Each year the Grand Portage Local Indian Education Committee (LIEC) votes on whether or not ISD 166/Cook County Schools is in compliance with eight standards included in the district’s policy and procedures related to Indian students residing on Indian lands. The LIEC issued a letter to the district citing non-concurrence with four of the eight standards (standards one, four, five... READ MORE >
With the absence of Board Members Deb White and Sissy Lunde as well as board commitments following the assembly, the Cook County Schools – ISD 166 school board held an abbreviated meeting April 21, 2016. The gathering was attended by Board Chair Jeanne Anderson and Board Members Terry Collins and Chris Goettl. Community member Myron Bursheim spoke on the subject... READ MORE >
After months of discussion, debate and community input the preliminary budget for Cook County Schools – ISD 166 has finally been set at the April 7, 2016 school board meeting. Superintendent Beth Schwarz reported that the district has had a couple of pleasant financial surprises recently. An unexpected $22,000 impact aid clean up payment was received from the state. In... READ MORE >
Doctor Bill Crandall is looking forward to his new position as superintendent of Cook County Schools – ISD 166. Crandall, who is also the superintendent of the Lake Superior School District, will replace Superintendent Beth Schwarz on July 1, 2016. After growing up in Pennsylvania and attending his last two years of high school in Albert Lea, Minnesota, Crandall pursued... READ MORE >
Six months after the announcement by Superintendent Beth Schwarz that she did not plan to seek a renewal of her contract with Cook County Schools – ISD 166 the board has approved a contract with Dr. William Robert Crandall. Crandall will begin his contract July 1, 2016 after the termination of Schwartz’s agreement in June. The new arrangement was unanimously... READ MORE >
Gunshots rang out in the physical therapy department at Cook County North Shore Hospital in the early morning hours of February 29. Employees of the hospital and the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic took cover anywhere they could find as an armed intruder stalked the hallways. Thankfully, it was all part of a prearranged training session. But what if the horror had... READ MORE >
Twelve members of the high school choir graced the Cook County Schools – ISD 166 school board with a couple of melodies to open the March 3, 2016 board meeting. The chorus under the direction of instructor Erica Ternes performed The Cloths of Heavens and Candle Blessing. The choral group is preparing for their second appearance in two years at... READ MORE >
As the 2015-16 school year winds down, Cook County Schools – ISD 166 staff and community members are working hard to create a plan for preschool for the next school year that meets space and budget constraints and parental concerns. At the March 3 ISD 166 school board meeting, Greg Gentz reported on a second meeting of the Sawtooth Mountain... READ MORE >
Student Kyle Nelson gave an overview of his new business Cowboy Kyle’s Recycling Service to open the February 18, 2016 board meetings of ISD 166 – Cook County Schools. Nelson also acts as a mail runner, greeter, bulletin hanger and helps with other jobs around the school. With the assistance of special education teacher Melissa Oberg, Nelson used the new... READ MORE >
The search for Cook County School – ISD 166’s next superintendent continues. Lake Superior School Superintendent Dr. Bill Crandall and Board Vice-chair Tom Burns were on hand for the February 4, 2016 meeting of the ISD 166 school board. There is mutual interest in investigating a collaborative arrangement to share Crandall as the chief administrator of both districts. Crandall, who... READ MORE >
