After the pledge, a group of sixth grade boys made a presentation to the board about a project that they are involved in. The boys, Keagan Patten, Westin Nolte, Aiden Johnsrud, and Reggie Allen, are going to hold a 3 on 3 basketball competition that will benefit two children in our area who are undergoing treatment for cancer. This will be held in March. More information will … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central board member recognized for six years of service
Fillmore Central Board Member Emily Ellis Onsager was recognized for her six years of service on the school board and presented with a plaque during the regular December 18 meeting. The board expressed their gratitude to Ellis Onsager for her time and dedication. The Fillmore Central School Board reviewed the 2018 levy and held a Truth in Taxation meeting. The total levy … [Read more...]
Worrisome situation growing as drivers continue to pass stopped school buses
School buses; the bright yellow, metal behemoths are designed to stand out. We expect that there are children aboard and hope drivers anticipate stops. A frightening rise in the number of reported violations, close calls, and even deaths, however, has law enforcement, transportation directors, and bus companies on high alert. On October 30, three young siblings were struck … [Read more...]
Kingsland talks facilities, funding and football
At the Kingsland School Board’s monthly “work session” meeting on December 3, with all members present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Superintendent James Hecimovich), the board discussed the long term facilities maintenance (LTFM) plan, and the Indoor Air Quality project being planned. Regarding the IAQ project at the Spring … [Read more...]
Lego League gives presentation at Fillmore Central School Board meeting
First Lego League coach Stuart Weist was present at the November 27 school board meeting along with the league’s student members. The Lego League is a STEM program and consists of 10 students from 4th-8th grade who must work together to build a robot based on a theme chosen by the international First Lego League organization. This year’s theme is Into Orbit, and the Fillmore … [Read more...]
College News
Summer 2018 Graduations • Rochester Community and Technical College: Hannah House, Chatfield, DIP, Practical Nursing; Kelsey Wooner, Chatfield, DIP, Practical Nursing; Braden Hanson, Lanesboro, AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences; Rebecca Olson, Lanesboro, DIP, Practical Nursing; Bailey Gartner, Preston, AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences; Tisha Doherty, Spring Valley, AA, 2+2 Social … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school referendum passes with an impressive 70% of vote
“Thank you to all of our Lanesboro community for coming to all of our (proposed facilities project) meetings over the last several months,” Superintendent Matt Schultz said at the November 15 Lanesboro School Board meeting. On November 6, nearly 70% of Lanesboro residents voted to approve the general obligation bond for $7.135 million for the renovations and additions to the … [Read more...]
Kingsland considers “What now?”
On November 6, the Kingsland referendum was voted down, which brings up the question of what happens now. That question was recently asked of Kingsland board members and the superintendent. Superintendent James Hecimovich answered, “I think what happens is, at our next working session, in December, is that we’ll discuss do we come back in November (with another referendum). … [Read more...]
Kingsland mulls football coaching change
At the Kingsland School Board’s monthly meeting on November 19, with all members present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Superintendent James Hecimovich), the board heard a plea for, and a plea against, making a football coaching change. No action was taken on the issue, but the board held a “closed meeting” of nearly an hour to … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board hears personalized learning presentation
At the November 19 Chatfield School Board meeting, all board members were present except for Matt McMahon. Also present were Ed Harris, superintendent; Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant; Karyl Lyons, business manager and both principals, Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Jason Boynton of Smith and Schaffer was present to present the financial audit. There were no issues to … [Read more...]