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FROM The Publisher Time Out Is it just me, or does everyone seem to have a lot going on these days?

We just returned from a family vacation a couple weeks ago, just in time to prepare our kids for a new school year and get them out the door for the first day of school.

(Quick tip: You’ll want to get school supplies for the grades your kids are going into, not the ones they just finished… not that our family would’ve ever made that mistake.)

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2019

Publisher & Partner Jason McArtor

Content Director & Partner Zachary Kern

No one seems to have much downtime, a time to catch up on some little things…just a bit of TIME OFF! I’m not just talking about people in important executive positions, or doctors or lawyers, or people at really big companies, I’m talking about people of all sorts—busy doesn’t seem to discriminate at all anymore. Heck, people who aren’t terribly busy find ways to fill their schedules with all sorts of extra activities to fix that.

Was it always this way? I can’t imagine our founding fathers envisioned a time like this. We probably get more done in our daily jobs than we ever have before. We can have a video meeting with someone three states away (as soon as they find us with a Google search), type up an agreement, have it signed on an iPhone, receive payment for the work via credit card and be up and running, all in the same day.

Even my kids are busy. My wife and I have three of them (ages 8 to 14), so we’ve been in the proverbial “zone defense” for a few years now. Fortunately, the oldest can now get herself ready for most of her activities and we’re lucky to have friends who can keep an eye on the others from time to time. We go from one sport in the summer into fall practices for something else—before the other sport is even over.

That’s a lot of uniforms to wash.

After you’ve done it for a year or so, you just have to keep an accurate calendar (and a full tank of gas), and be ready to taxi from one meeting, coffee date, lunch, video conference, practice, meeting or game, to the next—and embrace the pace.

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CONTENTS September / October 2019

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06 CITY OF WAUKEE

Project Complete

Widening Alice’s Road–The Growth of a Major Corridor. Waukee’s project to widen Alice’s Road is now complete. The once two-lane, 1.25-mile stretch of Alice’s Road between SE University Avenue and NE Horizon Drive in Waukee is now a six-lane road.

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S E C T IONS

18 FACES OF WAUKEE

Sarah Kautz

"We have the best educators, administrators and staff, and they’re all working toward the same goal—to provide the best possible educational experience for our students. I am proud to be a part of such an amazing team. I truly enjoy coming to work every day."

Ann Hanigan-Kotz

Ann Hanigan-Kotz is heading into her 32nd year of teaching. A lifelong lover of reading and analyzing literature, she also wanted to help students the way she had been helped by her own English teachers.

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Excellence in Education

Prairieview Spanish teacher Kerisa Baedke was presented with the ISEA Excellence in Education Award, which celebrates educators across the state who touch the lives of their students on an everyday basis. The winner acts as ISEA’s nominee for the National Education Association’s (NEA) Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence.

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0 4 F rom th e P u blisher 0 6 You r Ci ty of Waukee 0 9 You r Wau kee Sc hool D istric t 1 2 You r Wau kee Cham ber 1 4 Featu red Tea c her 1 6 Commu n i ty Spotlight 3 0 You r Wau kee Library

WCSD Then, Now & Beyond

It’s hard to imagine a time, more than 100 years ago, when the Waukee Community School District (WCSD) was a consolidation of four small, rural towns that transported neighborhood kids to school by horse and buggy.

Fast forward to 2019, and Waukee is the fastest growing school district in the state, with a ninth elementary school welcoming students this fall, one more K-5 school on deck and construction underway for a second high school.

28 FACES OF WAUKEE

Mindi Heitland

I organize and coordinate internships for high school seniors. I’m always working to establish partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide meaningful and authentic internship experiences.

ON THE COVER Looking towards the horizon MyWaukee staff capture ariel photos of Waukee's ever-growing school district.

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Widening Alice’s Road

The Growth of a Major Corridor

Waukee’s project to widen Alice’s Road is now complete. The once two-lane, 1.25-mile stretch of Alice’s Road between SE University Avenue and NE Horizon Drive in Waukee is now a six-lane road.

The first phase of improvements to the existing Alice’s Road, starting at SE University Avenue and extending north to SE Olson Drive, began in spring 2017. The second phase, from SE Olson Drive to NE Horizon Drive, broke ground in spring 2018.

In total, both projects encompass approximately 1.25 miles of improved road surfacing, additional traffic and turn lanes, stormwater and sanitary sewer extensions, traffic signal additions and enhancements – even an underpass for users of the Heart of the Warrior Trail. The total cost of the project was approximately $19.7 million.

Waukee Mayor Bill Peard marked the end of the Alice’s Road project with a ribboncutting held outside of Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company on Aug. 1, 2019.

“Alice’s Road, including its extension south as Grand Prairie Parkway and its subsequent connection with Interstate 80, is now a major and unique corridor which has already altered the face of Waukee for the better,” Peard said. “Kettlestone’s 1,200 acres of developable ground is bearing fruit as new businesses open their doors or are in the planning stages – and the commercial growth adjacent to Alice’s Road continues to expand.”

Mayor Peard recognized Foth Engineering (lead design firm), Concrete Technologies (Phase 4 primary contractor), Absolute Concrete (Phase 5 primary contractor) and their subcontractors for the work they put in to improve the roadway. He also thanked Alice’s Road business owners and motorists for their patience throughout the three years of construction.

