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Mask debate: ‘No easy answers’ BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
When students return to Centennial Schools next week, they will not be required to wear masks while in school. However, school officials recommend that they do so. That could change, as the pandemic remains a “fluid” situation, explained Board Chair Suzy Guthmueller. At the last school board meeting, the board considered a resolution adopting health and safety measures for the 2021-22 school year. The resolution gives Interim Superintendent Jeff Holmberg the authority to make changes to COVID protocols and mitigation efforts as deemed necessary, while continuing to follow the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Per the resolution, all staff, students and visitors to the district are recommended to wear a mask regardless of their vaccination status.
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Filling the Learning Gap It’s that time of year when students are heading back to school. Press Publications asked four school districts, including the Centennial School District, about challenges in learning gaps among students in their district and how schools plan to respond to these challenges during the 2021-22 school year.
Centennial School District Q. With the challenges of teaching last year during a pandemic, some are reporting learning gaps of 30% or more in math and possibly other subjects. Do you anticipate learning gaps among students? If so, how will your schools know which students need additional instruction and which students do not? A. As the previous school year was a challenge for some of our students, we anticipate some learning gaps. Our educators will work with our students as they return this fall to determine students’ academic levels and determine additional support as needed, as has been the custom in the Centennial School District.
As a district, we will focus on welcoming and re-engaging all students in their schools and their learning. As teachers assess students through assessment tools and getting to know their students, teachers will continue to differentiate instruction as they had for students before last year and offer support to help the student reach their highest potential. Q. Is your school district making any curriculum changes as a result? A. Our teachers continue to improve, enhance, and utilize curriculum resources to meet the needs of our students. We will continue to connect with our students, help our students
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to achieve their highest potential, and prepare students for their future. Q. What advice do you have for students or parents to fill in any gaps and make the most of the new school year? A. Developing strong relationships between teaching staff, students, and parents is critical to student success. We encourage parents to express their concerns to the student’s teacher/s as soon as possible to allow the teacher to work with the parent and student to provide support as needed. Q. Do you anticipate any changes in Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, or MCA tests this year? A. As a district, we will continue to work
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with the Minnesota Department of Education regarding the upcoming MCA tests in the spring and implementing any new procedures as required for a successful testing experience for students. The Centennial School District will continue to prepare the students to do
Kenley Smith, Morgan Lesch and Rachel Strantz have been selected as the next Lino Lakes Ambassadors. Eight candidates vied for three spots. The Miss Lino Lakes Ambassador program was established in 2004 as part of Blue Heron Days. The ambassadors will represent the city at various parades, coronations, volunteer events and fundraisers throughout the Twin Cities. The goal of the program is to empower young women by giving them the opportunity to be leaders, strengthen their communication skills and build their confidence. The Quad Community Press recently interviewed the three young women to learn more about them and introduce them to the community.
