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Community News ..................................... 2-5Community Education .............................. 6-8Early Childhood Family Education ...............9ECFE and School Readiness ................. 9-10Elementary News ..................................11-12

Enrichment Programs .................................13Winterquist P.I.E. ................................. 14-15Sports News ...............................................16High School News ......................................17Education Benefits Application ............. 18-20

School Policy Information ..................... 21-22From Our School Board ....................... 23-25Around Town ..............................................26Church News ..............................................27School Menu ..........................................28

Esko’s CornerEsko Public School District #99 Connecting School and Community

Volume 24 Issue 1 August/September 2019

Non-profit Org.U.S. Postage PAIDEsko MN 55733Permit No. 11CAR-RT SORTPOSTAL CUSTOMERESKO, MN 55733

Esko Community EducationBox 10, Esko, MN 55733

INSIDE

By Aaron Fischer

I am writing this article on a beautiful summer day. The school is very quiet this time of the year, which is nice for a

few days, but it is time to get the students back into the building. The school is much more alive when our students and staff arrive in September. I can’t wait to get the new school year started! Here are a few updates for you.

Bus GarageThe School Board has decided to replace our

existing bus garage that is in poor shape. The buses are too long to fit into one of the garages and the buses are rusting from sitting on gravel.

In addition, the parking lot is in need of a

serious upgrade and we could use additional parking spaces for all of our events at the Esko Sports Complex.

The new bus garage will be built on District land that adjoins the Esko Business Park. This will be an ideal location for the new garage. The new garage will have 16 unheated stalls for the buses and vans. There will also be two heated stalls for maintenance and cleaning.

The new building will have an office attached. This willbe a significant upgrade over the cur-rent District facility.

The School Board has been saving some mon-ey the past few years to get this project done. This is something that has been considered for many years and this year it looks like it is going to happen.

The Esko Transportation Department, under

the supervision of Laurie Groth, is one of the more efficient and economical transportation departments in the State of Minnesota. This plan is a great economical and practical solution going into the future.

Parking LotsThe Esko School Board has received count-

less complaints regarding our parking lot at the Sports Complex. Each year we have a number of cars, trucks, buses and garbage trucks that get stuck there.

The issue is related to the soil composition and how the soil handles the frost. Basically, the soil holds the frost and as it melts we get large frost bubbles. The bubbles may not even be no-ticeable when you look at it, but if you step on it, the entire area will collapse.

Story Continued on page 4

On September 1, 2019, the District will implement a convenience fee of 3% per credit card trans-action. Families are able to pay fees with cash or check without having to pay the convenience fee

Superintendent’s Fall Update

Winterquist Elementary

School Pictures When: Thursday, August 29

Where: Cafeteria We will be taking School Pictures during Open House next year. Our Open House runs from 6:00-7:30 pm on Thursday, August 29.

- Students with the last name starting with the letter A-M will take pictures from 5:30-6:45.

- Students with the last name starting with the letter N-Z will take pictures from 6:45-8:00.

Picture envelopes will be available in the cafeteria during Open House.

- Students with the last name starting with the letter A-M will take pictures from 5:30-6:45.- Students with the last name starting with the letter N-Z will take pictures from 6:45-8:00.Picture envelopes will be available in the cafeteria during Open House.

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Community News

Publication Title - Esko’s Corner Statement of Frequency- monthly (9 months)

Authorized Organization: Esko Community Education,P.O. Box 10 2 E Hwy 61, Esko, MN 55733

Issue Number- On front cover Articles and submissions may be sent to the Esko Community Education office or e-mailed to [email protected]. The deadline is the 15th of each month for the next month’s issue. The publication schedule can be found on the website. Articles may be edited for space and content. If you have questions, please call the community education office at 879-4038. Visit the school website: www.esko.k12.mn.us

Thank you to the businesses and organizations for their contributions to

Esko Fun Days.

Financial Support Republic Bank

The Buffalo HouseThomson Township

SAPPIRAM Insurance

Esko Educational FoundationMinnesota EnergyO’Reilly Auto PartsUnited Piping Inc.

Split Rock Private TradingSchwans

Kwik TripEsko Community Education

Volunteer SupportMini Mos Childcare

North Country RIDEEsko Historical Society

Esko CheerleadersEsko Youth Hockey Association

St Matthews ChurchUS Bank

Carlton CountyThird Base Bar CarltonEsko Fire Department

Tuesday, August 6th5:30-7:30 PM National Night Out hosted by Esko Community Education Come and see the Esko Fire Department give a demonstration with the jaws of life, Carlton County Sheriff and Carlton County Horses, have dinner with B & B wagon, et a new, free bike helmet (first 50 attendees), see the bubble show, and get your face painted by LeAnn Oman. Many other informational booths will be available. Can’t wait to see you there!Wednesday, August 7th12:00 noon Esko Seniors Annual Picnic Lunch- Northridge Park Pavillion Sponsored by St Matthews Lutheran Church Women’s Mission League Presentation of the 1st annual Davis Helberg Community Impact Award sponsore by Esko Educational Foundation 1st day of History Mystery Medallion Hunt $25 prize sponsored by Republic BankThursday, August 8th5:30-7:30 PM Open House & Ice Cream Social at Esko Education Center Hosted by Esko Community Education Come to see the renovation of the old RAM building! See the wonderful classroom spaces the district created, say hello to our CE staff, and have an ice cream treat. Sponsored in part by Schwans 2nd day of the History Mystery Medallion Hunt $25 prize sponsored by Republic BankFriday, August 9th5:00-7:00 PM Bingo at the Pavillion in Northridge Park sponsored and hosted by St Matthews Church7:45-9:45 PM Movie in The Park at Northridge Park: The Return of Mary Poppins (2019) Concessions available and donations accepted for Esko Cheerleaders Hosted by Esko Cheerleaders Sponsored in part by RAM Insurance Last day of History Mystery Medalion Hunt $100 prize sponsored by Republic BankSaturday, August 10th7:45 AM Kirsten Burkholder 5 K packet pick up sponsored by Esko Educational Foundation8:45 AM FREE kids races at the track9:00 AM Kirsten Burkholder 5 K10:00 AM Burkholder 5 K award ceremony11:00 AM Parade from St Matthews lot to the sports complex sponsored by North Country RIDE12:00-2:00 PM BBQ in Northridge Park sponsored by St Matthews Church Cornhole Tournament sponsored by Esko Cheerleaders Games in the Park FREE hosted by Kids Plus and Destination Imagination sponsored by SAPPI, Minnesota Energy, Thomson Township, O’Reilly Auto Parts, United Piping INC, Split Rock Private Trading, & The Buffalo House Wet Zone in the Park sponsored by Mini Mos Child Care7:00-11:00 PM Street Dance with The Northwoods Band at Esko Fire Hall Parking Lot 21+ $5 entry fee. Third base bar and food trucks available. Hosted by Esko Youth Hockey Association Sponsored by Thomson Township

Esko


Community News

August 10, 2019

Esko High School Football Field

Kids’ Race 8:45 am5K 9:00 am

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raceat7:45a.m.Theracestartsat9:00a.m.Afreeraceforkidswilloccuronthetrackat8:45a.m.Awardsand

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Self-Serve.EntriesmaybedownloadedfromtheEskoPublicSchoolswebsiteandtheNorthlandRunneraswell.

The Medallion will be hidden on public land. Please do not go onto private property in your search of the medallions. Make sure to read your Esko History in the Terror in Thomson Township and Esko’s Corner books to help you unlock the clues. Clues will be posted on the doors of the Historical Museum and posted on Esko Community Education Facebook page at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Additional clues will be posted at 2:00 pm if the medallions have not been found. Please post your picture with the medallion at the hiding spot if you find it and post in the comments of the clue each day. Cash prizes of $25 for Wednesday, $25 for Thursday and $100 for Friday will be awarded to the winners at 12:30 PM on Saturday at the Historical Society booth at Northridge Park.

Win Cash prizes!!First Annual Esko Corn hole

TournamentA fundraiser for Esko

CheerleadersNorthridge Park

Saturday, August 10th, Sign up at noon.

Kids 12 and under $5 per team13 through adult $10 per team.

Single elimination tournament. Teams can pay $5 to participate in a

consolation bracket.

Rules of play:• Each team will be comprised of

two players.• Games will be played to 21

points EXACTLY.• Score one if your bag is on

the board without hitting the ground first. (No dirty bag points)

• Bags on the edge of the board must remain on the board when lifted to count for a point.

• Score 3 with your bag in the hole.

• Cancel out points of your com-petitor by matching their throw. (One bag of each color in the hole is offset and adds no points to the score of either team)

Rules will be applied by Esko Cheerleaders and advisors during the tournament. Come and play corn hole and win money while your kids play all the games FREE!Support the Esko Cheerleaders!

Corn hole Tournament History Mystery Medallion Hunt


Community News

Come and visit the Ponds on Midway Townhomes Little Free Library! There are books for adults and children where

you can take a book and leave a book!

It is located on the corner of Hannah Court and Amber Lane

here in Esko. The mission of Little Free Library is to promote

literacy and the enjoyment of reading. You can visit their web-

site at littlefreelibrary.org.

Superintendent’s Update ContinuedThis has led to buses and garbage trucks

sinking up to their frame in the parking lot. The garbage truck took over 6 hours to pull out last spring.

Last spring was especially bad in the parking lot and the School Board has decided to address this issue too. When our dedicated parking lot attendant, Len Robinson, sunk over his knees in the lot as he worked a sporting event, we decided that was the last straw.

To address the parking lot issue, the School Board has hired a consulting firm (ICS) to assist with the project. They will be looking for ways to best address these issues and to look for creative ways to finance a project of this scope. A time-line has not been established at this time.

Security/Safety GoalOne of the School Board’s primary goals is re-

lated to enhancing school security. This was one of the main items that came out of our commu-nity and staff planning sessions last winter.

A school committee was formed to review our current plans and facilities. An outside agency was brought in to do a walk through and we have involved our Community Police Officer for additional insight.

The committee put a proposal together that has five phases. The five phases include items that are related to physical security, staff training, mental health services and educational priorities. Basically, we looked at many aspects of security and what is considered best practice.

The first phase of our plan was approved by the School Board. We are now in the design stage which includes adding secure entrances, door alarms and an intercom system.

I won’t get into details here, but there will be some changes coming.

After the designs are done, we will begin to identify contractors to complete the work.

The District has also begun to train staff in a

new approach to addressing active shooter situ-ations. Our new program (ALICE) is a national program and is being used by many school districts.

The Carlton County Sheriff ’s Department has recommended that we implement this model and they have provided training to the schools.

We used two of the snow make up days to train our staff in the ALICE model. This model is a little more proactive than our last plan, but still incorporates many of the same principles.

The bottom line is to help staff and students to prepare for something that we hope will never happen.

The timelines on this project are not set yet, but I would anticipate changes as early as this fall.

Convenience FeeThe District has been accepting credit cards

for a few years. Each credit card has a fee struc-ture that varies by company and type of card.

The fees weren’t substantial the first few years, but have grown as more people use the conve-nience of a credit card to pay for school fees.

To address this cost the District will begin implementing a convenience fee of 3% per trans-action.

This will assist meeting our financial goals going forward. Families can still pay with cash or check without having to pay the convenience fee.

