2020 VISION: GOALS FOR THE COMMON GOOD
2015 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT PROJECT REPORT & 2020 VISION UPDATE
For many people in Johnson County, the basic ingredients for a good quality of life are increasingly beyond reach. Our community cannot accept these conditions, and we must work together across sectors to change them. We need to challenge ourselves and our systems to create opportunities for a better life for everyone. With the assumption that what gets measured gets done, the United Way of Johnson County has led a community effort to:
- Identify and prioritize key issues
- Conduct a community assessment
- Review and analyze data
- Identify systemic root causes
- Draft one, ten year community-wide goal in the areas of Education, Income and Health
- Identify metrics, baselines and targets for each goal
2020 VISION CO-CHAIRS
|
Sally Mason |
Charlie Funk |
Josh Schamberger |
2020 VISION Education Commission
Terrence Neuzil, Chair
Johnson County Supervisor
| Dale Simon Kirkwood Community College |
Dalayne Williamson Iowa City Area Development Group |
| Darice Keating Pearson |
David Drake University of Iowa |
| Dick Schwab Retired |
Don Jackson Retired |
| Fr. Rudy Juarez St. Patrick's Catholic Church |
Sam Miller Solon Community Schools |
| Stephen Murley Iowa City Schools |
2020 Goal
Improve success for children and youth by decreasing the preparation gaps by 1/3 for school, post-secondary and work.
Baseline
- 74.7% 4th Grade Reading Proficiency Johnson County
- 91.3% graduate from high school in Johnson County
- 87.2% High School Graduates in Johnson County plan to attend 4-year or 2-year program
- New Metric needed for Kindergarten Readiness
- New Metric need for Post-Secondary Preparation
2020 Targets
- 83% 4th Grade Reading Proficiency Johnson County
- 94.2% graduate from high school in Johnson County
- 91.5% High School Graduates in Johnson County plan to attend 4-year or 2-year program
- 2020 Target will be developed for Kindergarten readiness
- 2020 Target will be developed for Post-Secondary Preparation
Community Strategies
- Students have support and encouragement for educational success from the community and mentors.
- Ensure that preschool children across the country have access to high quality, early learning programs to achieve kindergarten readiness.
- Students have access to year-round, high quality, enriching out of school programs which are aligned with school day curriculum.
- Students have access to year-round math and science experiences aligned with careers of tomorrow. Students in Johnson County graduate form high school.
- Students have access to college and career preparation.
2020 VISION Income Commission
Mary Jane Beach, Chair
University of Iowa
| Regina Bailey City of Iowa City |
Amy Correia Johnson County |
| Sen. Bob Dvorsky Department of Corrections |
Bart Floyd US Bank |
| Lily French Iowa Policy Project |
Kelly Hayworth City of Coralville |
| Robyn Hepker Benson Hepker Design |
Steven Rackis Iowa City House Authority |
| Joseph Raso Iowa City Area Development Group |
Rod Sullivan Johnson County Supervisor |
2020 Goal
Increase by 20% households in Johnson County that are financially stable.
Baseline
- 39.8% of households in Johnson County are at 250% of Federal Poverty Level or below
Family Supporting Wage for:
- Single Parent, One Child is $18.26/hour
- Single Parent, Two Children is $21.78/hour
- Two Parents (One working), Two Children is $19.01/hour
- Two Parents (both working), Two Children is $27.96(combined)/hour
2020 Targets
- 23.9% of households in Johnson County are at 250% of Federal Poverty Level or below
Community Strategies
- Reduce the gap between wages and cost of living.
- Increase the number of individuals and families able to obtain or maintain affordable housing.
- Increase the number of individuals and families with knowledge and improved skills in financial literacy, money management, and consumer safety.
- Increase earning potential through workforce skill training.
- Improve income supports to promote financial stability.
2020 VISION Health Commission
Ron Reed, Chair
Mercy Iowa City
| Doug Beardsley Johnson County Department of Public Health |
Carol Tippe St. Mark's United Methodist Church |
| Sue Curry University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Public Health Administration |
Peter Damiano University of Iowa Public Policy Center |
| David Drake University of Iowa |
Ann Feldman Iowa City Schools |
| Sarah Maiers US Bank |
Marguerite Oetting University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Pediatrics |
| Nancy Quellhorst Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce |
Sabi Singh University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics |
| Hodge Carter Mercy Iowa City, Regional Physician Hospital Organization |
2020 Goal
Increase by 1/3 the number of children and adults who are healthy and avoiding risk behavior.
Baseline
- 16% of Adults (18-64) in Johnson County are uninsured
- 16% of 5-year old Children have untreated dental needs
- 22.1% of Adults in Johnson County are obese
- 23.4% of Adults in Johnson County self-report High Blood Pressure
- 6% of Children 6th grade+ report eating 5 or more servings of fruit and vegetables per day
- 54.5% of Adults report eating 5 or more servings of fruit and vegetables per day
- 19% of 11th Graders report tobacco use in last 30 days
- 32% of 11th Graders report alcohol use in last 30 days
- 16% of 11th Graders report marijuana use in last 30 days
2020 Targets
- 11.7% of Adults (18-64) in Johnson County are uninsured
- 10.6% of 5-year old Children have untreated dental needs
- 14.8% of Adults in Johnson County are obese
- 15.7% of Adults in Johnson County self-report High Blood Pressure
- 10% of Children 6th grade+ report eating 5 or more servings of fruit and vegetables per day
- 72.7% of Adults report eating 5 or more servings of fruit and vegetables per day
- 13% of 11th Graders report tobacco use in last 30 days
- 21% of 11th Graders report alcohol use in last 30 days
- 11% of 11th Graders report marijuana use in last 30 days
Community Strategies
- Assist individuals and families to access and utilize healthcare services, including those for preventive, mental, dental, pharmaceutical and vision.
- Increase access to Oral Healthcare and preventive services for children.
- Increase percentage of seniors who stay independent and live safely in their homes as long as possible.
- Increase percentage of people who are physically active and eat a healthy diet.
- Reduce percentage of individuals engaging in risk behaviors, including alcohol and drug abuse, domestic and famaily violence, tobacco use and sexual assault.