Opinions
There is a common misperception that all school employees have the summer off and I am frequently asked: “Aren’t you off for the summer?” This week’s column will provide some information to readers about summer work at the school.
The school has several classifications of employees based on their...
To the Editor:
Donald Trump, petulantly whining about “fairness”, pulled the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement last week. Trump quit the game, walking off the field, and in the process abdicated leadership both at home and across the world in the movement to transition the world...
It appears that we have kind of reached a conclusion to the legislative session; however, there are certainly some things to be decided. This week’s column will summarize the impact of legislative action on your local school district.
School Finance – Included is a 2% increase each year of the...
One of my favorite events of the year is Graduation and this week’s column will reflect on a few thoughts for the Class of 2017.
Graduation is the culmination of 13 years of school and all of this year’s graduates and their families should be proud of the accomplishment and should be congratulated...
One question that is apparently resurfacing in the communities we serve is the cost of the Deferred Maintenance Project; this week’s column will provide information to readers.
The voter-approved bonds that were authorized in May of 2014 are funding all of the projects. The bond proceeds are held...
To the editor
Last week Governor Dayton vetoed most of the GOP budget bills. They all came to his desk with similar flaws; they failed to use the budget surplus to invest in the future of Minnesota and they contained policy provisions that did not belong in budget bills, violating a provision...
To the Editor:
While observing politics the last fifty years it seems one of two things happen. When the Republicans are in power they cut too much. The Democrats get control and spend too much. The cutters are in control this year.
There are things that may need cutting, but not $30 million from...
One of the purposes of Kringen’s Korner is to provide readers with factual information and when needed to respond to incorrect information that is apparently being spread in the community. This week’s column will discuss how the digital conversion project of your local school district is funded....
To the Editor:
The legislature has to wrap up its business in a few weeks, but in their haste to finish up, one thing is becoming clear. Senator Gazelka and the Republican majority don’t believe in local democracy. An astonishing number of bills that Senator Gazelka promoted and voted for, from...
U.S. News and World Report has published their list of best High Schools in the State of Minnesota and states that the rankings are based on student achievement including graduation rates and scores on state proficiency tests. The magazine examined data for more than 22,000 high schools. We are...