“Alice’s Road, including its extension south as Grand Prairie Parkway and its subsequent

connection with Interstate 80, is now a major and unique corridor which has already altered the face of Waukee for the better.”

BILL PEARD I Waukee Mayor

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“Now with Alice’s Road expanded

City of Waukee officials and representatives from Foth Engineering cut a ribbon on Thursday, Aug. 1 to commemorate the completion of the Alice’s Road project.

and additional lanes added where it intersects with Hickman Road, the ease of access will boost the appeal of the corridor for retailers and other service providers, thus creating more options for Waukee residents.”

DAN DUTCHER I Waukee Community & Economic Development Director

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Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company selected its 30-acre site at 1100 SE Alice’s Road in the late 1990s because it had rail access and quality roads nearby. Company President Sumner Worth said while the community has certainly changed, their fondness of the location has not.

“When we moved here, Alice’s Road was just a small, two-lane road surrounded by residential zoning. But we knew that the City had the vision and plans to execute their comprehensive plan, which included expanding Alice’s Road,” Worth said. “Good transportation is the linchpin to successful, growing communities, and that’s exactly what Alice’s Road has done for our community.”

As drivers travel further north on Alice’s Road, they will see that there were key improvements made to the intersection at Hickman Road as well. Three thru lanes with a single right-turn lane and dual left-turn lanes on all four legs of the intersection were added. The dual left-turn lanes significantly improve operation and reduce congestion.

And, reducing congestion is key when you consider that each day, 12,000 vehicles travel on Alice’s Road and 27,000 travel on Hickman Road.

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“These traffic counts have a positive impact on economic development,” said Waukee Community & Economic Development Director Dan Dutcher. “Now with Alice’s Road expanded and additional lanes added where it intersects with Hickman Road, the ease of access will boost the appeal of the corridor for retailers and other service providers, thus creating more options for Waukee residents.”

While road construction projects are typically similar to each other, widening Alice’s Road was an interesting journey. The City coordinated the relocation of a 161,000-volt transmission and 13,000-volt distribution aerial lines with MidAmerican Energy to accommodate the roadway project. The contractor also processed 35,000 square yards of existing concrete for reuse as an aggregate sub-base beneath the new concrete pavement.

As drivers get back into the swing of the new school year, City officials hope their commuting and carpool journeys will be made easier by this significant investment in public infrastructure.

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AUTO REPAIR WILLARD GARAGE

Don’t Neglect Your Shocks or Struts

Driving with worn shocks or struts can result in more than just a bad ride—there are safety implications to consider. “Most drivers don’t realize that driving with bad shocks or struts can actually increase your stopping distances, especially on wet or slippery roads,” says Jill Trotta, Senior Director at RepairPal. But recognizing when it’s time to replace shocks or struts isn’t always easy. “You get used to the way the car drives because the changes are gradual,” says Richard Reina, Product Training Director at CARiD. “You’re not aware of the wear and tear that’s going on with the suspension over the thousands of miles and years that you own the vehicle.” It’s like that favorite pair of shoes that feel fine until, one day, you discover the soles are worn out.

How They Work Shocks and struts help stabilize your vehicle’s movements, enhancing control when you turn, brake, accelerate or encounter uneven road surfaces. Today’s vehicles use shocks, struts or a combination of the two.

How long can you expect your shocks or struts to last? That depends. “Driving on rough or unpaved roads, towing a trailer or carrying heavy loads, can shorten their functional life,” says Reina. “With heavy use, you could be looking to replace them at 40,000 or 50,000 miles or sooner. Under normal conditions, 75,000 to 90,000 miles might be reasonable.”

The Warning Signs While many variables determine the life of your shocks or struts (hello, potholes), Reina says experiencing any of the following symptoms means it’s time for replacements.

• The vehicle feels unstable at highway speeds. The movement may be slight, but you notice it.

• The vehicle “tips” to one side when taking a sharp turn or an off-ramp.

• The vehicle’s front end “dives” more than expected during hard braking.

• The vehicle’s rear end “squats” during acceleration.

• The tires bounce excessively. After hitting a bump, you can feel a tire (or tires) reacting or “bouncing” for a time. You may also hear a clunking noise.

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• The tires show unusual wear. Because the tire isn’t being held firmly to the road, the tread wears in a wavy manner instead of evenly.

• Fluid is leaking from the exterior of the shocks or struts. This is a sign that the seals have broken and the internal fluids essential to proper function are escaping.

How To Buy Replacements “Make sure you buy quality, brand-name shocks or struts,” recommends Trotta.

“And remember that you’ve got choices.

Discuss your preferences with your auto professional before deciding.”

It’s also important to ask about replacing all of the worn parts connected to the struts. “Don’t be penny wise and dollar foolish,” cautions Reina. He recommends replacing other worn items associated with the struts, like bearing mounts, rubber bump stops and shock boots.

Whatever you do, don’t neglect your shocks or struts. Just like with that comfortable pair of shoes, you won’t fully appreciate the difference they make until you get fitted for new ones and hit the pavement.

September and October are the best time to service your shocks and struts, with great rebate offers at Willard Garage, your Waukee Napa Auto Care Center!

