School Board Meeting 2/13/17 Snapshot

• Approval:  Jenna Dorsett as long-term substitute in food service.

• Retirement / Resignations: Congratulations to Jane Kunz on her retirement effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year! Resignations were accepted from Angela Olson - elementary teacher, Carey Alger - food service, Tavia Bachmann - summer recreation / baseball director,  Jodi Ouren &  Karen McDonald - paraprofessionals,

• Recognition / Hornet Pride: Donations -- Lions Club of Vergas, $250 for the Ann Zitzow Cup O’Joe Project - Walmart Foundation’s Volunteerism Always Pays program - $250 for the Frazee High School Band, in honor of the service Angelica St. Germain provides to her local community – she volunteered 30 hours. Greatly appreciated!

• Thanks!: A huge thanks goes out to the following for their continued commitment and taking time to present- Markay Larson on behalf of the Elementary PTO, winter team captains, and Ta Fett & Megan Galligan on Youth Frontiers. 

For a full report and minutes please go to the school web page www.frazee.k12.mn.us > District > Boardbook.

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Next School Board Meeting is scheduled for: 3/13/17

Fundamental Purpose: High levels of learning for ALL!

Teach Like a PIRATE

Teach Like A Pirate By: Dave Burgess

A very worthwhile read for anyone looking for insight into increasing engagement with children. Here are my top 4 takeaways:

• People are drawn in and love to be around those who are passionate.

• Teach (lead / parent) in such a way that who we are as human beings has a more powerful and lasting effect on students (staff / children) than what we say.

• Do not allow that which is outside your control to affect your effort and enthusiasm.

• You wouldn't put trash and destructive chemicals into your car's gas tank, so don't choose to focus on negative and destructive thoughts with your brain.

Closing thoughts - five things you can do today to improve your life: 

1. Practice mindfulness
2. Be positive
3. Be kind
4. Show gratitude
5. Smile

Fundamental Purpose: High levels of learning for ALL!

School Board Meeting 1/9/17 Snapshot

• Annual Organization: Majority of the School Board meeting centered around selection of officers, committees, etc.. all which are posted on our school web page.

• Approval: Jeff Skogmo was approved for the second semester opening as a  LTS for grade four, thanks Jeff!

• Recognition / Hornet Pride: Thank you goes out to Christine Hall for her years of service as our Day of Caring Coordinator. Anyone interested in this position should please contact the High School Office or Christine for further information. Donations - DL Rotary Breakfast Club has donated $1,000 to both the HS Choir and HS Band! St. John's Ladies Aid donated $100 for Choir Accompanist! Robotics received; $100 from Lakes Liquors and $500 from the United Community Banks. Greatly appreciated! Lastly, a huge thank you was given by Board Chair Matt Bauer to Ted Anderson (Anderson Bus) for upgrading, whenever possible, his buses to coaches for our students traveling to activities! 

For a full report and minutes please go to the school web page www.frazee.k12.mn.us > District > Boardbook.

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Next School Board Meeting is scheduled for: 2/13/17

Fundamental Purpose: High levels of learning for ALL!

School Board Meeting 12/12/16 Snapshot

• Approval: Jim Rader was approved as our new Assistant Varsity / Junior High Track coach, thank you Jim! Emily Ratliff, Paraprofessional, was approved and she will be working in the High School. Please welcome Emily!

• Retirement: A big thank you to Sandy Billet for her years of service in "Food Service", we wish her well as she is set to retire on April 30th. 

• Recognition / Hornet Pride: Donations - Team Foundation (Bagley, MN) donated $3,000 for Robotics; Harvest Fellowship Church (Frazee, MN) donated $226.51 for the Elementary Backpack Initiative. Greatly appreciated!

For a full report and minutes please go to the school web page www.frazee.k12.mn.us > District > Boardbook.

Also please follow us on Facebook and Twitter @FVhornets

Next School Board Meeting is scheduled for: 1/9/17

Fundamental Purpose: High levels of learning for ALL!

School Board Meeting 11/15/16 Snapshot

• Approvals: 4th Grade Teacher, Natalie Roppe, leave request through the 2016-2017 school year was approved, we wish her and her family the BEST! High School Detention / Detention Lunch Supervisor position was approved, Charles Wake, thank you. Please welcome Stephanie Winjum as our new Business Manager effective the beginning of the year. Welcome Stephanie!