EnrollmentLast year was the largest number of students

enrolled in Esko Public Schools history. We have had to limit open enrollment in many of the grade levels so that we don’t outgrow our build-ing and staffing patterns.

This is a real tribute to theschool staff and the community. People want to live and attend school in Esko!

Ideas or Thoughts!

I enjoy having discussions with the great peo-ple of Esko. The School Board and I are working hard to provide the best educational experience that we can. Your feedback helps us to do this better. Please call with any questions or thoughts that you might have. (879-2969)


Community News

Congrats to former Superinten-dent of Esko Public Schools, Jim Schwartz, on receiving the Dulu-th Rotary’s distinguished Service Above Self Award.

Since retiring in 2003, Mr. Schwartz has continued to support and coordinate activities for young people and others in our greater community who are traditionally under-served. He’s a 15 year mem-ber of the Duluth Rotary.

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019For the adventurous souls out there, A Zombie 5K is a

unique spin on traditional 5K runs. The race will include THREE unprotected fields full of Zombie Esko Destination

Imagination Zombies. The general guidelines boil down to this: all human par-

ticipants wear three flags, which the zombies try to snatch over the course of the race—think capture the flag meets flag

football plus zombies. Ultimately, if you can make it to the end of the race with at

least one flag left, you’re a survivor!

3rd Annual Zombie 5kOnline Registration is available!12 and under $2013 and over $25

to Pack and Mail for providing free copies to our teaching staff on Wednesdays throughout the 2018-2019 school year! Your donation saved us over $500 on copying costs! Your generosity is much appreciated!

Thank You!

Bob Thompson Memorial Esko Sports Alliance Golf Tournament

When: Saturday, September 7, 2019 Where: Cloquet Country Club

Time: 11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 4:00 Dinner and Program

Donation: $360 for a 4-person team or

$450 for a 5-person team $90 for individual non-member

$70 for Cloquet Country Club members

Donation Includes: Dinner, Green Fees, Carts (two per group), on course events, auction, and prizes

Limited to first 30 teams

Sign up ASAP by contacting Chad Stoskopf at [email protected] or 218-879-1909

All proceeds will directly support Esko Athletic Programs


Community EducationADULT CLASSES

ArtMom & Me Arts

Back by popular demand! Mom & Me Art class. Any female adult may attend with 1-3 children for the same cost. You will create your family portrait with rocks in this fun class. Children must at-tend with an adult.

Cost: $15.00Instructor: Emily

Davey Registration Cutoff Date:09/28/201909/30/2019 6:00PM - 7:30PM Esko Schools - S100 Family Consumer Science

Crazy about Chalk Paint -Welcome PostCreate this

gorgeous Welcome sign pole for your front entrance. During this class, you will build the pole and make the welcome sign. Future classes will be offered to make two sided seasonal welcomes to put on this pole for $20.00. Don’t miss this opportunity.

Cost: $50.00Instructor: Cheryl Wiseneski Registration Cutoff Date:10/18/201910/23/2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM Esko Schools - S101

General Interest

What Do I Do with an Instant Pot? An Instant Pot is THE kitchen tool you will

wonder how you ever lived without! That is, after you figure out how to use it! In this beginner’s hands on class we will prepare several items and learn how to use the features of your Instant Pot! Come hungry, bring your Instant Pot, and take home containers to bring home the leftovers.

Cost: $25.00Instructor: Deb DeArmond Registration Cutoff Date: 9/15/201909/17/2019 6:00PM - 7:30PM Esko Schools - S100 Family Consumer Science

Finance

Retire Fearlessly Esko Community Education is happy to present

the first of several financial workshops we will be offering this year.

Learn the FIVE keys to unlock your opportu-nity to retire fearlessly! In this workshop led by Todd Rengo from Thrivent Financial, you will explore the 5 key retirement strategies to make sure you are ready to retire when you hope to. No products will be sold in the financial workshops. Please register through community education so we have enough materials for class.

Instructor: Todd Rengo Registration Cutoff Date:09/04/201909/05/2019 6:30PM - 7:30PM Esko Schools - S132

Sports & Fitness

Advanced American Cabaret Dance Learn the restaurant style belly dancing cabaret

form developed by combining traditional Turkish and Egyptian movements set to Middle Eastern pop music. This is a fun and playful dance, known for its theatrical style, props, and encouragement of audience interaction. Helps improve posture

and core muscle tone. Open to students who have taken any kind of dance in the past.

Age Req: Age 18+Cost: $56.0009/10/2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM Esko Education Center - 4’s School Readiness09/17/2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM 09/24/2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM 10/01/2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM 10/08/2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM 10/15/2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM 10/22/2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM10/29/2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Zumba We are happy to announce we have a NEW

ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR! Julie Jacobsma has been an instructor in the are or several years and is excited to be in Esko! Zumba is a fitness cardio workout that combines Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves that will make you forget you’re even working out! Our goal is simple...we want you to be healthy, to love working out and to enjoy exciting calorie burning, body energizing movements meant to be enjoyed throughout your life at any age! Now is the time to try Zumba!

Bring to Class: Water BottleSessions: 4Cost: $22.00Instructor: Julie Jacobsma 09/09/2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria09/16/2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM 09/23/2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM 09/30/2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Plan Ahead for Upcoming Classes!October• Crazy about Chalk paint- Welcome post• Financial Fitness: Retirement Strategies

for Wealth Accumulation• Homemade Pasta with Alfredo Sauce• Date Night Cooking: Margherita Pizza• Pottery

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Community Education


YOUTHDriver EducationThis class provides students with a basic understanding of MN Traffic Safety laws, and the complexities of driving. It also gives participants information necessary for acquir-ing a MN Learners permit upon successful completion of the written exam. Students who were not born in Carlton County should begin to acquire their Certified Birth Certif-icate which is essential for taking the permit exam. Students should reach their 15th birthday by August 15th 2019. Priority will be given to current 15 year olds who attend Esko Public Schools. Students must attend all 30 hours of training (a make-up day will be available). You will need to sign up with a Driving School for behind the wheel lessons (at an additional cost) before the permit test.NEW class component:Students are required to Log 50 hours driving time and this must be turned in to the DMV prior to the road skills test. Attendance at the optional Parent Program can reduce the numbers of logged hours to 40.The Parent Program will be August 21st at 6:00 PM.We need 20 students to be able to run this class. Cancellation fee of $15.00 will be charged for any cancellations out of this class.

Age Req: 15 years old by August 15thCost: $90.00Instructor: Matt Berger 08/12/2019 12:00PM - 3:00PM Esko Schools - S23108/13/2019 12:00PM - 3:00PM08/14/2019 12:00PM - 3:00PM08/15/2019 12:00PM - 3:00PM08/16/2019 12:00PM - 3:00PM 08/19/2019 12:00PM - 3:00PM 08/20/2019 12:00PM - 3:00PM 08/21/2019 12:00PM - 3:00PM08/22/2019 12:00PM - 3:00PM 08/23/2019 12:00PM - 3:00PM

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS**Directly after school, students will meet for a

snack and check-in in the cafeteria, then report to their club’s meeting spot. NEW-You may pick up your child at the Elementary entrance. If your child will not be attending a scheduled club, please inform their teacher AND call the Com-munity Education office at 879-4038.**

Esko Community Education cannot accept registration for After School Clubs on the day of the club, due to communication with the teach-ers and Cool Kids regarding attendance.

Archery Love archery? Have no experience, but want to try an awesome new sport? This is the club for you! In this club, you will learn all about bows and how to confidently shoot them while being safe. Extra activities include: archery games, prize shootouts, tournaments, 3D targets and more!

Age Req: 4th-6th GradeTime: 3:15 PMCost: $60.00Instructor: Cassie Janke 09/10/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria Stage09/17/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - Playground09/24/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria Stage10/01/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria Stage10/08/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria Stage

Cross Country Students who join this great running club will have fun running with Esko’s Cross Country team! Youth will be running various runs on the field by the playground. Participants will meet in the trophy hallway and wait for instructors.

Bring to Class: Bring a water bottle, running

shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather.Age Req: Grades 1-6Cost: $12.00Instructor: Dawn Hallsten 09/09/2019 3:15PM - 4:00PM Esko Schools - Playground09/16/2019 3:15PM - 4:00PM 09/23/2019 3:15PM - 4:00PM 09/30/2019 3:15PM - 4:00PM 10/07/2019 3:15PM - 4:00PM

Elementary Cheer Clinic Do you love to cheer? Be part of the elemen-tary cheer clinic! The elementary cheerleaders will learn cheers, jumps, kicks, and a dance. Students will practice after school on Tues-day and Thursday, and will perform during halftime of the September 20th football game! The cost is $25, which includes the clinic, a t-shirt, and admittance to the game on Friday. Please indicate t-shirt size when registering.

Age Req: Grades K-6Sessions: 2Cost: $25.00Instructor: Joyce Bergstedt Registration Cutoff Date:09/12/201909/17/2019 3:30PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria09/19/2019 3:30PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria

LEGO ROBOTICS! Are you interested in making a ROBOTIC LEGO robot and then controlling it with a computer? This club is for you!

Age Req: Grades 3-6ost: $25.00Instructor: Angie Overdahl 09/10/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - S13709/17/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM 09/24/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM 10/01/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM 10/08/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM


Community EducationNorthern Outdoors Club - Prehistoric Skills Learn and practice the skills needed to survive in the prehistoric life! Try to hunt, start a fire and play some games during this awesome interac-tive class!

Age Req: 2nd-5th gradeSessions: 1Cost: $11.00Instructor: Cassie Janke 09/19/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - Playground

Savannah’s Pottery HALLOWEEN In this session of Savannah’s Pottery, students will be decorating a 16 oz. witches brew cup to hold halloweens treats or tasty fall beverages!

Age Req: Grades 1-6Cost: $14.00Instructor: Michelle Line Registration Cutoff Date:09/16/201909/17/2019 3:15PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - S101

Snack Attack Section: 1Learn to make delicious fruit pizza with a sugar cookie crust! Bring the recipe home to re-create for your family in the future!

Age Req: 3rd-6th gradeCost: $12.00Instructors: Andrea King Cassie Janke Registration Cutoff Date:09/09/2019Dates & Times:09/12/2019 3:15PM - 4:45PM Esko Schools - S100 Family Consumer Science

Snack Attack Section: 2 Make and devour a cheesy pesto pull-apart bread! Learn to make this delicious snack in class and bring the recipe home to recreate for family and friends later.

Age Req: 3rd-6th gradeCost: $11.00Instructors: Andrea King Cassie Janke 09/26/2019 3:15PM - 4:45PM Esko Schools - S100 Family Consumer Science

Would you like to know what’s happening in Esko School Dis-

trict?

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Early Childhood Education

LEAP – N – LEARNFor ages 3 to 5 years

(Must be age 3 by September 30, 2019)When: Mondays from 12:30 – 2pm for Parent

and Child day. Parents stay on this date. Thurs-days from 12:30 – 2:30pm for child only day.

