Long time chemistry and physics teacher Al Heine gave notice that February 25, 2019, would be his last day at school.
Lately Al has been working as a para in the school. He had to take an extended three-year medical leave due to health issues. Superintendent Dr. William Crandall said, “Our kids have benefited from being in front of him. He gave it his best but medical issues got the best of him.”
“He taught mostly physics and chemistry. He is a very talented guy,” said K-12 assistant principal Mitch Dorr.
School board member Carrie Jansen said Mr. Heine had made a great impact on her life as a teacher and had even attended her wedding.
Rebecca Keller resigned her para position, saying she was thankful for the opportunity to work at the school and enjoyed a lot of the people and the children.
The Youth Frontiers retreats scheduled for the days that the school was closed because of the Polar Vortex and extreme cold weather will be rescheduled for April 2nd, April 3rd and April 4th.
On January 21 two CCHS students, Adam Dorr and Amy Carpenter, participated in the St. Scholastic Honor Band. Each school from northeast Minnesota gets to nominate two students from their school to participate for the day. Both Amy and Adam represented Cook County schools very well.
ACA roof update
Crandall said that Kraus Anderson had received the final drawings for the roof repairs on the Arrowhead Center for the Arts roof so they can now start ordering materials.
The project will be done in two phases with work starting in June. There will be a break during summer plays, but once the plays are over the second and final phase will be completed in August, said I.S.D. 166 maintenance director Tom Nelson.
YMCA agreement
Superintendent Crandall reported that the school district was working with the YMCA on the joint facilities use agreement. The district is no longer using the weight room or Y gym. The old school weight lifting facility is being refitted with new equipment so the kids and athletes can work out there.
Dr. Crandall also said the NLC had found physical therapist services for the district students with physical therapy (PT) needs. NLC is also in negotiation for occupational therapy (OT) services for the school as well, noted Crandall.
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