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SPORTS: Cougar alumna Elliott plays for Gustavus national champs PAGE 11

Area business owner granted birthday wish

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Centennial Middle School to present ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Centennial Middle School will perform “The Wizard of Oz” March 30 through April 1. Pictured are: Dorothy (Lydia Carroll), Toto (Madison Rude), the Tin Man (Logan Johnson), the Lion (Brennan Carlson), and the Scarecrow (Katherine Knutson).

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Farrell Tuohy had one wish for his 60th birthday — better health.

That might just happen, thanks to White Bear Lake resident Jeff Engler. After a yearlong process, Engler found out he is a match and may be able to donate a kidney to Tuohy, who is a cousin of Engler’s wife, Barb.

Tuohy, owner of Pizza Man & Corner Malt Shop in White Bear Lake, has been on dialysis for nearly three years, something he says he can’t do forever. (See “Area business owner patiently waiting for kidney, June 8, 2021.)

So far, three people have come forward as potential donors but none of them have been a match. Engler is the first person to make it all the way through the testing phase, although there are still a few things that need to happen in order for the surgery to take place.

Last summer, the Englers stopped by Pizza Man’s booth at Marketfest and they started talking about blood types. Later, after realizing his blood type matched Tuohy’s, Engler decided to go through the testing to see if he was a match but he had one condition for Tuohy’s wife, Kim — she couldn’t tell her husband.

“It’s not very often a person has a chance to be a living donor,” explained Engler, who is listed as a donor on his license. “I’m a firm

Sendoff reimagines the final celebration It’s your funeral—why not make it your own?

That’s the idea behind Sendoff Funeral Services, a new Twin Cities-based event planning organization that aims to give people the kind of memorial they would have been excited to attend in life.

Kelly Roberts, who has long operated his family’s funeral home in Forest Lake, is the founder of Sendoff, which launched in November 2022. Roberts noticed that while the industry for other big

life events such as weddings were changing with the times, funerals were often the same solemn, stuffy and depersonalized affair as they had been for decades.

“Over time, I thought we that we could offer new and unique experiences outside of the church and funeral home setting to honor and celebrate a life,” Roberts said.

“Over the years I would hear the comment a lot: ‘I want to have a party, I don’t want to have a funeral.’”

Sendoff has partnered with hospitality venues throughout the Twin Cities to curate a funeral experi-

ence that fully embraces the unique personality of the deceased.

“We’re trying to lead that charge, offering new and unique experiences and giving permission to think outside of the box, pun intended,” Roberts said.

For instance, someone who was an avid golfer in life might have an event at a golf course, where guests receives golf balls inscribed with their name. They might even join the players on the green, their urn riding along the course in a golf cart. The possibilities are only

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer responded to a juvenile facility in the 7500 block of Fourth Street for an assault March 14. The officer documented the incident, and a juvenile male was charged with several crimes related to the incident.

• Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 6400 block of Blackberry Court March 14. The vehicle was found to be unoccupied and a written warning was left regarding a parking violation.

• Officers responded to a school in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue for a disorderly student March 15. The juvenile will be charged.

• Officers responded to an assisted living facility in the 600 block of Marketplace Drive on a report of a resident with dementia attempting to leave and becoming assaultive toward staff March 15. The resident was transported to the hospital via ambulance for an evaluation.

• A resident in the 100 block of Elm Street reported fraud March 15.

• An officer responded to a reported ordinance violation on Robinson Drive March 16. Individuals were going door-to-door soliciting and it was discovered that they did not have a permit to solicit. The individuals were asked to stop soliciting.

• An officer responded to a report of fraud in the 7900 block of Marilyn Drive March 16. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a wireless violation and expired registration near the intersection of Lake Drive and Main Street March 16. The adult male driver was arrested for DWI. The male later tested at 0.08 and was charged with fourth-degree DWI and alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours.

• Officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had been on fire in an attached garage in the 800 block of Fox Road March 17. No other property was damaged, and the fire is under investigation.

• An officer was requested to document a property damage accident involving a city vehicle that occurred March 17 in the 800 block of Fox Road.

• Officers responded to a business in the 600 block of Apollo Drive on a report of a customer

who had become disorderly and had taken property that belonged to the bank. Officers investigated the incident, determined crimes had been committed, and arrested an adult male and an adult female. Both suspects were booked into jail.

• Officers responded to a theft in progress at a retail store in the 700 block of Apollo Drive March 17. The suspect left prior to police arrival, but store employees identified the suspect. One person was charged and trespassed from the store.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for illegal driving conduct near the I-35W and I-35E interchange.

An adult female driver was arrested and charged with fourth-degree DWI. • An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple traffic violations in the 7900 block of Lake Drive March 17. The adult male driver was arrested for third-degree DWI and booked into jail.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a semaphore violation and speeding near the intersection of Main Street and Lake Drive March 18. The adult male driver was arrested and booked into jail for second-degree DWI, alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours and speeding.

• An officer received a report regarding a student who was assaulted at a school in the 300 block of Elm Street March 18. The other involved party was trespassed from the school and parents were made aware of the incident.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for driving conduct in the 8300 block of I-35E March 19. The adult male driver was arrested and charged with fourth-degree DWI, alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours and a wireless violation.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 8000 block of I-35E March 19. The adult male driver was arrested and booked into jail on an outstanding warrant. The male driver was also cited for driving after revocation and speeding.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to the 9200 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington March 15 to check the welfare of a male. Officers subsequently

located the male and attempted to assist him in finding a shelter.

• Police were dispatched to the 100 block of South Drive in Circle Pines March 15 on report of an intoxicated male. The male was located in a house, but had previously been reported for driving the wrong way. The male was arrested for third-degree DWI. • Officers responded to a report of harassment in the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington March 15. The complainant reported that a female tenant at the apartment complex was harassing her. Officers provided the complainant with some options.

• An officer observed a driver with a revoked license driving in the area of Main Street and 20th Avenue in Centerville March 16. The officer completed a traffic stop on the vehicle and issued the driver a citation.

• Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the 30 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines March 16. A citation was issued.

• Officers were dispatched to the 7000 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville March 16 on a report of theft. The case is under investigation.

• Officers were dispatched to Circle Pines March 16 for a suicide attempt.

• Police received a fraud report from a resident in the 0 block of Circle Drive in Circle Pines March 17.

• Police responded to the 2000 block of Main Street in Centerville March 17 on report of an unconscious male. The adult male was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI and transported to the hospital.

• An abandoned dog was located in the 3800 block of Restwood Road in Lexington March 17. The dog was transported to Otter Lake Animal Hospital.

• Officers were dispatched to the area of Firebarn Road and West Road in Circle Pines March 19 for an assault. Officers were unable to locate a fight or victims, but were later advised of a victim at an area hospital who had a stab wound. The case has been turned over to the Anoka County Criminal Investigation Division.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD SNIPPETS • The achievement and integration (A&I) budget for the 2023-2024 school year has been set at $660,680, which is an increase of $39,680 from the 2022-23 school year.

Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Mark Grossklaus explained that at least 80% of the funds must be spent on student services.

The A&I budget will fund three student

and family advocates, transportation for the Odyssey program and the Tiger Club after-school tutoring program, as well as the coordinator for student programming position. A&I dollars will also be used for professional development and administrative costs.

Each year, the district is required to submit the A&I budget to the Minnesota

Department of Education.

