At the Kingsland School Board’s monthly meeting on November 19, with all members present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Superintendent James Hecimovich), the board heard a plea for, and a plea against, making a football coaching change. No action was taken on the issue, but the board held a “closed meeting” of nearly an hour to … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board hears personalized learning presentation
At the November 19 Chatfield School Board meeting, all board members were present except for Matt McMahon. Also present were Ed Harris, superintendent; Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant; Karyl Lyons, business manager and both principals, Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Jason Boynton of Smith and Schaffer was present to present the financial audit. There were no issues to … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton sets student goals
The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular meeting on November 20. Present were Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Business Manager Aimee Lake, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Chris Loppnow, Diane Wilder, Liz Hershberger, student representative Payton Danielson and Superintendent Gary Kuphal. Mark Weidemann, high school secretary Lynette Donald, and Board chair Cristal Adkins … [Read more...]
R-P waits on school purchase agreement
At the Monday, November 19 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, Superintendent Chuck Ehler brought the board up to speed on the status of a potential sale for the former middle school in Peterson. According to Ehler, there was some misunderstanding regarding the title work, which prevented a purchase agreement from being secured. “As a board, you’ve been patient,” began … [Read more...]
Chatfield school remodel nearly complete – Open house November 29
The Chatfield High School was a brown on brown low brick building reminiscent of the architecture of the 1960s. Structurally sound but lacking the infrastructure to promote educational advancements, it needed updating. Today it has a sleek, industrial look with many textures and colors that reflect a fresh modern makeover. It has been a long process for the Chatfield … [Read more...]