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๐ธ๐ Spring is Here! ๐๐ธ
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๐ข Public Hearing Alert ๐ข
Cedar Rapids Community School District is holding a special board meeting for a public hearing on the proposed 2026 property tax levy.
๐ Date: March 31, 2025
๐ Time: 4:30 PM
๐ Location: Educational Leadership & Support Center (ELSC)
๐ View the proposed tax notice here:
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i heard teacher were getting laid off or moving schools is that true?
This Administration has consistently made bad financial decisions, so I cannot trust them with $210M. Here are just 10 reasons: 1. They sold Garfield for $350k which was way undervalued in a last minute back room deal with little transparency. 2 They spent $7.5M on 50 acres when middle schools typically use 16-18 acres. Why? 3. The proposed middle school is in a horrible location. Drive up and down Blairs Ferry and Ushers Ferry and report back whether kids should be walking to school to save on buses. 4. The thought of just tearing down Harding and planting grass seed is horrible. I will offer the same amount that Garfield sold for. 5. Wanting us to raise taxes because other districts around us have higher taxes is like hanging a chandelier in an outhouse, it just does not make sense. 6. Why was the land not purchased CONTINGENT on the bond issue passing. Reckless deal that will take $7.5M away from things that we can use. 7. Who will be paying for all of the infrastructure for the new school such as sidewalks, widening and lighted intersection at Blairs Ferry, etc. I am betting that is not budgeted for. 8. Front line educators are challenged with the transparency and trust of the administration leading to teachers wanting to leave the district. 9. Since the new board building, everything that CRCSD has built has been "over the top" and it seems like the money spent has not really been a factor. 10. The "survey" was not neutral. It was a propaganda piece with leading questions. With this, I will be voting ABSOLUTELY NO. If they took away the middle school, I may be able to be convinced, but wit that in there, there is no freaking way!
Just remember the 3% raise that was given to the superintendent without a single comment. Now they want more taxes. AND let's not forget the 6 million in staffing cuts. 314,150$ plus benefits. 95k higher then any other district… I would expect better education for what we are paying. More support for staff and students would go along way.
CRSD is in the bottom 13% for education in the state while being the second largest. You don’t need any more of our money to build more stuff. The people of the city are relying on our school district to put out a good product (educated children) and you’re failing.
I would be far more likely to support a $500M bond issue if I really felt that the expenditures were going to give taxpayers a return. The data that I see shows that the education given by the CRCSD is well below average in the state (based on real data), the discipline in our schools is horrendous (anecdotal evidence), and there appears to be a challenge as far as respect from the Administration to the front line educators, and the other way around (based on a CRCSD survey). I would also support a much smaller bond issue this time around as I do believe that some of the facets of it would help with the challenges in front of us. Out of all of the projects in the current proposal, let’s choose $50M to $75M with the highest impact and vote it in. This will allow taxpayers a better return, and it will allow the CRCSD to better manage the projects while not taking their eyes off of what is most important, the education of our kids. The $120M middle school (once land costs are added in) that may cost another $15M in infrastructure (miles of sidewalks, traffic lights, sewer, water) just puts this proposal so far over the top that it would be reckless to support it. Even many of those that support this bond issue, as proposed, do not get totally behind this new middle school. As a side note, it still challenges me that they want to construct this school in the most affluent and academically successful district in Cedar Rapids. I am betting that there are plenty of needs in more challenged areas that could use more financial support. please feel free to copy and paste these ideas if you agree!
And how much $ SHOULD a superintendent be making? The pay raise was a bad look which makes this vote an uphill battle.
I have looked at the social media accounts of all of our Board members and there is no doubt that there is a liberal bias on the Board, leading to decisions that seem to lean to the "left". It is great that we have a volunteer Board, BUT, we need diversity on the Board in order to have better checks and balances. I have not looked back, but just based on anecdotal evidence, it seems that most votes are unanimous with little dissention. On a healthy Board, there should be difference in opinion in order to resolve issues on more of a middle ground. We just need to be more fiscally responsible.
