Superintendent Max Heinrichs acknowledged the public service of USD 410 Board of Education members at the regular meeting Jan. 9. “It’s Board Appreciation Month, and I want to express my appreciation for all you do,” Heinrichs told the board. He distributed framed certificates to board president Mark Rooker and members Joe Sechrist and Jim Paulus, whose terms will be open […]

The Goessel school board accepted an anonymous $5,000 donation for junior high robotics instruction during its Jan. 9 meeting. The board expressed appreciation to the donor for the gift. Sherri Sells teaches robotics and an engineering class. The board accepted the resignation of Zana Manche, agriculture education teacher, FFA adviser, assistant volleyball coach and assistant girls’ basketball coach. Her resignation […]

Much of the Aug. 10 regular meeting for USD 410 Board of Education centered on an orientation of the 2015-16 budget for its three new members. The seven-member board includes new members Jared Jost, Tim Kaufman and Jim Paulus. Superintendent Steve Noble reviewed in detail the general, supplemental general and special revenue aspects of the budget. The board will take […]

The USD 411 Board of Education heard during its Aug. 10 meeting about the Goessel Ministerial Alliance?s donation of $800 worth of school supplies for any family that felt a need, whether or not they are members of any church. John Fast, superintendent and K-5 principal, said three tables had been full of supplies, and only a small amount was […]

The Senior Citizens of Marion County Board of Directors wants to honor quilters at its annual meeting Oct. 15 at the Marion Senior Center. The board is seeking nominations from the public of people who have hand-quilted, machine or tied quilts. They need to live in Marion County, be at least 60 years old and be willing to attend the […]

USD 410 Board of Edu?ca?tion appointed Jim Paulus to fill its open at-large position at the July 13 meeting. Members posed questions alternately to Paulus and Dallas Bartel in an open forum. The vote was 4-1 in favor of Paulus, father of four children who attend district schools. He is vice president of Student Life at Tabor College; he and […]

The Goessel school board heard John Fast, superintendent and K-5 principal, report during its July 13 meeting that the district?s construction and remodeling project is mostly done. Chad Henson of Loyd Builders discussed the new parking lot at the high school. The cost of the parking lot turned out to be higher than the school expected. Henson said he will […]

USD?410 Board of Educa?tion decided at its June 8 meeting to eliminate five supplemental positions for the 2015-16 school year. Those positions include Hillsboro High School assistant volleyball coach, HHS assistant boys? basketball coach, weight room supervisors for fall and winter, and FCCLA sponsor. The board made its decision based on quantitative data presented by Superin?ten?dent Steve Noble. In May, […]

The Goessel school board presented a plaque to Ran?nie Schmidt, a longtime school bus driver, during its June 8 meeting. Schmidt is retiring after 20 years of driving for the district. ?I thoroughly and sincerely love the children,? he said. ?It has truly been a joy and an honor.? Schmidt said he appreciated the support from John Fast, superintendent and […]

USD 410 Board of Educa?tion met May 11 for its regular meeting and tabled approval of the supplemental contracts for 2015-16. The board chose that option to allow time for Superintendent Steve Noble to bring a recommendation for proposed program cuts to next month?s meeting. Board member Mark Rooker spoke to the value of the programs USD 410 has offered […]