Dear Families and Staff,
On behalf of the IKM-Manning Community School District, I would like to thank our community members for their thoughtful consideration of the referendum question that appeared on the November 7 ballot.
Last night, we learned that the solution presented fell short of the 60% needed to be approved.
Unfortunately, we know that our district's facility needs will not go away. The district and board will now turn our attention to finding an alternative solution to our needs—one that our communities can support. This work will begin immediately.
We thank you for your participation in this important conversation about our future and your consideration of our proposed solution.
Congratulations to the following for being elected to serve on the IKM-Manning School Board.
* Zach Meiners
* Emmalie Rasmussen
* Jeremy Puck
* TJ Sterk
Sincerely,
Trevor Miller
Superintendent
Support the Freaky Friday cast and crew, the Fine Arts Boosters, and Kristina's Flowers by purchasing a flower or candy bouquet! See the attached poster for more information!
Today is election day! There is a bond issue on the ballot for the IKM-Manning Community School District as well as a school board election.
A valid ID is required to cast your ballot. Find voting and polling place information here: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/.
Learn more about the bond at www.tinyurl.com/ikmm2023
Remember to bring a valid form of ID when you vote. Precinct election officials are required to ask voters registered in the county to show one of the valid forms of identification:
-Iowa Driver’s License (not expired more than 90 days)
-Iowa Non-Operator’s ID (not expired more than 90 days)
-U.S. Passport (not expired)
-U.S. Military ID or Veteran ID (not expired)
-Iowa Voter ID PIN card (must be signed)
-Tribal ID Card/Document (must be signed, with photo, not expired)
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7, IKM-Manning residents will vote on an $18.6 million bond issue. If it is approved by 60% of voters, the district will be able to pursue a series of expansion and facility improvement projects that would allow the district to operate in one location.
Polls will be open on election day from 7:00am to 8:00pm at these locations:
➡️Sacred Heart Church, Manning
➡️Irwin Community Center, Irwin
➡️Fireman’s Hall, Manilla
➡️Templeton Center, Templeton
➡️Halbur Community Center, Halbur
➡️St. Joseph Church, Earling
➡️Brasel American Legion, Dow City
➡️Agri-Hall, Audubon
A voter-approved bond issue on November 7 would have a property tax impact of about $2.70 a year per $1,000 of taxable value. This would amount to an increase of about $119.07 annually ($9.92 per month) on a home worth $100,000.
Please check out the school bond website for tax impact calculators at www.tinyurl.com/ikmm2023
🖤💚If you would like to support the IKM-Manning wrestlers, please check out the Audubon Wheelers wrestling gear. We sure appreciate the partnership between the two schools to allow another option for athletics for our students!❤️🤍
https://wheelerwrestling2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Orders are due November 12.
IKM-Manning residents do not need to wait until election day to cast their ballot. In-person absentee voting is now available weekdays until Monday, November 6, at your County Auditor’s Office.
On the ballot is an $18.6 million bond issue to finance a series of expansion and improvement projects and allow the district to operate in one location.
IKM-Manning is hiring for a full time custodian in the Manning building. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact Mallory at 712-655-3781.
As the November 7 vote gets closer, please be sure to refer to the IKM-Manning School Bond website which can be found at www.tinyurl.com/ikmm2023
On this site, you can submit questions to be answered by Superintendent Miller as well as look at renderings and other important information about the vote.
Thank you!
Topic: School Board Candidate Forum
Time: Oct 23, 2023 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89373349493?pwd=absfsRckwUQ8XaQjmH194uzvAVwP0x.1
Meeting ID: 893 7334 9493
Passcode: G6CJY2
Attached is the link to purchase State Cross Country merchandise.
Orders will be due sometime Monday, morning 10/23. Final deadline is found at top of store page and will be changed to sometime Monday morning. Congratulations to Raegan, Taylor, Lane, and all the Wolves' runners for a successful season! Go Wolves!
https://ikmmccstate23.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Electricity has been restored in the Irwin building.
There is currently no power at IKM-Manning Elementary in Irwin. If you need to get messages to an elementary student, please contact Jenny, Janell, or Barb in the Manning building at 712-655-3781.
You're invited to the school board forum on Monday at 6:30 in the HS Auditorium. All school board candidates were invited to participate in the forum to talk about why they are choosing to run and what issues are important to them. Hope to see you there!
If you plan on attending the football game in Madrid tonight, all tickets must be purchased at https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
Go Wolves!
Help the IKM-Manning HS Student Council reach their blood drive goal by signing up to give blood tomorrow. They only have 10 more spots to fill!
Sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org or call Jenny Bunker in the HS office right away in the morning. Thank you!
The State Qualifying meet for cross country will be held in Spencer at the Spencer Municipal Golf Course located at 1320 4th Ave SW.
Attached (e-mail only) is the the course map for the meet.
4:00 is Girls' Race and 4:40 is Boys' Race. Allow for plenty of time for parking.
Go Wolves!
Tickets for the football game on Friday night against Madrid need to be purchased at https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
Go Wolves!
Here is the football playoff clothing link. The deadline is Tuesday at noon. Go Wolves!
https://ikmmwolvesplayoffs2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/