Today is the last day of school before Christmas Break. We dismiss at 1:00 this afternoon. We will return to school on January 2.
Friday begins our winter break with an early dismissal at 1 pm.
School is 2 hours late. No morning preschool.
Due to weather, all High School basketball games scheduled for tonight are postponed until January 10th.
Just a little fun before we leave on winter break.
The board approved a fourth English Language Learner Teaching position at the December board meeting. If interested, please apply. The position is open immediately.
The primary and elementary schools are hiring instructional associates.
The elementary school is seeking applicants for instructional associates. Please contact Mrs. Konopasek if interested.
As we wrap the week of Thanksgiving, I want to share our thanks for our parents and community. Groups such as the PTO, SBL Foundation and the athletic & music boosters help Strengthen, Build & Lead SBL schools. Thank you to our entire community for supporting the Warriors!
Today I am thankful for our leadership teams. I am so thankful for our principals. Every day they help students and staff be the best version of themselves. I am also thankful for our school board. They volunteer their time to help shape SBL schools to be the best we can be!
It's Thanksgiving and there is so much to be thankful for, like our students! These students perform in the classroom and in competition. They are capable of amazing things. Every day we get to work with the most amazing young people and help them become what they want to be!
It's Wednesday. Today I am thankful for our non-certified staff. These are bus drivers, custodians, secretaries , and kitchen staff. These are people that often do things that go unnoticed. They keep students safe and greet them with smiles. Thanks for all you do!
Today is day two of the week of Thanksgiving. Today I am thankful for our outstanding associates! Our associates answer the call to do just about everything in and outside the classroom. They show compassion for our students every day! Thank you!
See you on Monday!
This week of Thanksgiving, I'm reminded of all the things I am thankful for as part of SBL schools. Today I am thankful for our amazing teaching staff! Research says teachers have the biggest impact on student achievement and we have the best!
Help support your community with your non-perishable food donations. The food drop box in the Elementary School's commons.
Topaz Drive between Port Neal Road and D Street will be closed to through traffic today at 10 AM until the middle of next week for immediate road repair.
Superintendent Janzen will be on Drive Time on KSCJ 94.9 FM Thursday, Oct.31 between 5-6 pm. Listen in for the final conversation about the school bond issue! Vote Nov. 5. SBL: Strengthen-Build-Lead
Change to Iowa Code Related to Tax Abatement and School Districts
There have been several questions regarding the city tax abatement as it relates to the paying of school bonds. Those who are currently under a city abatement only pay on the percent they are at in their abatement. However, new owners will pay 100% of school taxes due to a change in Iowa law.
Specific information follows approved by the city attorney:
Iowa House File HF718 was enacted and amended portions of the Iowa Code related to property tax collections.
The changes pertained to Chapter 404 property tax abatement/exemption for single and multi-family residential development:
Effective July 1, 2024 – all new residential projects located on properties eligible for a tax abatement are prohibited to have the abatement applied to the school district portion of the property tax levy; All School District taxes will be impose and paid on the new valuation created by residential development.
The PTO for the Elementary and Primary Schools are providing teacher meals during next week's Parent/Teacher Conferences. Donations are appreciated.