“Centennial High School recognizes • The school board will review bids for the need for workforce development and the tennis courts/parking lot project at preparing students for many in-demand Centennial Middle School next month. careers in the trades. The school has develExecutive Director Patrick Chaffey said oped a Manufacturing Pathway proposal the tennis courts are in dire need of repair to include many infrastructure improveand have been unusable for C team and ments in space and safety, new equipJV matches. Where the tennis courts ment and industry-identified skills and are located now will be constructed as a processes being taught over a four-course parking lot; the new tennis courts will be pathway to career readiness,” explained located north of the ballfield off of Fourth technology education teacher Andrew Avenue. The project, which is included in Angell. “Funding will help create the next the district’s long-term facilities maintegeneration of manufacturers in our area nance (LTFM) plan, is slated to begin June and address the skill and employment 7 after school gets out. gap.”

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When: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 29 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F k beginning Details: Honor3/26/2023 Vietnam veterans and families with a presentation by VFW 1782 Color Guard, Lieutenant Colonel John Nguyen, and the Nathan Hale Daughters of the American Revolution.

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NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERAN'S DAY LUNCH

When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 Where: VFW Post #1782, 4496 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: Vietnam War veterans and a guest will receive a free lunch. Donations of non-perishable food items

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When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays in March Where: St. John's Church, 14383 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo Details: Annual Lenten fish fry with sponsored by the St. John's Men's Club of the Church of St. Genevieve. Free drawing for a bike, youth ages 6-12.

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The Centennial Area Education Foundation will host its annual gala Saturday, April 1 at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake. The event raises funds for the Centennial School District.

See calendar listing for more information.

When: 8:20 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Saturday, April 1 Where: Bunker Hills Activities Center, Andover Details: Community event hosted by Anoka County Master Gardeners features educational and hands-on classes and workshops, speakers, vendor booths and resource fair. Optional lunch available. Registration required; walk-ins accepted at higher cost. Class sizes limited.

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When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N. Details: Guest speaker is Brian Anderson, a local engineer who has transitioned to 100% electric transportation.

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When: 6-11 p.m. Saturday, April 1 Where: Majestic Oaks Golf Club, 701 Bunker Lake Blvd., Ham Lake Details: Support education programs, teacher grants, and scholarships in the Centennial School District through auctions, games, fund-a-need, dinner and dancing. See ticket information online.

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id you miss me?! I hope so because I missed you. I recently returned to work after taking 12 weeks off for maternity leave. My husband and I welcomed our first child, Royce, the day after Christmas.

Dropping him off at daycare for the first time and walking back into the Press Publications office after being off for three months was an absolutely surreal experience. I may have shed a tear (or two).

During my leave, I unplugged from the world for a while. I didn’t watch the news on TV or Shannon’s scroll my newsfeed on Facebook for quite some time. Part Shenanigans of that was on purpose, but another part of that was because Shannon my family and I had so much Granholm going on all at once.

Right after welcoming our son, we had to rush our corgi Twinkie to the emergency vet. For six months prior we were religiously putting various drops in her left eye to try to cure neurogenic dry eye, which means her glands were producing zero tears. At one point, we were putting five different drops in her eye twice a day.

Needless to say, the drops didn’t work and she developed an ulcer on her eye. We had to rush her to the emergency vet and were told that if we didn’t remove her eye, it would likely rupture. We went through with the surgery and thankfully Twinkie didn’t skip a beat.

Besides being a little loopy from the anesthesia and drugs for the first 24 hours, she adapted very well and went right back to acting like her sassy self. And now she has one more nickname, T-Winks.

At the same time our German shepherd Frosty also started having troubles of her own. She likely has degenerative myelopathy (DM), which is a disease that affects the spinal cord, resulting in slowly progressive hind limb weakness and paralysis. DM is similar to some of the forms of human ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

In the beginning she started dragging her feet and but then one day she went to stand up and it was like her legs just weren’t there anymore. It happened so fast and has been absolutely heartbreaking to watch. She is only 9 years old. We are hoping the disease’s progression slows down for a while so we can keep her enjoying life and free of pain for as long as possible.

She’s on the waitlist to get a doggy wheel chair that should help her get around outdoors.

Indoors we have a harness that we can use to lift her back legs so she can get up and down all the stairs in our split-level home.