Adapted from the online article “7 Signs of Worn Shocks and Struts” from auto insurer Geico: geico.com/more/driving/auto/auto-care/shocksand-struts/

September / October 2019

FROM YOUR Waukee School District

Student Success Within Waukee Community School District Waukee Community School District (CSD) is no stranger to success in and out of the classroom. Over the past school year, those successes have been amplified, and in some cases, set records. Perfect ACT scores, collegiate athletic futures, National Jazz Award—these are just a few highlights from the past year.

Success doesn’t happen by accident. It begins the day a student walks through the door to one of our buildings.

Success comes from hard work, dedication and wanting to succeed. Guidance from our coaches, instructors, teachers and parents helps our students succeed. The opportunities are endless in our district, and each student has the ability to be involved in as much or as little as he or she wants.

Waukee Is Iowa’s Most Successful High School Athletic Program For the fourth time in last five years, the Waukee High School Athletic Department has won the coveted Des Moines Register All-Sports Trophy. Schools are awarded points for their state place finish in all 21 interscholastic sports. Only the top eight schools in each sport’s state championship series receive points. The school that tabulates the most points throughout the year wins the “All-Sport” honor.

Led by state championships in Boys Golf, Girls Bowling, Girls Track, and Boys Soccer, Waukee totaled 104.5 points. The closest runners-up were West Des Moines Valley and Dowling Catholic who tied for second with 64.5 points. Waukee’s highest point total had been 85.5 points, scored last year during the 2018-2019 sports season. The previous highest point total of 89 points was recorded in 2017-2018.

Along with the four state titles, Waukee also had state runner-up finishes in Boys Swimming, Girls Soccer and Softball. Third place state finishes in four other sports brought the total number of top-three finishes to 11.

“For a school to place in the top three at State in 11 of 21 sports is truly remarkable,” said Waukee Activities Director Jim Duea.

“It’s a credit not only to a talented group of athletes and their coaches, but also to the parents and community for all of their support.”

In all, 17 Waukee sports placed in the top eight in their state competition.

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FROM YOUR Waukee School District State, National and International Success From Jazz One being nationally recognized by DownBeat Magazine for their 42nd Annual Student Music Awards, to the Quiz Bowl team earning a third-place finish in the Open Division at the 2019 Iowa High School Quiz Bowl Championship, to its mock trial success at state, Waukee High School had a banner year last year.

Waukee High School also had more All-State music qualifiers in band and vocal combined than any other school in the state.

The Circuit Breakers— the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) sophomore Waukee Robotics team—were state champions. The team earned an invitation to the World Championship competition in Detroit, Michigan. This is their second year qualifying for the World Championship competition, and they’re the only team in the school’s history to qualify.

Two elementary students participated in the finals of the Iowa National Geographic GeoBee. Fourth grader Nirmal Melam from Woodland Hills and fifth grader Abhinav Kommana from Maple Grove were top-10 finalists at the state competition. Carson Attaway, a fifth grader at Shuler Elementary, made the largest profit in the fall session of The Stock Market Game, earning him first place in the Midwest region elementary competition.

Academic Success Waukee CSD takes pride in its staff and students for continuously rising above standards and surpassing expectations. Waukee CSD has a 98.5 percent graduation rate, compared to 91.4 percent statewide. It’s the state’s highest graduation rate for a 4A district.

The World Food Prize Foundation selected two Waukee High School students, Gautham Ajith and Renee Piekema, for the Borlaug-Ruan International Internship program at renowned international research centers this past summer.

A team of four students at Prairieview School won the Third District Congressional App Challenge with their app, FastLane.

This app helps students and parents monitor school bus routes and pickup times, and alerts them to changes in the schedule.

Owen Scott, Arya Karnik, Sean Eastman and Kristen Stone, Prairieview students, created FastLane to give parents a sense of security knowing their child was making it to the school bus and to school on time.

The Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition that encourages students to engage in STEM learning. Winners in each Congressional District traveled Washington, D.C. to present their apps to members of Congress and technology professionals.

Volunteerism The Class of 2019 had 129 students who met the minimum requirement of volunteering 175 hours during their high school years to earn a silver cord. These students collectively served more than 24,700 hours.

They have earned the distinct honor of wearing a silver cord at their graduation ceremony to signify this achievement.

The purpose of the Waukee Silver Cord Program is to instill within students the importance of community service and to encourage students to be accountable for investing in their own education and in the community on a regular basis during their school years.

The unique and diverse successes within Waukee CSD show the broad scope of involvement our students have within our community both locally and internationally.

We are fortunate to have many students and staff members whose talents reach beyond the classroom.

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September / October 2019

LAW Masterson & Bottenberg WHAT IS PROBATE? Probate is the process in which the deceased individual’s property and assets are transferred to another party or parties. There is a lot of misinformation out there on when a deceased individual’s property does or does not need to go through Probate, and this is a brief explanation of what triggers Probate and a couple of ways to avoid it if that is your intention. It is by no means all-inclusive guide nor is this specific legal advice. We highly recommend discussing these issues with an estate planning attorney as each situation is different and needs to be treated as such.

CHARLIE BOTTENBERG Masterson & Bottenberg LLP Par t n e r

cbottenberg@mblawia.com 515-216-0737 Masterson & Bottenberg LLP is a Waukee law firm specializing in Wills, Trusts, Estate, Long Term Care Planning, Asset Protection, Succession Planning, Guardianships, Business and Corporate Law, and Conservatorships. We strive to provide excellent service to our community and be “Your Law Firm When Life Happens.”

