I.S.D. 166 is exploring the option of a four-day week. It is important that our district considers the impact such a scheduling change would have on student education. Presently, four Minnesota districts, MCCRAY, Blackduck, Warroad, and Ogilvie, have four-day week schedules in place. Minnesota schools implementing the four-day week are reporting positive experiences from parents, students and staff. All four districts plan... READ MORE >
Some folks say school finance is complicated. I’m not so sure. Complex and confusing, yes, but with a little effort and good questions it is understandable. School finance is a bit like oatmeal. Some people love it, others not so much. It is mushy, unpredictable, sometimes bland and sometimes sweet. There’s little, if any, uniformity and of course it is... READ MORE >
