Jan Mitchell, LWV Observer
All members were present.
Public Comment:
Judy Dirks spoke in opposition to the Spanish immersion program, saying that it made native speakers of languages other than Spanish or English feel slighted, and that the money spent would be better used to provide more ESL instructors.
Ms. Otterdahl form Keya Paya expressed concern about the lengthy [...]
Jan Mitchell, LWV observer
Noel Stratmoen was absent.
Announcements included:
Amber Barksdale’s success at the spelling bee.
Bridgewater students’ Pennies for Patients campaign generated over $2300.
Gymnastics and wrestling team members advance to state.
Morgan Zabel broke school scoring records in basketball – both boys & girls!
Many Northfield students participated in recent music performances in the [...]
Jan Mitchell, LWV Observer
All Board members were present.
Announcements included:
$14,000 grant from MN Dept. of Education for service learning activities
Music listening team took 1st in state competition.
Science Olympiad students are going to state competition.
One act plays were well received.
Morgan Zabel (basketball), Liesl Schultz (alpine skiing) and Beret Amundson (Triple A) were [...]
Jan Mitchell, LWV Observer
Absent: Ellen Iverson and Mike Berthelsen
The annual organizational meeting took place at 7 p.m., and the officers were elected:
Chair- Kari Nelson
Vice Chair – Noel Stratmoen
Clerk – Ellen Iverson
Treasurer – Anne Maple
Stipends were continued at their current level ($2280 per year for Board members, and $3000 for the Chairperson). Of 13 school districts [...]
Jan Mitchell, LWV Observer
Absent: Ellen Iverson and Mike Berthelsen
The annual organizational meeting took place at 7 p.m., and the officers were elected:
Chair- Kari Nelson
Vice Chair – Noel Stratmoen
Clerk – Ellen Iverson
Treasurer – Anne Maple
Stipends were continued at their current level ($2280 per year for Board members, and $3000 for the Chairperson). Of 13 school districts [...]
Jan Mitchell, LWV Observer
All members were present.
Announcements:
Hannah Puczko was congratulated for being elected President of the National Association of Community Education.
The Fine Arts Booster Club has been launched, with cooperation from KYMN and the Northfield News.
Companeros feedback sessions went well.
Many concerts and events illustrate great student performances.
Kari Nelson noted [...]
Jan Mitchell, LWV Observer
All members were present.
Announcements included:
* Recognition for the National Merit scholars (11 Commended and 3 semi- finalists) and their teachers.
* Sibley students competed in a chess tournament.
* Bridgewater students raised more than $100 for UNICEF.
* Greenvale students provided Food Shelf donations.
* Tattered Pages, the Middle School bookstore, will hold its [...]
Jan Mitchell, LWV Observer
All members were present.
Principals from Bridgewater and Sibley schools presented detailed reports on their school improvement plans.
The 2009 audit report was presented, and the District had exceptionally good numbers. The general fund showed an improvement of almost $2 million.
The Board approved a resolution to designate funds for future obligations to retirees. The [...]
Jan Mitchell, LWV Observer
Absent: Kari Nelson & Mike Berthelsen
Announcements: National Merit results for Northfield High School – 3 semi-finalists, and 11 commended students. A reception in their honor, and in honor of the teachers who inspired them, will be held at 6:30 in the High School cafeteria on November 23. (The School Board meeting for [...]
Jan Mitchell, LWV Observer
All members were present, but Superintendent Richardson was at a conference, and Tom Stringer, Director of Business, took his place.
In addition to the approval of the minutes of the last regular meeting, they approved the minutes of the special meeting that approved the contract with the Northfield Education Association.
Just Foods’ newsletter contained [...]