The first aspect to understand is whether or not Probate is needed. There are two main ways a deceased individual’s property and assets trigger Probate. First, Probate will be triggered if that individual owned real property (land) either as the sole owner or as tenants in common with other people.

Generally speaking, a spousal couple will own their home or land as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, which is NOT the same thing as tenants in common, but checking your deed is the only way to know for sure. In the past couple of years, we have seen several instances where a spousal couple did NOT own their home as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, and a Probate had to be opened.

Second, Probate will be triggered if the deceased individual owned more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) in assets that do not automatically transfer to another individual upon death. Typically this includes such things as bank accounts, stock accounts, company ownership, or retirement accounts that are owned solely in the name of the deceased individual and do not have a beneficiary designated. Again, the only way to know for sure how assets are held is to check with the financial institution or the company that issued a specific policy.

The question then is how to avoid Probate. There is no set way to accomplish this goal, because as noted above each situation is different.

However, generally speaking the most common ways to avoid Probate involve setting up a Trust or series of Trusts, or retitling assets into joint ownership rather an individual ownership. Of the two, the preferred way to accomplish the goal is by using a Trust or Trusts, because a Trust can help avoid Probate both when a spouse dies or when the last surviving parent dies and assets are transferred down a generation. The other common method, joint ownership, is NOT the preferred method of avoiding Probate.

This is because adding a child or children as joint owners of an asset is both a potentially taxable event as you are gifting them part ownership of those assets, and it increases the risk you have of losing that asset or assets. To put it another way, by adding a child or children to a bank account, the child’s debts and obligations are also added to that asset. This can inadvertently subject the bank account to claims from litigation, bankruptcy’s, or even a divorce proceeding involving the child.

Ultimately the best way to fully understand the issues surrounding Probate and to develop a plan for your estate is to sit down with an estate planning attorney and find the method that works the best for your situation. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please give us a call we would love to assist you!

“Your Law Firm For When Life Happens” Jeremy Masterson - Charlie Bottenberg Experienced Attorneys practicing in the areas of: Wills, Trusts, Estate and Long Term Care Planning Asset Protection and Succession Planning Guardianships and Conservatorships Business and Corporate Law Masterson & Bottenberg, LLP 14225 University Ave., Suite 210, Waukee IA 50263 Phone: 515-216-0737 Fax: 515-216-0104 www.mblawia.com

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CHAMBER Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce

RSVP Now for the Waukee Economic Development Bus Tour

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee will host the 7th Annual Waukee Economic Development Bus Tour on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 3:30 p.m.

The tour will end with a reception at 5:00 p.m. at The Palms Theatres & IMAX in Waukee. This event is open to the public and will highlight community information as well as business, school and residential development. There is no cost to attend, but seats are limited. Please RSVP to waukeechamber.com for a seat on the bus tour.

Contact the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce with any questions at 515-978-7115 or info@waukeechamber.com.

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FEATURED Teacher

Ann HaniganKotz This time of year signals a return to school for thousands of Iowa kids, from kindergarten through college. Of course, those kids’ teachers have been hard at work in their classrooms since the beginning of summer, preparing for the hustle and bustle of the coming year. And one of the busiest—and best—is Waukee High School English teacher Ann Hanigan-Kotz.

“We need these passionate young people to go into our profession.

Teaching is such an honorable and important profession, and it has been so meaningful in my life. I want to share that with others.”

Hanigan-Kotz is heading into her 32nd year of teaching, and she identified her desire to teach early in her college career. After choosing English as a major, “I was practical in wanting a job from my degree,” she said. “I decided I could use my degree in the classroom.” A lifelong lover of reading and analyzing literature, she also wanted to help students the way she had been helped by her own English teachers.

Hanigan-Kotz started teaching in the Waukee School District in 1991 and has now taught all levels of high school English. She said the students are what she enjoys most about her work. “They’re so funny and fun to be around,” she explained. “I especially enjoy watching them grow in their writing and thinking skills.

They become so confident. Their academic and personal growth is exciting to watch.”

She has high praise for her students’ parents and her peers, as well. “The students at Waukee work hard and appreciate their education,” she said. “Their parents are supportive of their learning. I also admire the teachers in the district. They’re professional and care deeply about all of the students. I watch my colleagues go beyond their job description. They put so much of themselves into their profession.”

Hanigan-Kotz fits this mold herself. In addition to teaching advanced English, she also acts as the education teacher at Waukee High School, teaching Introduction to Education, a dual-credit DMACC class that allows students the chance to experience teaching for themselves. A survey class, Introduction to Education, gives students experience in all aspects of teaching, including a practicum component during which they spend 140 hours in the classroom, working with individuals, small groups and the whole class.

“We need these passionate young people to go into our profession,” she said. “Teaching is such an honorable and important profession, and it has been so meaningful in my life. I want to share that with others.”

“They teach, assess, plan and prepare teaching materials,” said Hanigan-Kotz. “They get a far more thorough experience than the colleges can give them.”

Thanks to Hanigan-Kotz, Introduction to Education isn’t the only dual-credit education class available to Waukee High School students. She recently approached UNI and persuaded the university to partner with the school to offer a children’s literature class for education students.

According to Hanigan-Kotz, children’s literature is a required course for all elementary education majors, regardless of where they attend college. She teamteaches the course with UNI professor Dr. JD Cryer.

