On Tuesday, the Revenue Purpose Statement on the ballot for Glenwood CSD fell a little short of being approved by voters.
We know this result is not a reflection of the support of our community for our schools. Rather, the RPS renewal simply was not a good fit at this time.
The Board of Education and administration will look for alternative solutions to address our facility needs, and we will seek the community’s input and engagement as we move forward with this process.
Thank you for your consideration of the measure on the ballot.
Rise and shine—it's National School Breakfast Week! 🍎
A healthy breakfast boosts academic performance and focus, so make sure you get the most important meal of the day. We would like to thank our food service team for ensuring students have access to nutritious meals on a daily basis!
Re-releasing our Special Edition episode with Dr. Embray with information about the RPS vote. This episode originally aired on 1/19/2024. You can find all of our podcast episodes of Good Things in Glenwood on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
You can find all informational videos pertaining to the District RPS on our YouTube Channel GCSDStream: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxeDr3QEurhTSESIypdHCIui0435Xxvso&si=PVc-u_EJqXruPA9W
Please join us in recognizing School Social Work Week by expressing gratitude to the dedicated professionals who go above and beyond to support the mental, emotional, and social wellbeing of our students.
Your impact is profound and deeply appreciated! 🙏
We're celebrating Read Across America Day by highlighting the importance of literacy and the joy of reading. Encourage your children to dive into a book and unlock the endless possibilities that lie within its pages! 📚
Happy Employee Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate the extraordinary efforts of our GCSD teachers and staff in making a positive impact on the lives of our students.
Your dedication, creativity, and compassion are a gift. Thank you for being amazing role models! 🙏
Today, we recognize Maintenance Workers Appreciation Day by saying THANK YOU to the hard-working members of our facilities team. Your work ensures that our school environment is safe and conducive to learning.
We appreciate you! 🏫🌟
The Glenwood Community School District receives more than $2.5 million annually in statewide one-cent sales tax funds (SAVE) to support facility improvements and other projects.
On Tuesday, March 5, our community will consider renewing the Revenue Purpose Statement to allow the district to leverage future SAVE dollars to support programs like Kids Place, THRIVE, and more.
A renewed RPS will not increase property taxes, affect the sales tax, or create a new tax.
Find more information at https://www.glenwoodrps.org.
Its cold again! Why not tuck yourself in with the latest episode of Good Things in Glenwood with first time guest Cory Faust, Dean of Students at the HS? The podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
🎉 Big congrats to Nicole Thomas! 📚🌟 As our High School Media Librarian, Nicole has been awarded a scholarship from the University of Northern Iowa's computer science endorsement program! 🖥️💡 This grant is a fantastic opportunity for educators like Nicole to deepen their expertise and earn their Iowa 5-12 computer science endorsement. Here's to embracing new horizons and empowering students with cutting-edge knowledge! 🌟👩🏫 #EducatorExcellence #EmpoweringStudents #UNIEndorsement
Welcome Brianna!
We have received several questions about the vote to renew the Revenue Purpose Statement on March 5. Below is an example. You can also find the answers to FAQs at https://www.glenwoodrps.org/.
Q: What happens to SAVE funds if the RPS extension is not renewed?
If the RPS is not renewed on March 5, GCSD will most likely close Kids Place and THRIVE when the district moves away from the GRC campus due to its inadequate infrastructure and facilities.
However, if the RPS is not renewed before 2031 and our bonded indebtedness goes beyond 2031, every penny of SAVE funding GCSD receives would be diverted to pay off the bonded indebtedness and not be available for facility repairs such as roofs, carpet, windows, lighting, painting, or for technological projects like safety and security, computers for students, access points, servers, software licenses.
Instead, these expenses would compete for general fund dollars, where 80% of that fund is dedicated to staff salaries and benefits, and the other 20% is money that supports programming for students.
Last fall, 35 Iowa school districts had an RPS up for renewal votes. All 35 passed with the overwhelming support of 70-90% in favor. Of those districts, 19 have bonded indebtedness.
During Public Schools Week, we’re celebrating everything that makes the Glenwood Community School District such a wonderful place to learn.
Thank you to our teachers, staff, families, and community for your support of our schools and the students we serve. We appreciate you! 🌟
On Tuesday, March 5, our community will vote on a Revenue Purpose Statement renewal for Glenwood CSD.
The Board of Education and administration are looking for solutions that address our facility needs without increasing property taxes by borrowing against SAVE to finance the projects.
Find more details here: https://www.glenwoodrps.org
We’re celebrating National Engineers Week! And today, we’re shining the spotlight on Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day! ⚒️🏗️
At GCSD, we take immense pride in giving all students an equal opportunity to follow their passions. Whether it’s engineering or another STEM-related field, we are committed to making every dream a reality.
We have received several questions about the vote to renew the Revenue Purpose Statement on March 5. Below is an example. You can also find the answers to FAQs at https://www.glenwoodrps.org/.
Q: Why is 2051 the RPS extension date?
That is the year established by the Iowa Legislature when SAVE is scheduled to sunset.
A school district’s voters can consider renewing an RPS any time before it expires. The previously approved RPS for GCSD will expire in 2031. If approved on March 5, the renewed RPS would take effect in 2031 and remain for 20 additional years.
Be sure to listen to new guest Cindy Menendez, Dir of Student Services on the latest episode that dropped this morning. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music
GCSD is proud to recognize National FFA Week! 🚜
This week, we take a moment to highlight the FFA students who are contributing to a brighter agricultural future.
Check out our chapter: https://www.facebook.com/p/Glenwood-Iowa-FFA-100063878108290/
On Random Acts of Kindness Day, we thank our incredible students for their continuous kindness and compassion towards one another. They remind us to make kindness the norm—because it’s always a great day to be kind! 😊#Kindness
