With annual budget woes set to continue for the foreseeable future,
eroding state funding, no operating levy in place, and declining
enrollment, North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS) enters the 2010-11
budget season with the need to not only plan for next year, but for
future years as well. In order to offset expenses long-term, the
district is considering closing the Main Street School.
The four-day school week is about to get scrutinized by North Branch Area Public Schools. Last winter, Superintendent Deb Henton informed the school board
at a public meeting that if a levy failed, state funding remained flat
or declined, and enrollment continued to decline, she would recommend
moving forward with the study and implementation of a four-day school
week
The Stacy City Council work session Jan. 12, covered funding for road maintenance and improvements.
In pursuit of a smooth ride for motorists, City Engineer Chuck Schwartz was directed to apply for available stimulus funding.
Positive reports are a good thing. Last week at the North Branch school board meeting Energy Efficiency
Coordinator Becky Leuer provided an update on the savings being seen in
the district through the Schools For Energy Efficiency (SEE) program.
Recently at the Minnesota Corn Growers annual “Ag Expo,” U.S. Senator
Amy Klobuchar received the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA)
“Friend of Agriculture”...
Democrats from around Chisago County will gather on Tuesday, Feb. 2 for
the DFL party’s biennial precinct caucuses. The Chisago County DFL
caucuses will be held at the following locations:
The Rush City Council convened their first meeting of 2010 with an audience of one engaged citizen and business owner, Channa Tastsides, looking on. Mayor Nancy Schroeder called her colleagues to order as City Administrator Amy Mell moved through the agenda.
H1N1 influenza vaccine is now available. Although the second wave of
H1N1 illness appears to be decreasing, there is still H1N1 flu activity
in Minnesota. A third wave of illness is likely later this winter.