She said she wanted to add the literature class to give interested students another education course to take after they finish Introduction to Education.

By all appearances, Hanigan-Kotz is making a big impact.

She was nominated to be this issue’s Featured Teacher by retired Waukee High School educator Connie Tow, who began teaching there at the same time as Hanigan-Kotz and speaks very highly of her former colleague.

“Her commitment to excellence in the classroom results in students being extraordinarily well-prepared for life after high school, whether on the job or in college,” said Tow. “Her students comment on her high expectations for student achievement and her dedication to their success.”

“They were passionate about being in the classroom, and I wanted to keep that passion burning,” she explained.

She’s also in the process of working with UNI to add another dual-credit class, ideally a course for students who are interested in elementary or secondary education.

Hanigan-Kotz wants to ensure that students interested in pursuing education have as many options as possible to further that interest.

Tow was the original instructor for the Introduction to Education DMACC class at Waukee High School and said she believes Hanigan-Kotz is doing a tremendous job helping to launch prospective future educators.

“Ann’s commitment to quality learning opportunities for students and staff make her a valuable resource to our district,” said Tow. “A true professional. A dedicated teacher. A valued friend to many. A lifelong learner: Ann Hanigan-Kotz.”

Know a Waukee teacher we should feature? Nominate them!

Go to mywaukee.com/waukee-featured-teacher/

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HEALTH MercyOne Waukee Concussion in Youth and High School Sports CHRIS ETSCHEIDT M.D.

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A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that most commonly occurs due to a bump, blow or jolt to the head. Sport-related concussions often occur in sports like football or hockey, but can also happen in sports that do not require helmets like soccer, basketball, and wrestling. Collisions with another player, the ground, a wall, goalpost or a ball that has been thrown, hit or kicked can cause concussions. Many concussions also occur outside organized sports.

In rare cases, a dangerous collection of blood may form on the brain following a bump, blow or jolt to the head. Call 9-1-1 right away or take your child to the emergency room if he or she exhibits any of the following danger signs: » One pupil larger than other » Drowsiness, inability to wake up » Headache that gets worse and does not go away » Slurred speech, weakness, numbness, decreased coordination

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» Repeated vomiting or nausea, seizures or convulsions » Unusual behavior, increased confusion, restlessness, agitation » Loss of consciousness All children with a suspected concussion should not return to play until they see a doctor.

Seeing a doctor can confirm the diagnosis of concussion and determine the need for other specialized tests. Playing or practicing with symptoms is dangerous and can lead to longer recovery time and delayed return to play. Repeat concussions in young athletes can result in brain swelling, permanent brain damage or even death.

Concussion recovery time varies based on the individual, severity of concussion and history of prior concussions. All sports activities should be suspended until symptoms have completely resolved at rest. At this time, stepwise return to physical activity can begin only after the child has been cleared by a doctor. Athletic trainers can be very helpful in monitoring this plan. Any concussion-related symptoms that return with exertion are a clear indicator that the concussion has not fully healed. The child should see his or her doctor before being cleared for a full return to activity.

The best treatment for concussions is complete rest from all physical and mental activities.

Loud music, TV, video games, computers/tablets, and cell phones should be limited or stopped if they make symptoms worse. School attendance and work may need to be modified.

Students may need to be excused from gym class or recess. For children with ongoing symptoms, a variety of formal support services may be available through the school to help them during their recovery.

Athletes should be encouraged to tell their coaches, parents and/or athletic trainers if they suspect that they or one of their teammates has a concussion. Ignoring symptoms and trying to “tough it out” often makes symptoms worse. Head injuries should never be ignored, no matter how minor they may seem. “When in doubt, sit them out.”

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Prairieview Teacher Receives Excellence in Education Award The Waukee School District consistently ranks as one of the top school districts statewide, and the latest evidence of its merit was on display this past July at the Iowa State Education Association’s (ISEA) Celebration of Excellence Awards Banquet.

Prairieview Spanish teacher Kerisa Baedke was presented with the ISEA Excellence in Education Award, which celebrates educators across the state who touch the lives of their students on an everyday basis. The winner acts as ISEA’s nominee for the National Education Association’s (NEA) Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence.

Now in her 31st year of teaching world languages, Baedke caught the teaching bug early on. “I feel like I’ve been teaching most of my life,” she said. Both of her parents taught at UNI, and with two older brothers already in school, Baedke, who was still too young to attend, contented herself with playing school “all the time” at home.

During high school, she decided to study to become a world language teacher, initially planning to major in French. On the advice of her mother—also a world language teacher—she decided to study Spanish as well, to make herself more marketable.

“My mom is very wise,” explained Baedke, “because all these years later, with a double major in French and Spanish, a teaching certificate, a semester studying abroad in Mexico, a year of teaching English in France, and a Master’s in Spanish, I am living my best life teaching young people language and culture!”

During that year in France, Baedke interviewed by phone for a position teaching French and Spanish at West Delaware High School and Middle School in Manchester, Iowa. Not only was she hired, but her husband Bruce was also hired as the chemistry and physics teacher in the district. After teaching in West Delaware for five years, the Baedkes moved to the Des Moines metro area so that she could teach at Valley and he could teach at Dowling. Baedke came to Prairieview in the fall of 2006 and is now entering her 14th year of teaching there.

