Kandi Brittain

The board conducted a public hearing for the fiscal year 2027 certified budget and discussed an oversight regarding nutrition program sales reporting. Following the hearing, the board held a work session to recognize outstanding teachers from across the district. Other topics included updates on student registration, upcoming community projects such as a comfort bag donation drive for pediatric cancer patients, an elementary garden project, a color run fundraiser, and a reading event at the baseball/softball fields. Additionally, the communications team was honored for awards received for district web projects, and the board addressed rumors regarding music program cuts, confirming that only one middle school position remained unfilled due to retirement.

The board meeting included a public hearing regarding the district's certified budget and property tax notice. The board also recognized several student athletes and performers for their achievements in jazz band, basketball, wrestling, and bowling. Additionally, the Valerius school counseling team and students showcased a new student jobs initiative designed to foster real-world readiness skills, including responsibility, leadership, and professional communication through roles such as managing a school sharing table and pantry.

This document presents the Metro West Learning academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. It provides a detailed schedule of instructional days, holidays, and professional development days for the academic community.

The 2018 Urbandale CSD Bond Referendum aims to build opportunities and ensure equity for all students by addressing outdated elementary school facilities and enhancing high school amenities. Key initiatives include constructing two new four-section elementary schools to replace four older buildings and building a new high school fitness center. The plan seeks to establish equitable 21st-century learning environments, improve operational efficiencies, reduce class sizes, and integrate safety features, with projected project completions extending to 2025.

The meeting included board recognition of educators demonstrating a focus on student learning. The board also discussed policy 105, emphasizing proactive skills, empathy, respect, friendship, conflict resolution, interpersonal problem-solving, and emotional regulation. There was a discussion about bullying prevention, reporting mechanisms, and resources for parents. The board also considered ways to engage parents and the community more effectively in addressing bullying.