RUSHFORD - Next fall, block scheduling will be a thing of the past for Rushford-Peterson middle schoolers.
The idea of changing back to seven-period days has been in the works since late last summer, and the change was finalized last Monday
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
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Friday, May 24th, 2013
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Kingsland looks at budget cuts
Fri, Mar 21st, 2008
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WYKOFF - Superintendent Darrin Strosahl discussed the need for budget cuts for next year at the board's March 17 meeting. Strosahl and Mitch Lentz recently attended a meeting with state legislators who warned them that for the next two years no new funding would come from the state. The legislators are not at this time in favor of again shifting more of the percentage of costs to the local districts as has been done in the past.
The superintendent added that with the declining enrollment, he projects that the district will need to cut $200,000 from their budget for next year. He asked for suggestions from the board, staff and public for reductions. Strosahl expects to review ideas in April. He maintained that an effort will be made to keep from cutting from the classroom.
Lentz insisted that the funding from the state for the next two years is worse than "zero-zero." He said that in addition to no new funding, costs continue to go up. Lentz also noted that legislators that crossed party lines to override the governor for the Transportation Bill have lost committee positions.
Strosahl complained of a mandate from legislators to have districts develop an improvement plan across all areas. He added that this is an unfunded mandate. The mandate carries a threat of loss funding. Strosahl would like the mandate removed from the proposal. He also suggested that school districts should be exempt from paying the increase in the state gas tax.
Building Progress
Scott Sinclair, field coordinator for the building contractor, reported that work was on schedule and on budget. He noted that work in the kitchen, cafeteria and receiving area is near done. They are also working on improvements in the science rooms and painting in the elementary school.
Strosahl commented on the strong odor that emanated from the work on the cafeteria floor late last week. He insisted that even though it had caused dismissal of classes, it was a strong but not harmful odor. The school has been ventilated as much as possible. He added that should there be further problems due to construction, arrangements are being made to hold high school classes elsewhere.
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Principal Jon Ellerbusche noted that they are still preparing for the state required Annual Yearly Progress tests that are now a couple of weeks away. He emphasized their efforts to further integrate math into the curriculum. He explained that all the students at the Midd .....
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The superintendent added that with the declining enrollment, he projects that the district will need to cut $200,000 from their budget for next year. He asked for suggestions from the board, staff and public for reductions. Strosahl expects to review ideas in April. He maintained that an effort will be made to keep from cutting from the classroom.
Lentz insisted that the funding from the state for the next two years is worse than "zero-zero." He said that in addition to no new funding, costs continue to go up. Lentz also noted that legislators that crossed party lines to override the governor for the Transportation Bill have lost committee positions.
Strosahl complained of a mandate from legislators to have districts develop an improvement plan across all areas. He added that this is an unfunded mandate. The mandate carries a threat of loss funding. Strosahl would like the mandate removed from the proposal. He also suggested that school districts should be exempt from paying the increase in the state gas tax.
Building Progress
Scott Sinclair, field coordinator for the building contractor, reported that work was on schedule and on budget. He noted that work in the kitchen, cafeteria and receiving area is near done. They are also working on improvements in the science rooms and painting in the elementary school.
Strosahl commented on the strong odor that emanated from the work on the cafeteria floor late last week. He insisted that even though it had caused dismissal of classes, it was a strong but not harmful odor. The school has been ventilated as much as possible. He added that should there be further problems due to construction, arrangements are being made to hold high school classes elsewhere.
AYP
Principal Jon Ellerbusche noted that they are still preparing for the state required Annual Yearly Progress tests that are now a couple of weeks away. He emphasized their efforts to further integrate math into the curriculum. He explained that all the students at the Midd .....
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Lanesboro School District gets ready for prom
Fri, Mar 21st, 2008
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It must be spring. The Lanesboro school board meeting on Thursday, March 20, was all about the upcoming prom on May 3rd.
So far, 12 adults from the community have agreed to chaperone the dance and one off duty police officer will be present .....
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So far, 12 adults from the community have agreed to chaperone the dance and one off duty police officer will be present .....
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Fillmore Central makes budget cuts
Fri, Mar 14th, 2008
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PRESTON - The Fillmore Central School Board held a special meeting to decide on needed budget cuts on March 11.
Superintendent Myrna Luehmann said that the process started in November when faculty members were asked for their input on how t .....
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Superintendent Myrna Luehmann said that the process started in November when faculty members were asked for their input on how t .....
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Kingsland building project on schedule
Fri, Feb 22nd, 2008
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The Kingsland School Board received several reports at their Thursday, February 21 meeting.
Building Project
The building project is on Schedule. Scott Sinclair representing the contractor said that concrete was poured on the last sl .....
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Building Project
The building project is on Schedule. Scott Sinclair representing the contractor said that concrete was poured on the last sl .....
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Lanesboro School District donates $1000 to Lakeview
Fri, Feb 22nd, 2008
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The Lanesboro school board, at their regular meeting on February 21, 2008, agreed to send a donation of $1,000 to the memorial fund that has been established on behalf of the children killed in the tragic school bus accident near Cottonwood on Tuesd
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Fillmore Central School Board to require annual review of administrators
Fri, Feb 22nd, 2008
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The Fillmore Central School Board had some discussion at their regular meeting last Thursday, February 21 about the need to conduct annual reviews of the administration and the superintendent. The board members agreed that having an annual review pr
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Rushford-Peterson School board deals withroutine matters
Fri, Feb 15th, 2008
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RUSHFORD - It was slim pickins' for new business at the R-P school board's regular meeting last Monday, February 11. But maybe that's a relief after a year that included a 500 year flood.
Superintendent Chuck Ehler reported that he and admin .....
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Superintendent Chuck Ehler reported that he and admin .....
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Fillmore Central faces budget cuts
Fri, Feb 1st, 2008
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PRESTON - The Fillmore Central School Board is faced with the difficult and unpleasant task of making cuts to the budget for 2008. At the regular meeting on Wednesday, January 30, the board decided to form an ad hoc committee to look at the numbers
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