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I just want to send out a quick update about our COVID numbers. We currently have 16 positive COVID cases K-12 (staff and students). That means we are up about 5 cases from last week. We have about 48 cases (staff and students) that we are monitoring. That includes those in quarantine, waiting for COVID testing results, or out with COVID like symptoms. The number of staff and students we are monitoring has dropped 8 cases this week. The Iowa Department of Public Health reports that Jones County has a 7-day positivity rate of 11%. That is up 2% from last week. The number of positive COVID cases in the last 7 days is 78 and that is up from 40 cases last week. One other piece of data that I will share this week is the number of positive COVID cases (staff and students) in the Monticello Community School District from August 23 through September 16, 2020 (7 cases) and August 23 through September 16, 2021 (29 cases). As you can see, that number has gone up 22 cases this year. I would also like to thank all of you who have responded to our surveys this week. There are currently 143 staff responses and 429 parent responses to our surveys. These will be reviewed by the school board before the September 27th school board meeting along with several other pieces of information to help paint a clear picture of our situation. The surveys are still open through today if you have not yet responded. That is it for this week, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Happy Homecoming and be safe.
Dr. Brian Jaeger
Superintendent
Happy Homecoming Week!!!
It is very unfortunate that sometimes people can get carried away and push the boundaries too far. This week we have received multiple complaints about tee peeing from our community members. Please remember to be responsible and respectful of private property. Not everyone thinks tee peeing is an appropriate Homecoming activity.
There are plenty of other Homecoming activities to participate in and I encourage you to do that in a positive way. We take pride in being a positive community partner through school events and community activities and I would like that reputation to continue for our school district. Thank you,
Dr. Brian Jaeger
Jones County Economic Development would like your feedback. Please take a few minutes to fill out the 15 question Envision East Central Iowa Stakeholder Survey.
We would like to understand your perspective about key drivers shaping the future of East Central Iowa. The link to the survey is: Envision-ECI Survey You can learn more about this entire initiative at Envision East Central Iowa | East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ecicog.org) The survey will be open until September 30th. Please pass this link on to your friends, colleagues, neighbors, etc. We want as many people as possible to take part as we plan for our future. Additionally, look for more information upcoming about our next Jones County Listening Session. It will be Wednesday, October 20th from 9am-Noon. Location is To Be Determined. Thanks and please let me know if you have questions! Derek Lumsden, MSARP,
Executive Director
Jones County Economic Development
319-480-7446
www.jonescountydevelopment.com
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2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR IMPORTANT DATES:
· Homecoming Week is September 13-18, 2021
· 2022 Spring Break is March 14-18
· 2022 Graduation is Sunday, May 29
· Homecoming Week is September 13-18, 2021
· 2022 Spring Break is March 14-18
· 2022 Graduation is Sunday, May 29
Monticello School Foundation Virtual Fundraiser!
The Foundation’s biggest fundraiser has been their Pep Rally and Class Reunion. Their annual fundraiser normally draws in over 200 people and raises approximately $35,000. This year, due to the coronavirus, they were not able to hold the fundraiser in person. However, they are now virtual! Sign up to purchase a teacher’s wish list item or purchase an auction item here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/monticellocommunityschoolfoundation. Items are on a first to sign up gets the item. The Monticello School Foundation is a huge supporter of our schools and has donated over $800,000 to Monticello Community School District projects over the years! Thank you for your continued support!
Read about the Last Dollar Scholarship program to help student in post secondary education. Click HERE for the link to the story.
Monticello High School honored for safe, positive settings 2019-2020. Read the story HERE from the Iowa Department of Education.
Jones County Economic Development in partnership with Levi Architecture and other community partners, including Child Care Resource and Referral, is conducting a county-wide childcare solutions feasibility study. The purpose of the study is to collect information on the childcare needs for families, businesses, and childcare providers. If interested, please complete the Jones County Economic Development survey: https://forms.gle/ydE3UXjhekcHS79y6
Monticello Community School District
At the Board meeting on Monday night, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Nick Schauf as High School Principal starting July 1, 2021. We are very excited to have him join our Panther family! Here is a little note from him:
I am really excited about joining Panther Nation. My family consists of my very talented wife Jenni who is also an educator and coach. We have three children: Conley who is currently in 7th grade, Landry in 4th grade, and Elise in 2nd grade. We are a very active family that encourages our kids to participate in many things. I grew up in Maquoketa and played against Monticello during high school back in the Big Bend days. My wife graduated from Tipton, so we are both familiar with the area. We look forward to raising our kids in a similar environment that we both grew up in. I enjoy cheering on the Bears, Cubs, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Duke Blue Devils.
At our Board of Education meeting last night, the Board approved a plan for the old Middle School building. After months of deliberation we think that the plan gives consideration to several elements that the community has showed an interest in. We really appreciate all of the input we have received from community members during and after our community meetings. Going forward we feel following this plan is our best option. The full plan is attached. Thank you for the continued support of the Monticello Community School District. Brian Jaeger, Superintendent Old Middle School Facilities Plan
3 Panther girls pick up post season recognition from the Gazette. Click HERE to read the story.
KCRG TV9 Athlete of the Week Luke Lambert. Click HERE for the story
Superintendent Brian Jaeger talking bout the current situation with Covid in the school system.
Monticello Schools
Please welcome our new Middle School Principal, Todd Werner! Todd started in his new role yesterday. See his note below. I am very excited to be joining the Monticello Team and look forward to getting started. I was the 7-12 Principal at Belle Plaine for 7 years and prior to that I was the 7-12 Principal at WACO for four years. Before going into Administration I was a Physical Education teacher in the Linn-Mar School District at Wilkins Elementary for nine years and also spent time as a physical education and social studies teacher at Northeast Hamilton for four years and as a teacher at Wellsburg-Steamboat Rock to start my career. Throughout my career I’ve also served as a Head Boys Basketball coach and Head Girls Basketball Coach at the high school level and also served as an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Coe College. I’ve also coached track, golf, and football. Outside school, I spend as much time as possible doing outdoor activities like golf, hunting, and fishing. Although I may lack true skill and knowledge, I also enjoy do it yourself projects around the home. In the little remaining time I have, I also have worked as a radio broadcaster for high school basketball and football. I even had the privilege of traveling with the Iowa Hawkeye Women’s Basketball team as the radio color analyst a few years ago. My wife Paula and I have three kids; Colin (16), Brent (14), and a daughter Kendall (11) who are each very active and we love supporting them in all their activities. I look forward to meeting everyone very soon! Todd
