Cardinal CSD - Comet Dispatch

P.P.E.L. Vote - March 2

The Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (P.P.E.L.) is up for renewal and on the ballot for the March 2, 2021 Special Election. 

Things to Know:

  • P.P.E.L. is an extension of the levy that the district has had in place for 20 years. This is not a new tax levy. 
  • The $1.34 P.P.E.L. is a voter-approved property tax levy. 
  • 82% of Iowa School Districts have a voter approved P.P.E.L.

Polling Locations

Polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm at the following locations:

Davis, Van Buren, and Wapello County Residents
  • Agency Community Center (102 W. Main Street)
  • Eldon Library Hall (608 W. Elm Street)
Jefferson County Residents
  • Batavia Community Center (1006 3rd Street)
Please contact Superintendent Joel Pedersen for any additional questions at 641-652-7531 ext. 3201 or joel.pedersen@cardinalcomet.com.
More P.P.E.L. Info

Cardinal Enrollment

Open Enrollment & Preschool
The deadline for open enrollment (grades 1-12) is today, March 1. If you or a friend are interested in enrolling a child at Cardinal CSD, please submit your application before the end of the school day. If you have any questions, please contact Chantel Guiter, district secretary at 641-652-7531 ext 3201 or chantel.guiter@cardinalcomet.com.
Apply Now
If you have a little one entering preschool this year, learn more about our free, four-full-day-a-week program for 3-and 4-year-olds. Visit our website with the button below or call 641-652-7531 to learn more.
Preschool Info

We Are Cardinal

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Cardinal CSD is committed to creating a healthy and supportive environment for our staff members and, by extension, our students.
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In Case You Missed It...

Similar to Project Spark, a new mental health program is coming soon to Cardinal CSD for our students.

Stay tuned for more details!

At this time, Cardinal CSD is not making any changes in regards to our COVID-19 mitigation strategies.

Dates to Remember

  • No School | March 11-12
  • Spring Break | March 15-19

Calendar Changes

  • 12 pm Dismissal | March 10
    • Early dismissal to allow faculty and staff to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Changes Due to Winter Weather

  • Normal School Day | April 5
    • Previously, a professional development day
  • Last Day of School | May 26
    • Previously, May 25

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Cardinal Community School District

4045 Ashland Rd., Eldon, IA 52554

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