This update includes information about the district's strategic plan dashboard, our career technical education advisory task force, an update about the board's decision about the Northfield High School facility improvement plan, a reminder about the temporary resignation of one of our school board members, and a board update.
Archive: 2022
Temporary School Board Resignation
Longtime board member Noel Stratmoen has submitted a letter stating that he is temporarily resigning his seat on the Northfield School District Board of Education due to health reasons. This update outlines the statute that governs the process for a temporary replacement and a preliminary timeline for appointing a board member to serve in Noel’s stead during his recovery.
2022-23 District Family Update No. 10 | Dec. 13, 2022
This update provides a reminder about our family engagement “pulse” survey and shares news about a temporary resignation from our school board. It also includes information for people interested in filling the temporary board position.
2022-23 District Family Update No. 9 | Dec. 6, 2022
This district update includes information about a family engagement "pulse" survey, a Northfield High School facility discussion update, leader rounding, e-Learning days, short-cycle goals, and a board update.
2022-23 District Family Update No. 8 | Nov. 22, 2022
This update includes information about the successful capital projects levy election, an update about the district's family engagement plan and the process to measure its success, Veteran's Day celebrations, an update about the Northfield High School facility discussion, a report and clarification about the SSIS social-emotional screener, and a board update.
2022 Election Results
Northfield voters approved both capital projects levy questions on Nov. 8. Question 1 passed by a margin of 68.81%—31.19%. Question 2 passed by a margin of 58.34%-41.66%. Jenny Nelson, Ben Miller, and incumbent Jeff Quinnell won the election and will serve a four-year term beginning in January.
2022-23 District Family Update No. 7 | Oct. 31, 2022
This update includes information about the capital projects levy election, superintendent quarterly meetings, a board update, and additional reminders.
2022-23 District Family Update No. 6 | Oct. 17, 2022
This update includes information about our upcoming capital projects levy vote, community school expansion, an update on our family engagement plan, an invitation to meet with the superintendent, information about national school bus safety week, an update on our survey about potential facility improvements at Northfield High School, information about winter-related decision-making, closures, and e-Learning Days, and a board update.
Weed Control and Spraying
Spraying for weed control will be done at building sites Oct. 19-Oct. 22, depending on weather conditions. Observe the posted signs and stay off of sprayed areas until they are dry.
2022-23 District Family Update No. 5 | Sept. 30, 2022
This family update includes a reminder about our capital projects levy renewal and expansion election, information about how we use professional learning community time every Wednesday, a parent awareness item related to “rainbow fentanyl”, and a school board update.