Sentinel Correspondent
The Martin County West School Board met last week. They heard two presentations as a beginning to the evening. An operations manager from Federated Rural Electric Coop told the board about some plans for a new substation north of Casey’s in Sherburn. They would like to replace the old substation downtown in Sherburn and bring the town up to the amount of energy the rest of the REA members can use possibly in 2022. The old line is near that property and the new line would be connected mostly underground and far enough from the school. They would also landscape the area. More information will be given as the plan progresses. The second presentation was from class officers of the MCW class of 2021 who told the board of their plans for their senior class trip to South Dakota. They will go May 16-22 this year. An itinerary was passed out and the class thanked the board for their help.
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