Community Education Advisory Council
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The WDMCS Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC) is a volunteer group of citizens who identify community needs and find ways to meet those needs. CEAC members include representatives from school neighborhoods and community organizations in the West Des Moines Community School District. The CEAC meets monthly during the school year.
Responsibilities of CEAC members:
- Attend an orientation meeting (new members).
- Attend a minimum of six CEAC meetings (September-May).
- One year renewable term
- Serve on a project committee and work cooperatively to achieve goals.
- Serve as an advocate for WDMCS Community Education.
- Share emerging community needs, ideas, and concerns that impact the quality of life in the community.
- Maintain two-way sharing of information between the CEAC and represented group, as appropriate.
- Review the budget and ensure fiscal responsibility.
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Members
- Mandy Abbas
Indian Hills/Valley - Katie Asplund
Westridge Elementary - Bobbie Bishop
Valley Junction - Stephanie Corbett
West Des Moines Human Services - Jeremy Dyvig
Valley Community Center - Lisa Earles
Clive Community Services - Sue Fisher
Valley High School - Doug Harris
Clive Parks & Rec - Erica Hayen
Clive Learning Academy - Shirley Houghtaling
West Des Moines Library - Shahna Janssen
WDMCS CE Director - Graham Jones
Hillside Principal - Jen Larson
Stilwell Junior High - Bruce Mankle
West Des Moines Parks & Rec - Joe McQuerry
Employee Family Resources - Andrea Piekarczyk
WDMCS CE Project Manager - Liza Rogers
Jordan Creek - Brad Rose
Valley Athletic Director - Tina Shaw
Department of Human Rights - Craig Weatherall
West Des Moines Police - Erica Weeklund
Stilwell/Valley High School - Karla Willis
Sacred Heart Hispanic Ministry - LeMar Yaeger
Youth Justice Initiative
- Mandy Abbas
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2020-21 Meeting Schedule
The CEAC meets monthly during the school year to work on identified community needs. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings for the 2020-21 school year will be held virtually.
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CEAC Needs Assessments
The WDMCS Community Education Advisory Council conducts a comprehensive community needs assessment every five years. The needs assessment identifies strengths and concerns, which guide the work of the CEAC.
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2010 Needs Assessment Presentation
CEAC-Community-Needs-Assessment-Presentation-2010.pdf 232.08 KB (Last Modified on December 29, 2020)
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Work Cycle
The WDMCS Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC) operates on a five-year work cycle, beginning with a comprehensive community needs assessment. The CEAC analyzes the results of the needs assessment and develops project committees to address the prioritized needs. Projects will be completed in the next few years or transferred to Community Education staff or another appropriate organization for ongoing implementation. The CEAC will then re-assess community needs and start the process again.