Dates: Sept. 23, 26, 30Oct. 3, 7, 10, 14, 24, 28, 31Nov. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 Dec. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16This is a great time for children to gain

pre-Kindergarten knowledge while parents are learning more about how to guide their child through these early learning experiences. Chil-dren will explore arts and crafts, introduction to basic concepts, music and movement, and large muscle activities. Class will meet 2 days a week for 1 ½ hours on the Parent/Child day, and 2 hours for Child only day. Parent/Child day will include quality time between parent and child. Parents will also meet, with a licensed parent educator, to discuss parenting joys and con-cerns, as well as their child’s social, emotion-al, and physical development. The other day will be a day for parents to drop their child off for a more child/teacher learning expe-rience. Must be potty trained to attend the drop off day on Thursdays. You do have the option of only attending the Monday class if both days do not work with your schedule. Please call and ask for Shannon if you have any questions about this or any other issues.

ON THE MOVE(10 months to 30 months)

When: Thursday mornings Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 24, 31Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12Time: 8:45 – 9:45amCost: $35 for first child/ $20 for each addition-al child (If you have more than one child in this age group)

Sibling care: $2 per child/per dayYour little one is now starting to move along

into those exciting and energetic toddler years. Spend some quality time with your child while also sharing and gathering information from a Parent Educator and other parents who are going through similar joys and challenges. Parents and children will not separate during this class. Sib-ling care will be available if enough interest.

TINY TOTS(16 – 36 months)

Enjoy one-on-one time with your toddler before attending a discussion about a variety of

topics specific to a toddler’s social, emotional and physical develop-ment. Children enjoy socializing under the super-vision of an early childhood teacher. Parent and Child will have a short

separation during this class.When: Tuesday early evenings Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10Time: 4:15 – 5:30pmCost: $50 per semester

EVENING ADVENTURES(Mixed ages)

Enjoy playing and making fun crafts with your child(ren) while also meeting other families in your community. Come discuss positive and practical ways to handle the challenges of raising young children. This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge and get advice from other par-ents who may be experiencing similar situations. This is also a great opportunity to share any tips you may have from your own life experiences, with other parents. Parents and children do sep-arate for part of class time. This class focuses on children ages Birth to five years. Older siblings are welcome. Fun for the whole family!

When: Tuesday evenings Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10Time: 6:00 – 7:15pmCost: $50 per semester

ECFE Schedule for Fall 2019

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ECFE and School ReadinessBABY BUZZ

(For parents and their infants ages birth through 10 months)

When: Use Facebook page to connect any-time.Class meets up once a month – the first Thursday of each monthDates: Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 2, Feb. 6, Mar. 5, Apr. 2, May 7Time: 5:45 – 6:45pmCost: $5 per class (must register by the Tuesday prior to class)

You are ALWAYS welcome to connect with us via Facebook – even if unable to attend the class meeting dates.What: A Facebook group. Connect whenever your schedule allows! We are a closed group, so the only people on this Facebook page are welcomed via the administrator’s permission. Our Parent Educators will post information relevant to early childhood – specifically focusing on infant development and care. Please request to join our Facebook page Esko’s Baby Buzz. We’d love to have you join the group!We will meet up the first Thursday of each month to make a more personal connection

Not on Facebook? Please let us know and we will make sure to get any changes to meet-ing dates, or other important information out to you. Contact Shannon at 879-4038 or [email protected] opportunity to connect with other fami-lies with new little ones. Share your joys and/or concerns, on anongoing basis, with a Parent Educator and other families who may be going through similar issues.

School Readiness Start Dates:

3’s: Friday, September 6thTeacher: Mrs. Shannon4’s: Thursday, September 5th Teacher: Mrs. Melissa

First Day of School Readi-ness

On the first day of class we ask that you drop off and pick up your child. This will both

help to ease the learning expe-rience for your child, and help

us get more familiar with family members.

You can use our parking lot, at the side of the Esko Edu-cation Center. Please enter through the front entrance (nearest door to Hwy 61).

Once inside, please wait with your child in the lobby area. The classroom teacher will

open the entrance to the School Readiness hallway right at the

start of class. This will be where you part ways with your child. Please assure your child that

you will be there when class is done. Also, make sure to arrive back to the lobby area about 5 mins before the end of class to assure you will be there when

class wraps up.Bussing is no longer available

to our School Readiness chil-dren.

Please be sure to notify us of any allergies when dropping

off your child.

We look forward to seeing you at the Open House!!

Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions of

concerns.Thank you,

Shannon MatzdorfECFE & School Readiness

Coordinator and 3’s [email protected]

School Readiness Supply Lists!

3’s Class:• 3 ring binder (1 inch)• Backpack – to be brought to

each class with:• 2 pocket plastic folder with fas-

teners (used for communication between home and school)

• Water Bottle • Healthy Snack (peanut free)• Clorox Wipes• Package of Washable Markers• Package of Baby Wipes• Disposable Bowls• Package of Glue Sticks

4’s AM Class:• 3 ring binder (2 inch or bigger)• Backpack - to be brought to each

class with :• 2 pocket plastic folder with fas-


• Water Bottle • Healthy Snack (peanut free)• Clorox Wipes• Package of Washable Markers• Roll of Paper Towels• Package of Spoons• Package of Glue Sticks

4’s PM Class:• 3 ring binder (2 inch or bigger)• Backpack - to be brought to each

class with: • 2 pocket plastic folder with fas-


• Water Bottle • Healthy Snack (peanut free)• Clorox Wipes• Package of Washable Markers• Package of Napkins• Box of Kleenex• Package of Glue Sticks


Winterquist Elementary NewsVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Become a school volunteer!

Following is a brief description of activities needing volunteer help. Most tasks are short term. Please check any areas that are of interest to you and return this form to your child’s classroom, the school office, or mail to: Joyce Bergstedt, Volunteer Coordinator, P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN 55733. You may also call 879-4673, Extension 230. Thank you!! NAME ___________________________________ PHONE ________________ CHILD’S NAME __________________________ GRADE ________________ CHILD’S NAME __________________________ GRADE ________________ CHILD’S NAME __________________________ GRADE ________________

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS _____ READERS: Monitor/record reading for elementary students. _____ TRACK AND FIELD DAYS in May. _____ ELEMENTARY CONCERTS: Set up and direct student traffic. _____ HOBBIES: Hobby or skill ________________________________________________________ Description of presentation: ______________________________________________________ _____ TRAVEL (history/geography) Country/region of travel _________________________________________________________ Brief description of presentation: __________________________________________________ _____ HEARING/VISON SCREENING two days in January or February. _____ SCOLIOSIS SCREENING one day in March. _____ BOOK FAIR: help students find books, collect money. Held the week of fall & spring Conferences. _____ LIBRARY VOLUNTEER: Assist students in finding and checking out books. _____ CHAPERONE: Supervise students while on field trips. _____ MISCELLANEOUS: Call me as needed for a couple of hours.

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS _____ CAREER CENTER VOLUNTEER: help students locate resources regarding scholarships, careers, and job search. Help organize and maintain the resources in the center. ____ OFFICE HELP: ____ General filing ____ Updating databases ____ Assist with mailings ____ Make phone calls for career speakers ____ Inventory in May ____ CHAPERONES: juniors and seniors to the National College Fair in the fall, or other activities to include other age groups. Half day up to full day. ____ MISCELLANEOUS: Call me as needed for a couple hours.

COMMUNITY ED EVENTS ____FALL FESTIVAL ___Concessions ___ Ticket Sales ___ Running a Game ___ Preschool Pumpkin Patch ___ Photographer ____ Cake Walk Donations ____ BREAKFAST WITH SANTA ____ SANTA STORE ____ Photographer ____ EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES/EVENTS ____DANCE CHAPERONES ____ AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS: ____ Teacher ____ Helpers ____ COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL ____ ADULT ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTOR Describe _____________________________________ ____ SCHOOL GARDEN HELPERS—planters, “waterers”, educators, harvesters. For more information, contact Michele Carlson at 879-4038 Orientation and training will be provided.

Summer Cool Kids enjoying time at Enger Tower

Learning how to tend to the community garden


Winterquist Elementary News

Laurie GrothGreetings! I hope you have been able to enjoy

your summer. The start of the school year is quickly approaching. This is a busy time at the bus garage, planning and organizing bussing for the upcoming year. I would like to take this time to share some important information.

If there have been NO changes made to your bus route, your pick up and drop off times will remain the same as last year. If there have been changes made to your bus route, bus number or times, you will receive a letter in the mail with updated information. Look for this letter about mid-August.

In September, all students in kindergar-ten through 6th grade will receive Bus Safety Training. This is a required, annual training that covers bus rules, bus safety and emergen-cy evacuations. It is extremely helpful if our student’s families discuss and reinforce these Bus Safety rules at home. Your Bus Driver truly appreciates your help and support with this. Our bus rules are put in place to make sure ALL of our riders have a safe and enjoyable bus ride. SAFETY FIRST!!

The following are reminders for ALL of us to insure a safe school year.

Please be at your designated stop 5 minutes

Transportation Director Updatebefore your pick up time. Buses are on a specif-ic time schedule. Please be on time.

All students should be standing at their des-ignated pick up spot as soon as they see the bus approaching.

There is NO parking, drop offs or pick-ups allowed at the curbside, in front of the school, along Highway 61, or in the Esko Education Center parking lot. This is a very dangerous area for students. Please use the designated areas for drop offs and pickups.

No vehicles are allowed in the bus parking area, in front of the school, between the times of 7:55 AM to 8:10 AM and 3:00 PM to 3:20 PM. BUSES ONLY during these posted times.

Please DO NOT walk between the buses when they are lined up in the designated bus parking area. This is extremely dangerous and unsafe to model to our children.

There is NO eating allowed on buses during morning or afternoon routes.

I would like to thank everyone for all you do to help us with the safe transportation of your children. Your bus driver truly appreciates it! We take the safety of your children very seri-ously and work hard to make sure “our kids” are safe.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can call the bus garage at 879-4302.


Enrichment ProgramsENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Become an enrichment program leader!!

Get involved in our school in the Enrichment program! Following is a brief description of activities needing volunteer help. Most tasks are short term. Please check any areas in which you may be willing to help and return this form to your child’s classroom, the school office, or mail to : Joyce Bergstedt, Enrichment Coordinator, Esko Schools, P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN 55733 or call 879-4673, Ext. 230. NAME _________________________________ PHONE ______________ CHILD’S NAME _________________________ GRADE _____________ CHILD’S NAME _________________________ GRADE _____________ CHILD’S NAME _________________________ GRADE _____________ ____ Grade 1: Read aloud or 1-on-1 tutoring—30 minutes per week. OMNIBUS: Take a field trip. Do hands-on projects. Present or assist leading a unit (6 wks/1 hr per week with training provided) with 12 eager students based on one of the following subjects: ____ WEATHER—Grade 2 ____ ANIMAL BEHAVIOR—Grade 2 or 3 ____ MUSIC—Grade 2 or 3 ____ CITY PLANNING–Grade 2 or 3 ____ ECONOMICS—Grade 2 or 3 ____ COMMUNICATION MEDIA—Grade 2 ____ FAMOUS CITIES—Grade 2 or 3 ____ WORLD MYTHOLOGY—Grade 2 or 3 ____ ANCIENTS—Grade 3 or 4 ____ ARTIST & IMAGINATION—Grade 3 or 4 ____ EARTH SCIENCE—Grade 4 ____ ARCHITECTURE—Grade 4 ____ LAW—Grades 4-6 ____ ANTHROPOLOGY—Grades 4-6 ____ SOUND—Grades 4-6 ____ MYSTERIES & CODES—Grades 4-6 ____ AERODYNAMICS—Grades 4-6 ____ DIFFERENCES OF OPINION—Grades 4-6 ____ DRAMA—Grades 4-6 ____ THE FUTURE—Grades 4-6 ____ GENETICS—Grade 5 ____ DISSECTION—Grade 5 (This is a partial list of curriculum available.) ____DESTINATION IMAGINATION coach. Work with a team of 5-7 students while they solve a creative problem. Training provided!! FUN!! ____ JUNIOR GREAT BOOKS leader (1 hour for 6 or more weeks). Love to read? Inquiring minds enjoy the students’ responses. Easy to do. 12-13 students. ____ MATH ENRICHMENT coach for grades 3 or 4. Work with small groups of students on fun math challenges, puzzles and enrichment. Materials provided. ____ MATH MASTERS coaches. Fifth and sixth grade teams prepare for spring competitions. Some of the mathematical areas included in the curriculum are: geometry, decimals, fractions, percents, and charts. _____ Grade 5 ____ Grade 6 ____INVENTOR’S FAIR: Chaperone at mall, present brainstorming, telephoning, or other skills pertinent to becoming a junior inventor. Set up display in Esko with students. ____SPELLING BEE for Grades 5-8. Set up and judge for half day. ____GEOGRAPHY BEE for Grades 5-8. Set up and judge for half or full day.

