Brief on Branstad-Reynolds administration Recommendations for World-Class School, January 6, 2012

In advance of the 2012 legislative session, I am pleased to provide for your review this legislative brief on Gov. Terry E. Branstad’s and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds’ education reform package. The purpose is to provide a broad overview of the components of the package, give some examples of where similar approaches are in place, and provide cost estimates. In collaboration with the Governor’s Office, the staff at the Iowa Department of Education and I have worked intensively to prepare a set of legislative proposals worthy of careful consideration. I believe this package puts us on the path to our unshakable vision of having one of the best school systems in the world. Iowa’s children deserve nothing less.

Sexism in Education, Does Gender Equity Exist in Your Community School District?

Sexism in Education brochure produced by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women

Cedar Rapids Community School District, July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001, June 30, 2002 & February 27, 2003

Community School District Audit Report - Reaudit

Clarke Community School District, June 30, 2002

Community School District Audit Report

Greene Community School District, July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000 & June 30, 2001

Community School District Audit Report, Reaudit

Monticello Community School District, July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001

Community School District Audit Report

Norwalk Community School District, June 30, 2002

Community School District Audit Report

Sheldon Community School District, June 30, 2002

Community School District Audit Report

Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School, June 30, 2002

State Agency Audit Report

Iowa School for the Deaf, June 30, 2002

State Agency Audit Report

Coordination of Transit and School Busing in Iowa, Final Report, December 2003

The 2003 Iowa General Assembly asked the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) to conduct a study of Iowa public policy regarding coordination of public transit services and school transportation. This report describes the efficiencies that may be obtained by coordinating transit management and maintenance systems in the areas of school transportation, public transit, and other forms of public transportation. The Center for Transportation Research and Education (CTRE) at Iowa State University studied these issues and prepared this report for the Iowa DOT.

Report on the Special Investigation of the Nutrition Department of the Boone Community School District, For the Period August 30, 2004 through March 31, 2006 and Selected Activity for the period February 28, 2000 through March 31, 2006

Community School District Audit Report - Special Investigation

Sheldon Community School District, Sheldon Iowa, June 30, 2003

Community School District Audit Report

Clarke Community School District, June 30, 2003

Community School District Audit Report

Report of Recommendations to the Iowa School for the Deaf, June 30, 2003

Other Audit Reports - Schools