By Rich Wicks Mabel-Canton’s School Board held a regular meeting on April 21, although there wasn’t much “regular” about it, as most members participated via remote technology, due to coronavirus prevention guidelines. Superintendent Gary Kuphal explained that, until further notice, this is how the school’s board meetings will be held. Board members participating included … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Board inspires students and meets challenges with confidence
Due to COVID-19, the regular April 20, 2020, Spring Grove Public Schools meeting was held in compliance with Minnesota’s requirements for remote board meetings. Consent agenda items approved included the agenda, minutes from the March meeting, Treasurer’s report and payment of monthly bills, the second reading of revised policies 419 Tobacco-Free environment and 534 Unpaid … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school facility project underway
The Lanesboro School Board met via phone conference on April 16. The agenda was approved along with the minutes of the February 20 regular board meeting. The board reviewed and approved the monthly revenues and expenditures for both February and March as they did not meet in March. The construction project bills from February and March were also approved. Board member … [Read more...]
R-P distance learning getting high marks
The Monday, April 20 Rushford-Peterson School Board, like most board meetings now, was held virtually via Zoom. All board directors were in attendance, as well as Superintendent Jon Thompson and Administrative Assistant Laura Hahn. The meeting kicked off with a brief discussion regarding procedures for the new online format. It was noted that all meetings will be recorded and … [Read more...]
Sheltered in violence
Throughout the United States, police departments are responding to a surge in domestic violence calls at the same time a shelter-in-place order keeps many people in close quarters. According to www.thehill.com, “Police departments in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Seattle have said publicly they are seeing increases in domestic violence allegations. Chicago reported … [Read more...]
County takes measures to ease COVID-19 impact
At the April 14 meeting of the Fillmore County Board via Webex, commissioners took steps to lesson the impact on their constituents. County Auditor/Treasurer Heidi Jones noted the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) has provided some guidance on possibly giving some property owners, who are struggling due to closures, some relief. She said she has received a handful of … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central offers programs for all levels of child development
Fillmore Central takes pride in the programs that are offered at all levels of child development. Children are continually developing and we know that there are a lot of questions to go with all of these stages. We are very fortunate to be able to offer a variety of programs for families with children birth to 5. School Readiness and Early Childhood Special Education … [Read more...]
Mabel–Canton Early Childhood Programs
Happy Week of the Young Child! Since we will not be able to celebrate like we usually do all together due to COVID-19, I would like to encourage all families, but especially our Mabel-Canton families with young children, to make something special for your doors or windows and decorate our neighborhoods and communities with projects made by our little people. Here is a little … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson Community Ed offers more than just classes!
Rushford-Peterson Community Education offers many opportunities for early childhood aged children and their families. Our Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes are open to birth to 5-year-olds. Parents and children attend the themed classes together. Classes meet on Thursday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m. and Friday mornings from 8:15-9:30 a.m. Along with offering classes, … [Read more...]
Semcac Head Start is on the move!
We provide birth-to-age five learning opportunities at no cost to qualifying families. Semcac Head Start participates in the Parent Aware Child Care rating system for licensed providers, and consistently achieves the highest rating, a 4-Star High Quality Program rating. Early Head Start for Birth to 3-year-olds We offer a home-based option in Fillmore County to eligible … [Read more...]