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Winterquist Partners in EducationImproved Fall Fundraiser Headed Your Way!Meeting Minutes

Time: 6:30pmLocation: Esko school boardroom

Board members in attendance: Mandy Dewey, Jessie Oveson, Crysta Reeves, Josh Michaud

Minutes ApprovalApproved

Treasure ReportStarting Balance (4/01/2019): $17,186.65 Deposits (total): $2,462.00 Checks (total): $400.00 Interest: $0.74Ending Balance (3/31/2019): $19,249.39Teachers Request Available Balance: $2,897.10Teachers RequestsK-12 military kids group - under $50. pizza and drinksNational Night Out

No bounce house via the PIE group due to not meeting required sales level

Re-cap on Spring music programWe got 50 military family photos to share

during the program. Thanks everyone!Yearbook Update

Pre-sold 463 books. Ordered 500 total. Books

will come in May 30th to us. They will go in the teacher mailboxes on Friday and be delivered to the kids on Monday June 3. Motion made to donate 1 book to each 6th grade class (4 books total) for teachers to donate as they see fit. Mo-tion approved.End of year Teachers appreciation

There will be Teachers and other support staff at school June 10 and 11. We will provide donuts and coffee. Motion made and approved.

We will bring bus drivers donuts on June 6th. Motion made and approved.

Nominate And Vote For Board PositionsNext years board members -Chair: Crysta ReevesCo-Chair: Emily Waldo nominatedTreasurer: Jessie Oveson nominatedSecretary: Josh Michaud

Fall FundraiserWe are planning on doing a donation only

fundraiser this fall. Last fall we raised $9,000 from clubs choice, but that was on $22,500 in actual purchases. We only got 40% of the pro-ceeds. That’s why we want to try a donation only fundraiser.

Motion made to request donation from Target

for prizes. Motion approved. Motion made to setup online donation ac-

count. Motion approved.Motion made for fundraiser committee to

decide on prize ideas for student motivation and also letter to parents. Motion approved.

Ideas on what to raise money for next year: supplement teacher funding, enrichment pro-grams, offset costs for field trips, anti-bullying speaker, Science Museum.Back to School open house

Pictures will be done at open house again. Volunteers can be used for traffic control. There is also discussion about creating a map and having some people to help answer questions at a help desk. We also need a sign advertising our PIE group to make parents aware.Open ideas/suggestions

Looking into 5th grade fundraiser ideas for ELC trip.

Contact UsPIE group email - [email protected] - https://www.face-

book.com/Esko-Partners-in-Educa-tion-PIE-849293028488231/

This spring, a group of local gardeners got together with the help of some of the Cool Kids and planted the school gardens. We have 6 beds: a raspberry bed, a blueberry bed, a strawberry bed, a salad garden bed, a salsa garden bed and a pollina-tor bed. Cool Kids will be harvesting the garden to eat throughout the summer, but we hope the com-munity will come by and enjoy the gardens as well. If you are up for a salad this summer and don’t have the ingredients stop by and help yourself!

Thank you to Ruth Will, Deb Carlson, Samantha Dammer, Sheelar Fuchs, Chris-tine Ringat, Shelby Metzer, Cassie Janke, Gretchen Grover and the Cool Kids for making the garden thrive this summer. We appreciate you!

What’s in the garden?1. Raspberries 2. Blueberries

3. Strawberries4. Pollinator garden including plants

native to Minnesota and attractive to our local bee and butterfly populations such

as milkweed, wild bergamot and little bluestem among others.

5. Salad garden, including lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, sugar snap peas,

radish, onions and carrots. 6. Salsa garden, including jalapenos,

onion, red and green peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Community Garden Blooms


Winterquist P.I.E.

This Spring, the P.I.E. Group surveyed this community regarding fundraising activities and school projects, and the response was amazing! Thank you for responding and help-ing us to reform and better serve this school and community! The results came back with around 82% of the community in favor of a 1 time a year, donation based fundraiser, to re-place of the fundraiser that we had previously been using, where products were purchased from Club’s Choice and 40% of the proceeds went to the P.I.E. Group, and then filtered into the school. With the survey feedback taken into consideration, we are excited to announce that this coming fall, we plan to kick off our first annual “Fill the Igloo” donation drive. This past year, during the Club’s Choice fund-raiser we raised around $9,000. This means that the actual cost to this community last year was approximately $22,500 since we only received 40% of the proceeds!! Our hope is to greatly reduce the cost to the community while increasing our funding and ability to meet the needs in our school. By making this change, we can cut the amount this communi-ty spends in half ! We appreciate your support through this change SO much.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 for our student body population of almost 700 students. With that money we will be able to help supplement the teacher’s funding, and get them the sup-plies that they are needing to help students. We will be able to continue to bring in enrich-

ment programs for our students. In addition, we hope to offer some anti-bullying and mental health awareness activities, and we will be able to keep saving you money in field trips and other activity expenses by offsetting the costs of these opportunities for families.

If our goal is met through this “ONE and done” fundraiser, we will not plan to do any other fundraisers during the course of the school year. P.I.E. will continue to do appar-el sales, yearbook sales, and the Pound the Pavement 5K, as those are services/events we provide for the elementary school com-munity and are not actually “fundraisers” for us. If our goal is not reached, we may have to supplement with some additional fundraisers throughout the year, but our hope is to not have to do that!

Also, as a reminder, any parent of a student in Winterquist Elementary School is encour-aged to attend P.I.E. meetings. This is where the decisions are made of how money will be spent. We meet in the boardroom at 6:30 on the second Monday of every month during the school year (excluding December). We hope to see you there! Esko P.I.E. would not exist without you. If you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming fundraiser change, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate the role that each of you play, especially in being a support to your individual student at home! Thank you!

Improved Fall Fundraiser Headed Your Way! Here’s the Plan in a Nutshell

100% Profit from Cash/Check Donations and 97% Profit from online donations Directly to

Your School

Cut cost to community from $22,000 to $10,000

No more door to door

Parents empowered to decide how funds are spent

Fabulous prizes for kids

Still supporting:Teacher/Student needs

STEM activities and enrichment programsAnti-bullying/ Mental Health awareness

Skate Time ProgramField Trip costsMuch more….

The following students were named to the Dean’s List for

Spring Semester 2019:

Esko, Minnesota

Dawson BromanEdward Fuller

Mariah GannucciJustine PelletierDerek Peterson

CLOQUET, MN -- Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet, Minnesota, announced that 191 students attending the college during Spring Semester 2019 earned academic honors and have been placed on the Dean’s List for the semester grading period. Requirements for earning Dean’s List honors at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in-clude maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher while completing 12 or more course credits during the semester. Students may take daytime classes, evening classes, weekend classes, online classes, or a combination of the above classes. A total of 1,460 full-time and part-time students were enrolled at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College during Spring Semester 2019.

FDLTCC ANNOUNCES 2019 SPRING SEMESTER DEAN’S LIST


Sports News

Wednesday, August 28, 2019 will be 7th Grade Orientation. 7th graders should re-port to the Blue Gym at 9 am. After a few fun activities, 7th graders will meet the 7th grade teachers and run through their schedule. They will also have time to find and open their locker.

Parents will go to the Theater where they will be welcomed by Mr. Hexum, High School Principal, then meet the 7th grade teachers.

Parents can pick up their students at 10:50 am.

Save the date!

BaseballAll Conference: James LeGarde, Noah Furcht,

Peyton Koskela, Dawson Hoffman

All Section: James LeGarde, Noah Furcht,

Peyton Koskela

Letter winners: Hubie Gonsorowski, Daw-

son Hoffman, Peyton Koskela, Jaustin Peipho, Zack Ross, Mason Vinje,

Josh Bolgrean, Owen Carlson, James LeGarde,

Preston Lowe, Hunter Sunde, Noah Furcht, Tyler Koskela, Avery

Liljegren, Jaxton Ochis, Jackson Pfister

SoftballPolar League All-Con-

ference: Kristy DeMuth, Dea DeLeon, Miranda

KelleyAll Section: Kristy

DeMuth, Dea DeLeon, Miranda Kelley, Sydney

HansonAll-State Awards: 2nd Team- Kristy DeMuth Honorable Mention-

Dea DeLeonPolar League All-Star Game Participation:

Kristy DeMuth, Miran-da Kelley, Jenna Zdebski

Letter winners: Brenna Stark, Kristy DeMuth,

Jayden Karppinen, Madi Rambow, Kaitlyn Ad-

kins, Lily Hanson, Elise Lund, Sydney Hanson,

Maya Emanuel, Dea De-Leon, Miranda Kelley,

Kaitlyn Bergerson, Freja Johnson, Zoie Johnson, Tenley Stewart (mgr), Alyssa True (mgr), Tia

Bertogliat (mgr)

WrestlingWrestler of the Year:

Hunter SenarighiLetter winners: Hunter Senarighi, Dylan Marci-ulonius, Cooper Abbett,

Gage Stankiewicz

Boys Track and FieldSam Rengo – All

Conference, All State Academic

Aaron Moore – All Conference, All State

Academic, State Partic-ipant

Lucas Bourgeault – All Conference

Shane Snaza – All State Academic, State Partic-

ipantDylan Edlund – All

Conference, All State Academic, State Partic-

ipantLuke Wagemaker – State

ParticipantElujah Blue – State Par-

ticipantGage Stankiewicz – State

ParticipantSasha Ruemmele – All

Conference

Letter winners: Keone Anderson, Keegan Aker-vik, Cade Berger, Elijah Blue, Lucas Bourgeault, Dylan Edlund, Zacha-

raih Erkkila, Justin Hal-ling, Chad Hart, Brock House, Nikolas Martin-eau, Jack McWilliams, Aaron Moore, Jonah

