Celebrating the Class of 2015
As Superintendent of Schools, I am grateful for the passion, commitment, volunteerism and support the community of West Branch provides our students and our district. I am equally grateful for the...
View ArticleThe Future of College
Mr. Mike Colbert teaches business and technology courses at the University of Iowa. He also services as Vice-President on the West Branch Community School District’s Board of Education. Mr. Colbert...
View ArticleNew School Board Candidates
School Board Election, September 8, 2015 The West Branch Community School District encourages civic and education-minded individuals to serve on its school board. West Branch Community School District...
View ArticleStates that spend the most and least on education
U.S. states’ education spending averaged $10,700 per pupil in 2013, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, but that average masked a wide variation, ranging from $6,555 per pupil in Utah to $19,818 in...
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WBCSD Finance, July 2015
WBCSD Finance, July 2015 At a time when the job market requires students to be given a world-class education, as outlined in the Governor’s “Blueprint for Success,” there seems to be a growing gap...
View ArticleWest Branch Students, Parents and Community – Welcome Back!
The 2015 – 2016 school year promises to be an exciting one! The West Branch Community School District teachers, administrators, board members and support staff are dedicated to not just graduating...
View ArticleNew School Foundation
July, 2015 News Release: New School Foundation for the West Branch Community School District Dear Friends, Parents, Community Members, Business Leaders and Alumni: The West Branch Community School...
View ArticleSchool Board Candidates Forum Announcement
August 12, 2015 Dear Parents and Community Members, A Meet the School Board Candidates Forum will be held on Monday, August 31, 2015, in the West Branch High School’s Auditorium, from 6:30 P.M. to...
View ArticleACT Results 2011-2015
This report reflects the achievement of your graduates on the ACT over time and an indication of the extent to which they are prepared for college-level work. Read more at ACT Results 2011 – 2015
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WBCSD Reading & Math Profic
West Branch Community School District – Reading & Math Proficiencies and Growth Comparisons with State of Iowa, 2013-2014 West Branch High School – Reading & Math Proficiencies and Growth...
View ArticleListening Posts and Q & A for the West Branch Community School District
October, 2015 Listening Posts and Q & A for the West Branch Community School District The vision of the WBCSD is to be a “Future Focused Community of Learners.” Towards this goal, I have...
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Budget Enrollment Impact
DATE: November, 2015 RE: Stakeholder Enrollment and School District Budget Report (Part I & II) Part I – What does the West Branch Community School District face in terms of establishing a school...
View ArticleThe School Cliff: Student Engagement Drops with Each School Year
by Brandon Busteed, Education Director, Gallop Poll Many Americans are relieved that government leaders in Washington avoided the fiscal cliff. However, there is another cliff to be aware of, one with...
View ArticleDistrict Budget
Dear Parents and Stakeholders, The strengths of the West Branch Community School District are numerous. We are a “future focused community of learners.” We have excellent principals, outstanding...
View ArticleSecuring a Future of Success for West Branch Students and Families
The West Branch Community School District is a great place to teach, work and learn! Our Board of Education, administrative team, teachers and staff make decisions that support students and enhance the...
View ArticleIowa Elementary Principal of the Year – Mrs. Jessica Burger
Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year – Mrs. Jessica Burger It is my pleasure to share that Mrs. Jessica Burger has been selected School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) Elementary Principal of the Year...
View ArticleEmbracing Change: Why Project-Based Learning?
Embracing Change: Why Project-Based Learning? First, as a proud, long time public school leader, educator, coach and parent, I find the seemingly endless beating of the anti-public school drum, well,...
View ArticleWhy Reinvest in School Facilities
Dear Parents and Residents of West Branch, West Branch students, staff, families and community members deserve outstanding school facilities. To meet the education challenges ahead the District will...
View ArticleSuperintendent’s Report to Community, April 2016
Dear West Branch Community, Today’s article is the first in a series of three communications designed to update stakeholders regarding the ongoing strategic work happening in the West Branch School...
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