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Forum can be watched via Facebook Live video. 5:22 pm, Jul. 21, 2021 ×
School board candidates (from left), Maureen Eigen, Jeff Patience and Jeremy Smith, answer questions during a forum Wednesday, July 21, hosted by the Alexandria Sertoma Club. (Celeste Edenloff / Echo Press)
Maureen Eigen has conviction, an empathic heart and wants to make wise decisions for the Alexandria School District.
Jeff Patience feels it is important to continue the strong tradition the district has had and has seen the many benefits the district offers.
Jeremy Smith wants to get parents more engaged and do what is best for the students.
Eigen, Patience and Smith are three candidates vying for a seat on the Alexandria School Board. On Wednesday, July 21, they took part in a forum hosted by the Alexandria Sertoma Club and moderated by the Echo Press. The video is available on the Echo Press Facebook page.
The school has hired teachers, will begin renovations soon and is getting the word out. Written By: Al Edenloff | ×
Kalon Prep Academy recently unveiled its mascot. (Contributed image)
The Alexandria area’s newest school – Kalon Prep Academy – is getting geared up for the new school year this fall.
On Tuesday, June 1, Kalon Prep Academy began the process of converting its location at 1877 Aga Drive in Alexandria, the former Fingerhut/American Spirit building, to its new 9th through 12th grade charter school.
As of press time, 65 students have enrolled, according to Chris Kragenbring, director of the academy.
“We are so excited to meet all the students and their families,” she said. “There is apparently some misinformation circulating that the school is full. Kalon has the capacity for 120 students so there’s still openings for several more. Those interested are encouraged to apply as soon as possible so we can be best prepared with staffing a
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Alexandria Planning Commission
Monday, March 15
Please note that the members of the Planning Commission may participate remotely via telephone or video. Members of the public also have the right to participate in the meeting by phone or other electronic means. To participate remotely via video, visit the following Zoom link.:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81093253583?pwd=SzJ2Uk1JcjlGMTk4bk92TnBrMmI5dz09
. The meeting ID is 810 9325 3583 and the passcode is 197944. To join by phone, dial 1-312-626-6799
1. 7 p.m. Public hearing: Conditional use permit from Alexandria Public Schools for Woodland Elementary School.
The applicant would like a building addition at Woodland Elementary School of approximately 9,700 square feet, and make parking and circulation revisions in an R-1 “Single Family Residential” zoning district. The property is at 1410 S. McKay Ave.