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
- 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
- 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
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