The public comment period at the regular Houston School Board meeting on August 19 brought a group of parents opposed to mandatory mask wearing at Houston Schools. Tara Klinski informed the board that neither they or any other governmental entity were coparenting her children and that their family would not be going back to masks. Klinski declared, “Our children are not shields … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school finalizes back to school plans
At the August 19 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Superintendent Matt Schultz updated the board on the district’s plans for the upcoming school year. School starts on September 7, but back-to-school conferences will be held on September 7 and 8 so the students’ first official day will be on September 9. Teachers who are in their first three years of teaching will start on August … [Read more...]
Masks “recommended” at all R-P events
After a 2 1⁄2 hour meeting in the people-filled Forum Room, the R-P school board passed a resolution to “recommend” (not require) masks at a school and all events and activities; this leaves the decision on wearing a mask to the parents of each student. Any change to this policy will be made by the school board. In addition, the board passed a separate resolution that … [Read more...]
Chosen Valley Mini Grant program
Root River State Bank and F & M Community Bank-Chatfield are excited to announce their continued sponsorship of the Chosen Valley Mini Grant initiative. Applications for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year will include funding of $5000.00, bringing the grand total to $100,000.00 that has been allocated over the past 20 years to projects that would not otherwise be … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Schools – mini grant program
A “mini grant” program has been continued for the twenty third straight year by F & M Community Bank in Preston, First State Bank of Fountain and First Southeast Bank in Harmony for the Fillmore Central School District. Grants of up to $500 each have been made available to classroom teachers for the 2021/2022 school year so they can implement a variety of innovative … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton hears update on building upgrades
The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on August 17. In attendance were Mark Wiedemann, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Lisa Halverson, Diane Wilder, and Dustin Tollefsrud. Traci Livingood participated via remote technology. Board Chair Cristal Adkins was absent, so Chris Miller led the meeting. Chad Pike, representing the Kraus … [Read more...]
Spring Grove school recommends, not requires, students and staff to wear masks
Spring Grove School parents attended the August 16 Spring Grove School Board meeting in person and via Google Meet to comment on the proposed 2021-2022 COVID policy. Superintendent Rachel Udstuen explained that the school’s policy committee met last Thursday. Afterward, she sent a letter to parents informing them of the committee’s recommendation that would be presented to the … [Read more...]
Kingsland Safe Learning Plan OK’d
Kingsland school board held a regular meeting on August 16. Members participating included Jackie Horsman, Natasha Howard, Gwen Howard, Maranda Emig, Pamela Freet, Kyle Rader, and Superintendent James Hecimovich. Business Manager Amber Herbrand participated via remote technology. The entire meeting lasted under 18 minutes, as the board efficiently moved through the … [Read more...]
Masks “recommended” in Houston schools
At their August 5 regular meeting, the Houston School Board made the decision to recommend the wearing of masks in school buildings. Superintendent Mary Morem reported that the Section 1 COVID infection rate was currently the highest in the state with Houston, Winona and Fillmore Counties all in the high risk category for infections. Decisions on mask wearing and all COVID … [Read more...]
Kingsland’s Safe Learning Plan discussed
Kingsland school board held a “work session” meeting on August 11. Members participating included Jackie Horsman, Natasha Howard, Gwen Howard, Maranda Emig, Pamela Freet, and Superintendent James Hecimovich. Kyle Rader was absent. The board had lengthy discussion on the Safe Learning Plan for the upcoming school year. The COVID pandemic is the main consideration in … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board receives positive feedback on operating levy survey
At the August 11 board meeting, Josh Thompson, Matt McMahon and Tom Keefe were virtual on Zoom. Jill Harstad, Katie Priebe and Lanny Isensee were present as well as Principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson, Superintendent Ed Harris, and Trista O’Connor, business manager. During district patron time Elizabeth Eisenbeis, representing Chatfield Parents: Choice not … [Read more...]
Long-time business manager at Fillmore Central retires
At the July 27 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, the board accepted the resignation of business manager, Kathy Whalen, with thanks extended for her 30 years of service. “It’s been a rewarding career,” Whalen said. “It’s hard to say goodbye.” Special Education director Micki Breitsprecher thanked the board for renewing her contract for another two years. The Special … [Read more...]
Lots of summer activity at Lanesboro School
At the July 15 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Superintendent Matt Schultz updated the council on the facilities project. The flooring for the indoor playground has been installed and the garage doors separating the area from the new gym have been as well. The daycare playground equipment is in the process of being moved to its new location. The custodial crew has been staying … [Read more...]
Critical Race Theory is not taught in Spring Grove Public Schools
The Spring Grove School Board met on Monday evening, July 19, 2021, from 7:04 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the school’s Learning Resource Center. Board members in attendance were Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Kelly Rohland, Jenny Stender, Aric Elton, and Rhan Flatin. The board approved the agenda and minutes of the regular board meeting of June 21, and the Treasurer’s … [Read more...]
R-P School Board readies for the 2021-2022 school year
In a relatively short meeting July 19, 2021, the R-P School Board made necessary decisions prior to the start of the new school year. This included approving a new Athletic Training Outreach contract with Winona Health. The same trainer will be serving R-P schools again; students will be familiar and comfortable with the trainer as a result. The long term facility maintenance … [Read more...]