Randa, Nate Rengo, Sam Rengo, Sasha Ruem-

mele, Fletcher Schmitz, Will Schmitz, Lincoln Severson, Kieran Sin-

nott, Shane Snaza, Gage Stankiewicz, Michael

Urie, Dylan Vinji, Luke Wagemaker

Girls Track and FieldAll Conference – Ingrid

Hexum – 800All Conference – Allison Thornton – High JumpAll Conference – Gwen

Lilly – Pole VaultAll Conference – Zoie

Johnson – Shot Put and Discus

Letter winners: Gwen Lilly, Megan Chopskie,

Jessica Pagelkopf, Rachel Antonutti, Lilly Dunbar, Tegan Erickson, Ingrid Hexum, Grace Hrabik, Sophis Iallonardo, Au-drey Menor, Orie Ran-

dall, Emily Rengo, Grace Shingledecker, Madison

South, Alexis Tester, Ayisha Adamu, Madelyn Haapala, Zoie Johnson,

Haley Mullen, Sara Olson, Kaitlyn Salmela, Sarah Stueber, Mallory

Sunnarborg, Allison Thornton, Annabelle

Adkins, Aubrey Combo, Christian Gunderson,

Savanna Shady, Saman-tha Stueber, Annika

Wold

TrapLetter winners: Cul-len Tranah, Jeremiah Foucault, Jon Stracek,

Abigail Blazevic, Gavin Sordelet, Talon Mattson,

Joseph Larson, Jim Stracek

Golf1st Team All-Conference and Section Medalist –

Keegan PoppenbergTeam: Section Champi-

onsLetter winners: Keegan

Poppenberg

RoboticsLetter winners: Chris

Campbell, Isabelle Cloose, Camden Jones,

Carsen Jones, Jack McWilliams, Addie

Monnier, Alicia Rob-nik, Eli Rud, Isaac Rud,

Yiyuan Stoewer, Sa-mantha Stueber, Sarah

Stueber, Lexi Tester, Cassie Thompson, Tori

Vosburg, Jordynne Woh-ling, Skylar Wohling

Congratulations to all the hard working Student Athletes

Esko Sports Alliance Hall of Fame

Nomination 2020The Esko Sports Alliance is currently so-

liciting nominations for individuals, teams, and coaches from the Esko community for our 2020 Esko Sports Alliance Hall of Fame induction. Please note the required waiting

periods. All nominations will be presented to the Esko Sports Alliance selection committee for consideration. Our bylaws indicate three selections will be made in 2020. Thank you

for your assistance.Please complete the nomination form be-

low and submit it to Chad Stoskopf, Athletic Director, 2 E. Hwy 61, P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN

55733 or email it to [email protected] .

Nominations can also be submitted elec-tronically on the Esko Sports Alliance Web-page found at http://www.esko.k12.mn.us/athletics/esko_sports_alliance_webpage If

you have any questions, please call 218-879-1909.

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Highschool NewsEsko High School Athletic “Hall of Fame” Nomination Form

Please provide as much information about the nominee as possible.

Name of Nominee: ________________________________

Address: ______________________________

City: ___________________ State: ________ Zip: _______

Phone: (cell/home) _______________________________

Email: _________________________________________

Category:

*Coach (years coached) ____________ Sport(s):_________

*Athlete (year graduated) _________ Nominated Sport: _______________

Who was the coach? _____________ Other sports played: ___________________

Nomination Criteria for Hall of Fame : + Nominee must have been an athlete or coach at Esko Schools.

+ Player nominee must have been out of the program for at least five years* A Coach

nominee does not have to meet this standard.

+ Nominations must include any awards/honors and the impact he/she has made at

Esko.

+ Nominee can be an Esko community member who has shown exemplary service to the

athletic program.

+ The Hall of Fame committee will review and select those to be inducted.

Attach additional information if needed.

Reason for selection and impact on Esko Athletics:

___________________________________________________________________

Your relationship to the candidate: ________________________________________

Please list any other accomplishments of the nominee related to the Hall of Fame criteria.

For example: involvement in the sport beyond high school, special honors in high school or

beyond and/or any community related accomplishments during or beyond high school.

(Attach if needed)

Please list another reference that could help the committee authenticate this nominee

and/or give us more information.

Name: ______________________________ Phone: ______________________

E-mail________________________________

Your Information:

Name:_______________________________________

Address:___________________________________

City:_____________________________ State:______ Zip___________

Phone(cell/home):_______________________________

E-Mail_______________________________________

Applications to: Chad Stoskopf, Activities Director

Hall of Fame Nomination

Esko High School

2 East Hwy 61

Esko, MN 55733

Or send via email to: [email protected]

The selection committee is composed of the athletic director, two representatives of the

Sports Alliance, two coaches (at least one of whom shall be a former coach), a member of

the School Board and a member of the general public. Appointments to the committee

(except for the School Board appointee) shall be made by the Sports Alliance; terms shall

be for a minimum of two years and shall be staggered to ensure continuity.

One of the most satisfying, fun, and productive ways to unite teenagers to

senior citizens, is to spend time providing senior citizens an extra hand in yard work like raking leaves and picking up garbage. On Wednesday, October 16, the Class of 2020 will be out in the Esko community learning valuable lessons about the meaning of volunteering their services and giving back to their community through hard work. When a community is doing well as a whole, its individuals are better off too. The annual Senior Clean-Up Day gives the students a strong sense of fulfillment, responsibility, and commitment. It is an opportunity to thank the community of Esko for everything it has provided for the students throughout their years of growing up.

The students will begin working at 8:30AM and will call the day before to confirm an approximate time they will be at your house. The students can place the leaves in bags you provide or bring them to an area of your property that you designate. Please use the form below to sign up for the annual Class of 2020 Clean-Up Day

Giving Back to the Community


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Educational Benefits Application

How to Complete the Application for Educational Benefits Complete the Application for Educational Benefits form for school year 2018-19 if any of the following applies to your household:

• Any household member currently participates in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), or the Supplemental

Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) or

• The household includes one or more foster children (a welfare agency or court has legal responsibility for the child) or

• The total income of household members is within the guidelines shown below (gross earnings before deductions, not take-

home pay). Do not include as income: foster care payments, federal education benefits, MFIP payments, or value of assistance

received from SNAP, WIC, or FDPIR. Military: Do not include combat pay or assistance from the Military Privatized Housing

Initiative. The income guidelines are effective from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

Maximum Total Income

Household size $ Per Year $ Per Month $ Twice Per Month $ Per 2 Weeks $ Per Week

1 22,459 1,872 936 864 432

2 30,451 2,538 1,269 1,172 586

3 38,443 3,204 1,602 1,479 740

4 46,435 3,870 1,935 1,786 893

5 54,427 4,536 2,268 2,094 1,047

6 62,419 5,202 2,601 2,401 1,201

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Step 1: Children List all infants and children in the household, their birthdate and, if applicable, their grade and school. Attach an additional page if

needed to list all children. Fill in the circle if a child is in foster care (a welfare agency or court has legal responsibility for the child).

Step 2: Case Number

If any household member currently participates in the Special Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Minnesota Family Investment

Program (MFIP) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), write in your case number, check which program you

participate in, and then go to Step 4. If you do not participate in any of these programs, leave Step 2 blank and continue on to Step

3. WIC and Medical Assistance (M.A.) programs do not qualify for this purpose.

Step 3: Adults / Incomes / Last 4 Digits of Social Security Number • List all adults living in the household (everyone not listed in Step 1) whether related or not, such as grandparents, other

relatives, or friends. Include any adult who is temporarily away from home, like a student away at college. Attach another page

if necessary.

• List gross incomes before deductions, not take-home pay. Do not list an hourly wage rate. For adults with no income to report,

enter a ‘0’ or leave the section blank. This is your certification (promise) that there is no income to report for these adults. For

seasonal work, write in the total annual income.

• For each income, fill in a circle to show how often the income is received: each week, every other week, twice per month, or

monthly.

• For farm or self-employment income only, list the net income per year or month after business expenses. A loss from farm or

self-employment must be listed as 0 income and does not reduce other income.

• Last four digits of Social Security number – An adult household member must provide the last four digits of their Social Security

number or check the box if they do not have a Social Security number.

• Regular incomes to children – If any children in the household have regular income, such as SSI or part-time jobs, list the total

amount of regular incomes received by all children. Do not include occasional earnings like babysitting or lawn mowing.

Step 4: Signature and Contact Information An adult household member must sign the form. If you do not want your information to

be shared with Minnesota Health Care Programs, check the “Don’t share” box in Step.

Optional: Please provide the information on ethnicity and race that is requested on the second page of the form. This information is

not required and does not affect approval for school meal benefits. The information helps to make sure we are meeting civil rights

requirements and fully serving our community.

2018-19 Application for Educational Benefits Complete one application per household. Please use pen (not a pencil).

STEP 1: List ALL Household Members who are infants, children, and students up to and including grade 12 (if more spaces are required for additional names, attach another sheet of paper).

Definition: A Household Member is “Anyone living with you and shares income and expenses, even if not related.” Children in Foster care are eligible for free meals. Read How to Complete the Application for Educational Benefits for more information. Child’s First Name MI Child’s Last name Birthdate Grade Foster Child ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

STEP 2: Do Any Household Members (including you) currently participate in one or more of the following assistance programs: SNAP, MFIP or FDPIR? Medical assistance does not qualify. If NO > Go to STEP 3. If YES > Enter Case Number _____________________________ then go to STEP 4 (Do not complete STEP 3)

STEP 3: Report Income for ALL Household Members (Skip this step if you answered ‘Yes’ to STEP 2) A. Child Income

Sometimes children in the household earn or receive income. Please include the TOTAL income received by all Household Members listed in STEP 1.

Child Income Weekly Bi-weekly 2x Month Monthly

Child Income Weekly Bi-weekly 2x Month Monthly ☐ ☐ ☐

B. All Adult Household Members (including yourself) List all Household members not listed in STEP 1 (including yourself) even if they do not receive income. For each Household Member listed, if they do receive income, report total gross income (before deductions or taxes) for each source in whole dollars (no cents) only. If they do not receive income from any source, write ‘0’ or leave any fields blank. You are certifying (promising) that there is no income to report.

Are you sure what income to include here? Flip the page and review “Sources of Income” for more information. “Sources of Income for Children” will help you with the Child Income section. “Sources of income for Adults” will help you with the ALL Adult household Members section.

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STEP 4: Contact information and adult signature. Mail Completed Form To: (School/District Information) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ “I certify (promise) that all information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that this information is give in connection with the receipt of Federal funds, and that school officials may verify (check) the information. I am aware that if I purposely give false information, my children may lose meal benefits, and I may be prosecuted under applicable State and Federal laws.”

I have checked this box if I do not want my information shared with Minnesota Health Care Programs as allowed by state law.

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2018-19 Application for Educational Benefits Complete one application per household. Please use pen (not a pencil).

STEP 1: List ALL Household Members who are infants, children, and students up to and including grade 12 (if more spaces are required for additional names, attach another sheet of paper).

Definition: A Household Member is “Anyone living with you and shares income and expenses, even if not related.” Children in Foster care are eligible for free meals. Read How to Complete the Application for Educational Benefits for more information. Child’s First Name MI Child’s Last name Birthdate Grade Foster Child ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

STEP 2: Do Any Household Members (including you) currently participate in one or more of the following assistance programs: SNAP, MFIP or FDPIR? Medical assistance does not qualify. If NO > Go to STEP 3. If YES > Enter Case Number _____________________________ then go to STEP 4 (Do not complete STEP 3)

STEP 3: Report Income for ALL Household Members (Skip this step if you answered ‘Yes’ to STEP 2) A. Child Income

Sometimes children in the household earn or receive income. Please include the TOTAL income received by all Household Members listed in STEP 1.