So much has happened in my life over these last few months, and I know a lot has happened in our communities while I was away. I was so sad to hear Chef Hot Hands was killed in a shooting in St. Paul. What a huge loss for our communities.

I was happy to hear area business owner Farrell Tuohy was gifted a kidney on his birthday after a three-year wait.

I’ve sure missed my interactions with community members and I’m looking forward to plugging back in and feeling in-the-know again.

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PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. These games are a great way to try it before you buy it.

Cookware and Bakeware: The Kitchen Collection has recently expanded beyond unique bakeware to include cooking tools and gadgets. From breakfast to dinner and all your special occasions, we’ve got you covered with crepe makers and waffle irons, a sushi kit and pasta maker, pans for any Easter, Elsa, or Elmo themed dessert, and even charcuterie boards and a fondue set. With over 150 items in this collection there is something for everyone to try.

Memory Maker Kits: Resources to help families and caregivers interact in meaningful ways with those who have memory loss. Each kit includes items such as books, games, conversation cards and CDs featuring older music or radio programs to help spark memories or inspire conversation and bonding with a loved one suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Discover Kits: Spark your creativity and learn a new hobby or skill with these hobbies in a box. Learn to play the drums, a ukulele, or the piano. Try your hand at knitting or weaving with step-by-step instructions and all the materials you need to get started. Watch birds, watch stars, or watch your weight with binoculars, telescope, yoga or

cardio kits. Light therapy, metal stamping, Nordic walking- what will you discover?

You can find all of these special collections and more on our website at tinyurl.com/ACLSpecialCollections. You never know what you might check out next!

You can support our collections, services and programs by contacting your state representatives to let them know what you think is special about the library. Give them a quick call or email and ask them to support bills on the docket this year that provide funding to libraries, including SF664/HF2386 for arts and cultural programs at the library and SF1919/HF1917 that provide shared resources for each region like our MELSA Twin Cities eLibrary. You can find contact info for your reps by entering your address here: gis.lcc.mn.gov/iMaps/districts/ If you’re not sure what to say, we suggest something like “As someone who lives in in your district, I appreciate my local library because ___________. I encourage you to invest in our libraries and our communities by supporting SF664/HF2386 and SF1919/HF1917.”

Mary Healy is a librarian and library manager at the Centennial Library located in Circle Pines.

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Brucey Boy is a calm, low-maintenance fella who is waiting for a Heather Gustafson stated in last week's paper, loving forever family and "I've already voted for bills to cut taxes." Why is home. Brucey is 5 years that questionable? She also stated, "I made comold and, by no fault of mitments to my own community that I would fight his, was surrendered to for and prioritize efforts that are priorities to my an overcrowded shelter constituents." after his original owner We are two of her constituents, and she has comended up in hospice. He pletely ignored our priorities, not even addressing was rescued from that them in her "Mid-Session Update." (Her goal seems environment and is being to be finding ways to author bills/spend money, fostered by a Ruff Start while in contrast Roger Chamberlain worked for Rescue volunteer. all taxpayers, and cared more about us than about Brucey is a black looking to gain political power or making a name mouth cur/Labrador for himself.) retriever mix. He weighs Heather Gustafson previously, near election time, about 45 pounds, is made a point to say she's a member of St. Joseph's house-trained and knows likes his quiet space.

Catholic parish in Lino Lakes. We recently sent If you’re looking for an his basic commands. He her a very clear picture of our grandson who is due easy-going, middle-aged is social and does well next month, and asked her to please vote for life. companion, then Brucey with other dogs, and She voted for abortion. A baby is not just tissue in a is anxiously waiting for he is people-friendly; woman's body, a baby is somebody. She completely you. If you are interested he likes everyone he ignored that fact by voting party lines. in learning more about meets. Brucey is sweet, Aaron Frederickson of Lino Lakes wrote (in the Brucey Boy or adopting even-tempered, eager to Feb. 7 issue of this paper) that she made the camhim, fill out an applicaplease and playful. He’s paign promise to not vote to tax Social Security tion at www.ruffstarnot overly affectionate, benefits, and after two weeks in office she instead trescue.org. Once your but he is loving, gives again voted along party lines. application is received, kisses and will let you We would like a senator who supports life at all Ruff Start Rescue will know when he wants ages, and also one who has basic integrity. contact you as soon as some pets. He likes going possible.

