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I am sending this email to be proactive in addressing an issue that has made an appearance in our school district recently. You may or may not know that the phrase, “Let’s Go Brandon” has become a part of our pop culture over the last few weeks. The phrase comes from an interview with a NASCAR driver in which the reporter thought the crowd was chanting, “Let’s Go Brandon” in the background. The crowd was actually chanting, “F*** Joe Biden”. It is easy information to find online and common knowledge that the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon” displayed on anything means, “F*** Joe Biden”. This phrase is not appropriate at school, just as any inappropriate language or other displays of inappropriate meanings are not allowed at school.
To be very clear, this is not a political statement. Students are allowed to wear clothing or display phrases that support any political party or candidate. They just can't wear clothing with something on it that is inappropriate for school and disruptive to the educational program. Students wearing something with this phrase on it will be asked to change clothes, turn it inside out, or wear something over it, before returning to class. Any repeated offenses will be considered a defiance of authority and the student will receive school consequences.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
Dr. Brian Jaeger, Superintendent
To be very clear, this is not a political statement. Students are allowed to wear clothing or display phrases that support any political party or candidate. They just can't wear clothing with something on it that is inappropriate for school and disruptive to the educational program. Students wearing something with this phrase on it will be asked to change clothes, turn it inside out, or wear something over it, before returning to class. Any repeated offenses will be considered a defiance of authority and the student will receive school consequences.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
Dr. Brian Jaeger, Superintendent
Just wanted to give you a quick update on our Return to Learn Plan. Monday night the school board had an important decision to make regarding mask wearing in the schools. About 20 extra guests attended the meeting in addition to the regular crowd. Four people spoke to the board during the meeting and then the board discussed the situation as a group. The school board then decided to take no action at this time. That means that we will continue to follow the current Return to Learn Plan and not require masks for students, staff, and visitors at school, on busses, or at extracurricular activities. Masks, of course, can be worn by anyone and will continue to be optional for all students, parents, and visitors at any time. Moving forward, at our regular board meetings, we will continue to monitor our current situation and make changes to our Return to Learn Plan if necessary. And as always, we will continue to do the best we can to create a safe learning environment for all. Please don't hesitate to email, text, or call me if you have any questions.
Brian Jaeger
Superintendent
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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.
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
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