Child Income Weekly Bi-weekly 2x Month Monthly

Child Income Weekly Bi-weekly 2x Month Monthly ☐ ☐ ☐

B. All Adult Household Members (including yourself) List all Household members not listed in STEP 1 (including yourself) even if they do not receive income. For each Household Member listed, if they do receive income, report total gross income (before deductions or taxes) for each source in whole dollars (no cents) only. If they do not receive income from any source, write ‘0’ or leave any fields blank. You are certifying (promising) that there is no income to report.

Are you sure what income to include here? Flip the page and review “Sources of Income” for more information. “Sources of Income for Children” will help you with the Child Income section. “Sources of income for Adults” will help you with the ALL Adult household Members section.

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STEP 4: Contact information and adult signature. Mail Completed Form To: (School/District Information) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ “I certify (promise) that all information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that this information is give in connection with the receipt of Federal funds, and that school officials may verify (check) the information. I am aware that if I purposely give false information, my children may lose meal benefits, and I may be prosecuted under applicable State and Federal laws.”

I have checked this box if I do not want my information shared with Minnesota Health Care Programs as allowed by state law.

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Annual Parental Notification of School District PoliciesThe purpose of this policy is to ensure that stu-dents are aware of and comply with the school district’s expectations for student conduct. Such compliance will enhance the school district’s abil-ity to maintain discipline and ensure that there is no interference with the educational process. The school district will take appropriate disciplinary action when students fail to adhere to the Code of Student Conduct established by this policy.

PROTECTION AND PRIVACY OF PUPIL RE-CORDS (#515) “…The school district shall give parents of students currently in attendance and eligible students currently in attendance annual notice by such means as are reasonably likely to inform the parents and eligible students of the following:1. That the parent or eligible student has a right to inspect and review the student’s education records and the procedure for inspecting and reviewing education records;2. That the parent or eligible student has a right to seek amendment of the student’s education records to ensure that those records are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights and the procedure for requesting amendment of records;3. That the parent or eligible student has a right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that federal and state law and the regulations promulgated thereunder authorize disclosure without consent;4. That the parent or eligible student has a right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education regarding an alleged failure by the school district to comply with the requirements of 20 U.S.C. 1232g, and the rules promulgated thereunder;5. The criteria for determining who constitutes a school official and what constitutes a legitimate educational interest for purposes of disclosing education records to other school officials whom the school district has determined to have legiti-mate educational interests; and6. That the school district forwards education records on request to a school in which a student

seeks or intends to enroll including suspension and expulsion records pursuant to the federal No Child Left Behind Act and, if applicable, a student’s history of violent behavior.BULLYING PROHIBITION (# 516) “ … to the extent such conduct affects the educational envi-ronment of the school district and the rights and welfare of its students and is within the control of the school district in its normal operations, it is the school district’s intent to prevent bullying and to take action to investigate, respond, remediate, and discipline those acts of bullying which have not been successfully prevented. The purpose of this policy is to assist the school district in its goal of preventing and responding to acts of bul-lying, intimidation, violence, and other similar disruptive behavior.”

STUDENT SURVEYS (#520) “…Occasional-ly the school district utilizes surveys to obtain student opinions and information about students. The purpose of this policy is to establish the parameters of information that may be sought in student surveys. Student surveys may be con-ducted as determined necessary by the school district. Surveys, analyses and evaluations con-ducted as part of any program funded through the U.S. Department of Education must comply with 20 U.S.C. 1232h.” Parents may opt out of the following activities by providing written no-tification to D. Mattson, c/o Esko Public Schools prior to October 15 of each school year:(1) Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from stu-dents for the purpose of marketing or for selling that information, or otherwise providing that information to others for that purpose.(2) The administration of any third-party survey as defined in the policy(3) Any non-emergency invasive physical exam-ination or screening that is required as a condi-tion of attendance, administered by the school and scheduled by the school in advance, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the student or other students. Students and parents will be notified in advance of the activities/items listed above.

STUDENT DISABILITY NONDISCRIMINA-TION (#521) The purpose of this policy is to protect disabled students from discrimination on the basis of disability and to identify and evaluate learners who, within the intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, need special services, accommodations, or programs in order that such learners may receive a free appropriate public education.STUDENT SEX NONDISCRIMINATION (#522) Students are protected from discrimina-tion on the basis of sex pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Minne-sota Human Rights Act. The purpose of this poli-cy is to provide equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex.

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFE-TY POLICY (#524) “…The purpose of this policy is to set forth policies and guidelines for access to the school district computer system and acceptable and safe use of the Internet, including electronic communications.”

WORLD WIDE WEB PUBLISHING OF STU-DENT WORK: Student artwork, writing or proj-ects may be published on the World Wide Web, a part of the Internet, by the School District. No home address or telephone number will appear with such work. If parents do not want their child’s work to appear on the Internet, they must provide written notification to “D. Mattson c/o District Office” no later than October 15 of each school year. In lieu of written notification parents grant the School District copyrights and privi-leges to reproduce, adapt, publish, and display student work on the Internet. Such publication is intended to further the educational mission of the School District and display students’ works to a worldwide audience.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT (#806) “… The purpose of the Crisis Management Policy is to act as a guide for school district and building administrators,

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Policy Informationschool employees, students, school board mem-bers, and community members as to how to address a wide range of potential crisis situations in the school district. The step-by-step procedures suggested by this Policy will provide guidance to each school building in drafting crisis management plans to coordinate protective actions prior to, during, and after any type of emergency or poten-tial crisis situ-ation in the school district. Please note that, pursuant to this Policy, tai-lored crisis management plans will be developed for each school build-ing in the school district and sections or procedures may be added or delet-ed in those crisis management plans based on building needs.

THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT requires the following notices be given to parents:

MILITARY RECRUITERS -Parents have a right to request that their child’s name, address, and telephone number not be released to a military recruiter without their prior consent. Written requests should be submitted to D. Mattson in the District Office by October 15 of each year. TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS - Parents may request the following information:

• Whether the teacher has met Minnesota De-partment of Education requirements for licen-sure at the grade level and the subject area (s) he teaches

• Whether the teacher has an emergency or pro-visional license

• What the teacher’s undergraduate major was, any graduate certification or degree held by the teacher including the field of discipline of the cer-tification or degree

• Whether the child is being taught by parapro-fessionals and, if so, their qualifications

Annual Health and Safety

Notifications AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emer-gency Response Act) Federal legislation requires public schools to maintain a list of locations and types of asbestos found in the school building and a description for their proper management. The Asbestos Management Plan and related inspection

reports are available at the District Office. DRINKING WATER Esko Schools maintains

and produces its own water, as there is no city system to draw from in Thomson Township. The school’s water system treats and filters all water prior to distribution in the building, and drinking water is again filtered at each water fountain. Tony Compo, Lead Custodian, has received ongoing training and is licensed by the MN Department of Health as a “water treatment technician.” Water samples are taken weekly from both wells by the District and are then are sent to the Minnesota Department of Health for testing. To date, Esko Public Schools has met all requirements relating to the safety of our water supply system per MN Department of Health (MDH) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. Our water is used for drinking and preparation of meals daily. The testing log and results of the MDH & EPA tests are available at the District Office.

RADON Building tests have indicated that radon levels do not exceed the acceptable levels as established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Test results are available at the District Office.

INDOOR AIR QUALITY Through preventative measures and regular maintenance of our facility and its mechanical systems, Esko Schools monitors and works to improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) for our students and staff using Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines and recom-mendations. Questions or concerns regarding IAQ should be directed to the District Office.District Policies

Complete policy statements are available at the District office.

TITLE IX GRIEVANCE PROCEDUREAny student or employee of Independent School

District No. 99 who feels that he/she has been discriminated against in violation of the District’s policy shall avail themselves to the district griev-ance procedure.

ESKO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PESTICIDE NOTICEAll Minnesota schools are required to inform

parents/guardians and school employees that they may request to be notified prior to pesticide application on school property. Pesticides include

chemicals which are used to control insects, weeds, rodents or other pests as defined by the law (M.S. 123B.575, Subd.9).

In order to provide the required information, schools must maintain a list of parent/guardians and school employees who request notification. Schools must also provide information about individual pesticide application upon request, including the name of the pesticide product, and the time and location of the planned application. An estimated schedule of pesticide application is available for review or copying at the school office.

Pesticide and non-chemical treatments may be used in combination in and around schools for a variety of reasons, including the control of pests which have the potential to bite, sting, spread dis-ease, cause asthma, within the school building or to the school building itself, or to control pests or weeds that are seen as a nuisance.

The long-term health effects on children from the application of such pesticides or the class of chemicals to which they belong may not be fully understood. Children may be more susceptible to pesticides than adults due to their smaller size and rapid growth and development. Also their play-ful behavior may expose them to more pesticide residue.

To limit the potential pesticide exposure, this school follows safety regulations to ensure pesti-cides are applied properly. All pesticides products, which are used in and around school buildings, are required to be registered with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environ-mental Protection Agency. In addition, school em-ployees and certified and licensed applicators are required by state and federal law to comply with all requirements of the pesticide label, including building sites, application rates, re-entry intervals, posting, use of personal protective equipment, use restric-tions, and disposal on the product label.

To be notified about pesticide applications, please contact: Aaron Fischer, Superintendent

Esko Public Schools, P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN 55733


From Our School BoardClerk’s Minutes

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held a school board meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the board conference room. Members present: Julian Bertogliat, Jerry Frederick, Mark Nyholm, Todd Rengo, Margaret Sunnarborg, and Superintendent Aaron Fischer. Members absent: Jeff Salo. Call the Meeting to Order Chairperson Julian Bertogliat called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Approval of Agenda Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve the agenda. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approval of Consent Agenda Items Moved by Mark Nyholm, second by Jerry Frederick to approve the Consent Agenda, pending Treasurer’s review of checks dated 4/24/19 and 4/25/19:

● Approve the minutes of the March 19, 2019 regular school board meeting. ● Approve the checks as follows:

Date Check #s Total 3/19/19 87226-87285 $77,353.18 3/25/19 Void 87246 ($1,844.03) 3/26/19 87286-87306 $21,601.89 4/2/19 87307 $570.00 4/8/19 87308-87381 $75,938.20 4/9/19 87382 $55.00 4/10/19 Void 87332 ($160.32) 4/10/19 87383-87384 $9,649.43 4/15/19 Void 87314 ($200.00) *4/24/19 87385-87453 $82,361.61 *4/25/19 87454-87456 $9,172.57

*= pending treasurer’s review ● Treasurer’s Report – March 2019.

Date Payroll Type

March 2019 Checks Direct Deposits Electronic Payments

Grand Total

3/15/19 Regular # 107128-107215 For $26,111.13 $200,386.81 $274,238.50 $500,736.44 3/29/19 Regular # 107216-107241 For Void 3/29/19 Regular # 107242-107277 For $30,506.13 $214,178.24 $221,116.19 $465,800.56 Date Acct. Transferred From Acct. Transferred Into Amount

3/15/19 Associated Bank (PMA) Republic Bank $425,000.00 3/25/19 Associated Bank (PMA) Republic Bank $200,000.00 3/29/19 Associated Bank (PMA) Republic Bank $375,000.00

● Personnel: o Approve parental leave request from Allison Tacheny. o Approve parental leave request from Nichole Schmidt. o Approve Avery Compo as seasonal maintenance worker for summer 2019.