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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense in the 8000 block of I-35E Aug. 17 and found the driver to be impaired. The driver was subsequently arrested and charged with fourth-degree DWI. • An officer responded to a traffic complaint in the 8000 block of 20th Avenue Aug. 17. The officer documented the complaint and offered extra patrol in the area. • Officers were dispatched to a report of an unconscious male in the area of Birch Street and Ware Road Aug. 17 who was believed to be intoxicated. Officers determined the male had fallen asleep after drinking. The male was transported home and released to a sober party. • Officers responded to a call of a neighbor dispute in the 600 block of River Birch Place Aug. 17. Both parties were asked to leave each other alone • Officers received a phone call suspicious activity report from the 6800 block of Otter Lake Road Aug. 17. Officers spoke to the caller, who reported a suspicious vehicle had driven by her and taken photos of her during her lunch break. It has happened more than once. Extra patrol was requested. • An officer took a walk-in report at the police station for a bicycle that was stolen from the front yard of a residence in the 700 block of Main Street Aug. 19. The incident is under investigation. • Officers stopped a vehicle for numerous violations in the 2200 block of Main Street Aug. 19. An adult male driver was cited for violation of an instructional permit, possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle and no proof of insurance. • An officer responded to the intersection of Main Street and Elmcrest Avenue for a motorist who struck a fire hydrant with his vehicle Aug. 19. • An officer responded to the 1300 block of I-35W for a reported grass fire. The officer extinguished the fire on the shoulder of the road without further incident. • Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity and a sighting of a possible stolen golf cart in the 700 block of Aqua Lane Aug. 19. The area was checked out, but the officers were not able to locate anything in the area. • An officer responded to a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive for a delayed theft report Aug. 20. The incident is under investigation. • A bear sighting was reported in the 6200 block of Center-
ville Road Aug. 20. • An officer conducted a traffic stop for failure to stop for a traffic signal at the intersection of Otter Lake Road and Main Street Aug. 21. The officer detected the odor of marijuana and a search of the vehicle produced marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A passenger was cited for the offenses. • An officer conducted a traffic stop for lane violations in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Aug. 21. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested for DWI. The driver refused a breath test and was booked into jail for DWI and test refusal. • Officers responded to a vehicle that crashed into a ditch near Fourth Avenue and Andall Street Aug. 22. A witness observed the driver run into a nearby residence. The case is currently under investigation. • An officer responded to a report of juveniles possibly killing fish at a creek in the 7400 block of Main Street Aug. 22. The officer made contact with the juveniles and notified their parents of the incident. • An officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of Woodridge Lane Aug. 23 for a complaint of signs being placed in the roadway. The officer spoke to the owner of the signs and asked them to move the signs. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to a theft report in the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Aug. 11. The felony theft is under investigation. • An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Lake Drive and Restwood Road in Lexington Aug. 11. The driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • An officer observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Naples Street and Restwood Road in Lexington Aug. 12. An adult male was subsequently arrested for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. • An officer received a phone call regarding harassment issues in the 200 block of Galaxy Drive in Circle Pines Aug. 12. • An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Aug. 13 for multiple violations. A male driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers attempted to mediate a neighborhood dispute in the 200 block of Twilite Terrace in Circle Pines Aug.14.
HUGO SENIOR CLUB
ONGOING EVENTS HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY “500”
When: 12:30 p.m. Sept.16; the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited. Contact: 651-429-0883 or barbconnelly1958@yahoo.com
When: 1 p.m. Monday, Sept.20; the 3rd Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Short meeting followed by afternoon of games. Refreshments served. News members welcome; annual dues $10. Contact: 651-429-0883 or barbconnelly1958@yahoo.com
CRIBBAGE
When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27; the 4th Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served. Contact: 651-429-4413
LEXINGTON FARMERS MARKET
When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 6 Where: Parking lot of Lexington Municipal Liquor Store, 9271 South Hwy Dr. Details: fruits, vegetables, wood crafts, Tupperware and Pampered Chef. New vendors each week. Contact: kgregory244@gmail.com
CURRENT EVENTS LAKESHORE PLAYERS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES When: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Country band Red Dirt Road performs. Ticket prices vary, see website for details. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.com