I took part in a facilities task study for the CRCSD about 20 years ago. We spent hours touring facilities and determining needs. We also look at enrollment changes in order to make a determination IF we needed any new schools. Well, before we came to resolution, they purchased the land that Viola Gibson is on. They gave us the same "song and dance" that they wanted to buy the land, but they wanted to wait for our decisions before determining if there needed to be a school there. I quit the group as I did not want to be used as a "puppet" for the CRCSD to do whatever they wanted anyway. Yes, I am still a bit salty about it, and I realize that this is a different Board, BUT, it is the same thing that is happening with that proposed middle school.
๐ Fact or Fiction? ๐ค
The CRCSD was founded in 1850, making it the oldest district in Iowa. ๐ง ๐
What do you thinkโfact or fiction? Drop your guess in the comments! โฌ๏ธ The correct answer will be revealed in 24 hours! โณ #FactOrFiction #GuessTheTruth #wearecrcsd
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๐โจ Happy St. Patrickโs Day! โจ๐
Wishing you all the luck of the Irish today! ๐โ๏ธ May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and maybe even a little bit of magic. ๐๐ซ
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๐๐ฅง Happy National Pi Day! ๐ฅง๐
Today, we celebrate the mathematical constant ฯ (3.14) and its infinite wonders! ๐ขโจ Whether you’re solving equations or enjoying a slice of pie, take a moment to appreciate the beauty of mathematics.
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๐๐ก Did you know?
Our brains are wired for visuals! ๐ง โจ Images and videos enhance learning, making information easier to understand and remember. ๐๐ฅ That’s why visual aids are such powerful tools in education!
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Glad I took a screeshot of the article so I can save it to memory next bond vote and school board election. Goes a little like this… Grover got a 3% salary increase approved unanimously by the school board. All next to the email showing staffing downsizing… while all of us can clearly see the decrease in our children's education.
๐๐ด Spring Break Countdown: 5 Days! ๐ด๐
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๐ Ready, Set, Learn! ๐
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We want to shoutout all of our support staff for National Support Staff Day. We couldnโt keep our buildings running without you! โจ Fun fact! Did you know our cafeteria staff serves around 16,000 meals and around 1,000 snacks every day, keeping everyone fueled and ready to go? Thank you for all you do! ๐๐ #SupportStaffAppreciation #ThankYou #wearecrcsd … See MoreSee Less
Yay, Doug Thompson made this spotlight! A strong support staff is vital for any school! Thanks to ALL our Grant Wood custodial and cafeteria staff!๐๐
Mr. Thompson is the best!!๐๐
We โค๏ธ Mr. Thompson!
Go Doug!! Seriously the best building engineer by far! โค๏ธ
Thank you for all you do!โค๏ธ
Thank you so much ๐
Gahhhh that's my Tammy Scott!!!
Love me some Tammy Camenisch Scott! She was such a bright light at Garfield when I worked there!
Agreed!
Thanks to all Support Staff at CRCSD! We appreciate your service and dedication to our community. ๐ซ
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Doug!!! <3
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I wish thos district, or any other close by for that matter, offered private school education. There are a few, however, they are religion based which we don't do. Having gone to both public and private I'd pay for private hands down. Why is this? I have lived in many places and I've never loved in an area that does not offer multiple private school options.
Including all of the expenses (including leasehold improvements) what is the cost per pupil for City View? If we have excess capacity in the schools that we own, why would we have leased this and spent $700k on improvements. I question the validity of City View when we have so many other needs in our schools. Decisions like this is why I need to VOTE NO on the upcoming bond issue.
The private and charter school options are coming! cedar Rapids Prep is one of them. I agree that we need some options that are not religion based and that is changing. I can see private/charter schools getting a 25% market share within a handful of years. If a current supplier (public schools) is not giving customers (families) what they want, the market will come up with alternatives. What we are seeing now is years of the public system going downhill and families wanting other options. It is not about public/private, as much as it is about a sound education with discipline.