Baedke is in her element at Prairieview. The building is home to eighth and ninth grades, and she said she loves this because those are her two favorite grades. She also praises the district as an excellent place to work and enjoys working with the students at Prairieview. “The students at Prairieview are incredible,” she said. “They’re kind to each other and they’re fun. They want to learn and grow.” She also described the Prairieview staff as a family: “We strive to create a culture of love and respect that makes coming to Prairieview every day a joy.”

Clearly, Baedke’s appreciation of her students is mutual, as it was one of her students who nominated her for the Excellence in Education Award. She received a call from Mike Beranek, the President of ISEA, in mid-April to inform her that she had won. “I was shocked,” she said. “I hadn’t known anything about the award and had to ask him several questions about it before I believed him…I still am rather flabbergasted, truth be told. It’s a great honor, and at the same time, it’s incredibly humbling.”

Baedke’s colleagues aren’t as surprised as she was. “[This] is a reflection of the impact she has on her students,” said Prairieview Principal Mark Stallman in a press release announcing her receipt of the award. “We are so proud that she will represent Prairieview, Waukee and the state of Iowa as one of five national finalists for the Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence.”

As a finalist for this national award, Baedke will take an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC, in February for the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education Gala. She is planning to attend with her husband and her mom. “We’re all very excited!” she said. “I’m looking forward to the event and to meeting all of the other teachers being recognized for excellence by their state education associations.”

It’s safe to say that regardless of the outcome in Washington, DC, Baedke is already a winner with her students, her colleagues and the Waukee School District.

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Where are you from?

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You’re a mother of three; what does your family do for fun?

I have three kids—ages 16, 14 and 8—all students in the Waukee School District. We love to travel and go on adventures. The kids have been to more than 40 states. I also stay busy cheering on the kids in their activities, including football, show choir, track/field and cheerleading.

Tell us about your role in the Waukee School District.

As of July 1, I am the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the school district. I have a responsibility to ensure proper fiscal management for all aspects of the district, including capital and operational budgeting, health insurance, property/casualty insurance, payroll, financial reporting, grants, compliance reporting, internal controls, and advising the board and superintendent regarding financial policies.

It’s a very fun, fast paced, dynamic role and certainly more exciting due to the growth of the district. No two days are the same at Waukee Schools!

What’s your favorite thing about working in Waukee?

We have the best educators, administrators and staff, and they’re all working toward the same goal—to provide the best possible educational experience for our students. I am proud to be a part of such an amazing team. I truly enjoy coming to work every day.

The growing district has had its share of difficulties in the past few years. What would you say are your biggest goals in your role as CFO? My biggest goals for the coming year are continuing the great work we have done in the last few months around strengthening our internal control environment and business procedures,developing relationships with building administrators and staff, and ensuring that the district has a strong financial position to support our day-to-day operations and the growth we are experiencing.

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It’s hard to imagine a time, more than 100 years ago, when the Waukee Community School District (WCSD) was a consolidation of four small, rural towns that transported neighborhood kids to school by horse and buggy.

Fast forward to 2019, and Waukee is the fastest growing school district in the state, with a ninth elementary school welcoming students this fall, one more K-5 school on deck and construction underway for a second high school.

The district’s transformation since its formation in 1916 has been nothing short of monumental.

We sat down with Amy Varcoe, WCSD’s Director of Communications, to discuss the evolution of the district— including where it started, how things look now and what the future holds.

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WAUKEE IN THE BEGINNING: SMALL AND RURAL

Waukee Community School District was formerly known as Waukee Consolidated District after a petition was signed on July 29, 1916 to merge the Walnut Center, Pleasant View, Floral Valley and Waukee Independent School Districts into the Waukee Consolidated School District.

Waukee Community School District was formerly known as Waukee Consolidated District after a petition was signed on July 29, 1916 to merge the Walnut Center, Pleasant View, Floral Valley and Waukee Independent School Districts into the Waukee Consolidated School District. Areas of Boone and Van Meter were also included in the merger. The district was eventually named as we know it today but didn’t experience any significant growth until the late 1990’s, when the Des Moines metro began to expand further west.

The area’s growth from 1992-98 reflected a booming U.S. economy, which increased by an average of four percent with nearly 1.7 million new jobs created, an unemployment rate of four percent, and median household income up by 10 percent.

As a suburb of a growing city, Waukee had an influx of families. During the 199495 schoolyear, the WCSD had just three kindergarten teachers for 123 kindergarten students. In total, there were 29 elementary teachers for grades K-5, and 68 seniors graduated that year.

“In 1997, Waukee was still one of the smallest schools in the state,” said Varcoe.

But by the end of the decade, student enrollment numbers started to increase by 450 students annually—a trend that’s continued, and then some, 24 years later— catapulting Waukee to the seventh biggest school district in Iowa.

“My husband and I moved to Waukee in 2006,” said Varcoe. “LA Grant Parkway was a gravel road back then. There were no other buildings, but we purposefully chose to live here because of the area’s reputation for good schools. Never in my wildest dreams did I think we’d be up to 500-600 new students a year.”

THE DISTRICT TODAY Against that backdrop, nearly 11,500 kids will be enrolled in Waukee schools this fall.

Radiant Elementary on the west side of 170th Street in Urbandale near Meredith Drive is open for its first year, and construction is in progress for Northwest High School, scheduled to open in 2021.

