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School board hears budget forecast
The NBAPS School Board heard the budget forecast at its work session on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. in room 126 of the North Branch Area Education Center. Here is a podcast of that meeting:
North Branch Area Public Schools is facing a $2.1 million deficit for the 2012-13 school year. The district is expected to bring forth a recommendation on March 1, and a public hearing will follow on March 8. School board action on the 2012-13 budget recommendation is expected March 15. For complete details regarding the budget, or to view the Jan. 26 presentation and see a schedule of events, go to the 2012-13 budget homepage, linked at left at the district homepage. Click here to go directly to the budget website.
From now until March 8, the school district will be accepting input on the 2012-13 budget. There are a variety of ways to provide input, including:
Public hearing: Thursday, March 8, 6 to 7 p.m., North Branch Area Education Center, room 126
Postal mail: Budget Input, NBAPS, 38705 Grand Ave., North Branch, MN 55056
Voicemail: Call 651-674-1080
E-mail:
Click here to access the agenda and packet for the Jan. 26 meeting.
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School board seats Jensen
The NBAPS school board held both its organizational and regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. in room 126 of the North Branch Area Education Center. Here is a podcast of the meeting:
Pictured: Board chair Kim Salo swears in school board member Trent Jensen.
Superintendent's report: Supt. Deb Henton reviewed the progress made on the school district's strategic plan. Click below to view her presentation as well as other materials from the school board meeting.
Organization: There were no changes to the school board structure for 2012. Kim Salo will remain chair, Kirby Ekstrom vice chair, Jay Falk the clerk and John White, treasurer. Directly following the organizational meeting, oncoming school board member Trent Jensen was sworn in and seated. Committees were assigned for 2012 as part of the regular meeting.
High school air conditioner: The school board reviewed three bids and approved a bid including a McQuay air-cooled unit totaling $196,500. The high-efficiency unit is expected to save the school district over $12,000 in energy costs annually.
Public comment: The school board was asked to review the school district's advertising policy by a resident. Teachers also spoke on behalf of the NBEA regarding contract negotiations.
Policy: Policy 515 - Protection and privacy of pupil records was approved, as was policy 406 - Public and private personnel data. Policy 419 - Tobacco-free environment was tabled for clarification. PLEASE NOTE: With school board approval of Policy 515 - Protection and privacy of pupil records, "place of birth" has been removed from what the district considers directory information. Copies of the new policy are available through the district office 651-674-1000, or call 651-674-1018 for more information. Hard copies will be mailed to each family in the fall.
In other news: The district's pay equity report and 2011-12 staff development plan were approved.
Correction: The original agenda for the Jan. 12 meeting contained an error. Community Education Director Jeanne Leland has announced her intention to retire after 33 years of serving the district. It was incorrectly referred to as a resignation on the agenda. North Branch Area Public Schools regrets the error.
For your information: Attached to this e-mail is a document entitled "NBAPS levy history," created for the Schools for Equity in Education ad-hoc litigation committee, which is exploring a lawsuit against the state for inequities in school funding.
Dates to remember:
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 Regular School Board Meeting, 7 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 126
Thursday, Feb. 23, Meet and Confer, 6 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 126
Thursday, Feb. 23, School Board Work Session, 7 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Room 126
Click here to access the agenda and packet for the Jan. 12 meeting, as soon as it becomes available.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Voluntary levy payment opportunity
At the request of community members, North Branch Area Public Schools has created a link (see left) providing information for those who would like to voluntarily make levy payments, or donations in any amount, to the school district.
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Financial aid presentation is free!
A financial aid representative from Anoka Ramsey Community College will be giving a presentation on FAFSA/financial aid for seniors and parents in the NBAHS Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 23. It is an introductory presentation and free of charge.
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Four North Branch Area Public Schools teachers honored
The Leaders in Educational Excellence Awards ceremony (LEEA) event was Wednesday, October 26, in St. Cloud. Nearly 500 people attended the event to honor 153 educators who were recognized with a plaque and certificate from the Governor of Minnesota. Honorees were nominated by their school or district. Among those honored were four North Branch Area Public Schools teachers - Larry Schlagel, Mary Burgin, Sue Howard, and Mindy Lattimore.
Rob Cavanna, executive director of Resource Training & Solutions, said of those honored, "A good teacher remains in our lives forever. I'm certain many of you will be remembered by students for years to come." Of those NBAPS teachers being honored, superintendent Deb Henton said, "All four of these great teachers represent what North Branch Area Public Schools is all about; dedication, passion, and excellence. We are very proud of their accomplishment."
The event was sponsored by participating school districts, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Resource Training & Solutions.
PHOTO (l to r): Teacher Larry Schlagel, school board member Kirby Ekstrom, teacher Mary Burgin, Resource Training and Solutions' Rob Cavanna, middle school principal Todd Tetzlaff, teacher Mindy Lattimore, high school principal Coleman McDonough, superintendent Deb Henton. Sue Howard is not pictured.
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SCHOOLVIEW ACCESS HERE
Click the above button or (if that doesn't work in your browser) 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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