Chris Knapp, October Program Coordinator, introduced Matt Degner, Superintendent Iowa City Community School District serving since July 2013. Matt was Principal of South-East Junior High for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 years. Since that time, he served as Director of Secondary Schools, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. He is married and has one son. He is a member of noon Rotary and a Cubs and Bears fan. Matt will tell us "What's New in the School District"?
He showed a video on Who are We? All in for All Kids. There are 14,400 students in the Iowa City School District along with 2300 employees. There is 91% graduation rate. The school system is committed to Equity and Inclusion. The school system has undergone a five-year strategic planning to provide equity and proficiency and growth.
He recommended the book "Schools Cannot Do It Alone" by Jamie Vollmer.
Additional Information can be found ICCSD.org
President Jenny Called the meeting to order at 7:00 am. Allie Boge and Taylor Sung PM Satellite members gave the information for their addition to the 4-Way test Welcoming and Inclusive with Equity to all. The invited everyone to the PM Club meetings held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday. This Wednesday they will have their 1st service project at Open Heartland. The Downtown Club is having an online auction for the Free Medical Clinic on 10/21 and 10/22.
Xiocepec online sign up is open. PM members are interested.
Peggy Doerge and Judy Trepka attended RLI. Peggy Graduated and Judy took session 1. PDGS John Ockenfels and Chris Knapp were facilitators.
November 7th will be the Polio Plus Fundraiser at Big Gove Brewery at 5:30 PM. The Bike Ride to End Polio will be the week of November 14-November 19.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm