Iowa Department of Public Health ResourcesWe will continue to work through this together. Stay vigilant and focused on your family needs. We will be in contact again when we know more specifics to share.Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.Take care and be safe.Erik AndersonLink to: IOWA SCHOOL PERFORMANCE PROFILE INFORMATIONBOND REFERENDUM Thank you to colfax-mingo voters!!bond issue passed unofficially by 77% on November 5th election. Bond Information Website: https://communitybondissue.org/colfax-mingo-csd CLICK HERE TOWATCH THE DLR ANNIMATION OF THE PROPOSED ATHLETIC FACILITIESIMPROVEMENTSUpcoming Streaming events from Colfax-Mingo Jr-Sr High schoolLINK TO INFO ELEMENTARY MOTHER/SON ~ FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE APRIL 4, 20202019-2020 online registration CLICK HERE TOREGISTER YOUR NEWstudent 2019-2020 OPEN ENROLLMENT APPLICATION2019-2020 school CALENDARLINK TO MARCH 2020 TIGERHAWK TALK NEWSLETTERLINK TO AUG 2019-2020 BEGINNING SCHOOL TIGERHAWK TALK NEWSLETTERtHANK YOUR BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION AT cOLFAX-mINGO cOMMUNITY SCHOOL.Front Row (L to R): Mardell Tomlonovic, Jan MyersMiddle Row (L to R): Dawn Gibson, Mary PoulterBack Row (L to R): Patrick Utz, Chet Williams, Doug Van DykeSCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS DISTRICTS SERVED:District 1: Doug Van Dyke District 2: Jan Myers District 3: Mardell Tomlonovic District 4: Mary Poulter, District 5: Chet Williams, Vice Pres. District 6: Dawn Gibson District 7: Patrick Utz, PresidentCMCSD District Map CMCSD Zoomed Map ERIK ANDERSON, SUPERINTENDENTTigerhawks!!A superintendent colleague and friend of mine recently shared her belief that great staff and educators matter but facilities matter too. Our Board agreed with this sentiment and thus moved forward with the Bond Issue this past November. Since the vote, CMCSD has been diligently working on the design plans for the new addition to the Junior/Senior High as well as the stadium. At a recent design meeting, we were speaking once again about the impressive outcome of our Bond Issue vote. Attendees were sharing how special it is to have a 77% approval rating, which is a clear message of support from our community members. So again, thank you!In our professional development recently, we have been focusing on improving our instruction around the area of depth of knowledge (DOK). DOK is an important area of focus for our staff to explore. We are learning about how we state a learning expectation is important to support students thinking deeper and more explicitly about their standards. Further, our staff has been experiencing the importance of sharing their lesson plans with colleagues for some peer feedback of their work. This sort of work is not easy and requires an intense focus on the explicit steps teachers take within a lesson. I am proud of our teachers that they have embraced a growth mindset and opened themselves up to their colleagues for feedback. I am so thankful for our teachers and their dedication to our students!I welcome you to take the opportunity to share with our Colfax-Mingo staff your appreciation of their enthusiasm for and commitment to our students. You can send them an email, a letter, tell them in person, give them a call, or send a note through your student to bring to school. These messages mean the world to our staff as they tirelessly work for our students’ growth and improvement. Thank you for finding a way to thank your child’s educators!Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.Remember, this is Tigerhawk country... Welcome home!Take care,Erik Anderson, SuperintendentThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.The Colfax-Mingo Community School District is a system serving approximately741 students for the communities of Colfax, Mingo, Ira, and Valeria. Elementary grades K-6 and the Jr-Sr High School grades 7-12 are located in Colfax.The district-wide focus is on meeting the individual educational needs of each student. There is a complete technology program, kindergarten through high school, with computer labs for use by all students. Jr Sr High students each have access to Chromebooks. There is a strong relationship with the community as evidenced by the completion of a new elementary and high school attendance centers, including community centers designed to meet the needs of the students and persons of the community. Colfax-Mingo students will be exposed to a strong basic education with the best learning environment possible. The district is a member of the South Iowa Cedar League [SICL] Activities Conference and offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities in both arts and athletics.Nondiscrimination StatementIt is the policy of the Colfax-Mingo Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, 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 Erik Anderson, Superintendent, 1000 North Walnut, Colfax, IA 50054. Telephone: 515-674-3646; FAX: 515-674-3921 Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The board requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.EEO/AA Grievance ProcedurePolicy Title: ANNUAL NOTICE OF CTE NONDISCRIMINATION Code No. 102 E1 The Colfax-Mingo Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study: Business, Family Consumer Science Industrial Technology It is the policy of the Colfax-Mingo Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, 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 Superintendent, 1000 North Walnut, Colfax, IA 50054. Telephone: 515-674-3646 Date of Adoption: September 18, 2017Employee Master ContractsCMEA Master Contract 2017-18 2018-192016-17 ~ 2017-18 Non-Certified AFSCME ContractDistrict News Community Service Hours Available [click here] LocationColfax-Mingo Central Admin Office 204 N. League Rd. Colfax, IA 50054Ph. 515-674-3646 Fax. 515-674-3285

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