Sentinel Correspondent
SHERBURN At a special meeting last week, the Martin County West School Board appointed a new board member to replace an outgoing member. After advertising for the opening, applicants sent letters and applications and the board voted on the top three. The board ultimately appointed Nathan Brieze to fill the board’s opening for this year beginning in March. Mr. Brieze will have to apply in July and be elected next November for a regular full term.
The board discussed the progress of the superintendent search which was closed on Feb. 19. There are 18 school districts in Minnesota searching for new superintendents. It was mentioned that the district should market itself to candidates. A discussion was held concerning whether the job description should be used as it is currently listed as superintendent/principal. The board mentioned the flexibility of having someone physically at each building and a suggestion to hire an assistant to help with the large to-do
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Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA), a tuition-free, full-time public virtual school serving K-12 students throughout the state, officially opened enrollment for the 2021-22 academic year on February 3rd.
As school districts across the state have worked to provide distance learning opportunities for students through the pandemic, many parents turned to Minnesota Connections Academy for its leadership and expertise in providing a high-quality online program built specifically for the virtual environment. Through Minnesota Connections Academy, students receive an online education that is tailored to their individual needs. The combination of state-certified teachers, a proven curriculum focused on both academics and social-emotional learning, and a nurturing, safe academic environment prepares students to thrive in a changing world.