- MN
- Sibley County
- 1/21/25
- 01/21/2025
- 83 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School Board meeting, the primary focus was on the superintendent search and the adjustment of the school calendar. The board deliberated on selecting candidates for the superintendent position, ultimately agreeing to interview four individuals, while also approving a change in the school calendar to make January 31 a full school day to compensate for missed days earlier in the year.
- MN
- Sibley County
- 1/6/25
- 01/06/2025
- 40 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a special organizational meeting held on January 6, 2025, the Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School Board focused on electing new officials and appointing representatives for various committees. Russell Miller was chosen as the new chairman, and George was elected vice chair, while Emily and Breeze filled the roles of clerk and treasurer, respectively. The board also designated official depositories and newspapers for the district, set reimbursement rates, and discussed representation in several important committees, including the River Bend Special Education Cooperative and the Minnesota State High School League.
- MN
- Sibley County
- 1/6/25
- 01/07/2025
- 76 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Winthrop City Council meeting, discussions centered around the contentious decision to eliminate the public forum from the agenda, adjustments to utility rates, and several community service updates. The council defended the removal of the public forum, asserting it would lead to more effective engagement with residents, though concerns were voiced about potential impacts on community input.
- MN
- Sibley County
- 12/16/24
- 12/16/2024
- 106 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School Board’s recent meeting focused heavily on financial matters, including a projected shortfall in the general fund, the impact of property tax valuations, and the strategies to manage increasing costs, particularly in special education. The board also discussed the transition to new educational frameworks and the challenges of meeting ambitious achievement goals.
- MN
- Sibley County
- 12/16/24
- 12/16/2024
- 106 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School Board’s recent meeting focused heavily on financial matters, including a projected shortfall in the general fund, the impact of property tax valuations, and the strategies to manage increasing costs, particularly in special education. The board also discussed the transition to new educational frameworks and the challenges of meeting ambitious achievement goals.
