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Chatfield School Board elects new officers

January 18, 2021 by Mary Allen Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - COVID-19 issues dominate Chatfield School Board meetingChatfield Gophers

At the January 12, 2021, Chatfield School Board meeting, these board members were present: Katie Priebe, Josh Thompson, Tom Keefe and Jill Harstad, as well as Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Board members Lanny Isensee and Matt McMahon joined the meeting via Zoom. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant; LuAnn Klevan, … [Read more...]

Houston School Board organized and ready to work

January 18, 2021 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Houston Hurricanes

The Houston School Board quickly chose its officers, calendar, committees and other official elements as they met for the first time in the new year on January 7, 2021. Officers are: Tom Stilin, chair; Mimi Carlson, vice chair; Josh Norlien, clerk; and Gene Lundak, treasurer. Meetings will remain on the first and third Thursdays of the month.  Bremer Bank was again chosen as … [Read more...]

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards $180,000 in Early Care and Education Wrap Around Grants

January 11, 2021 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

OWATONNA, MN, January 7, 2021 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), recently approved 18 grants through its Early Care and Education Wrap Around Grant program totaling $180,000. This special grant program helps fund early care and education wrap around services for children birth to age eight from … [Read more...]

Lanesboro School Board approves 2021 tax levy

January 4, 2021 by Hannah Wingert Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Lanesboro school facility project underway

The December 17 Lanesboro School Board meeting opened with Truth in Taxation. Several members of the public were present at the meeting which took place in the gymnasium to allow for social distancing. Several large bills and extra expenses that the school incurred this year made it necessary to increase the levy from last year. One of the bills was for a large amount of … [Read more...]

R-P offically names the Charles J. Ehler Learning Center

December 29, 2020 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

At their regular meeting on December 21, 2020, the Rushford-Peterson School Board officially named the school’s media center the Charles J. Ehler Learning Center. Board Chair John Linder declared, “I can say without hesitation, without you we wouldn’t have gotten it (the construction of the new school) done!” Ehler humbly replied that they had been “blessed with divine … [Read more...]

Kingsland discusses gym practice times

December 28, 2020 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Kingsland Knights - Spring Valley

December 21, the Kingsland School Board held their annual “Truth in Taxation” public hearing, immediately followed by the regular board meeting.  All board members were in attendance (via Zoom meeting), including Jackie Horsman, Noella Lund, Tiffany Mundfrom, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard and Kyle Rader.  Also in attendance were Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Principal Scott … [Read more...]

Houston School Board: “Clean Audit” and COVID plans

December 28, 2020 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

At the December 17, 2020, Houston School Board, the recent audit done by Clifton Larson Allen was shared in a detailed presentation. The school received a “clean audit” report with no internal control finding and no compliance issues. The local property tax covers 4.89% of the revenue for the school, with 89.53% coming from the state. This higher amount from the state is a … [Read more...]

Svendsen receives Outstanding Music Educator Award

December 28, 2020 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

Burt Svendsen, retired R-P teacher, was recently notified via email that he had been nominated by the MSHL for the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Outstanding Music Educator. As the recipient of this award, Burt now is eligible for further national citation awards presented by the NFHS. Burt has been involved in music education for over 47 years; … [Read more...]

One of their better years

December 28, 2020 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Spring Grove Board inspires students and meets challenges with confidence

The Spring Grove School board gathered on Monday evening, December 21, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the school’s media center, while adhering to the governor’s guidelines for capacity (maximum 10 people). The meeting was broadcast live on Google Meet for the public and media. Board members in attendance were President Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Christian Myrah, Kelly Rohland, Jenny … [Read more...]

Mabel-Canton eyes possible COVID surge

December 21, 2020 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Mabel-Canton reviews distance learning

The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on December 15.  Most members were present in person, although Business Manager Aimee Lake participated via remote technology. Superintendent Gary Kuphal spoke to the board regarding the COVID-19 trends in the local area, and throughout the county.  He stated that although numbers have been increasing in Fillmore County, … [Read more...]

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