Jan Mitchell, LWV Observer
Absent: Kari Nelson and Paul Hager
Board members expressed appreciation to the Northfield News for its coverage of the recent results of No Child Left Behind testing. This complex issue was well explained.
The Board unanimously approved renewal of the health and dental benefit plans. Tom Stringer noted that the dental plan has [...]
Category Archives: Northfield School Board
Northfield School Board Meeting – August 11, 2008
August 12, 2008 – 12:16 pm
Northfield School Board Meeting – July 14, 2008
July 15, 2008 – 7:30 pm
Jan Mitchell, LWVÂ Observer
Absent: Paul Hager
State Legislators Kevin Dahle and David Bly presented a report on the education-related issues that were considered this past session, and acknowledged that school funding continues to be inadequate and unpredictable for most districts. They intend to improve the state support of education in the next session. Diane Cirksena noted [...]
Northfield School Board - Monday, June 9, 2008
June 10, 2008 – 9:42 pm
Jan Mitchell, LWV Observer
Mike Bertelson was absent.
The Board expressed sympathy for the family of Jean Boardman,
who served on the Board and in the community with great distinction.
Her death is a heavy loss. Also, Chairperson Kari Nelson expressed
appreciation to the staff for a fine school year - especially to the
folks at Bridgewater who needed to accommodate [...]
Northfield School Board - Tuesday, May 27, 2008
May 29, 2008 – 12:43 pm
Jan Mitchell, LWV observer
Noel Stratmoen, Wendy Smith, and Dianne Cirksena were absent.
A parent asked for information about the drug education program at the
high school, and also indicated a concern about the speed limit on
Highway 246 - he feels there are a number of students who cross the
highway and are endangered. The board is actively seeking [...]
Northfield School Board - May 12, 2008
May 13, 2008 – 12:28 pm
Jan Mitchell, Observer
Katy Hargis was absent.
Announcements & Recognitions-
* Greenvale Park will have a visiting artist next year.
* the high school production of “Holiday” was a big success
* the Academic Awards event reflected both outstanding
student achievements and community generosity in providing scholarships.
* Alumni Awards recognized the distinguished achievements of Dick Scott, who
taught math at NHS for [...]
Northfield School Board - Monday, April 28, 2008
April 29, 2008 – 9:11 pm
Diane Cirksena was absent.
The board heard from several faculty members about the value
they had from professional learning circles in enhancing their
effectiveness in the classroom. Gary Lewis, Director of Student
Services, reported that the needs of English Language Learners are
quite critical - that the case loads of their teachers are expanding
beyond hope of best results, and that [...]
Northfield School Board - Monday, March 10,2008
March 11, 2008 – 12:09 pm
 All members were present.
In addition to the routine business, the Board heard announcements and
recognitions including the student arts exhibit at NAG, the Science
Olympiad competiton, choir and orchestra performances, and boys diving
at the State level.
Deborah Appleman, from Carleton, reported on the visit a team made to
Prairie Creek Charter School to assess the school’s fiscal condition,
academic performance, [...]
Northfield School Board - Feb. 25, 2008
February 27, 2008 – 10:34 am
Jan Mitchell, League Observer
The Northfield School Board met on Monday, February 25. 2008. Mike
Bertleson was absent. In addition to routine business, the Board
noted that John Bade, Middle School art teacher, is among 28
candidates for Teacher of the Year, sponsored by Education Minnesota.
Student in dramatics, wrestling, gymnastics, weight lifting, Mock
Trial, and the Middle School Spelling Bee [...]
Northfield School Board - February 11, 2008
February 12, 2008 – 10:52 am
Jan Mitchell, League Observer
Absent: Paul Hager & Diane Cirksena
Superintendent Chris Richardson noted that composting kitchen waste, as urged by Kathleen Doran-Norton at recent meeting, is being explored and will likely be implemented.
The board heard from a group who want to continue and expand the community garden at Greenvale Park School. Its first season was [...]
Northfield School Board - Jan. 28, 2008
January 29, 2008 – 11:32 am
Jan Mitchell, LWV Observer
All members were present. Kathleen Doran-Norton used the Public
Comment opportunity to encourage the Board to consider composting
kitchen waste from the school cafeterias as a way to mitigate the
pressure on the landfill, and to promote environmental responsibility.
Another district got some recent publicity for their efforts in this
connection.
Superintendent Chris Richardson recognized the program “To [...]
