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ISD #227 Chatfield Public Schools Board of Education Meeting MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020 (7:00 pm) Forum Room (High School)

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MISSION Equip all learners with the knowledge to thrive in a world of change by expanding and enhancing each individual’s educational environment. VALUES Excellence.  We are dedicated to supporting individual student achievement and fostering lifelong learning through continuous improvement and operational excellence. Integrity. We are committed to cultivating … [Read more...]

Chatfield School Board meeting held via tele-conferencing

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The COVID-19 era requiring social distancing has required public meetings to be held via internet and that is just how the Chatfield School Board met on Wednesday night, April 1.  Using the Zoom video conferencing app for the first time were all the board members (Amy Jeffers, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Rick Lowrey). Other meeting participants … [Read more...]

Chatfield declares local emergency

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At the March 23 Chatfield City Council meeting, a proclamation declaring a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 health pandemic was approved. Councilors Paul Novotny and Mike Urban were absent. The declaration “will invoke the city’s disaster plan and authorize other appropriate community containment and mitigation strategies.” City Clerk Joel Young explained the … [Read more...]

Chatfield prepares for COVID-19

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Chatfield City Council members and department heads held a special meeting on March 16 to discuss how to keep city services operating in the event the coronavirus affects city staff. Councilor Josh Broadwater was absent. Mayor Russ Smith explained we have to look at what we will need to do if key staff are sick or quarantined for two weeks. Who will take over for essential … [Read more...]

Chatfield supports Rochester Airport bonding request

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Chatfield City Council sped through a short agenda at their March 9 meeting. Rochester International Airport has requested bonding money to be used for maintenance and improvements (reconstruction of Runway 2/20) of the regional airport. The airport is an economic cornerstone supporting southeastern Minnesota. The Southeastern Minnesota League of Municipalities membership … [Read more...]

Chatfield School Board hears coronavirus recommendations

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The Chatfield School Board met in regular session on March 4.  Board members present included Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, Katie Priebe, and Rick Lowrey.  Matt McMahon and Lanny Isensee were absent.  Also attending were Superintendent Ed Harris, Lorri Lowrey (administrative assistant), Krista O’Connor (business manager), and Luann Klevan (Community Education … [Read more...]

Chatfield initiates process to upgrade website

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At the February 24 Chatfield City Council meeting, City Clerk Joel Young initiated a discussion about a future upgrade to the city’s website.  The city currently uses GovOffice to host its website. The current contract ends late in April. It could be renewed for only one year if appropriate. Young explained he was not looking for approval of a new website host at this time. … [Read more...]