Board member Mike Theis votes against, saying he s highly disappointed in City s action
Mike Christopherson
Acting on Superintendent Jeremy Olson’s recommendation, the Crookston School Board this week rejected all of the bids submitted to purchase the two buildings that comprise the old school district bus garage near the old Central High School property downtown, after Olson said the City of Crookston notified him that it was going to condemn one of the buildings, meaning it would have to be demolished if its ownership changed hands.
Board member Mike Theis, saying he was “highly disappointed” with what had transpired, cast the lone vote against the resolution.
Athletes, coaches voice their appreciation for new CHS weight room
Crookston Times
Crookston High School girls softball athletes filled the choir and orchestra room Monday during the School Board’s meeting to thank them for the new weight room and shared that the ease of the new space has helped with their exercise regimens. District parent and coach Nate Lubarski plus Activities Director Greg Garmen also took turns at the podium wanting to publicly thank the board.
Lubarski said attendance has grown consistently to around 36-40 kids during his supervision time slot.
“This new equipment provides quality to build techniques and strengths to our education program,” he explained. “It has the abiilty to touch all our students in some way.”
Times Report
Crookston Times
Crookston School Board member and Highway Patrolman Mike Theis has been temporarily stationed in the Twin Cities, specifically at the state capital, following the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright and will most likely remain there for the upcoming verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial who is accused of killing George Floyd in May 2020. District 1 Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) sent the Times a couple photos of Theis and said he was fortunate that Theis is stationed at the capital.
“As you know, due to the unfortunate situation in Brooklyn Center this past Sunday, a large number of our state’s highway patrol officers were called to report to the twin cities,” Johnson explained. “Most of the officers had to throw their stuff in a bag and head down. Now it looks like they will be here for 2-4 weeks.”
Daily News staff
FLORENCE, Wis. Florence County voters approved a school referendum Tuesday to exceed the revenue cap for four years, beginning with the 2021 school year.
The unofficial count was 730 yes to 563 no.
In a four-way race for three school board seats, newcomer Amber Neuens led with 898 votes, followed by incumbents Ron Yadro, 700; and Mike Theis, 624. Newcomer LeAnn Ziolkowski drew 610 votes.
In the town of Florence, the initial count showed Chairperson Tim Bomberg turning back challenger Jim Gehlhoff, 276 to 274.
In Tipler, incumbent Chairperson Fran Modschiedler defeated Kathleen Netzel, 33-18. A contested supervisor seat went to incumbent Robert Benter over challenger Matt Ruf, 35-15.