Most New School Board Candidates Seem to Realize the Superintendent Needs Supervision

We haven't seen the school board supervise their only employee much. Oversight has been sadly lacking. Is that about to change?

The Facts and Lies About the ICCSD Go Bond

The bond language on the $191.5 million school bond ballot has no specifics, no timelines, no guarantees. Do you trust dist. administration?

Lincoln Ele. School Design Is “30-40% Over Budget"; Board Prez Calls the Design “Brilliant”

The $191.5 million ICCSD bond promises a lot, but it's a poor start when the first project is "30-40% over budget" per administrator.

ICCSD Supt. Steve Murley Still Doesn't Have His Ph.D. Did He Start Working on His Ph.D. in 1997?

When I asked president Chris Lynch of the school board for a status update on Supt. Murley's progress toward a Ph.D., Murley responded.

ICCSD Board Votes No on McComas Lacina; District Hires Contractor Anyway

District has two standards for insubordination: one for Stephanie Van Housen, former homeless liaison, and another for Duane Van Hemert.

Why Did a Child Stop Asking to Play on the Shimek Playground?

When Melissa Krishnan insisted that the Shimek playground be ADA compliant, the district argued it couldn't alter its plans for one child.

Phil Hemingway, ICCSD Board Member, to Hold Listening Post 12-2:00 p.m. Sat., 7/8, at Iowa City Public Library, Mtg. Rm. A

Phil Hemingway, ICCSD Board Member, is holding a listening post 12 noon-2:00 p.m. Saturday, 7/8, at the Iowa City Public Library, Mtg.Rm. A.

Want to Help Buy Signs to Vote NO on the $191 Million School Bond? Here's How

Real estate developers are spending $200,000 to buy an election. Building new schools in cornfields will make them lots of money. Vote NO!

Follow the Money on the YES Vote on the $191 Million School Bond

When you follow the money trail supporting a YES vote on the school bond, it's easy to see whose financial interests are at stake.

Home Schooling Is a Way for Abusive Parents to Hide Abused, Neglected Children Like Natalie Finn

School choice includes home schooling, enabling parents to hide abused, starved children like Natalie Finn, now dead, from the public eye.

ICCSD Board Director Brian Kirschling Threatened Parent with Legal Action for Criticizing Supt. Murley

ICCSD Board Director Brian Kirschling threatened legal action against a parent protesting illegal mistreatment of district students.

Supt. Steve Murley Demanded Silence or Else; Chris Liebig Referred to First Amendment Rights to Free Speech

In October 2016 ICCSD Supt. Steve Murley's contract extension and raises for two years were discussed. The board disagreed. Sparks flew.

ICCSD Special Education Staff Report Retaliatory Culture

The 24% of ICCSD special ed. staff who responded to a special ed. survey report a retaliatory culture. The rest (76%) refused to respond.

Phil Hemingway to Hold Listening Post Saturday, 1/7/17, at IC Public Library, 9-12 Noon

School board director Phil Hemingway to hold listening post Sat., 1/7/17, at the Iowa City Public Library, mtg. rm. C, 9 a.m.-12 noon.

Respect for the Uniform

ICCSD stops Iowa City Police Department Community Outreach Officer Henri Harper from having lunch with elementary students in his uniform.

Supt. Murley’s Raise Is Outrageous; ICCSD Out of Compliance

Why did Supt. Murley get a raise when the ICCSD was cited for violating federal and state special education law under his leadership?

ICCSD Removes Suspected Immigrant Children from Classrooms to Ask Re Immigration Status

ICCSD staff remove suspected immigrant children from classrooms to ask re immigration status. Five-year-old Latino removed from k-garten.

ICCSD Retaliates Again by Firing Employee

In an ICCSD board hearing, a majority of the board voted not to reinstate Stephanie Van Housen, former homeless liaison for the district.

School Board Candidate Janice Weiner

There is a third ICCSD board candidate: Janice Weiner, in addition to J.P. Claussen and Paul Roesler. Election day is July 19, Tuesday.

