Rice County Observer Report: Working Meeting, 3.19.24

Rice County board meeting of the whole March 19, 2024  Hoisington called the meeting to order at 8:30 am. Pledge. Roll call: all present. I. PUBLIC HEALTH/NURSING: Deb Purfeerst Tobacco Retailer Ordinance Discussion Public health department representative Josh Ramaker presents reasons for updating the tobacco ordinance of 1997, and asks for a speedy timeline. Malecha … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Working Meeting, 3.19.24

Rice County Observer REport: Board of Commissioners Meeting, 3.12.24

No residents came forward during the 8:00 am open comment session. At 8:30 am Commissioner Malecha called the meeting to order. Roll was called and all commissioners were present. The agenda for this meeting and the minutes of  the February 27 meeting were unanimously approved                                                                                       II.         PUBLIC HEALTH/NURSING: Deb Purfeerst             … Continue reading Rice County Observer REport: Board of Commissioners Meeting, 3.12.24

Northfield Public Schools Observer Report, School Board Meeting, 3.11.24

Call to Order – By School Board Chair Claudia Gonzalez George at 6:00 p.m. All present Agenda Approval – Agenda and Table File approved (https://northfieldschools.org/wpcontent/uploads/2024.03.11-Board-Packet-1.pdf ) Public Comment –Michelle Martin, teacher – Urged the board to move forward on the “Reimagine” option for the high school, particularly the academic tower. She believes it is smart … Continue reading Northfield Public Schools Observer Report, School Board Meeting, 3.11.24

School Board Observer REport: Northfield Public Schools Board Meeting, 3.8.24

Northfield Public Schools, School Board MeetingFebruary 26, 2024 Call to Order – By School Board Chair Claudia Gonzalez George at 6:00 p.m. Amy Goerwitz was absent. Agenda Approval – Agenda and Table File approved (see https://northfieldschools.org/wpcontent/uploads/2024.02.26-Board-Packet.pdf ) Public Comment – none Announcements and Recognitions – Dr. HillmannEarly childhood programs open house on March 7 for … Continue reading School Board Observer REport: Northfield Public Schools Board Meeting, 3.8.24

Rice County Observer Report: Commissioner Working Meeting, 3.5.24

Nort Johnson, Cradle to Career Request In light of the massive financial cuts underway at the Faribault Public Schools, this initiative provides a shared funding model to help keep up with the basics. It supports kids, businesses. It’s data driven with four core benchmark areas and evidence based, a national model. Examples of purchases so … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Commissioner Working Meeting, 3.5.24