SLAM (Students Learning Advanced Manufacturing) held an open house in the STEM shop at Chatfield High School on December 18, 2019. According to Calvin Clemons, MSCS (Minnesota State College Southeast) Director of Trade and Technology, this Open Hour is “an opportunity to meet the inspired teachers, administrators and manufacturers who are creating a vibrant partnership to bring … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central board approves levy
A Truth in Taxation hearing was held at the December 19 Fillmore Central school board meeting. The board reviewed the 2019 payable 2020 levy request and the current budget. The proposed levy came to a total of $1,453,179.43 which is a -12.90% difference from last year’s. The levy was approved. Dean of Students Chris Mensink reported that the matinee and evening K-6 holiday … [Read more...]
Lanesboro receives clean audit; preps for project work
The Lanesboro School Board receivaed favorable news from auditor Jason Boyton, Smith, Shafer & Associates, at the Thursday, December 19 meeting. The district has continued several positive financial strides forward, despite its small size and an in-progress building project. Only one area of concern was noted in the audit. The district has also seen a positive increase … [Read more...]
R-P approves early retirement incentive
The Rushford-Peterson School District has considered making their early retirement incentive program a policy item. However, following discussion at the Monday, December 16 school board meeting, it was determined to be more effective practice to keep the program a limited offering. Designed as a cost-savings measure for the district, the program currently allows teachers … [Read more...]
College News
Fall 2019 Graduation List •Minnesota State University Mankato: Zachary Eggers, Chatfield, BS, Construction Management; Megan Kiehne, Lanesboro, MS, Rehabilitation Counseling; Quinton Sand, Mabel, BS, RN Baccalaureate Completion, Cum Laude; Logan Back, Ostrander, BS, Construction Management, Cum Laude; Lisa Boyum, Peterson, MS, Elementary Education; Josiah Nelson, … [Read more...]
College News
Spring 2019 Honors List •UW-Madison: Benjamin Pierce, Fountain, Dean’s List; Magnolia Decker, Lanesboro, Dean’s Honor List; Claire Pieper, Lanesboro, Dean’s List Summer 2019 Honors List •The College of St. Scholastica: Alison Bentley, Chatfield, Dean’s List Spring 2019 Graduation List •St. Olaf College: Wesley Brown, Chatfield, Environmental Studies and … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board welcomes new member
At the December 4, 2019 Chatfield School Board meeting, all board members were present along with Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant and Krista O’Connor, business manager. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris and Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Board members were given an audit report from Andrew Forliti of Smith and Schafer Associates. The audit was … [Read more...]
Kingsland to request County 1 speed limit change
On December 2, all Kingsland School Board members (Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, Kyle Rader and Superintendent James Hecimovich) were present at the board’s monthly “work session” meeting. Athletic Director Reid Olson, Business Manager Amber Uhlenhake, and Community Education Director Becky Bicknese also … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central grad raises concerns about ADA accessibility
Fillmore Central graduate Taryn Raaen attended the November 26 Fillmore Central School Board meeting to discuss the lack of accessibility to the weight room. She pointed out that the school is not ADA compliant because of the stairs leading to the weight room. Raaen suggested that it be moved to the stage area in the old gym and the theater department be moved into its own … [Read more...]
Vacant seat on Lanesboro School Board filled
At the November 21 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Sarah Peterson was nominated to fill the vacant seat on the board left by Lolly Melander. Melander resigned in September after serving on the board for nearly nine years. A roll call vote to appoint Peterson passed unanimously. Steve Storhoff was nominated and appointed as the board treasurer to replace Melander. The … [Read more...]