At the I.S.D. 166 school board’s December 15 meeting the board passed a motion relating to the $6,500,000 general obligation school building bonds. The superintendent, the business manager or school board officer, can now authorize the series 2017A bonds for issuance.
The first building project some of the bond money will be used for is to repair or replace the school bus garage, which has structural deficiencies. The garage has needed upgrading for years, but there was no money in the budget for the work to be done.
Daniel Henry, the school’s technology assistant, notified Superintendent Dr. William Crandall that he was resigning to pursue a degree in technology. His last day was December 22.
“I am truly thankful for my opportunity to work in this school. Working here has been a pleasure and the past year has given me some very rewarding experiences that will stick with me forever. Being given the opportunity to implement a ticketing system shorty after being hired, overhauling the iPad management system, and building the school’s website are some of the highlights of my employment here,” wrote Henry.
“If it is appropriate, I would like to continue mentoring the robotics team.”
Henry worked out a plan with IT director John Jacobsen to smoothly transition his duties and promised to launch the school’s website before leaving.
The school received the following grants and donations: $750 came from the Education Foundation to put on the production of the Little Opera of the North; William and Katherine Gamble gave $100 for an art class in honor of David Hahn; The Booster Club gave $7,011.36 to pay the wages of junior high coaches; Kids Plus donated $400 to purchase reflective lights; Library Friends gave $4,121 to the Media Center; the Lioness gave $200 to the Arrowhead Center of Arts; and the Booster Club gave $993.86 to help pay for the volleyball fan bus to the state tournament.
The school also received a $10,000 check from Northland Foundation to help pay for Orton-Gillingham training. This training will help instructors teach young children phonics and reading.
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