Kingsland school board held a regular session on July 19, with all members participating (Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Natasha Howard, Gwen Howard, Maranda Emig, Pamela Freet, and Superintendent James Hecimovich). Also in attendance were Principal Scott Klavetter and Building & Grounds Director Jason Thompson. Business Manager Amber Herbrand participated via Zoom … [Read more...]
Mary Morem takes the helm at Houston Schools
Mary Morem attended her first Houston School Board meeting as the new superintendent July 15, 2021. During the Old Business section of the meeting, Mary addressed some of the items the board had chosen to wait to discuss with her. Morem opted to wait on a decision to hire an onsite instructional coach at this time. She wants to gather more information and knowledge of the … [Read more...]
Kingsland extracurricular eligibility rules mulled
Kingsland School Board held their monthly “work session” on July 7. Members participating included Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, Pamela Freet, and Superintendent James Hecimovich. Business Manager Amber Herbrand participated via Zoom technology. Gwen Howard was absent. The meeting included first readings of the proposed new Student Handbook and … [Read more...]
R-P School adopts 2021-2022 budget
At their regular June 21, 2021, meeting, the R-P School Board adopted their 2021-2022 budget totaling $8,078,143.00 after a short presentation by Superintendent Jon Thompson. At the beginning of last school year, overspending of $100,000 was anticipated; COVID increased that amount when a number of parents decided to homeschool their children. The proposed budget will have an … [Read more...]
Houston School Board: auditorium dreams
Sara Guyette and Ben Tillman of Sitelogiq presented a pre-design summary of a 250-seat auditorium addition to the Houston School Board at their June 17 meeting. Krin Abraham, as one of her last acts as Houston Schools superintendent, had arranged for the presentation of the plan. Although the board does not have funding at this time for an auditorium, they wanted to consider a … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school unveils 2021-2022 return to school plan
Superintendent Matt Schultz reviewed the district’s plan for the upcoming school year with the Lanesboro School Board at their June 17 meeting. The school was able to adapt the standard business preparedness plan from the state of Minnesota and also used data from a survey that was sent to parents of Lanesboro students. Only one parent surveyed said that they did not want their … [Read more...]
M-C to continue senior online campus lunch
The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on June 15. In attendance were Mark Wiedemann, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Cristal Adkins, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Lisa Halverson, Aimee Lake, Diane Wilder, Traci Livingood, and Principal Michelle Wiedemann. No student representatives were in attendance. The board discussed the “senior open campus lunch” that has … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board approves teachers’ 2022-23 contract
At the June 9, 2021, Chatfield School Board meeting, these board members were present: Josh Thompson, Katie Priebe, Jill Harstad, Tom Keefe, and Lanny Isensee, as well as Principals Shane McBroom, Randy Paulson, Superintendent Ed Harris, Trista O’Connor, business manager and LuAnn Klevan, Community Education Director. Board member Matt McMahon was absent. During their … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Schools participating in the free summer food service program
Fillmore Central Public Schools #2198 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all Fillmore Central District children without charge and will meet the nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). From June 7 through August 13, 2021, Fillmore Central Schools will be serving a free sack breakfast and … [Read more...]
Houston School Board year end updates and decisions
Joe Ruskey of Dependable Solutions appeared before the board at the regular Houston School Board meeting May 20, 2021, to update them on the district’s technology. Ruskey told the board that they were trying to set a four- to five- year rotation for Chromebooks with about $33,000 spent this year and $48,000 to $50,000 in the following years. In addition, $5,000 will be spent on … [Read more...]
Spring Valley senior parade set for June 3
The Spring Valley city council held a regular council meeting on May 24. All members were present (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Greg Brooks, John Dols and Mayor Tony Archer). Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. No visitors were on hand to address the council on any topics. Spring Valley’s annual “Senior Parade” was discussed. Troy Lange explained, … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central holds first concerts since December 2019
At the May 25 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, superintendent Heath Olstad updated the board on the spring concerts. Elementary music teacher Matthew Patterson has been holding concerts for each of the K-6 grades separately. High school choir teacher Sarah Holten and band teacher Duane Ledin also held smaller concerts by combining several grades instead of the whole high … [Read more...]
Lanesboro wrapping up the school year and facilities project
At the May 20 Lanesboro School Board meeting, board member Steve Snyder asked when the final walk-through for the facilities project would be taking place. Superintendent Matt Schultz said that the final punch list walk-through would occur on May 26, but there are still some things left to do before everything is complete. The asphalt needs to be done on both parking lots, the … [Read more...]
Suicide prevention discussed at Lanesboro High School
Three children’s providers from Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center recently presented to close to 200, 7th-11th graders, at the Lanesboro High School, about suicide prevention. There were two presentations, each about an hour long. The team talked about suicide, self-harm and how to recognize if a student or friend needs help. In addition, discussion was had about … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton donates little libraries
The Mabel-Canton school board met in regular session on May 18, with all members present. Also in attendance were Principal Michelle Wiedemann, Business Manager Aimee Lake, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, and Lisa Halverson. Both student representatives, Colton Kuderer-Heintz and Matt McClimon, were absent due to a baseball game. Principal Wiedemann shared a media advisory … [Read more...]