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3/14/2010

- Begin Daylight Savings Time

3/15/2010

- Spring Break - No School

- District Offices Closed

3/16/2010

- Spring Break - No School

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District News & Announcements

HIGH SCHOOL NAMING SURVEY

The Ankeny Board of Education is inviting the public to weigh in on two options for high school names through a brief survey. The survey will accept one response per computer and will be available until 5:00 pm, Thursday, March 18, 2010. At that time, the survey will close and the data will be compiled for the Board of Education. Those without Internet access can call (515) 289-3950 to have their response recorded in the survey. Read more and take the survey here...

March 1 Board Brief Now Available

Board Briefs are an informal summary of each board meeting, published as a quick informational tool to keep you in touch with the Ankeny Board of Education. Board Briefs are in .pdf format and require Adobe Reader to view. The Brief for the March 1 meeting is now available. Read the Board Brief here...

Superintendent Receives Excellent Evaluation

Ankeny Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Wendt received an excellent evaluation from the Ankeny Board of Education when the directors conducted his annual performance review on March 1, 2010. Dr. Wendt was rated by the Board of Education as “meets expectations” or “above expectations” on every performance standard measured. The board unanimously extended Dr. Wendt’s contract one year through June 30, 2013. Read more...

Board Approves Mascot & Colors for 2nd High School

On Monday, March 1, the Ankeny Board of Education unanimously approved a recommendation to adopt a jaguar as the mascot for the second high school, scheduled to open on North State Street in 2013. The Board also approved a recommendation to adopt black and silver with a maroon accent as the colors for the second high school. Read more...

State Budget Cuts Prompt Tax Increase Recommendation

More than $4.1 million in Fiscal Year 2010 state aid reductions to Ankeny Community Schools will likely result in a $2.51 tax increase per thousand dollars of assessed valuation in the next fiscal year. District administrators have been working to identify $3.8 million in budget cuts for the 2011 fiscal year to offset anticipated state budget cuts, but the problem isn’t with next year’s budget. It’s about what already happened last year. Read more...

Budget Presentation PowerPoint®

On Monday, March 1, Chief Financial Officer Dr. Craig Hansel proposed the budget for Fiscal Year 2011 to the Board of Education. His presentation included information to help explain the reasons for the proposed tax increase. You can view Dr. Hansel's PowerPoint presentation here... (Please note: The presentation is available here in .pdf format.)

Instructional Coaches Benefit Teachers, Students

Part one of a three-part series.
What is an Instructional Coach? - This past August, eight elementary staff members began new roles as instructional coaches at elementary schools in the district, working with teachers to help improve student achievement. Dianne Peterson, Coordinator of Instructional Coaching and Mentoring, describes instructional coaches as “on-site professional developers” who help teachers to incorporate research-based instructional practices into their everyday work. Read more...

No Summer School in 2010

Due to budget constraints, the district will not offer remedial or enrichment summer school during the summer of 2010. We will continue to serve the needs of students whose Individual Education Plans (IEPs) indicate the need for extended services, and we will continue to provide credit recovery opportunities for secondary students. Read more here...