We provide an educational foundation for students.
Through this foundation, students are active participants in becoming adaptable critical thinkers, along with achieving the skills necessary for lifetime success.
WE BELIEVE:
- – Child development and education are the highest priorities
- – in students mastering basic academic skills in the early grades confirmed by comprehensive assessment
- – in identifying proficiencies in all levels and content areas based on high standards and confirmed by comprehensive assessment
- – in a secure and nurturing environment that builds self-esteem
- – in a learning environment appropriate for the changing needs of our students and work world
- – in clean and safe facilities
- – in schools which value and understand each student’s uniqueness and enable all students to reach their full potential in treating all students with respect
- – in the development of social responsibility and citizenship
- – schools should create opportunities for exploration and preparation for a diversity of careers
- – in providing effective professional staff leadership
- – that staff are more effective when supported by family and community
- – that involvement by and communication among the community, family, staff and learners is vital to education at all levels, and
- – in utilizing technology to improve student achievement.
DEPARTMENTS
ADMINISTRATION
- Dr. Kathy Dinger, Superintendent
Heidi Harness, Director of Finance
Kyler Barnes, Director of Curriculum and Instruction - Layne Billings, Director of Special Education
- Aaron Hinton, Director of Maintenance and Facilities
- Dave Grogan, Director of Transportation and Grounds
- Brent Haage, Director of Technology
- Sarah Hackett, Director of Food Services
DISTRICT OFFICE
Kathy Dinger, Superintendent
Heidi Harness, Director of Finance
Kyler Barnes, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Stephanie Harrison, Coordinator of Instructional Services
Brent Haage, Information Technology Director
Jill Carter, Administrative Assistant
Heather Campbell, Administrative Assistant
Jamie Miller, Administrative Assistant
Layne Billings, Director of Special Education
Jessica Martin, Marketing Specialist
FOOD SERVICES
The mission of the Food Services Department is to provide a variety of appealing, nutritious, and safe meals in an environment that is respectful of student and faculty needs with the commitment of a cost effective and efficient program.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources handles recruitment, employee relations, performance management, legal compliance, and staff development at KCSD.
We no longer accept paper applications. You must complete the electronic application and attach all necessary documents in order to apply for a specific position.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Information Technology Department is responsible for maintaining PowerSchool, servers, the network, telephone system, computers, printers and classroom technology.
- Brent Haage, IT Director
- Kirk Rohlfs, Computer Support Specialist
Dustin Neill, Computer Support Specialist
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
The purpose of the Keokuk Community School District Instructional Coaching Program is to collaboratively engage teachers to improve student outcomes. KCSD instructional coaches are important members of school district staff who have demonstrated exceptional teaching skills, and knowledge of current trends in professional development and effective education practices.
- Kyler Barnes, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Candy Berquam, Instructional Coach
Lori Brewer, Instructional Coach, Special Education
Jenny Davis, Instructional Coach
Kevin Bogert, Instructional Coach
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Layne Billings, Director of Special Education
AGREEMENTS
KEA Contract
Employment Agreement
UE Agreement
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Per the Department of Education requirement, each school district must provides a yearly report to the community that outlines the district’s progress. The Annual Progress Report (APR) is now released by the Department of Education as an Iowa School Performance Profile.
Annually, the Iowa Department of Education releases an update to the school accountability reporting system called the Iowa School Performance Profiles. The reports on the performance of the Keokuk Community School District as well as other Iowa schools are released to highlight multiple measures and meets federal and state requirements for publishing report cards, including student growth and graduation rate, and additional data that are required by law.
A majority of the scores are pulled from the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) and the Conditions for Learning survey and specifies target areas of support need for individual schools based on their performance.
The overall performance includes both an overall score and performance rating for all Iowa schools. The rating categories include Exceptional, High Performing, Commendable, Acceptable, Needs Improvement, and Priority.
FUNDRAISING
Keokuk Community School District is fortunate to receive financial support for many activities and initiatives.
- Fundraising Form: To host a school-sponsored fundraising activity.
- Step One: Once completed, the request will be submitted to the Activities Department.
- Step Two: All fundraiser forms are then submitted to the Keokuk School Board/Board of Education for approval.
- Timeline for Form Submission:
- Fall & Winter Events: By Sept. 13
- Spring Events: By Feb. 14
- Summer Events: By May 15
OUR HISTORY
VICTORY BELL | The Victory Bell in front of KHS is more than 155 years old and was previously in the tower on top of Rolla Fire Co. No. 2, a firehouse at 926 Main Street, that was organized on July 19, 1860? The firehouse was modified with living quarters and horses in 1878 and the first motorized rig was assigned to it in October 1919. The building was used as a firehouse until 1929, when the firefighters and equipment were moved to the firehouse on North Sixth Street. It is believed to have been obtained from a “junk dealer” by the KHS classes of 1963, 1964 and 1965 to give it to the school district, according to Damon Cackley of the Keokuk Fire Department.
TALENTED & GIFTED (TAG)
Gifted education is not a luxury or a reward. It is a state mandated and state funded categorical program to provide appropriate, challenging instruction to students with exceptional ability.
Diane Berner, TAG Program Coordinator
NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE
ANNUAL NOTICE | It is the policy of Keokuk Community School District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, sexual orientation, age (for employment), and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status (for programs). Keokuk Community School District offers career and technical education programs in the following service areas: Agriculture, Health Occupations, Welding, Business, Building Trades, FACS, Automotive, and Computer Science. If you have a question or complaint related to this policy, or for information about the district’s grievance procedures, please contact Kyler Barnes, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, 420 N 17th Street, Keokuk, Iowa, 52632, by phone at (319) 524-1402 or email at kyler.barnes@keokukschools.org.
CONTINUOUS NOTICE | It is the policy of Keokuk Community School District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, sexual orientation, age (for employment), and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status (for programs). If you have a question or complaint related to this policy, or for information about the district’s grievance procedures, please contact Kyler Barnes, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, 420 N 17th Street, Keokuk, Iowa, 52632, by phone at (319) 524-1402 or email at kyler.barnes@keokukschools.org.
Kyler Barnes, Coordinator of Instructional Services
Address: 420 N 17th Street, Keokuk, Iowa, 52632
Phone: (319) 524-1402
Email: kyler.barnes@keokukschools.org