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A recent string of winter weather left school districts scrambling to reschedule activities. We spoke to Brainerd School Activities Director Jack Freeman to find out what that process is like. Freeman explained all of the districts need to work together, but luckily…: The rescheduling doesn’t just affect the faculty and support staff, of course: Even…
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Aitkin Superintendent Dan Stifter joined us to talk about the process involved in approving the new School Board Members: He thanked the outgoing members: Superintendent Stifter also talked about the approval process for appointed members, and the many factors that play into postponing or cancelling school due to wintry weather. The full conversation can be found…
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At the McGregor School Board meeting on Monday, the Board approved the promotion of Clara Pawlak and several hirings for Paraprofessionals and staff, discussed purchasing a live-stream package for sporting events, and got an update on the bus garage, which is set to open by the new year. Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson gave an…
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The Aitkin School Board held the Truth in Taxation meeting during their regular monthly meeting on December 19th. Business Manager Heather Hipp described how the Levy is calculated for the school district: Among the other topics covered were setting the combined polling place, the Curriculum Review Committee update, and Board Member pay. The Aitkin School…
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Message from Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative: Schools: Announcements:
The McGregor School Board held a work session meeting. Superintendent Brad Johnson relayed his recent meeting with non-certified staff: Johnson detailed concerns about the football program at McGregor and talked about an upcoming parent meeting: He voiced some optimism concerning the current junior high students: Possible solutions bring their own concerns, however: The McGregor School Board…
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Wednesday, December 14th: Schools: Community Announcements:
Tuesday, December 13th: Wednesday, December 14th:
Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter gave us important information about winter weather closure plans for the district. The first point of contact is the Infinite Campus notification system: Part of what makes that system work is the information parents provide ahead of time: The decision to call a weather day or delay is based…
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