As has been shared previously, on September 29, 2020, The Iowa Department of Public Health notified schools and public health departments of a change in the Iowa’s quarantine requirements for people that have been identified as “potentially at risk of exposure” to a positive case of COVID-19 through contact tracing. This change went into effective as of September 29, 2020.

One area of potential confusion for families and students is the IDPH's definition of an acceptable face covering. As per their guidance on 9.29.20, any type of mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose is acceptable; however, a plastic face shield does NOT “qualify” according to Public Health. Students or staff who wear a plastic face shield and are identified as “potentially at risk of exposure” of COVID-19 would still be required to quarantine. A summary of the full guidance from IDPH on 9.29.20 can be found at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zvYetIuMuo-5Op_WzAxxZn_4V6LHFzuOLSElEfo2cxw/edit?usp=sharing

Little League Basketball and Wrestling registration opens today and close on October 18th. See City website for more info: https://www.discoverpleasantville.com/activities-sports/

Jordan Flaws

Recreation Director

515-669-8602

parksandrec@discoverpleasantville.com

Simpson College has started an alumni new student referral program called "Each One, Reach One, where Simpson alumni can sponsor new students for a nice discount on Simpson College tuition. See video and/or Mr. Sinclair for more details.

Nurse Ray has set up Student Flu Shots for Tuesday, October 13th. There is a consent form below that needs to be filled out and returned to the school by the DEADLINE of Tuesday, October 6th. Those forms can be found and downloaded online at the following LINK.

Attention virtual learners. Teachers will be using the district's Return to Learn Distance Learning Website to share learning guides, links, and important information. Parents might consider bookmarking the site and checking it regularly to stay on top of their class distance learning assignments and activities.

https://sites.google.com/pleasantville.k12.ia.us/pcsd-rtl/home

The Pleasantville Activities Department is excited to announce the Pleasantville CSD Hall of Fame was approved by the school board on September 8, 2020. The Pleasantville CSD Hall of Fame is established to create a lasting tribute to those who have brought honor to themselves, our school, and our community.

The purpose of the Pleasantville Community School District Hall of Fame is threefold (listed in no particular order):

- To honor Pleasantville School graduates who have distinguished themselves in life after high school;

- To honor students who have accomplished extraordinary feats in extra-curricular activities;

- To honor those who have made significant contributions to Pleasantville Community School District over a period of years.

Below is a link to the Hall of Fame Constitution is linked below:

https://docs.google.com/.../19xUGij94i3Rl39rOUqIX.../edit...

The nomination form is linked below:

https://docs.google.com/.../1GVRAFrlzSTsoU8RLpv.../edit...

Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 - 7:15 pm, Webb Shadle Memorial Library

Please help us spread the word and if you can, plan on coming out to see what we're about and get involved! (There will be plenty of room to spread out in the East Room of the Library)

We need people in the community to get involved and help out with the club, as most of our founding members have children who have graduated, and we need new blood! We only meet every other month and as a policy we try to limit our activities to a few big ones each year!

Please mark your calendars and come out to join us!

The school district calendar approved on 8.14.20 will be used moving forward as outlined unless a change is made by the school board. That calendar can be viewed at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qfpIvdBDDLeCvZaMiXoH8Ccl9TDQTo5h2cJ9v_cPEHw/edit

School Hours (as outlined in school calendar)

Mondays ONLY

Doors open: 9:15 am

K-12 school start time: 9:40 am

Elementary end time: 3:25 pm

JH/HS school end time: 3:30 pm

Tuesdays - Fridays

Doors open: 7:45 am

K-12 school start time: 8:10 am

Elementary end time: 3:25 pm

JH/HS school end time: 3:30 pm

* Our administration and school board will be quick to adjust our plans and learning model as necessary moving forward based on a comprehensive look at our health and safety data.

A reminder of our Pleasantville Activities Spectator Guidelines for home events. The full document, along with other schools' guidelines, are linked: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19JQOcJSc65Z8cK4g9JWUErrjEwYxfiUyZ50cchpPaFM/edit?usp=sharing

We also have livestream available for all home events in the gym or football field.

Heads up, Pleasantville Fans! The Pleasantville Booster Club purchased an indoor and outdoor camera system to stream all Trojan home activities in the gym, and on the football field. Go to the following link, and buy a subscription ($11/month or $70/year) to be able to watch Pleasantville events.

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/pleasantville-high-school-pleasantville-ia

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19JQOcJSc65Z8cK4g9JWUErrjEwYxfiUyZ50cchpPaFM/edit

The 2020 yearbooks are here! The Elementary school purchased copies of the yearbook have been placed in the classrooms of the student's current grade. The Junior High and High School books are with Mrs. Core at the High School.

If you have not picked up your purchased copy, please make arrangements asap to pick up your book.

There are a limited number of extra yearbooks available for purchase. Contact Mrs. Core with questions. Thank you for your support.

NEW SPORTS APP

New app

The athletic department is partnering with a new app built by the same Iowa technology group that built Quik Stats Iowa and Tourney Machine, it’s called Varsity Bound. In the app, you'll be able to see schedules scores, rosters, game previews, game recaps and box scores of every game.