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SENDOFF: Area organization thinks outside the box for funeral services FROM PAGE 1

as limited as the imagination of the family, or the deceased themselves, if they’ve taken the steps toward end-oflife planning. Education about end-oflife planning is another thing Sendoff hopes to bring to the community as it grows.

Since its launch, Sendoff has hosted a nontraditional celebration at the Dellwood Wedding Barn, as well as a more traditional service for an outdoorsman that included a pheasant release at the cemetery to honor his love of the outdoors and hunting.

“We do a deep dive or discovery time with the family to find out what made their loved one tick, and based on those ideas we can come up with and curate how their life can be celebrated,” Roberts said.

About 75 percent of people in the Twin Cities area choose cremation,

Roberts said, but he expects the number is closer to 90 percent for Sendoff clients. Each family can determine how traditional or nontraditional they’d like the service to be—whether there will be a body for visitation is up to them.

Sendoff serves the Twin Cities region

“We’re trying to lead that charge, offering new and unique experiences and giving permission to think outside of the box, pun intended.”

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but is open to organizing destination events such as hunting up north or scuba diving in the Caribbean.

“The main goal is, when families and their guests leave these events, is they have to think, ‘This is exactly what we wanted.’ It provides so much hope and healing and joy and helps with the grieving process as well,” Roberts said.

Sendoff also has a charitable giving branch called SendHope. It partners with two nonprofits—Sophie’s Squad and the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Every Sendoff event results in a monetary donation in the name of the family’s loved one.

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KIDNEY BUDDIES: The long wait may be over... Stay tuned FROM PAGE 1

believer that you help out where you can, and if I can give him a kidney and prolong his life and get him up and running again … I don’t need two kidneys. You do what you can for family.”

After about a year of going through the process and just days before Tuohy’s birthday, Engler found out he was a match. On Tuohy’s birthday, the Englers and some family members stopped by for a visit and to reveal the surprise.

“It threw me for a loop. I didn’t know anything about it,” Tuohy said. “It was a total shocker.”

Before giving Tuohy a card, Engler asked him, “If you could have anything in the world right now, what

would it be?” And Tuohy responded, “better health.”

Engler then unzipped his sweatshirt to reveal a T-shirt that read, “kidney buddies for life.” Tuohy was speechless.

“There is no way in hell I would have guessed he was there to do that,” Tuohy said. “I lost it. It was crazy. I couldn’t speak.”

Tuohy is beyond grateful for the sacrifice that Engler is willing to make. “That’s one hell of a sacrifice, for him to make that commitment …” he said.

The two are hopeful the donation will happen, but there are a few hurdles that need to be jumped over first. They have to go through a tissue crossmatch to check to see how Tuohy’s immune system may react

to Engler’s kidney.

In addition, Tuohy currently has a wound on his toe that is slow to heal. In order to speed up the healing process, he may need to go through a partial amputation. Once he is healed from that, if everything else checks out, they can get the organ donation surgery on the calendar.

“It’s been a long haul,” Tuohy said. Engler added, “It’s a privilege to do something like this. It is something more people should participate in. More people should think of others instead of themselves.”

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‘WIZARD OF OZ’: Middle school show boasts cast and crew of more than 100 FROM PAGE 1

LINO LAKES — Centennial Middle School students will be off to see the wizard in their spring musical, “The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition.”

The classic film has a special place in the hearts of young and old, including the directors and cast of the show.