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When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun., Sept. 5 and Mon., Sept. 6 Where: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D, Maplewood Details: Check out exhibits, interact with the 3M "Magically Adhered" exhibit, see a 1923 Pirsch fire truck, guided tours of the 1912 farmhouse & buildings. Sunday events include demonstrations of vintage machines such as rope-making, corn shelling, woodworking and crafts. Free admission; bring a picnic lunch. Contact: 651-748-8645 or maplewoodhistoricalsociety.org
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• Suspicious activity was reported in the 1800 block of Houle Circle in Centerville Aug. 14. • Officers received an extra patrol request in the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Aug. 15, which resulted in a traffic stop and, ultimately, a DWI arrest. • Officers were dispatched to Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines Aug. 15 on report of indecent exposure. Officers located a busy person in a vehicle with his pants unzipped. He was arrested for the offense. • Police responded to a phone call theft report in the 50 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines Aug. 16. A city employee advised that a trail camera was stolen from the exterior of the concession stand. The estimated loss is $200. • A juvenile was given a verbal warning for driving a motor bike on a walking path in the 9100 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington Aug. 16. The juvenile’s parents were notified. • Officers received a harassment report in the 3800 block of Minuteman Lane in Lexington Aug. 17. • Suspicious activity was reported in the 1800 block of Quebec Street in Centerville Aug. 18. • An officer observed suspicious activity in the 4100 block of Lovell Road in Lexington Aug. 18. An adult male was subsequently arrested on outstanding warrants. • Officers advised drivers near Baldwin Park in Circle Pines of traffic complaints Aug. 18. • Officers responded to a delayed theft report in the 7300 block of Deer Pass Drive in Centerville Aug. 19. The caller advised she suspected a female neighbor had stolen water from her spigot, but the crime was not witnessed. The estimated loss is $5. • Damage to property was reported in the 3800 block of Patriot Lane in Lexington Aug. 21. • Centennial Fire was requested to extinguish an illegal burn in the 7300 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville Aug. 21. • An officer checked on a vehicle in Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines after hours Aug. 22. The driver was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI. Another adult male driver was arrested for DWI near the intersection of Griggs Avenue and Lovell Road in Lexington that same day.
Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn about Minnesota flora and fauna in a monthly presentation for adults 50+. May include a stroll on the trails. Registration not required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
MINNESOTA BOOK CLUB
When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Monthly book club to discuss books set in Minnesota or books written by Minnesota authors. This month's selection is “The Icecutter's Daughter” by Tracie Peterson. Meet outside, weather permitting. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
WARGO NATURE CENTER PROJECT RESTORATION DAY When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Volunteer to tackle challenges each month, such as buckthorn and garlic mustard removal and native plant seed collection. Registration required; drop-ins welcome. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
BUILDING WITH BLOCKS
When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Legos available for children ages 2-4. Outside event, weather permitting. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
SHORTEST MARATHON
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Bald Eagle Ave. & 3rd St., White Bear Lake Details: Annual one-block run is a fundraiser for the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Wheelchairs, walkers and strollers welcome. Donation $35/adults; $15 kids 12 and under includes t-shirt with preregistration. Arrive at 10:30 for pre-run festivities. Contact: whitebearfoodshelf.org
MOVIES IN THE PARK: “RAYA: THE LAST DRAGON” When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Road, White Bear Township Details: Free, family-friendly movie. Park opens at 7 p.m. with music and entertainment; movie starts at dusk. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray. Weather-dependent; check website prior to going. Contact: ci.white-bear-township.mn.us/379/Moviein-the-Park
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LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS
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• After several years in limbo, the final payment for the 2017 street project has been approved by the City Council. The final $33,458 payment went to Minnesota Paving & Materials (AKA Hardrives Inc.). City Engineer Steve Winter explained the project was completed late in 2019 because of sod problems. He said the main contractor for the project had some issues getting one of the subcontractors to sign off on the remaining lien waivers due to a payment dispute, so the project could not be closed out. • The city of Lexington will be responsible for 28.89% of the Centennial Lakes Police Department budget in 2022. The $2.99 million budget, which represents an 8.6% increase overall, has already been approved by the police governing board and the cities of Circle Pines and Centerville. Lexington’s portion of the budget will be $834,218, an increase of $87,960 from 2021. • The city of Lexington has received its first payment of $140,313 in coronavirus local fiscal recovery funds established under the American Rescue Plan Act. City Administrator Bill Petracek explained that the city has three years to spend the funds, and the city will receive more funds next May, for a total of approximately $280,000. • Dinkytown One LLC can soon
