Board to Vote on Final Budget Reduction Recommendations
We updated families and staff in a previous We are ALL WDMCS newsletter on progress made in finalizing a $2.5-$3.5 million budget reduction for the 2021-22 school year.
District leadership finalized a $3.035 million budget reduction recommendation based on several factors:
- The Long-Range Planning Committee's three top budget packages.
- Feedback from a community survey shared with families, students, and staff regarding the top three packages.
- Additional research completed on opportunities to allocate some budget line items to a different fund.
- increased non-personnel budget reductions across the district.
We received positive feedback from committee members who volunteered several hours over a six-week period to develop budget packages. Their work, combined with broader community input, guided the final steps in the process.
The WDMCS Board of Education will review and vote on the recommendation at their regular meeting Monday, March 8. This meeting will be livestreamed.
WDMCS Spring Break Travel Guidance
Following a no school day on Friday, March 12, WDMCS will have spring break March 15-19. Families and staff may be planning to travel, and WDMCS wanted to share guidance about how travel during COVID-19 may impact students’ ability to attend school in-person and participate in activities.
Due to an “extremely high” level of cases, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) currently recommends delaying travel as the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. If you do plan to travel, be aware of our expectations for students and staff.
U.S. and International Travel
We will NOT enforce the CDC's recommendation of self-quarantining for a full 7 days after travel, even if you test negative. Students should be tested if they are exposed or start to experience symptoms. These are the same guidelines we have asked families to follow for the past several months.
Families who travel internationally need to follow any requirements outlined by the country or region you plan to visit.
Join the Thousands Using WDMCS App
Join more than 4,500 WDMCS staff, students, and parents who use the district's smartphone app. The "Notifications" tool pushes important information straight to your phone. We all get too much email, so anything that helps provide YOU information quickly and efficiently is win-win.
To download the free app, go to Google Play or the App Store on your phone and look up "West Des Moines Community Schools."
Questions? Email scroffice@wdmcs.org.
New WDMCS Websites to Launch in March
We reviewed feedback from staff, students, and parents prior to developing these sites. We believe you'll find it easier to find the information you want.
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing over spring break, be sure to check out our new websites once school resumes Monday, March 22.
School/Community Relations
buckl@wdmcs.org
515-633-5023
Alexandra Wade
515-633-5022
Aaron Young
younga@wdmcs.org
515-633-5016
Email: scroffice@wdmcs.org
Website: www.wdmcs.org
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