Despite the extensive changes in the district, Varcoe has been impressed by the consistency in maintaining academic excellence. “I think what I’m impressed by most is how they’ve kept up with the academic success. My kids will have experiences beyond anything I ever grew up with—work-based, project-based and real-world interactions using technology, etcetera. My kids are doing PowerPoint presentations and coding in elementary schools. These are the types of skills that will land them a job anywhere they go.”

INTRODUCING NEW LEADERSHIP It’s no secret the school district has faced some administrative turmoil. Central to its problems, Eric Rose, then the chief operating officer, was charged with misspending more than $130,000 in taxpayer money and faced felony counts. Amy Patters, his former administrative assistant, recently filed a second lawsuit against the school board saying it violated the state’s open meetings laws when discussing Rose’s performance.

“At this point, we’re ready to move forward with our new leadership. We’ve learned from the past, acknowledged it happened and we’re using it as a learning opportunity to rebuild relationships and trust in the community.”

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“Our focus was connecting with each other and staff, students

and our community. As we grow, that’ll be so important, ensuring we have a pulse on what our students’ needs are, what staff needs are and what the community’s needs are.”

But Varcoe said the district is in a much better place now. “At this point, we’re ready to move forward with our new leadership. We’ve learned from the past, acknowledged it happened and we’re using it as a learning opportunity to rebuild relationships and trust in the community.”

The new leadership team includes Superintendent Brad Buck, Chief Operations Officer Kirk Johnson, Associate Superintendent Brady Fleming and Chief Financial Officer Sarah Kautz.

Buck is returning to Waukee after serving as the superintendent in the Cedar Rapids School District. He was associate superintendent as well as assistant superintendent for school improvement for the Waukee Community School District from 2006-11. Buck also was the director of the Iowa Department of Education and superintendent of the Saydel Community School District.

Varcoe said administrators participated in an all-staff back-to-school event in midAugust that was centered on connectedness, a theme echoed by Buck in recent media statements.

“Our focus was connecting with each other and staff, students and our community.

As we grow, that’ll be so important, ensuring we have a pulse on what our students’ needs are, what staff needs are and what the community’s needs are.”

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DIVERSIFYING The number of new families setting down roots in the area also has increased the cultural diversity among students. Over the last 10 years, 90 percent of students enrolled were white or Caucasian. Varcoe said new data shows that number has dropped to 76 percent.

“Because our city is growing so much, we’re seeing more diversity among our student population as well. It’s amazing to have students from all backgrounds together. The district is starting to look like a closer representation of the many different cultures and ethnicities in America’s larger cities.”

REAL WORLD OPPORTUNITIES Currently, the high graduation rate in the school district is 99 percent—number one in the state. Iowa’s average is 91 percent. Varcoe attributes the top scores to the teachers’ commitment to setting up students for success at an early age.

“Starting in elementary, our teachers do a great job of giving students one-on-one attention and delivering on academic indicators. Students are prepared when they walk through the high school’s doors on the first day. And once they’re there, there’s so much that’s available to them.”

Varcoe said through the high school’s advanced placement courses, some students are going to college with at least one year of credits, while others are coming in at a sophomore- or junior-year level.

She said employment and workforce shifts help dictate curriculum for the students, too.

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“We have more than 500 business partners involved in the APEX program from industries like healthcare, business, architecture, accounting and more. Trade businesses also come to us that are willing to pay for students’ continued education to bolster their workforce. For a lot of kids, that’s very appealing. They won’t end up with $100,000 in debt from a four-year college and no job.”

WHAT’S AHEAD FOR WCSD The most notable changes happening in the district in the coming years include the opening of a 10th elementary school located off Ute Avenue and Ashworth Road.

The yet-to-be-named school will be comprised of students from Maple Grove, Waukee Elementary and Woodland Hills.

Varcoe said the district also will need to add an 11th elementary school, along with another middle school within the next five years. “There’s still a lot to figure out.

Do we need to reconfigure our current schools in the meantime, or just purchase the land and get going? The Waukee Middle School bubble is growing, and we need to be ready before it bursts,” she said.

Waukee school district’s enrollment team meets weekly to ensure they are ready.

“We work with a local company to keep an eye on what farmland is being sold, and what type of developments are going there. If it’s commercial, that gives us some time to wait to build,” she said.

Over the next 10 years, Varcoe said there’s potential for Waukee to be one of the three largest districts in Iowa, behind Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. “When you have 40 percent of your land undeveloped, that can be an indicator of growth and the sheer potential that’s possible.”

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PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMING Varcoe said Waukee is now in the statewide four-year-old preschool program, but hasn’t had the capacity to expand the program in any of their buildings. However, the intent over the next three years is to do just that.

“Right now parents take their kids to an elementary school for preschool, but we need to get some of those preschool students their own facility,” explained Varcoe.

“We know we need it. We know it’s in high demand.”

Because preschools require special infrastructure, like tiny desks, chairs, toilets, etc., four-year-olds in the program are able to use kindergarten facilities. “Currently, there’s very limited space where we can put them, but many of our preschool classes will take place at Radiant next year,” said Varcoe.

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL This fall, Northwest High School’s mascot and colors will be determined. WCSD administrators sent out a survey to area business leaders and families and will conduct focus groups with parents, community and staff members.

