Aitkin Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter joined the show to talk about the upcoming Concert Choir’s performance of “Shrek: The Musical”, information on the Facilities Plans and Strategic Planning, and a Special School Board Election on May 9th:
The Aitkin School Board met Monday. ICS representatives gave an overview of Rippleside Elementary and the High School building facilities assessment. Possible new buildings were discussed. The Board also discussed bringing in the Minnesota School Board Association to aid in the process of a Strategic Plan for the District. The Board voted to set up a virtual…
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Lara Parkin and Rocco DiPaolo on behalf Aitkin Community Education spoke about upcoming programming that will connection youth with older generation thanks for grant funding from the Northland Foundation, where you can find out more on Community Education, and the how Ag Programming through Aitkin High Schools has great benefits for students as well as…
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The Aitkin School Board held their first meeting of 2023 on Monday. Part of it was used as the Organizational Meeting. The Officer Elections included:Chair – Dawn HouserVice Chair – Roland Hill; Clerk – Jen Burgos; Treasurer – Holly Midrum Meetings will take place the 3rd Monday of each month. The Board approved yearly renewals of…
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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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Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter spoke about the process for closing schools due to weather, the Aitkin Quarterbacks Club Holiday Basketball Tournament this week, and new School Baord members and a Special Election coming up in the New Year:
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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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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Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter talked about Winter Weather Preparedness for Students and Parents within the District, the start of Winter Activities, School Board Elections, and Curriculum Review: