During the regular Kingsland School Board meeting on June 15, the board voted to formally censure board member Noella Lund. Board chair Jackie Horsman stated that a special closed meeting of the board was held on June 8, and explained, “It was in regards to complaints that had been filed by community members and students/parents against board member Noella Lund.” Horsman read … [Read more...]
MiEnergy Cooperative awards $30,000 in scholarships
MiEnergy Cooperative awarded $30,000 in scholarships to 60 local high school students who exemplify commitment to their local community. MiEnergy’s scholarship program reflects the core cooperative principle of commitment to community by recognizing high school seniors who demonstrate cooperative spirit through service to others. The scholarships are funded through unclaimed … [Read more...]
Kingland School Board Meeting 5.4.20
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (WORK SESSION) OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2137 – May 4, 2020. Please Note: Due to COVID-19, the board chair and superintendent will conduct teleconferencing with the remaining five (5) board members to mitigate exposure to COVID-19. Minnesota School Boards Association provided the following guidance … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board Meeting 4.20.20
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2137 – April 20, 2020. Please Note: Due to COVID-19, the board chair and superintendent will conduct teleconferencing with the remaining five (5) board members to mitigate exposure to COVID-19. Minnesota School Boards Association provided the following guidance … [Read more...]
Kingsland meal delivery to end after May 28
The Kingsland School Board met in regular session on May 18, with some members attending via remote technology. All board members were in attendance (board chair Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader), as well as Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Principal Scott Klavetter, and Building and Grounds Director Jason … [Read more...]
Kingsland shortens school year
The Kingsland School Board met on May 4 for a work session meeting. All board members were in attendance (board chair Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader), as well as Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Principal Scott Klavetter, and Building & Grounds Director Jason Thompson. In light of the distance learning program … [Read more...]
Kingsland Schools
Doug Bergey 29 years, Special Education Kristal Brogan 16 years, Vocational Ag Rachael Burt 13 years, 6th Grade Deanna Capelle 32 years, 3rd Grade Todd Davis 26 years, Mathematics Stephanie Derby 21 years, English/Language Arts Scott Eckelkamp 14 years, 7-9 Math Paul Eckheart 17 years, 6th Grade Mark Fitzpatrick 2 years, … [Read more...]
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF EMERGENCY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2137 – March 16, 2020
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF EMERGENCY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2137 – March 16, 2020 A duly posted emergency meeting of the Board of Education, Independent School District No. 2137 was held in the choir room on Wednesday, March 16, 2020. Board Chair Jackie Horsman called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Present: Maranda Emig, Noella Lund, Kyle Rader … [Read more...]
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Kingsland Public School District will open bids on May 4, 2020, at 10:00 am in the District Office located at 705 N. Section Avenue, Spring Valley, Minnesota, for the following items: 1.2010 Chevrolet Handicap Van 2.2001 International Bus with Chair Lift 3.2003 International Bus Place your bid in a sealed envelope marked “Bus/Van Bid” and address it to Kingsland … [Read more...]
Kingsland handling uncertainties during pandemic
On April 20, the Kingsland School Board held a regular meeting, with Superintendent Jim Hecimovich and board chair Jackie Horsman in the Elementary Conference Room. Other members and staff attended remotely, via electronic means (Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader, as well as Principal Scott Klavetter, and Building and Grounds Director … [Read more...]
A Decade’s Worth of Sports Part II
Football had the unique aspect that five of the seven Journal-covered schools all were coached the entire decade by the same guys. In volleyball, only Lonnie Morken accomplished the feat as a pure head coach. The volleyball All-Decade team is 20 deep. Those listed had to be covered by the Journal Sports. Those whose careers spanned just into 2010 are less regarded. … [Read more...]
10th Annual Boys All-County Team
1st Team Mikkel Schutte (6’4” Sr. F/C Houston): The Hurricanes rangy stat-stuffing double-double machine, Schutte had a stellar senior year, putting up the extremely rare stat line of 20.5 PPG, 12.1 RPG, 5.3 APG, 2.5 SPG, and 3.7 BPG. Led his team in all five categories. In SEC-league games, finished top three in all five (1st rebounding/blocks, 3rd … [Read more...]
Kingsland discusses SACC changes
On March 16, the Kingsland School Board met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., after a short emergency session to discuss changes due to the coronavirus. Members present included Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Noella Lund, and Kyle Rader. Superintendent James Hecimovich and Principal Scott Klavetter were also in attendance. Tiffany Mundfrom was … [Read more...]
10th Annual Girls All-County Team
1st Team Ellie Buchholtz (5’8” junior G/F, Kingsland): Arguably the SEC’s best all-around talented player, led Kingsland in scoring (19.4 PPG), assists (4.3 APG), and steals (3.1 SPG) while finishing second in rebounding (6.7 RPG). Said numbers (save rebounding) all exceeded Sister Lauren as a senior. Ellie scored in double digits in all but two games while hitting … [Read more...]
Kingsland Board takes “Funding 101”
On March 2, the Kingsland School Board met for their monthly “work session.” Members present included Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Noella Lund, and Kyle Rader. Superintendent James Hecimovich, Business Manager Amber uhlenhake and Principal Scott Klavetter were also in attendance. Tiffany Mundfrom was absent. The board heard a presentation … [Read more...]