“That will help us narrow down the design options and color pallets, and since current sophomore, freshman and eighth-grade students will be the first class to go to school at the high school, they’ll be the first group we get feedback from, too,” explained Varcoe.

She also said administrators are doing everything they can to ensure an easy transition for students, especially the seniors leaving Waukee High School for Northwest for their final year. “In 2020, we’ll make a huge, fun year out of their last year together,” she said. “Homecoming is going to be awesome as the last of one high school.”

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Varcoe said Cary Justmann, Waukee High School’s principal, is “very adamant he will keep everyone as together as possible. He doesn’t want there to be an ‘us versus them’ division between the two high schools. He wants to ensure we’re getting everyone together as much as possible.”

Varcoe said there will be potential cross-sharing between high school classes and programs of interest for students, so they feel more connected. “To the best of our ability, we’ll better align our resources, so the schools don’t feel divided. Students at both schools will have the same opportunities and some of the sports teams will remain one, too, like our swim team.”

Varcoe said the district’s commitment for any growth moving forward is to ensure Waukee keeps a feeling of togetherness that extends to welcoming new families and opportunities. “Waukee is not big when it comes to the city. There’s a lot of land and a lot of students, but it still feels like a small community.”

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Where did you grow up?

I grew up on a farm outside of Zearing and graduated from Colo-Nesco.

After high school, I earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Coe College and a master’s degree from Drake University.

Tell us about your family.

My husband, Brent, is also a teacher and coach in the district. Our two elementaryaged sons have been raised in the bleachers and on the sidelines as Waukee Warrior fans. Outside of school, we enjoy attending our own boys’ sports and activities, time at the lake and traveling.

Tell us about what you do for the Waukee School District.

As a school-to-work coordinator, I organize and coordinate internships for high school seniors in career fields they are interested in pursuing after graduation. I’m always working to establish partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide meaningful and authentic internship experiences.

What’s your favorite thing about your job?

The number of quality opportunities offered through Waukee Schools is tremendous. It’s very rewarding to watch students find what interests and excites them, and then see them build on those skills to use in the future.

What are you most looking forward to in the 2019/2020 school year?

So many exciting changes are happening at Waukee Community School District. I’m looking forward to helping develop great experiences to support both high schools and continued connections within the community.

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Summer is over and we’re heading full-steam into Fall!

Back to School! Waukee Public Library offers Educator library cards to help supplement your classroom lessons with extra library books! Come in to get more details about this special card. We also offer Digital Scholar to all students and staff of the Waukee Public School District, even if you don’t have a library card.

You can access our online databases by using your school ID number as your username and the last four digits of your school ID as your password.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

If you’re new to the community or have just never had the chance to check us out, stop in and get a library card. If you’ve lost your library card, stop in and get a free replacement during the month of September.

Watch our social media pages to see all of the great things your Waukee Public Library card can offer!

Sept. 24 is National Voter Registration Day. Are you registered to vote? Did you just move and need to update your card? During the month of September, Waukee Public Library will be a Voter Registration Location. We will have voter registration cards ready to be completed and we will mail them back into the state for you! Make sure you are prepared for the next election!

Oct. 19 is the Friends of the Library Book Sale.

Stock up on gently used books, games, DVDs and more! Oct. 20-26 is National Friends of the Library Week and we would like to thank them for all of their work and dedication in supporting our wonderful library and programming throughout the years! If you can’t make it to the big sale, the Friends group also has a permanent book shop set up in the library.

September Events Des Moines Symphony Petting Zoo Saturday, Sept. 7 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to come and learn about stringed instruments, and then have a chance to handle some instruments. Registration required.

Bread-Making Basics Saturday, Sept. 21 1:00 p.m.

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No previous experience is necessary in this beginning workshop on how to tailor your personal penmanship into your own unique, contemporary style.

Music Together Friday, Oct. 18 10:00 a.m.

Children under kindergarten age and their caregivers are invited to this award-winning program to sing, dance and play rhythm instruments together in a fun setting. This engaging musical session is presented by staff from Songs and Signs, LLC.

Welcome to Medicare Tuesday, Sept. 24 5:00 p.m.

Minecraft Unplugged Saturday, Oct. 26 10:00 a.m.

Representatives from the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will cover Medicare Parts A&B, Prescription Drug Benefits (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare Supplement Insurance. Register by Sept. 11.

Kids in grades K-5 can celebrate all things Minecraft with crafts, games, snacks and real-life challenges!

October Events

During the month of September, Waukee Public Library will be a Voter Registration Location. We will have voter registration cards ready to be completed and we will mail them back into the state for you!

Intro to Modern Calligraphy Saturday, Oct. 12 1:00 p.m.

Screen-Printing Totes Saturday, Oct. 5 1:30 p.m.

A fast, fun and beginning-friendly screen printing class!

Attendees can choose from two designs to print onto a tote bag. Registration required.

Victorian Death Rituals Sunday, Oct. 13 2:00 p.m.

Guest presenter Joan Ferry will discuss Victorian death customs—some still familiar to us, and others not.

Jordan House Tour Friday, Oct. 25 Departure at 2:00 p.m.; Tour at 2:30 p.m.

Register for a private group tour of the historic Jordan House in West Des Moines. This Victorian home is the oldest home in West Des Moines and was part of the Underground Railroad. Registration includes shuttle service and admission.

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