Foley School Board Secures Additional Literacy Tutor Amid Statewide Reductions
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent meeting, the Foley School Board announced that despite statewide federal cuts to the AmeriCorps literacy tutoring program, the district will receive an additional literacy tutor for the upcoming school year. This increase means Foley will have three tutors instead of the initially reduced number of two, a significant gain considering only two additional positions were granted across the entire state. The decision was influenced by the high performance and effectiveness of Foley’s program, which the overseeing organization, AMPACT, recognized for its strong results and impact on students.
02:17Beyond the literacy tutor announcement, the board accepted numerous community donations, reflecting strong local support for the schools. Contributions included senior yard signs valued at $1,100 each from Kurts and Cakes and Audio Video Extremes, $500 from Quality Meats Incorporated to support the fishing club, and $1,000 from the American Legion for a student trip to Washington, D.C. Additional donations were made to support various student activities.
03:54The meeting also addressed administrative transitions, with the retirement of the Director of Buildings and Grounds, Mr. Darwin Fleck. The board approved a change to his severance arrangement, redirecting funds into a retirement account rather than a health savings account, with no additional cost to the district.
06:59Reports on budget and enrollment were briefly discussed, with assurances that financials are on track and enrollment figures remain steady. The board also touched on routine policy reviews and updates, with the second reading of several policy changes aligning with state statutes and guidelines.
Dr. Trish Perry
School Board Officials:
Nathan Anderson (Treasurer), Stephanie Rudnitski, Sharon Kipka (Vice-Chair), Pamela Vizenor, Alyssa Schumacher, Patric Lewandowski (Chair), Wayne Wilson (Clerk)
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
05/19/2025
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Recording Published:
05/21/2025
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Duration:
18 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Benton County
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Towns:
Alberta Township, Foley, Gilman, Gilmanton Township, Glendorado Township, Graham Township, Granite Ledge Township, Lakin Township, Mayhew Lake, Maywood Township, Minden Township, Morrill Township, Palmer Township, St. George Township
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