Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 8:00am
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
At a special school board meeting on July 6, new GFW Superintendent Jeff Horton presented his 100-Day Plan.
Horton started in his role as Superintendent, officially, on July 1, but had put in some time before that, working with outgoing Superintendent Lonnie Siefert and meeting with staff and community members.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 9:00am
I would like to take this opportunity to provide information about the future of GFW Schools. Despite years of financial management with a focus on providing opportunities for our students, our school district is facing a financial crisis and is currently in Statutory Operating Debt due to a variety of factors:
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 9:56am
Due to COVID-19 the annual GFW Evening of Excellence could not be held. However, scholarships were awarded to GFW students and alumni in the amount of $163,690.00.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 9:55am
GFW Schools will be offering Summer Meals for children 18 and under at no cost. Pick up is at GFW Elem. School, 323 E. 11th St., Gibbon. Families will be given five breakfasts and five meals for each child. Pick up dates are July 9, 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6, 13, 20. from 10-1. If you have not signed up already, please call or email Beth Walter, GFW Food Service Director, at 507-207-2201 or beth.walter@gfwschools.org so they have count for how many meals to prepare.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 9:44am
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
At a special meeting of the GFW School Board held Wednesday, June 24, new Superintendent Jeff Horton presented his proposal for filling the recently vacated Jr./Sr. High School Principal position.
Horton cited the needs of the students and the District’s Statutory Operating Debt as items that were considered as he and current Superintendent Lonnie Siefert discussed the best options for filling the position.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 9:39am
After 112 years of providing education in the Diocese of New Ulm, St. Michael Catholic School in Morgan has closed its doors for good. Amid declining enrollment and budgetary concerns, the school will not be in operation moving forward into the next academic school year.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 6:00am
By Johanna Jutz
The regular monthly meeting of the Cedar Mountain School Board was held on June 15 in Franklin. Once the agenda was approved Joel Harmoning presented on the district’s insurance policy renewal. There is a new company covering the district’s cyber insurance. Overall there was an increase to the insurance. The policy was approved.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 6:00am
By Rob Brandl, Superintendent
The 2019-2020 school year has officially come to an end. This year was filled with a lot of student success and we are proud of what everyone accomplished as we ended in distance learning. Congratulations to the graduating seniors of the Class of 2020. Best of luck to each of you!