• The district sent out a survey to gauge parent/student interest in an online learning option this school year last week. The survey asked, “If provided the option, would you enroll your student(s) in full-time online learning for the 2021-22 school year?” The survey was sent out Aug. 24 and closed at noon on Friday, Aug. 27. • The district has adopted health and safety measures for the 2021-22 school year. The district does not currently plan to require masks for students, staff and visitors, but is rather recommending them. See page X for the full story. • St. Genevieve Catholic Church has been granted permission to utilize space at Centerville Elementary for the 2021-22 school year. As a part of the lease agreement, the church can use the cafeteria, eight classrooms, the media center, bathrooms and a gym for $500 a month. • The Blaine Police Department will provide a school liaison/ resource services officer at
begin building Ephesians II now that the City Council has approved a development agreement and final plat. Lexington Lakes Apartments, located at 8951, 8953 and 8955 DuWayne Avenue, have been demolished. Ephesians Phase I, located at 8927 Syndicate Ave., has 89 units, and Phase II will consist of a 39-unit market-rate apartment complex. • Waste Management’s annual business license has been renewed. Waste Management is located at 10050 Naples St. in Blaine. • This year’s Fall Festival is scheduled for Sept. 17-18 outside of Cowboy’s Saloon. The event will feature a car show, Lexington Fire Department open house, bags tournament, street dance, live music, Lions Booya, fireworks and more. • Marlene Rose has been appointed to the vacant seat on the Park Board. • The City Council held two closed sessions Aug. 19. City Attorney Kurt Glaser explained that the reason for the closed sessions was: • To discuss fire department personnel issues. • To discuss the legal aspects of options related to the interconnected water and sewer system with the city of Blaine.
Centennial High School for the 2021-22 school year. The district will be responsible for 100% of the officer’s wages and benefits. The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department will also provide a youth resource officer at Centennial Middle School. The district will pay an estimate $95,640 for the 2021-22 school year. The hourly rate of pay for the officer will be $69.51. • The school board has approved a certificate of incumbency, which amends authorized signers of the district’s Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) trust managed by Wells Fargo to include both Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey and Director of Human Resources Dan Melde. • Students and adults will now have the option to purchase season passes to attend home sports games. Passes will be $50 for students age 7-18 and $120 for adults (age 19 and older). Passes can be purchased online at chscougs.com. In addition, attendees will also have an electronic
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ticket option to minimize the amount of cash being exchanged at games. “Attendance just hasn’t been there, that’s not just at Centennial, but high school sports in general. Part of the reason might be financial, part of it might be streaming options … there are a ton of different possibilities as to why,” Activities Director Brian Jamros explained. “This really gives students an opportunity to get into these games, to see their friends play, and not have to bring $25 a night when we host multiple events.” • The board made changes to its meeting calendar. The school board has added a work study session scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4. The board also moved its December meeting to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. There will also be a work study session the night immediately before the regular meeting.
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Elections, again?
f you’re feeling the same way I am, it seems we just came through an election cycle and now it’s upon us again. Typically in an election year such as this when there are no federal or state elected officials running, there are fewer votes, less voter input and less community voice being exercised. Think about the election at hand - what is it for and who does it serve? Fast forward 10 years and imagine wondering whether we did a good job electing the right people in these seats. Now is the time to put Election Day on your calendar. Read up on each candidate and be prepared to vote. Our Voters’ Guide, which includes candidate profiles, will be published in the Sept. 21 issue of the Quad Community Press. As your local newspaper, our goal during the election is to give you information about the candidates running to make an informed decision. Those who are running for city council school board positions hold a Publisher’s and variety of different views on the issues that are important to you. I am hopeful View the community will be civil in this Carter Johnson election. Candidates are our neighbors, friends, and former classmates, and a local