by Mary Roberts and Jan Martins We are proudly supporting J.P. Claussen’s candidacy for the ICCSD School Board. J.P.’s involvement in the school district, as both a parent and an educator, has been extensive and multifaceted. The importance of having the voice of a seasoned educator on the board cannot be overstated. In addition, as […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote Roesler for ICCSD School Board
by Mitch Meis, Iowa City On Tuesday, July 19 the voters in the Iowa City Community School District will fill the School Board seat vacated by Tom Yates. This election provides an opportunity for voters to determine what ideals they value and the importance they place on all students in this district attending secondary schools […]
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Letter to the Editor: In support of IC Interim Police Chief Kelsay
By Mary Gravitt, Iowa City I am perfectly satisfied with Interim Chief Troy Kelsay being Iowa City’s permanent police chief. The reason for this he is well educated and experienced: Kelsay was the ICPD’s captain of field operations — he has been with the ICPD since 1991. He was promoted to sergeant in 2001, to […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote JP Claussen for Iowa City School Board
By Aletia Morgan, East Brunswick, NJ To the Editor, I’m writing to offer my enthusiastic support for JP Claussen in next week’s school board election. ICCSD is a vibrant community, and faces the challenge of meeting the needs of a growing and more diverse student population. I was excited this Spring to see that JP […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote JP Claussen for Iowa City School Board
By Sara Barron, Iowa City JP Claussen is my pick for the upcoming ICCSD election. We need someone with the experience to guide our district. Claussen’s education knowledge is unmatched in this race. A West High special education teacher for 10 years, he knows the district, the families and how to assure a great education […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote JP Claussen for Iowa City School Board
By Meghann Foster, Coralville I will be casting my vote for JP Claussen on July 19. The special education crisis in our district has, unfortunately, taken a back seat to the secondary boundary discussion. As the parent of two children who receive special education services and academic accommodations, I want to make sure we elect […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote JP Claussen for Iowa City School Board
By Katy DeMeulenaere, Iowa City I will be casting my vote for JP Claussen in the July 19 Iowa City school board special election. As a parent of children who attend Alexander Elementary, it is discouraging to hear individuals in this community claim to know what is best for the students at our school. Many […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote JP Claussen for ICCSD School Board
By April Dirks, PhD, Iowa City Dear Iowa City Voters: Please take a moment on July 19th during a special election to vote for JP Claussen for the open seat on the Iowa City School Board. As an educator and a long term Iowa City resident with two children in the elementary school system myself, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote Roesler for ICCSD School Board
by Kelly Gallagher Terrill, Iowa City The July 19 school board election provides the community an opportunity to make progress. For this reason, I support Paul Roesler for school board. Paul graduated from the Iowa City school system and the University of Iowa. He has served on the District’s School Improvement Advisory Committee, the Districtwide […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote Claussen for ICCSD special election
By Nick Westergaard, Coralville, Iowa I will be casting my vote for JP Claussen in the July 19 School Board special election. As the parent of two kids who receive special education services and academic accommodations, I was shocked by results of the Iowa Department of Education’s recent investigation. We need board members who are […]
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Letter to the Editor: Balance schools, minimize barriers to education
By Mary Kate Pilcher Hayek, Iowa City The [Iowa City Community School District] school board special election on July 19 offers the community a unique opportunity to take important steps forward. For members of the community who participated in the development of the Facilities Master Plan (FMP), we are anxious to see improvements to schools […]
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Opinion: The youth vote matters
This Friday we recognize the 45th anniversary of the 26th amendment, which lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years old, giving a voice to thousands of young people. Today, the Millennial generation — people aged 18-35 — is one of the largest voting blocs in the country, making their votes in the 2016 […]