● Fundraiser Requests: o Esko Softball – Sell chocolate bars. o Esko Music Boosters – Concert with freewill donation. o SubZero Robotics – Duluth Huskies Punch Card sale.

● Donations: o Accept donation from Buffalo Valley, Inc. in the amount of $250 for Esko Fun Days. o Accept donation from Republic Bank in the amount of $150 for Esko Fun Days. o Accept donation from Thomson Township in the amount of $3,000 for Esko Fun

Days. ● Grants Received:

o Grant from Wells Fargo in the amount of $1,000 for the Fall Play. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approve Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve a final budget for fiscal year 2019. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

2018 - 2019 Final Budget April, 2019

Fund Revenues Expenditures General Fund (fund 1) $11,545,117 $11,615,090 Food Service Fund (fund 2) $445,291 $458,984 Transportation Fund (fund 3) $437,431 $524,555 Community Service Fund (fund 4) $480,192 $439,739 Capital Operating Fund (fund 5) $518,880 $533,303 Building Construction Fund (fund 6) $7,000 $737,061 Debt Service Fund (fund 7) $1,037,087 $1,010,300 Irrevocable OPEB Trust (fund 45) $19,474 $45,630 OPEB Bonds Debt Service (fund 47) $0 $0 Total Budget $14,490,472 $15,364,662

First Reading PoliciesThere was a first reading of the following policies:205 Open Meetings and Closed Meetings.206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints about Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations.419 Tobacco-Free Environment.421 Gifts to Employees and School Board Members.504 Student Dress and Appearance.506 Student Discipline.530 Immunization Requirements.602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day.611 Home Schooling.722 Public Data Requests.903 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites.

Adjust the 2018/2019 School Calendar for Inclement Weather DaysMoved by Todd Rengo, second by Mark Nyholm to adjust the 2018/2019 school calendar due to inclement weather days by moving the last day of school for students to Friday, June 7, 2019, and staff will have training days on Monday and Tuesday, June 10 and 11, 2019 with checkout process to follow as arranged with building principals. A staff member missing the training days will need to make accommodations for makeup of this time with their building principal. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Letter of Resignation from Nicole ReedMoved by Jerry Frederick, second by Todd Rengo to accept a letter of resignation from Nicole Reed effective at the end of the 2018/19 school year and approval to post for the resulting ECFE teaching vacancy. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Letter of Resignation from Morgan PeraMoved by Mark Nyholm, second by Jerry Frederick to accept a letter of resignation from Morgan Pera as cleaner effective May 3, 2019 with thanks for her service to the district and approval to post for the resulting vacancy. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve District Goals for 2019-2024Moved by Mark Nyholm, second by Todd Rengo to approve the District Goals for 2019-2024. A copy of the list is on file in the office of the superintendent. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval to Post for Parent Educator for 2019/2020Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve the posting for a Parent Education for the 2019/2020 school year. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval the Capital Project List for Fiscal Year 2020Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve the capital projects for fiscal year 2020 as presented. A copy of the project list is on file in the office of the superintendent. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative Lease Amount for 2019/2020Moved by Mark Nyholm, second by Todd Rengo to approve the 2019/2020 NLSEC lease rent amount at the same rate as the 2018/2019 amount. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve 2019/2020 Membership Renewal Purchase of Service Agreement with Northern Lights Special Education CooperativeMoved by Mark Nyholm, second by Jerry Frederick to approve 2019/2020 Membership Renewal Purchase of Service Agreement with Northern Light Special Education Cooperative. Motion carried by unanimous vote.


From Our School BoardApprove WIPFLI CPAs and Consultants as Independent Auditors for the Year Ended June 30, 2019Moved by Mark Nyholm, second by Todd Rengo to approve WIPFLI CPAs and Consultants as independent auditors for the year ended June 30, 2019 per the Engagement Letter. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Courses Currently Under 14Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Jerry Frederick to approve courses currently under 14 (French III and Introduction to the Trades). Motion carried by unanimous vote.

ReportsPrincipals’ Reports:Elementary Principal Brian Harker reported:

• Presently the enrollment for next year’s kindergarten is at 88 students.• Quite a number of tours are being given to possible new students/families.• The elementary spring program will be held May 7th. This program will include a slide

show of military families.• The elementary is happy with the new reading curriculum the Board approved at this meet-

ing.Secondary Principal Greg Hexum reported:

• MCA testing is wrapping up this week. Chad Stoskopf and Angie Orvedahl do a great job of organizing everything and keeping the technology running smoothly.

• The NHS Breakfast will be held May 1, 2019.• Yearbook distribution, prom, scholarship nights and graduation are all forthcoming.• Interviews will be held this week for the vacant English position.

Board Committee Reports:• Jerry Frederick – Technology Committee meeting, goal setting session.• Mark Nyholm – Goal setting session.• Todd Rengo – Goal setting session.• Margaret Sunnarborg – Goal setting session.• Julian Bertogliat – Goal setting session.

Superintendent’s Report:• The teachers have opened their classrooms once again if the Board members want to sched-

ule visits.• Contract negotiations will begin once funding amounts are available from the legislature.• The superintendent would like to meet with the Facilities Committee to make plans regard-

ing building a new bus garage.• The current parking lot by the bus garage and athletic complex is in terrible shape this

spring.• Enrollment update.

Congratulations and CommendationsThe Minnesota School Counselors Association presents an input award and High School Counselor Nicole Peterson was a recipient this year. Student Sam Rengo was the student who made the recommendation.

AdjournmentThere being no further business, moved by Todd Rengo, second by Mark Nyholm to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote.

Presentation – SubZero RoboticsJustin Scheider and some of the members of the SubZero Robotics team were present to show the Board this year’s robot and explained how it worked as well as their roles on the team. They also explained how they fared at each of their competitions. The Board was able to ask questions about the program.

Presentation ICSMs. Hoff from ICS presented for the Board a summarization of some possible costs for parking lots at the various facilities and went over a proposed profes-sional services agreement.

Chairperson Julian Bertogliat arrived at the meeting (6:52 p.m.).

Clerk’s Minutes

The Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held a school board meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the board conference room. Members present: Jerry Frederick, Mark Nyholm, Todd Rengo, Jeff Salo, Margaret Sunnarborg, and Superintendent Aaron Fischer. Members absent: Julian Bertogliat arrived at 6:52 p.m. Call the Meeting to Order Vice Chairperson Jeff Salo called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Approval of Agenda Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve the agenda. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Approval of Consent Agenda Items Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Mark Nyholm to approve the Consent Agenda as follows

● Approve the minutes of the April 30, 2019 regular school board meeting. ● Approve the checks as follows:

Date Check #s Total 4/24/19 87385-87453 $82,361.60 4/25/19 87454-87456 $9,172.57 5/7/19 87457-87517 $75,311.14 5/8/19 Void 87431 ($211.23) 5/13/19 87518-87548 $22,377.79

● Treasurer’s Report – April 2019. Date Payroll

Type April 2019 Checks Direct Deposits Electronic

Payments Grand Total

4/15/19 Regular # 107278-107305 For $21,388.63 $191,598.68 $208,678.59 $421,665.90 4/30/19 Regular # 107306-107334

107335-107363 For Void

$29,120.29 $199,689.15 $216,090.38 $444,899.82

Date Acct. Transferred From Acct. Transferred Into Amount 4/03/19 Republic Bank MN Dept of Revenue (sales tax) $222.00 4/15/19 Associated Bank (PMA) Republic Bank $350,000.00 4/29/19 Associated Bank (PMA) Republic Bank $500,000.00

● Donations: o Accept donation from Lahti Charitable Trust in the amount of $1,000 for Robotics. o Accept donation from Irving Comm. Assn. in the amount of $2,000 for Robotics. o Accept donation from MN AFL-CIO in the amount of $250 for Robotics. o Accept donation from Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 11 in the amount of $50 for

Robotics. o Accept donation from Esko Historical Society in the amount of $100 for Esko Fun

Days. o Accept donation from Sappi in the amount of $300 for Esko Fun Days. o Accept donation from RAM Insurance in the amount of $500 for Esko Fun Days. o Accept donation from Alice McCabe and Thomas McCabe Sr. in the amount of $100

for the elementary music program. ● Personnel:

o Approve tenure for Katie Wood effective 2019/2020 o Approve tenure for Rachel Lofald effective 2019/2020.

Motion carried by unanimous vote.


From Our School BoardApproval to Hire ICSMoved by Mark Nyholm, second by Jerry Frederick to approve the hire of ICS as design team for the parking lot/bus garage project under the terms presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Accept Letter of Resignation – Anna Kemptar – One-Act PlayMoved by Mark Nyholm, second by Todd Rengo to accept a letter of resignation from Anna Kemptar as One-Act Play Director. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Designation of Identified Official with Authority for MDE External Use Access Recertification SystemThe Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requires that school districts annually designate an identified Official with Authority to comply with the MNIT Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard which states that all use access rights to Minnesota State systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The Identified Official with Authority will assign job duties and autho-rize external user’s access to MDE secure systems for their local education agency (LEA). The Board recommends Aaron Fischer to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) Esko Public School District 0099-10. Moved by Todd Rengo, second by Mark Nyholm to designate Superintendent Aaron Fischer

Approve an Agreement with Chas. A. Bernick, Inc. for Exclusive Non-alcoholic Beverage RightsMoved by Jerry Frederick, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve an Agree-ment with Chas. A. Bernick, Inc. for Exclusive Non-alcoholic Beverage Rights. Copy of Agreement on file in the office of the superintendent. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

School Goals UpdateThere will be a safety/security meeting tomorrow with a committee of teachers, administrators, and Carlton County.

Second Reading of PoliciesThere was a second reading of the following policies:205 Open Meetings and Closed Meetings.206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints about Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations.419 Tobacco-Free Environment.421 Gifts to Employees and School Board Members.504 Student Dress and Appearance.506 Student Discipline.530 Immunization Requirements.602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day.611 Home Schooling.722 Public Data Requests.903 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites.Moved by Jerry Frederick, second by Mark Nyholm to approve the policies as read. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Credit Card Payment FeesMoved by Julian Bertogliat, second by Jerry Frederick to begin charging a con-venience fee in the amount of three percent on credit card payments effective

September 1, 2019. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Dissolution of Cooperative Sponsorship – Boys and Girls Golf effective 2019/2020Moved by Mark Nyholm, second by Todd Rengo to dissolve the cooperative sponsorship for boys and girls golf beginning 2019/2020. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve 2019/2020 Resolution for Membership in the MN State High School LeagueMoved by Mark Nyholm, second by Jerry Frederick to approve a resolution for Membership in the MN State High School League for 2019/2020. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve the Hire of Meryl Lucchesi-FreybergMoved by Julian Bertogliat, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the hire of Meryl Lucchesi-Freyberg as secondary English teacher for 2019/2020 at MA Step 7. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

ReportsPrincipals’ Reports:Elementary Principal Brian Harker reported:

• The 5th grade has been going to the Duluth Air Base for a STEM workshop/fieldtrip for the past two weeks.