“The movie is a warm blanket of nostalgia,” said director Eric Webster.

The role of Glinda the Good Witch is played by eighth grader Piper Mortenson, who said she was partial-

The role of Glinda the Good Witch is played by eighth grader Piper Mortenson.

ly inspired by seeing a production of “Wicked” on Broadway. She also described the hard work of the principal and background cast.

“The Munchkinland and Oz people have a lot of stuff to run through and memorize,” she said. “It’s a lot of dancing, singing and blocking they have to remember. They’re such big characters—these little Munchkin people, and then there’s these super-energetic Oz people, and it’s just hard to tell a story of such an amazing journey, and I think we’re pulling it off really well.”

The stage production includes an added musical number, “The Jitterbug,” that was cut from the 1939 film.

Seventh grader Grace Palm, who plays the Wicked Witch of the West, said that it’s become one of her favorite numbers.

“My favorite has to be either the melting scene or the Jitterbug, because I get to control everybody there,” she said. “It’s just really fun, and since the Wicked Witch doesn’t have a solo or anything, I’m glad that she’s at least in a song.”

Palm said she’s enjoyed chewing the scenery (act melodramatically) in the over-the-top drama of the role.

“In the past few plays I’ve done, I’ve always gotten the evil roles because I guess I’m just really good at it,” she said. “I feel like the Wicked Witch is always the old hag, but I’m trying to make her more like she’s a spunky teenager, like myself. I wanted her to be really funny, because I love it when the villain is funny, and I feel like that’s what people would like to see. I try to bring out more humor in the melting scene because the Wicked

Witch, my version of her, she’s really obnoxious.”

Eighth grader Lydia Carroll added a few words about her experience playing the role of Dorothy.

“I love how curious she is, and I love the song ‘Over the Rainbow,’ because she wants to get away, but at the end she discovers that she’s had the answers all along,” Carroll said. “I think she really wants to get away and experience something new, something that’s true to her, and just be able to have all these questions that she has answered.”

Beneath the whimsy and magic of the colorful setting of Oz, there are a few deeper themes, including the importance of family.

The Centennial theater students agreed wholeheartedly—not only is it a major takeaway from this play, but theater is a place where important bonds are formed.

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“Family is a broad term that can include many people in your life,” added Webster. “Also, the show warns humanity to never genetically modify monkeys so they can fly. No good can come of that.”

“The Wizard of Oz” runs March 30-April 1 at Centennial Middle School. Learn more and find tickets at https://centennialtheatre.org/middle-school-musical.

Eric Webster Director ing theater could be until you’re in it,” said Mortenson. “You’re among all these incredible people that make you feel loved; even if your past isn’t always filled with loving people, these are the people who will love you no matter what.”

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SCHOOL BOARD WORK STUDY SESSION SUMMARY FEBRUARY 6, 2023 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-792-6010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; February 6, 2023.

1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Bettinger called the Work Study Session to order at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Bettinger, ex-officio Holmberg, Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser. The following members were absent: None.

3. REVIEW EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SYSTEM: GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT Dr. Ray Queener from TeamWorks International facilitated the session. The session included a Welcoming and Inclusion Activity, an overview of the Education Leadership System, a review of board member commitments, and a Leading in the Public Square Activity. 4. SCHOOL BOARD LISTENING SESSIONS – DRAFT FRAMEWORK The Board reviewed and revised the draft School Board Listening Sessions, Overview and Procedures document. OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED were Livestreaming of Work Sessions and addition of a High School Student as a ex-officio member of the board. 5. ADJOURN at 6:58 p.m.

Sue Linser, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on March 28, 2023.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY FEBRUARY 27, 2023 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-792-6010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; February 27, 2023.

1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Knisely called the Regular Meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL The following members were present: ex-officio Holmberg, Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser.

