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School board moves forward on internet policy
The NBAPS school board held its regular meeting on Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in room 126 of the North Branch Area Education Center. The agenda included policy readings, the capital budget recommendation, a joint powers agreement with the city of North Branch, and more. Here is a podcast of the meeting:
Superintendent's report: Director of Curriculum and Instruction Lolene Borsheim, by request of a school board member earlier this year, reported on the school district's academic interventions in reading and math. That presentation is available in the school board packet.
Open mic: A number of teachers and community members addressed the school board, encouraging an equitable contract settlement for the North Branch Education Association.
Policy 524 - Internet/Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy: Having made further inquiries of attorneys regarding language, the policy was brought forward again by administration. The school board accepted the recommendation of attorneys and administration and approved the first reading of the policy as presented.
Additional work sessions: The school board approved the scheduling of work sessions in June, July, and August.
In other news: The school board approved a joint powers agreement with the city toward purchasing, approved the school district's capital budget recommendation, established a school board policy subcommittee to include directors Trent Jensen and Randy Westby, and vice chair Kirby Ekstrom.
Dates to remember:
May 11: Mediation Session (Closed Meeting), 9 am, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 118
May 22: Legislative Action Committee Meeting, 7 pm, Sunrise River Elementary Media Center
May 24: SEE General Membership Meeting, 9:30 am, Ramada Plaza, Minneapolis
May 24: School Board Work Session, 7 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 126
May 29: Senior Awards Night, 7 pm, North Branch High School Commons
May 30: Bus Driver Breakfast, 8 am, Middle School East Cafeteria
May 31: STEP Awards and Recognition Banquet, 5:30 pm, Middle School East Cafeteria
June 5: Graduation of the Class of 2012, 7 p.m. at the West Gymnasium.
June 7: Employee Recognition, North Branch High School Cafeteria, Coffee at 7:15 am; Recognition Program at 7:30 am
June 14: Regular School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 126
Click here to access the agenda and packet for May 10 meeting.
School districts in this area receive less money from the state, and residents pay more in taxes per student than residents in other districts. Please watch the two-minute video below to learn more:
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NBAHS is award winning school!
US News and World Report has listed the best high schools in America and NBAPS is proud to report that North Branch Area High School is among them. NBAHS was one of only 96 high schools in the state to receive a bronze medal. In all, 423 secondary schools in the state were evaluated . Of those that received bronze medals, NBAHS had the highest teacher/student ratio (24:1), proving NBAPS can do more with less. None of the school districts that surround us received this award.
While the high school receives the honor, it would not be possible without the great education provided kids starting in Early Childhood and continuing through the elementary and middle school years. This recognition belongs to all.
Congratulations to high school staff, and all the staff who have made this honor possible.
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School board reviews policy, draft calendar
The NBAPS school board conducted a work session on Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. in room 126 of the North Branch Area Education Center. The agenda included discussions about the Main Street School property and a draft 2012-13 school board calendar, and a preview of agenda items expected to be before the school board at the May 10 business meeting. Here is a podcast of the meeting:
Main Street school: Following discussion regarding the realtor suggestion to wait to list the property until the market improves, the consensus of the school board was to list the property, but at a value higher than the current appraisal. Before contacting a local realtor, Supt. Henton was directed to approach an already interested party at a rate of $4 per square foot.
Policy 524 - Internet/Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy: Following discussion of the administration and legal counsel's recommendation to approve the policy as written, the school board directed the superintendent to seek additional legal counsel about changing the wording surrounding the district's ability to investigate misuses of technology when those misuses occur on a personal device.
2012-13 school board calendar: School board members discussed the draft calendar and the timing of various decisions, including the approval of changes to the school district's Q Comp plan.
The closed session meeting scheduled to follow the work session was cancelled.
Click here to access the agenda and packet for the April 26 meeting when it becomes available.
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Attention students and staff
All negative lunch accounts must be brought up to a positive balance by Wednesday, May 30. No purchases allowed with out funds in lunch accounts. Cheese sandwich and milk will be offered to those with negative balances.
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NBAEF observes students in action
The North Branch Area Education Foundation (NBAEF) Board came to 6th grade science classes on Friday, April 20, to observe students in action as they demonstrated their robotics projects. Students programmed their robots to utilize at least two different inputs (sound, light or touch) to complete at least two different operations. The robots changed direction, followed a path, rotated and one robot even kicked a soccer ball into a goal!
The students were clearly proud of the work they had completed and a brief video of the students in action was shown at the end of class.
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
North Branch Area Public Schools needs foster grandparents for the 2012-13 school year. Click here to learn more, or watch this video on the benefits of being involved.
SCHOOLVIEW ACCESS HERE
Click this link to access the new SchoolView parent portal. If you are a parent or guardian you will be receiving a letter in the near future with log in instructions. If you have issues or questions, call your school. District contact information Deb Henton, Ed.D., Superintendent Independent School District #138 North Branch Area Public Schools 38705 Grand Ave. | North Branch, MN 55056 Phone: 651-674-1000 Fax: 651-674-1010 Looking for North Branch Area Schools in Lapeer County Michigan? Click here.
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