Roesler Denies Using School Bldgs. for Campaign Rallies

Paul Roesler denied using school district rooms for campaign rallies. Did he pay for them? He admitted that he applied to use them.

J.P. Claussen Tells It Like It Is

J.P. Claussen, one of three school board candidates, reminds me of Phil Hemingway in that he's open and honest about what he believes.

All Are Welcome

Iowa City Community School District board member Phil Hemingway favors neighborhood schools and explains why.

Supt. Murley, School Board Pres. Chris Lynch Should Go

The Iowa City Community School District is noncompliant w/ state special ed. requirements. Violations, "retaliatory culture" described.

Racism Affects the Iowa City Community School District

Institutional racism does affect the school district, but parenting also affects a child's readiness for a structured school environment.

Murley's Consulting Work Dealt with in Mock Trial

ICCSD board president Chris Lynch invited district attorney Joe Holland to approve Supt. Steve Murley’s outside consulting work.

LaTasha DeLoach Betrays Low-Income Parents

LaTasha DeLoach knows that low-income parents don't all have access to computers, required for Thought Exchange, then voted for it.

ICCSD Board Majority Intends to Close Hoover

Lynch, Kirschling, DeLoach, and Roetlin state intent to close Hoover Elementary School. Not Hemingway, Yates, or Liebig.

Steve Miller, Retired Industrial Arts Teacher with a Heart

Steve Miller, retired industrial arts teacher, is a strong advocate for vocational education in the schools, starting in the 7th grade.

Thought Exchange? Parental Feedback Program Costs $150,000+

Chris Liebig asked whether the school board would listen to parent feedback any better in Thought Exchange than they did before.

ICCSD Board Changes Safety Protocol Following West High Threat

Threat at West High improperly handled causes school board to change safety protocol for staff. Now staff must call police immediately.

Once Again, the Iowa City Community School District's TV Channel Isn't Working

The Iowa City Community School District's Channel 21 on Mediacom is often dysfunctional, especially when the school board meets.

New School Board Members Sworn in; Cooperation and Collegiality Rule So Far

Newly elected ICCSD board members were sworn in 9/22/15. Hemingway, Liebig, and Yates began to make a difference in first meeting.

Celebrating Phil Hemingway's, Tom Yates', and Chris Liebig's Elections to the ICCSD School Board!

Great to celebrate the elections of Phil Hemingway, Tom Yates, and Chris Liebig to the ICCSD board of directors! Change is coming.

Lucas Van Orden: Let's Play Follow the Leader Like Lemmings

Lucas Van Orden wants to avoid making the current ICCSD board look "indecisive" by closing Hoover. So he wants to play "follow the leader"?

Note Which Candidates Would Revisit New Community Comment Policy

Board candidates Phil Hemingway, Tom Yates, Chris Liebig, Brian Richman, Megan Schwalm, and Lucas Van Orden favor more community comment.

Election Sept. 8: Vote for Hemingway, Yates, Liebig

Tired of rubber-stamp school board? Elect candidates w/ critical thinking skills, independent judgment. Vote for Hemingway, Yates, Liebig.

School Board Candidates Pledging to Save Hoover Ele. School

Want to know which ICCSD board candidates want to save neighborhood schools, including Hoover Elementary School at 2200 E. Court St., IC?

College Is Not for Everyone

College is not for everyone, nor is it affordable. Junior high and high schools must offer more vocational training.

The ICCSD's Comprehensive Equity Plan in 6 Languages

It's hard to put lipstick on a pig, but ICCSD's equity director tried regarding the Iowa City Community School District's equity plan.

Hemingway, Yates for School Board's 4-Yr. Terms; Liebig for 2-Yr. Term

I'm target-voting for Phil Hemingway and Tom Yates for the ICCSD Board's 4-year terms and for Chris Liebig for Tuyet's vacant two-year term.