Keep in mind that it only currently serves 100 students. The cost per student has to be staggering. I am betting that private/charter schools could do the same for a fraction of the cost.
Correct answer: Fiction. CRCSD has 19 Elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 5 high schools and 1 preschool building.
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CRCSD has 21 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 5 high schools and one pre-school?๐ง ๐
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Fiction, only 19 elementary schools now.
Utter confusion at about every level, so lets go build another $117.5M middle school and tear down a perfectly good school, just because we do not want it to get in the hands of a private or charter school. Is it really about education?
Fiction you are missing the 1 virtual academy
Fiction- they have one all day pre-school
There are preschool programs within multiple of the elementary schools… But there is only one early learning center building… So I would say that could be fact or fiction ๏ฟผ
I think we're down to 19 elementaries?
Fiction 100%
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Only 4 HS’s
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Charter schools will cut this by half.
๐ Positive Behavior, Positive Impact! ๐
Check out our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program in action! ๐ฅโจ This initiative helps create a supportive, respectful, and engaging environment for all students. ๐ก๐
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Are behaviors rewarded with candy? Candy that children aren’t supposed to bring to school? Guessing Cedar Rapids Community School District won’t respond. But making others aware. Children that are on a certain program get rewarded with candy… what is that teaching them? Why is candy a reward?
Are there still Safe Rooms in the Cedar Rapids elementary schools? I hope they were taken out years ago. Just curious.
Bravo, Ash and the Van Buren team!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
Cedar Rapids Community School District did you hear that Franklin Middle School CR students placed 4th in their last Show Choir today?
Yeah Ash and Kristi Niebuhr Rummel!!!
๐โจ Happy Employee Appreciation Day! โจ๐
Today, we celebrate the dedication, hard work, and passion of our incredible team! ๐ Your contributions make all the difference, and we are so grateful for everything you do. ๐ช๐
Tag a coworker who deserves a shoutout or share what you love most about your team! ๐ฌโฌ๏ธ
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Andrew Gingrich
๐โจ Congratulations to Barb Westercamp for being honored as one of KCRG’s ‘9 Who Care’! Her dedication to inspiring generations of readers has made a lasting impact on our community. Thank you, Barb, for your unwavering commitment to literacy and education! ๐โค๏ธ
Read more: www.kcrg.com/2025/03/06/9-who-care-barb-westercamp-inspires-generations-readers/
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She sure is a very generous Sweetheart!!
CRCSD Alert – The start of classes will be DELAYED by TWO HOURS today, Friday, March 7th, 2025, because of current weather conditions. Buses will run on hard surface routes only. Middle and High School will begin at 9:50 AM and Elementary School will begin at 10:50 AM. Thank you. … See MoreSee Less
It'll be snowing and raining all day, a delay seems a little too optimistic.
As a senior myself, I will be staying home because I don't think driving in this will be very safe. Just cancel school, we got less snow on Wednesday and you canceled…
Cedar Rapids Community School District If this morning warranted a delay(I agree it did), how do the projected conditions for the next several hours(until after lunch) not warrant cancellation? The temperature is not expected rise, it will still be SNOWING until at least lunch so the streets won't improve in any way and we are still under the same weather advisory until 3pm. How is this safer than a few hours ago?
I've called my child in, since the conditions are potentially hazardous for the mid-morning commute according to the advisory. I'm also concerned about potential road conditions later in the day, if the temperature wavers and we get icy rain. Doesn't seem worth it.
Cancel and just get it over with
It’s time to cancel for the day. It’s not getting any better and is dangerous.
It's not too late to cancel all together. I'll bet a lot of people aren't sending their kids. I for one don't believe in 2 hour delays. Just cancel. It's too inconvenient pushing things back 2 hours. Mine are staying home today.
Cedar Rapids Community School District If you need a new person to call the weather days, I'll apply and make wiser choices for our students. The last 2 months you guys have done a terrible job at determining whether school should be in session. Do better.
Not to stop before 2 so might as well call school out that way they can clear roads
There is no preschool at all today. It is Friday!
All the schools around are canceling
LET'S ALL CALL Cedar Rapids Community School District ROADS WILL NOT BE SAFE TODAY JUST AS BAD AS WEDNESDAY LETS GET CLASSES CANCELLED. PUT OUR STUDENTS FIRST. #SAFETYFIRST
Why are we not
I may stay in too n not go cuz I don't do snow . Not at all
Rain delays now
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Still waiting to see the rest of the Homegrown Hero’s!
Anatomy and Physiology with Craig Mallicoat ! He was the best and made learning about the human body so fascinating and engaging! ๐ง ๐ช๐ฝ
Awww, love you, Candra!! So proud of you!!๐ฅฐโค๏ธ
Recess. I'm retired.
Beth Sheets at Washington HS. She taught a combination of finance, balancing a checkbook and typing? I was awful at typing. I think it was called careers something? It was my biggest take away. I budget because of her. I assist other's at creating and sticking to a budget and started a successful child care home businesses.
Sarah Kolaas, Jenn Tungesvik Hamel, Lorie Bateman, Susan Covington! Math, but I am the educator I am today because of these women!
I took both AP US History and AP Government from the great Dr. Francis McMann at Washington High School. Over the last 33 years I have taught both as a high school social studies teacher!
Mine was an English teacher, which is why I became an English teacher, but I didn’t graduate from CR.
AP psych with Dana Cathleen
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Complainers if they do, complainers if they don't. ๐คฆโ๏ธ
So we cancel for wind and up to an inch of snow but negative 45 windshield we risk and put our children at risk . You guys are one confused district
Thank you for calling it. All reports and agencies are saying to stay off the roads if at all possible as even an inch of snow can constitute a blizzard environment. The call last night would have helped families plan…as that was clear last night per weather and safety agencies. Thank you for valuing staff and student safety today. Otherwise I'm sure there would have been significant absences, just like the dangerously cold day we had classes a few weeks ago.
Last min on everything anymore here. Can go to school with windchills below -20 but little snow and wind and call it
I think they made a good call. Weather like this can be unpredictable and is difficult to call. High winds make it dangerous for busses to be on the road. Forecast is for low visibility as well.
Thank you district for keeping us safe. Decisions have been made plenty ahead of time and we most certainly have not gone to school in -45 windchill. I walk home from school almost daily and it hasn’t been that cold without them cancelling. I have two teenagers that drive to school and keeping them safe and off the streets is more than fine by me. So, again, thank you.
Thank you for helping keep our kids safe today! Many children have to walk up to two miles to school daily and this weather is terrible!
Thank you for making the best decision you can for the students and families.
At this point, what is the last day of school? Asking for a friend…lol
No matter what the call is someone will always be mad.
Seriously? For 2 inches of snow that hasn't started yet and will be done before school gets out.
Huh, snow in winter who would of thought.
its also visibility. you cant see jack outside
I invite anyone here complaining about the closure today to go out to 511ia.org and look at the map to the west of us. THAT is what's coming. THAT is what they are anticipating. THAT is why they cancelled. THAT is what they are keeping kids and staff safe from. Let's give them some grace and some THANKS how about?
๐โจ Happy National Foreign Language Week! ๐ฃ๏ธ๐
What foreign language did you study in school? Do you know any more languages? Have you had the chance to use your knowledge in real life? ๐๐ฌ Letโs celebrate the beauty of different languages and cultures! Drop your answers in the comments! โฌ๏ธ
#NationalForeignLanguageWeek #LanguageLovers #Multilingual #CulturalConnections #WeAreCRCSD
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Bonjour.
German starting in 3rd grade all through high school and one year in college!
I still question the need for a foreign language when our ranking in reading, writing, and arithmetic has fallen way below students in other parts of the world. Foreign language should be a choice, but I believe that 3 years are required for graduation at Iowa, Iowa State, and UNI. Seems ridiculous.
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