The Mabel-Canton School Board discussed the Decorah tuition agreement in length at the board’s October 17 regularly scheduled meeting. The agreement ends at the end of this year unless it is extended. Superintendent Gary Kuphal first shared with the board that prior to the school board meeting Iowa families met to discuss the agreement and possible options. Kuphal has met with … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Schools Special Election, November 7
Chairman Aaron Solum called the October 16 regularly scheduled meeting of the Spring Grove School Board to order at 7 p.m. Board members present included Aric Elton, Stephanie Jaster, Kelly Rohland, Aaron Solum, Angie Solie and Student Representative Taylor Reinhardt. Absent was Rhan Flatin. The Spring Grove School Board unanimously approved the agenda and the September 18 … [Read more...]
Updated Press Box, New SPED Equipment at R-P Schools
At the regular Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting October 16, the board explored their options for snow removal on the school grounds. Last year, the school rented a skid loader from Hammell Equipment and hired a person to operate the machine. This year, Superintendent Dr. Ben Bernard suggested asking for bids as well in order to compare the costs. Bernard called the bid … [Read more...]
Lanesboro’s Strategic Plan in Action
In keeping with his promise nearly a year ago, Lanesboro Superintendent Matt Schultz continues to reference the school’s strategic plan as he reports to the school board at their monthly meetings. At the October 11 meeting, Schultz shared many details of how the school is working to follow the plan. Schultz informed the board that the school is using MTSS (multi-tiered system … [Read more...]
Houston Enrollment Numbers
Superintendent Mary Morem reported this year’s enrollment numbers to the school board at their regular meeting October 5. The elementary school pre-school to sixth grade has 201 students, down about seven from last year. The 7-12th grade high school remains steady at 231. Summit School is capped at 24 with more students on a waiting list. MNVA has a total of 1,710 students … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board Approves Teacher Salary Increases
At the October 11 school board meeting, board members Jill Harstad, David Sowinski, Mark Johnsrud, Katie Priebe, Josh Thompson and Tom Keefe were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson, Rinnea Kreter, administrative assistant and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Also present were LuAnn Klevan, Community Education director and Dan … [Read more...]
Sprague Woods Designated as School Forest
Thanks to the dedication and hard work of Caledonia Middle/High School 2023 graduate, Noah Stigeler, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officially recognized Sprague Woods in Caledonia, Minn., as an official school forest on Wednesday, May 31. As a senior last year, Stigeler enrolled in the Growth, Mindset, and Leadership course taught by high school social … [Read more...]
Public Encouraged to Attend Kingsland ICS Meeting
By Patrick Andrews The Monday, September 18 Kingsland School Board meeting primarily covered the upcoming ICS facilities assessment, policy adoption, a vacant school board seat, a new school logo, and levy certification. Kingsland Schools will soon be adopting a new school logo design. School board members expressed their intent to reserve its reproduction within the … [Read more...]
M-C Homecoming Week Kicks Off on September 24
MablVice-chairperson Chris Miller called the September 19 meeting of the Mabel-Canton School Board to order at 6 p.m. and led his colleagues and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 24 minutes as presented. Board members present included Miller, Mark Weidemann, Dustin Tollefsrud, Traci McKenzie-Livingood, … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Students Represented at School Board Meeting
Chairman Aaron Solum called the Spring Grove, Minn., School Board September 18 meeting to order at 7 p.m. Board members present included Stephanie Jaster, Kelly Rohland, Rhan Flatin, Aaron Solum and Angie Solie. Board member absent was Aric Elton. Student Council Representative Liam Rohland announced that Spring Grove’s homecoming is the week of October 9–13. Coronation is … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson’s New Teachers
Introducing the two new teachers on the Rushford-Peterson School staff this year – Kendra Vix is teaching middle school and high school, and David Jewison is teaching sixth and eighth grade science, math/reading enrichment, and a variety of exploratory classes, such as: finance, STEM, typing capstone and study skills. Kendra Vix graduated from Rushford-Peterson in 2014. … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson School’s Great Start
At their regular September meeting September 18, the Rushford-Peterson School Board heard the usual reports from Superintendent Ben Bernard as well as middle school/high school Principal Jake Timm and elementary Principal Angela Shepard. At each meeting, the R-P administration shares activities and events in the school so the board knows what is happening at R-P. Shepard and … [Read more...]
Full Teaching Staff at Lanesboro
The Lanesboro, Minn., School Board heard at their regular September 13 meeting that the school was fully staffed for the year, unlike last year when staff openings had existed and resulted in a need for creative staffing to cover classes. At this time, there is only a paraprofessional opening left to be filled. Superintendent Matt Schultz shared that a full-time K-3 reading … [Read more...]
Houston Schools Focus on Students
The administrative team reported to the Houston School Board at their regular meeting, September 7, that the new school year was off to a great start. Each of the principals addressed the board, sharing changes and improvements at their school. Elementary principal Angela McQuinn noted that there had been a lot of positive comments from parents with the online registration … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board Looks at MCA Results and Enrollment Decline
At the September 13 school board meeting, board members,Jill Harstad, David Sowinski, Mark Johnsrud, Katie Priebe and Tom Keefe were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson, Rinnea Kreter, administrative assistant and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Also present were Student Senate members Kiera Kobs and Mary Halvorson. Board … [Read more...]
