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Valerius students showcase 'student jobs' program at Urbandale board meeting

Urbandale Community School District Board of Education · March 30, 2026
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Counselors and students from Valerius presented a rotating 'student jobs' initiative—students apply, interview and perform trimester roles (pantry, sharing table, plant care, library helper)—which presenters said boosts responsibility, communication and leadership.

Valerius school staff presented the school's student-jobs program to the Urbandale board on March 30, describing a structured, trimester-based system in which elementary students apply and interview for roles that build real-world readiness. Counselors Claire Rian and Kim Van Hill explained that the program uses teacher input, applications, interviews and community…

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