Who needs a weatherman when you have a third-grader around? During the community comments portion of the September 17, 2015 meeting of the ISD 166 school board, third-grade teacher Lorelei Livingston shared a “magical moment” utilizing technology in her class. Anticipating rain on the way, she and her class pulled up a satellite map on the classroom smart board. She... READ MORE >
Beth Schwarz, superintendent of Cook County Schools announced at a September 3, 2015 work session of the ISD 166 school board her intention to not seek a renewal of her contract. Her current agreement will end in June 2016. Schwarz read a prepared statement. “I feel a responsibility to provide the board with information, help the board process all the... READ MORE >
The Jane Mianowski Conference Center was close to full capacity for the August 20, 2015 meeting of the Cook County School Board as Principal Gwen Carman in a near tearful voice read a prepared statement concerning her resignation from the district effective before the start of school in September. “I want you to know that it was extremely difficult. However... READ MORE >
The proposed operating referendum that is being scheduled for voter consideration in November was a main topic of conversation at the July 23, 2015 meeting of the Cook County School Board. The current operating levy for the 2016-2017 school year is set to expire in December 2015. The expiration of the levy means an approximate $400,000 drop in school revenue.... READ MORE >
Superintendent Beth Schwarz reported at the July 23, 2015 school board meeting that Edwin E. Thoreson Inc. was the lone bidder for the completion of phase II of the school’s parking lot renovation with a bid of $158,368. It was originally anticipated that this phase would cost $134,000. With just a single bid, there was still room for negotiations before... READ MORE >
Superintendent Beth Schwarz announced that local business owner and parent Chris Goettl has announced his interest in running as a write-in candidate for the school board in School District 166 District 3. The district consists of the western part of Grand Marais to the Pike Lake and Cascade area. No candidates had filed to run for the position which is... READ MORE >
The August 21, 2014 meeting of the ISD 166 school board began with Facilities and Transportation Director Tom Nelson reporting on final preparations taking place prior to the first day of school. The upcoming week will be his staff’s busiest time of the year. He and his staff successfully completed a mock Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection. Nelson... READ MORE >
The voter approved property tax levy that was accepted in the fall of 2011 is set to expire December 2015. Cathy Erickson of the Arrowhead Regional Consortium spoke at the August 7, 2014 school board meeting to explain what levy options are available to the board. The levy generates approximately $430,000 in annual revenue for the school district. Due to... READ MORE >
Stewart Mills learned early in life that if you complain about the food at hunting camp, you have to be the cook. That lesson learned at age 9 or 10 has stuck with him through today, he told the Cook County News-Herald in a visit on Thursday, July 31. Mills was instrumental in the development and deployment of the Mills... READ MORE >
Principal Gwen Carman discussed early childhood education (ECE) at the July 17, 2014 meeting of the ISD 166 school board. Carman presented the DVD, Raising of America. The video stated that Americans work more hours than most of the other countries included in the 29 richest nations in the world and is the only nation of that group that does... READ MORE >