election should not involve fights over national politics. We all need to be focus at a local level. I’m asking you to vote for who you believe will do the best good job in your community. It doesn’t matter what political side they are on. What matters is if you believe they will make the right decisions that benefit the community now and well into the future. If you head south for the winter you will be able to cast your vote by absentee ballot, and can check out our candidate profiles on our website at presspubs.com. We have been publishing the guide for years and provide the most comprehensive candidate profiles in the area. Share it with your family and friends. Be informed and get out to vote. Paid letters to the editor A few years ago we put into play another level of transparency in the weeks leading up to an election - a new requirement for political endorsement letters. Both positive and negative letters about candidates or ballot issues needed to be accompanied by a $25 payment for 350 words. We label these letters in the paper as paid letters to the editor for the benefit of our readers. For years our newsroom sifted through the ugly battle that comes during an election. Political campaigners have put enormous amounts of stress on our team with letter campaigns. Something had to be done with these letter campaigns. Our staff has reported campaigns submitting letters to the editor on behalf of a reader, or even passing out sample letters at city council meetings for people to submit. We have had situations where letters are signed by a group or multiple people and when we ask, the individuals are not aware that they were endorsing the candidate. These letters are not authentic opinions of our readers. We needed to find a way to make sure political endorsement, or non-endorsement, letters that are submitted are actually from readers who are willing to back them up with a nominal payment. I’m so thankful we implemented this level of transparency for our community and our readers. We also believe it levels the playing field and provides greater fairness to all candidates. Our opinion pages should reflect our readers opinions, not be filled with propaganda from candidates who have the bestorganized letter to the editor (“LTE”) campaigns. For those readers who have called or e-mailed us to express concerns about these election-season guidelines, or even requested a refund of their voluntary subscription, I ask you to find out more about your candidate’s LTE campaigns versus killing the messenger (the local paper). For those of you out there who support this next level of transparency, I seek your support in subscriptions. I seek candidates to share their platforms in advertising so we can continue to produce a quality newspaper that reflects the community where we work, learn, live, play and raise our families. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
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am excited to join Centennial Schools as its Interim Superintendent. Centennial has a terrific reputation as a school district of excellence with a supportive community. My first few weeks at Centennial have afforded me the opportunity to see this firsthand, and I look forward to working in partnership with our families, engaged communities, and our Movers & wonderful staff ensure our Shakers to students are Jeff Holmberg supported in their learning. I look forward to seeing this as we welcome students and staff back to the new school year. Since starting in the district on July 26, I have spent time meeting individually with board members, administrators, parents and community members to listen and learn about the many strengths, opportunities
and challenges we have in our district. The repeated themes that I have heard from my meetings have been the following: great students, our kids, committed and caring staff, supportive and strong communities, strong relationships. It is evident that Centennial is a special place. As a school district leader, I am passionate about creating opportunities and programs for students and ensuring that all students are experiencing success. As an educational leader, I lead through collaborating and supporting the performance of administrators and teachers, actively engaging families and community, and encouraging student voice and choice to improve student success, achievement and results. I view the role of superintendent as a community leader at the table to discuss community issues. I am meeting with the mayors of Centennial’s five communities to discuss ways to strengthen our school/ community relationships and to partner on future opportunities. We will continue to focus our priorities for students based on our strategic plan. Our tagline
and strategic themes drive us to ensure that students are: Connecting. Achieving. Preparing. Building on our district’s strategic plan and legacy, we will continue to provide students with opportunities to explore their interests, experience success in their learning, and strive for academic excellence. Our ability to provide these experiences is due in large part to our commitment to wise financial stewardship and alignment of our resources to our students. I encourage you to get involved in the opportunities Centennial has available. There is no better way to experience Centennial Schools’ tradition of excellence than to see it firsthand. Thank you for welcoming me into the Centennial community. I look forward to working with you to continue to build on the successes of Centennial Schools, together. We are Centennial! Jeff Holmberg is the interim Superintendent of Centennial Schools.