What I like about this app is that it organizes the stuff we all need to know like schedules and directions. But it also has rosters, team stats and when a coach or we post a score this is the first place you’ll find it.

● Varsity Bound is Free to fans thanks to your athletic department.

● You can download it free on both the Android Market place in September and now on the Apple App Store.

● The app is also going to give us a way to communicate with you, so please allow for notifications.

Because the app is being used by our conference and most of the State, the app is like a digital program. Not only does it have both teams rosters, but it gives a game preview based on all the stats the teams have entered in.

Finally, the app is a lot like the ESPN or Major League Baseball app. You can follow our High or other schools in the app and keep a check on how the entire conference is doing. Additionally, you can see statewide daily scores, conference and district standings, stat leaders, state tournament brackets all in the app and websites.

What we like about Varsity Bound is that they working to create one place where everyone in high school sports comes together. And like us, they have in mind—creating the best experience for high school athletes, and uniting the community around high school athletics.

Please download Varsity Bound today and share it with other fans. There is a fan leaderboard so I want to make sure we get to the on the top!

The Pleasantville Counseling Services Staff want to encourage everyone check out the JF Foundation website, with the mission that awareness and education are the first steps to prevention. http://jasonfoundation.com/about-us/

LINK to Counselor's presentation.

This is the menu that we will use for those that wish to order and pick up a lunch.

The Pleasantville Community School District anticipates hiring for the following positions for the 2020-2021 school year:

• Assistant Varsity / Head JV Boys Basketball Coach

• Head 9th / 10th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

• Junior High Assistant Wrestling Coach

• Junior High Boys Track Coach

• Substitute Bus Drivers
  

• Substitute Teachers

• Substitute Teacher Associates

Internal candidates interested should notify the appropriate principal and superintendent via email of their interest.

External candidates for this position can find the application materials at the "Teach Iowa" website (http://www.teachiowa.gov).

Direct application questions for vacancies to:

Linda Russell, Director of Human Resources

Lrussell@pvillecsd.org

(515) 848-0555

Applications available online at www.PvilleCSD.org or at the District Office: 415 Jones Street, Pleasantville, IA 50225. Call (515) 848-0555 with any questions.

Pleasantville Schools is an EOE/AA employer

In the event of severe weather or emergencies that require school late starts, early dismissals, or cancellations, the District will send immediate notice to parents and families.

Effective 9.19.19, Pleasantville Community School District will no longer use the Remind 101 texting app and will be switching to the “JMC Messenger” system for emergency notices.

JMC Messenger will provide Pleasantville Schools the capability to call and send text and voice messages directly to cell and home phones in the event of adverse weather or emergency situations that require school late starts, early dismissals, or cancellations.

The JMC Messenger system gives parents/guardians more control over how they receive information and alerts from the school. Parents/guardians (and students, if desired by parents) will be able to receive a phone call, text message and/or email messages from the school through the JMC messenger system when emergencies arise.

By default, all family members listed in JMC as “primary 1” and “primary 2” are setup to receive text messages about weather and emergency information. Information and step-by-step directions on how to update or change your contact information and preferences in JMC can be found below.

*Although JMC Messenger alerts are a free service, standard data and texting rates may apply.

In addition to JMC Messenger alerts, the District will also send weather notices to the following stations and via the following avenues:

• KNIA/KRLS Radio

• WHO TV

• KCCI TV

• WOI TV

• School District Facebook Account (https://www.facebook.com/pvillecsd)

• School District Twitter Feed (@PvilleCSD)

Pleasantville CSD encourages positive sportsmanship and behavior at all events, home or away. This applies to our athletes, coaches, and fans. What fans do and say during the contest reflects our team, school, and community. Enjoy the game by being a good sport. Specific guidance from the Iowa HS Athletic Association may be found HERE. Fans who act inappropriately during Pleasantville events may be asked to leave.

Expectations specific to elementary and middle school students @ Pleasantville events

Pleasantville Elementary School preaches "Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe" as part of the school's PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports) system. With that in mind, we ask that all elementary students refrain from dangerous, uncourteous, and irresponsible behavior. The following expectations are in place and will be enforced for all Pleasantville Schools events:

• All students must be accompanied by an adult at the game

• Students should not bring footballs to the game

• Students are expected to sit in the stands or stand with an adult and watch the game

• No outside food or drinks are allowed

• ENJOY the game and CHEER for the TROJANS!!

Any student violating the above expectations may be asked to sit with their parents and/or be removed from the game if necessary.

The Pleasantville Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

• Business Education

• Agriculture Education

• Family & Consumer Sciences Education

• Industrial Technology and

• Marketing Education

It is the policy of the Pleasantville Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator: Human Resources Director, Linda Russell,, 415 Jones Street, Pleasantville, IA 50225, at (515) 848-0555, or Lrussell@pvillecsd.org. or Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560, Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

It is the policy of the Pleasantville Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator: Human Resources Director, Linda Russell,, 415 Jones Street, Pleasantville, IA 50225, at (515) 848-0555, or at Lrussell@pvillecsd.org.