• Advisors: A big thank you to Brian Selander and Brett Knudsen for becoming CO-Advisors for the One Act Play.

• Presentations:  Audit Presentation by Eide Bailly - thanks to the District Office staff for all your work in assisting them along this process!

• Recognition / Hornet Pride: Donations - Never Give Up donated $9,120 for Suicide Prevention. Robotics Donations received from: Frazee Relief Association, Frazee, MN - $300 VFW, Frazee, MN - $500 Dagget Truck Line, Frazee, MN - $250 McNeilus Steel, Dodge Center, MN - $500 Dunwoody, Minneapolis, MN - $500 MGI Landscapes, West Fargo, ND - $100 Vergas State Bank, Vergas, MN - $100 Goodin Company, Detroit Lakes, MN - $50 Team Industries, Audubon, MN - $2,000 Yak-Shack, Frazee, MN - $100 K.L.N. Enterprises, Inc., Perham, MN - $500 Long Lake Campsite, Detroit Lakes, MN - $100 Wal-Mart Store #01-2957. Detroit Lakes, MN - $75 Arvig, Perham, MN - $500. Greatly appreciated!

• School Board Members: Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District General Election was conducted and Tammie Nunn, Steve Jepson, and Thaddeus Helmers will continue to serve our District -  thank you!

For a full report and minutes please go to the school web page www.frazee.k12.mn.us > District > Boardbook.

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Next School Board Meeting is scheduled for: 12/12/16

Fundamental Purpose: High levels of learning for ALL!

School Board Meeting 10/10/16 Snapshot

• Approvals: Please welcome Judy Beck & Karen McDonald - Elementary Special Education Paraprofessionals. Also, a contractual agreement for employment of a gifted/talented instructor, Jennifer Rosemore,  - Please welcome them!

• Coaches: A big thank you to the following for stepping forward and assisting in the coaching of our student athletes -  Travis Nagel is our new Junior High Wrestling Coach, Caitlin Breitenfeldt Assistant Dance Coach,  and Matt Bauer Head Softball Coach, we wish you ALL the best!

• Advisors: A big thank you to Brandi Latham for stepping forward -  Brandi Latham is our new Prom Advisor, we wish her ALL the best!

• Presentations: 2015-2016 World's Best Workforce Annual Summary Report and the 2016-2017 World's Best Workforce Plan were presented - thanks Authors for all our work!

• Recognition / Hornet Pride: Donations - Arvig donated $250 for children in need of supplies. - $70 donation received in memory of Louanna Aldrich for children in need of clothing. Greatly appreciated!

For a full report and minutes please go to the school web page www.frazee.k12.mn.us > District > Boardbook.

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Next School Board Meeting is scheduled for: 11/14/16

Fundamental Purpose: High levels of learning for ALL!

School Board Meeting 9/12/16 Snapshot

• Congratulations - A huge congratulations to the 2016 Above & Beyond Team- the sixth grade team of Nancy Moore, Kari Barlund, and Matthew Simley!

• Approvals: Please welcome Melanie Walberg - Elementary Special Education Teacher  and Kara McDonald - Paraprofessional. Also, April Spaeth has been named our .5 Music Teacher - Please welcome them!

• Coaches: A big thank you to the following for stepping forward and assisting in the coaching of our student athletes -  Brenton Newling is our new assistant wrestling coach, Taylor Tappe is our new Junior High Girls basketball coach, Garret Jensen and Ryan Vigen are our Junior High Boys basketball coaches,  we wish you ALL the best!

• Presentations: A very nice summer recreation update was provided by Kitti and Tavia - Thanks Ladies!

• Recognition: Fall sport captains did a nice job introducing themselves and talking briefly about their season. Also, a nice update was provided by our Envirothon Team - Nicely done students!

• Enrollment: Currently we are down 19 students, nine from a graduation class of 72 and an incoming kindergarten class of 63. Hopefully we acquire a few more students as we forward.

For a full report and minutes please go to the school web page www.frazee.k12.mn.us > District > Boardbook.

Also please follow us on Facebook and Twitter @FVhornets

Next School Board Meeting is scheduled for: 10/10/16

Fundamental Purpose: High levels of learning for ALL!