• Kindergarten graduation will be Monday, June 3, 2019.• Move-up Day will be June 5, 2019.• Field trip season is in full swing.

Superintendent’s Report:• Supt. Fischer, Chad Stoskopf, Julian Bertogliat met with some officials from St.

Luke’s last week. St. Luke’s would like to be involved in contract considerations for trainers and fitness centers.

• There will be a work session of the Board to discuss Essentia/St. Luke’s and the bus garage/parking lots.

• The superintendent has an individual who will work with design and cost for security purposes.

CommunicationsFrom Ms. Alice McCabe with thanks for her letter and donation regarding the elementary music program.

AdjournmentThere being no further business, moved by Mark Nyholm, second by Jerry Fred-erick to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote.


TitleAround Town


MINUTESTOWN BOARD MEETINGMAY 2, 2019

Present: Terry Hill, Ruth Janke, Tony Compo, Bill Gerard, Jason Paulson, Rhonda PeleskiAbsent: David Pritchett

Chairperson Hill called the meet-ing to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall.

Janke made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. Sec-ond by Compo. Motion carried.

Gerard made a motion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $ 46,212.23 (Check #’s 44151-44189) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 8,047.29. Second by Janke. Motion carried.

Three quotes were received for the replacement of a portion of the roof at the fire hall. A motion was made by Janke with a second by Compo to award the project to the low bidder, A.W. Kuettle. Motion carried.

A letter of resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission was received from Jason Paulson. A motion was made by Gerard with a second by Compo to accept the resig-nation. Motion carried with Paulson abstaining.

A motion was made by Janke with a second by Gerard to appoint Robert Stokes to the Planning and Zoning citizen position vacated by Paulson. Motion carried.

Residents from Gleason Road were present to discuss the condition of that road and the gravel applied last year. Discussion was held on whether more binder could be added. The

road foreman will be notified.They also inquired what options

they might have with dogs on that road that run to the edge of the invis-ible fence and bark continuously as people walk by. This will be passed on to Deputy Lucas for possible follow up.

Gerard reported that Stack Brothers will be meeting MN Power to begin electrical work at Northridge Park.

Janke and Paulson reported on the Carlton County Association of Town Officers meeting they recently attended.

Peleski reported on the recent meeting she had with a loss control specialist from the League of MN Cit-ies. ADA compliance was discussed.

A motion to adjourn was made at 6:55 pm by Compo with a second by Janke. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Peleski, Clerk/Treasurer Terry Hill, ChairpersonTown of Thomson

MAY 16, 2019

Present: Terry Hill, Bill Gerard, Tony Compo, Rhonda Peleski, Da-vid Pritchett Absent: Ruth Janke, Jason Paulson

Chairperson Hill called the meet-ing to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall.

Compo made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous regular meeting. Second by Gerard. Motion carried.

Gerard made a motion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $ 68,592.78 (Check #’s 44190

– 44218) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 7,851.68. Second by Compo. Motion carried.

April receipts in the amount of $ 38,380.57 and April fund balances were reviewed.

Peleski presented the job descrip-tion that’s been developed for the part-time clerical position. A motion was made by Compo with a second by Gerard to approve the job description pending legal review. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Compo with a second by Gerard to set the start-ing wage for the position at $ 14.00 per hour with a possible increase to $15.00 per hour after a successful 6 month review. Motion carried.

Gravel prices have been received from three separate contractors. A motion was made by Compo with a second by Gerard to purchase 9,000 cu. yds. at $ 7.25 per yard loaded from Omar’s Sand & Gravel. Motion carried. More gravel will be pur-chased if available.

Deputy Rob Lucas was present with his report.

Road Foreman David Black was present with his report. They’ll soon have equipment that’s no longer being used ready to list on an on-line bid site.

Gerard reported that he has planted 25 elm trees that were recently pur-chased.

Planning and Zoning will be meeting with three consulting firms for a final interview before making a recommendation to the Town Board for a consultant on the comp. plan update.

A motion to adjourn was made at

7:01 pm by Gerard with a second by Compo. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Peleski, Clerk/Treasurer Terry Hill, ChairpersonTown of Thomson

RECYCLING SHED HOURSThe recycling center is located at the

Town Hall at 25 E. Harney Road. Year-round hours of operation are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The staffed facility in Esko is for residen-

tial recycling only. With the increase in on-line shopping

there has been an increase in cardboard being recycled. If you have a large amount of cardboard, please bring it directly to the Carlton County Transfer station at 1950 Highway 210, Carlton. All boxes must be broken down before putting them in the dumpster.

Please do not leave items at the facility when it is unattended.

TOWN BOARD MEETINGSThe Town of Thomson Board of Super-

visors holds their regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are held in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall, 25 E. Harney Road.

TOWN HALL RENTALSRemember: The Town Hall is available

for private rentals. Contact the Town Office at 879-9719 for details or visit our website: thomson.govoffice.net

THOMSON TOWN OFFICEThe Thomson Town Office is located at

25 E. Harney Road. The regular office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM


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Church News

We welcome our new Pastor Reverend Brian Cornell

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sunday, September 8 ~ 9:00 am ~ Rally Sunday

Every 3rd Wednesday each month ~ Sewing For Mission 10:00 am to 2:00 pm — Everyone is welcome! No sewing experience needed. Many helpful jobs for everyone at all skill levels.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Sunday, October 13 ~ Homecoming Sunday “Build on the Past, Grow for the Future, Share the Present” — Food, music and games for the children following the worship service.

Northwood UMC is an open, welcoming, seven-day- a-week church that shares God’s spirit, serves as a

community hub and sponsors good works.

Find us on FACEBOOK at Northwood United Methodist Church, Esko, MN

(include ESKO MN in the address).

Newsletters, bulletins, photos, news at www.northwoodesko.com

NORTHWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The little church with a BIG heart. 62 W. Hwy. 61 ~ Esko, MN 55733

608.495.3147 ~ www.northwoodesko.com

Pastor Brian Cornell [email protected]

Sunday Worship: 9:00 - 10:00 am Fellowship 10:00 - 10:30 am

First Sunday is Communion Sunday

Sunday School for all ages 10:15 - 11:15 am (September through May)


SEPTEMBER 2019 LUNCH MENU Welcome Back to School!!

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

2 LABOR DAY NO SCHOOL

3 Breakfast: Mini Pancakes Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Twister Fries, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit Grades 7- 12:

4 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Hamburger/Bun, Cheese Slice, Lettuce/Tomato, Baked Beans, Fresh Veggies/Dip, Fruit Sauce Alt: Salad Bar

5 Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: “Lunch Brunch” Pancakes, Sausage Links, Tri Tater, HB Egg Baby Carrots, Applesauce Alt: Mini Pizza

6 Breakfast: Colby Cheese Omelet, Mini Bagel Lunch: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Romaine Lettuce Salad, Steamed Carrots, Fresh Fruit Alt: Chicken Fajita

9 Breakfast: Muffin Choice, Yogurt Cup Lunch: Corn Dog, Tater Tots, Baked Beans, Steamed Broccoli /Cheese Sauce, Diced Peaches Alt : Chicken Burger

10 Breakfast: Mini Waffles Lunch: Sloppy Joe/Bun, Cheese Slice, Whole Kernel Corn, Cukes/Dip, Fresh Fruit Alt : Soup/Sandwich

11 Breakfast : Cinnamon Roll or Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup, Bologna Sandwich, WG Goldfish Crackers, Fresh Veggie Cup, Fresh Fruit Alt: Taco Salad Bar

12 Breakfast : Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Mandarin Orange Chicken, Fluffy Rice, Stir Fry Veggies, Bread Stick, Baby Carrots, Pineapple Tidbits, Fortune Cookie Alt: Turkey/Bacon Sub

13 Breakfast: French Toast Lunch: French Bread Pizza, Spinach/Lettuce Salad, California Veggie Mix, Fresh Fruit Alternate: Pulled Pork Sandwich

16 Breakfast: Bagel Choice, Cream Cheese Lunch: Shrimp Poppers, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Dinner Roll, Fruit Sauce Alt: Stuffed Crust Pizza

17 Breakfast : Mini Pancakes Lunch: Hot Dog/Bun, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Chips, Fresh Veggie Cup, Fresh Fruit Alt: Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

18 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Spaghetti in Meat Sauce, Garlic Toast, Whole Kernel Corn, Fresh Veggies/Dip, Frozen Fruit Cup Alt: Salad Bar

19 Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: “Taco in a Bag” Chips/Meat/Cheese Lettuce/Tomato/Fixings, Spud Bites, Bread Stick, Baby Carrots, Fruit Sauce

Alt: Ham & Cheese Sub

20 Breakfast: Colby Cheese Omelet, Mini Bagel Lunch: Turkey Sub, Cheese Slice, Lettuce/Tomato, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Pickle Spear. Fresh Fruit Alt: Lasagna Roll-Up

23 Breakfast: Muffin Choice, Yogurt Cup Lunch: Mini Corn Dogs, Tater Tots, Baked Beans, Green Beans, Applesauce Alt: Burger Bar

24 Breakfast : Mini Pancakes Lunch: Chicken Patty/ Bun, Waffle Fries, Winter Veggie Mix, Fresh Fruit Alt : Garlic Cheese Bread

25 Breakfast : Cinnamon Roll or Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Chili, Cheesy Bosco Stick, Carrots/Celery Sticks, WG Mini Crackers, Apple Alt: Salad Bar

26 Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese/Bun, Potato Smiles, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Veggie Cup, Fruited Gelatin Alt: Chicken Alfredo

27 Breakfast: French Toast Lunch: Cheese or Mexican Pizza, Shredded Lettuce Salad, Steamed Winter Veggie Mix, Fresh Fruit Alt: Philly Sandwich

30 Breakfast: Bagel Choice, Cream Cheese Lunch: Popcorn Chicken Seasoned Crinkle Fries, Bread Stick, Steamed Carrots, Fruit Sauce Alt: Turkey/Bacon Wrap

*Alternate menu for Grades 7-12 only. *Subject to change. *Ala Carte (Smart Snack) Line available for Grades 9-12 daily.

*Low fat or fat free milk offered daily with breakfast & lunch.

*Fruit & a juice cup offered daily with breakfast. *WGR cereal may be substituted for main breakfast item.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

School Lunch Menu

Moms in Prayer International www.MomsInPrayer.org 855.769.PRAY

Praying together provides hope and strength to moms who carry heavy burdens for their children & community.

Attention: Moms, Grandmas, Aunts –

Any woman desiring to pray for our children of Esko schools…

Come learn what Moms In Prayer is all about!

Informational gathering

Monday, Sep 16th at 6:30pm at St. Matthews

Prayer gatherings

Starting Oct 7th from 6:30 – 7:30pm on the first and third Mondays

St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Fireside Room 4 Elizabeth Ave, Esko

Do you treasure praying for your children? Would you like to be in a small group of moms who get together weekly to pray for our children, their teachers and school?

Uncomfortable with group prayer? Don’t worry; the prayer sessions are very guided!

Please check out the website: www.MomsInPrayer.org

Join our local group on Facebook: Moms In Prayer Esko, MN

POC: Jana Clifford

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