Students, parents of students, employees, and applicants for employment in the school district have the right to file a formal complaint alleging discrimination. The district has policies and procedures in place to identify and investigate complaints alleging discrimination. If appropriate, the district will take steps to prevent the recurrence of discrimination and to correct its discriminatory effects on the Complainant and others.

A Complainant may attempt to resolve the problem informally by discussing the matter with a building principal or a direct supervisor. However, the Complainant has the right to end the informal process at any time and pursue the formal grievance procedures outlined below. Use of the informal or formal grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies. Please note that informal processes and procedures are not to be used in certain circumstances (e.g., sexual harassment and sexual assault).

Filing a Complaint

A Complainant who wishes to avail himself/herself of this grievance procedure may do so by filing a complaint with the equity coordinator(s). An alternate will be designated in the event it is claimed that the equity coordinator or superintendent committed the alleged discrimination or some other conflict of interest exists. Complaints shall be filed within 180 days of the event giving rise to the complaint or from the date the Complainant could reasonably become aware of such occurrence. The Complainant will state the nature of the complaint and the remedy requested. The equity coordinator(s) shall assist the Complainant as needed.

Investigation

Within 15 working days, the equity coordinator will begin the investigation of the complaint or appoint a qualified person to undertake the investigation (hereinafter “equity coordinator”). If the Complainant is under 18 years of age, the equity coordinator shall notify his or her parent(s)/ guardian(s) that they may attend investigatory meetings in which the Complainant is involved. The complaint and identity of the Complainant, Respondent, or witnesses will only be disclosed as reasonably necessary in connection with the investigation or as required by law or policy. The investigation may include, but is not limited to the following:

• A request for the Complainant to provide a written statement regarding the nature of the complaint;

• A request for the individual named in the complaint to provide a written statement; • A request for witnesses identified during the course of the investigation to provide a written statement;

• Interviews of the Complainant, Respondent, or witnesses;

• An opportunity to present witnesses or other relevant information; and

• Review and collection of documentation or information deemed relevant to the investigation.

Within 60 working days, the equity coordinator shall complete the investigation and issue a report with respect to the findings. The equity coordinator shall notify the Complainant and Respondent of the decision within 5 working days of completing the written report. Notification shall be by U.S. mail, first class. Decision and Appeal The complaint is closed after the equity coordinator has issued the report, unless within 10 working days after receiving the decision, either party appeals the decision to the superintendent by making a written request detailing why he/she believes the decision should be reconsidered. The equity coordinator shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Superintendent. Within 30 working days, the superintendent shall affirm, reverse, amend the decision, or direct the equity coordinator to gather additional information. The Superintendent shall notify the Complainant, Respondent, and the equity coordinator of the decision within 5 working days of the decision. Notification shall be by U.S. mail, first class.

• The decision of the Superintendent shall be final.

• The decision of the Superintendent in no way prejudices a party from seeking redress through state or federal agencies as provided by in law.

• This policy and procedures are to be used for complaints of discrimination, in lieu of any other general complaint policies or procedures that may be available.

• If any of the stated timeframes cannot be met by the district, the district will notify the parties and pursue completion as promptly as possible.

• Retaliation against any person, because the person has filed a complaint or assisted or participated in an investigation, is prohibited. Persons found to have engaged in retaliation shall be subject to discipline by appropriate measures.

The Pleasantville Pulse is a weekly electronic newsletter/update sent from the Superintendent’s office. This update is intended for any Pleasantville student, parent, staff member, community member, or enthusiast. Anyone is welcome to sign up to receive this newsletter. The intention of the newsletter is to improve communications on what’s happening in our schools around our community.

In addition to receiving the Pulse newsletter, any interested Pleasantville community group, club, team, organization or individual may email Superintendent Tony Aylsworth (Taylsworth@pvillecsd.org) to have information included in the Pulse updates as long as the following conditions are met.

• Submissions must be school appropriate

• Submissions should be connected to Pleasantville Schools and/or the Pleasantville Community

Articles, links, pictures, and/or attachments may be included in Pulse submissions. The School District reserves the final say on what will be included in the newsletters.

District Mission (Why we exist)

The Pleasantville CSD, in partnership with the entire community, will empower every student to become a life-long learner who is a responsible, productive and engaged citizen within the global community.

District Vision (Desired state)

To engage learners in a caring, student-centered environment with rigorous, challenging and innovative curricula by highly qualified staff while showing respect, responsibility, school pride and communication with all stakeholders.

Pleasantville Community School District does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, military affiliation, socioeconomic status, or familial status. Inquiries and grievances may be directed to the office of the Human Resources Director, 415 Jones Street, Pleasantville, Iowa, (515) 848-0555, or, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Chicago Office, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661.

Website: www.pvillecsd.org
Location: 415 Jones Street, Pleasantville, IA, United States
Phone: (515) 848-0555
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pvillecsd
Twitter: @pvilleCSD