The following member was absent: Bettinger. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda by Johnson, seconded by Schwinn. Vote: 5-00, motion carried unanimously. 5. PRESENTATION Athletics and Activities Overview – Activities Direct St. Martin gave a presentation on highlights of Fall 2022-23 Athletics and Activities. The presentation is included in board packets. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 7. CONSENT ITEMS 7.1. Approval of Minutes. 7.2. Approval of Monthly Disbursements. 7.3. Approval of Personnel Items. 7.4. Approval of Extended or Overnight Field Trips. The Superintendent of Schools recommends approval of the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items

by Schwinn, seconded by Linser. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously.

8. CURRICULUM 8.1. Indian Ed Report and Adoption of Resolution – Centennial American Indian Education Coordinator and students involved in the Centennial American Indian Education program presented information about

American Indian programming at Centennial. Motion to adopt the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee Resolution by Schwinn, seconded by Murphy. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn Johnson, Linser.

Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 8.2. Math Curriculum Process & Recommendation - Report Only - Executive Director Grossklaus gave a report on the process followed and timeline for adoption of the new Math Curriculum. The presentation is included in board packets. No School Board Action is required. 9. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 9.1. Approval for Purchase of Wireless Access Points - As part of the ERate process, the District’s ERate consultant, AG Consulting solicited bids on the District’s behalf from vendors for wireless access points and controllers. This is part one of a three year plan to update wireless access points across the District. The consultant received bids through December 31, 2022. In total two bids were received. Heartland Business Solutions provided lowest responsible bid. The goal would be to receive and install in July of 2023 to correlate with the ERate required timing.

The Executive Director of Business Services recommends approval for the purchase of wireless access points from Heartland Business Solutions. Motion to approve the purchase of wireless access points from Heartland Business Solutions by Johnson, seconded by Linser. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 9.2. Adoption of Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution - Motion to adopt the Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution by Linser, seconded by Schwinn. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Academic Eligibility Proposal - Report Only - Activities Director St. Martin gave an overview of the Academic Eligibility Proposal. No School Board Action is required. This agenda item will be brought to the Board at the March 20 Work Session and the Board will be asked to approve the Academic Eligibility Proposal at the March 20 Regular Board Meeting. 10.2.

Second Reading/Adoption of Revised Policy #534 School Meals - This is the second reading of revised School Board Policy #534 School Meals. The Executive Director of Business Services recommends adoption of revised School Board Policy #534 School Meals. Motion to adopt revised Policy #534 School Meals by Murphy, seconded by Johnson. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 11. COMMUNICATION 11.1. AMSD. 11.2. CAEF. 11.3. NE Metro 916.

11.4. Schools for Equity in Education. 11.5. District Committee Reports. 12.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 13.1. Dates to Note. 14. ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION - NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.03 a school board may, by majority vote in a public meeting, decide to close a meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations. Motion to adjourn into closed session to consider strategy for labor negotiations by Johnson, seconded by Linser. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. The board adjourned at 7:49 p.m. to go into closed session to consider strategy for labor negotiations. 15. CLOSED SESSION NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES The closed session was called to order at 7:58 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room. The following members were present: Knisely, Linser, Johnson, Murphy, Schwinn. The following member was absent: Bettinger. Motion to adjourn the closed session by Murphy, seconded by Schwinn. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. The closed session adjourned at 9:05 p.m. 16. RECONVENE The regular meeting of the School Board reconvened at 9:08 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. Vice Chair Knisely reported that no action was taken during the closed session. 17.

ADJOURN Motion to adjourn by Johnson, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 9:09 p.m.

Sue Linser, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on March 28, 2023.

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GYMNASTICS Centennial had three all-conference gymnasts: junior Jenna Simso, sophomore Kylie Nelson and freshman Amelia Gannon. Getting all-state honorable mention based on scores were Gannon in vault and Nelson and Simso on beam.

The Cougars were 6-3 in dual meets and placed fourth in the Northwest Suburban Conference.

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O’Hara was named to the coaches association all-state team and to the Star-Tribune all-metro third team.

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