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 [...]
Blog Category: Northfield School Board
Northfield School Board - May 12, 2008
May 13, 2008 – 12:28 pm
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 [...]
Northfield School Board - Organizational Meeting, Jan.14
January 14, 2008 – 8:20 pm
Jan Mitchell
LWV Observer
Absent - Paul Hager
Officers for the Board were elected:
Chairperson - Kari Nelson
Vice-Chairperson - Noel Stratmoen
Clerk - Katie Hargis
Treasurer - Mike Bertelson
Stipends for members of the Board were increased by $10 per month,
making the Directors’ stipend $190, and Chairperson’s stipend $250 per
month.
Committee appointments remain as they were last year.
The regular Board meeting opened at [...]
December 5, 2007 – 7:41 pm
Currently, there is no observer for the Northfield School Board. Any member who would like to volunteer is encouraged to call or email Hilary Ziols
Northfield School Board Meetings-Monday, Aril 11 2005
April 12, 2005 – 2:10 pm
Submitted by Jan Mitchell, LWV Observer
The Board heard from a parent who urged the board and the public to participate in a rally for public schools to be held in Northfield on May 5th at 5 p.m. She and local supporters of more funding for schools have lobbied the legislature, and are cooperating [...]
Northfield School Board Meetings-Monday, March 14 & 28th, 2005
March 31, 2005 – 4:22 pm
Submitted by Jan Mitchell, LWV observer
I was not present for the meeting on the 14th, and am summarizing from the minutes of that session:
Elizabeth Larson, representing the Companeros teachers, urged that the board locate the Spanish immersion program at one site, consistent with the recommendation of the consultant who evaluated the program.
Superintendent Richardson presented a [...]