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Leaving behind and bringing forward
t’s been a year to leave behind. What have you left behind? Wouldn’t it be great to leave behind past prejudices, past regrets, past misunderstandings? We’ve all said things we’ve later learned were either not true or at least should have been said in a different context. What should NOT be left behind: ability to help. This is true especially this past year within our community. Over and over again there are examples of folks helping others. The Centennial Community Food Shelf (CCFS) is a prime example. Folks have been bending over backwards to help those that are in need within the community. CCFS shelves are full thanks to donations from folks in the community. For example, churches in the area and local neighbors have continuously brought donations. And this overflows Powerpack. Movers and toFor those that don’t know, Powerpack is a program that only runs during the Shakers school year. It is a program to help school Julia age children in the Centennial school district that need nourishment help during Anderson the weekend. Packs are sent home for those that qualify every Friday during the school year. What is in the pack: two meals (single serve mac and cheese and single serve chef-boy-r-dee meals are a few examples), ramen noodles, a fruit (single serve applesauce or something similar), two cereal items (nutrigrain bar, single serve cereal box for example) and five snacks (popcorn, granola bar, goldfish, pretzels, cheese and crackers to name a few). Even though Powerpack is closed for the summer, the shelves for creating packs are ready for this coming September.
Hopefully we as a whole can determine what to leave behind and what to bring forward. Even though masks are no longer mandatory, maybe we should bring them forward again next year during flu season. It’s been said those getting sick from the flu this year was way down. Could that be because folks wore masks and were more conscious of not spreading germs? Maybe next flu season this should again be brought forward: wear masks if you are sick. CCFS and Powerpack were diligent during the pandemic and continue to be concerning keeping folks safe and healthy. Powerpack and CCFS are still bringing this forward: continuous cleaning and ensuring food remains safe. Staff and volunteers have had to adjust and change in order to best serve clients and keep everyone safe. CCFS and PP will continue to do this going forward. CCFS is starting to welcome back more volunteers (churches are taking turns volunteering each week with training on how to maintain the safe and cleanliness that was in place at the beginning of Covid). PP plans to return full force this coming September. The elementary schools will continue to distribute the packs discretely as will the high schools and middle school. With lockers being used again this September, volunteers will be needed at the middle school to discretely distribute the packs to the specified lockers (this way no child knows the volunteers distributing the packs and no volunteers know the children receiving the packs). PP and CCFS wish to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all volunteers. This truly is a wonderful community that leaves behind past concerns and bring forward the best in its ability to help. Thank you Quad community for your care for your fellow neighbors! Julia Anderson is a part of the Powerpack leadership team.
LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS • The Th developer d l off N Nature’s t ’ R Refuge, f Preferred Builders Inc., has been given more time to submit a final planned unit development (PUD) final plan/plat. On Sept. 14, 2020, the council approved the PUD final plan/final plat for Nature’s Refuge. Per subdivision ordinance section 1001.059(3), the developer is required to record the plat within 90 days after the date of approval. Otherwise, the approval is considered void unless the developer requests and receives an extension from the council. This is the fourth extension the council has approved for the development. • The city will pay Isaac Sports Group (ISG) up to $16,000 for services related to the Recreation and Community Center. Services will include: development of the aquatic programming partnership, development of the fitness partnership, and management support and development. There is no specific timeline attached to the services. • Human Resources Manager Meg Sawyer will be promoted to human resources and communications manager effective Sept. 11. Sawyer’s hourly rate of pay will be $47.06. The promotion coincides with the hiring of a full-time communications specialist. • Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, the city will have a stormwater utility. Aug. 23, the council held the second reading
di th t bli h off th the ordinance thatt establishes the utility; Council Member Dale Stoesz was the only council person to vote against the ordinance. “I am voting against the stormwater utility fund implementation for a few reasons. My primary reason I am against this storm water utility fund is because this is a new tax or fee, and it will not show up on our annual truth in taxation disclosures. This fee is just too easy for future councils to increase without seeing it as a tax,” Stoesz said. “One city I have reviewed increased all these fees over 90% between (its) 2008 implementation and 2021 fees. It introduces a new fee for our places of worship and our schools. This would financially impact these organizations, and I want to stand up for their voice to vote against this stormwater utility tax —otherwise known by some as a rain tax.” • City staff will be ready to advertise for bids this fall for the County Road J/Hodgson Road (CSAH 49) trunk utility improvements. The proposed improvements include construction of a sanitary sewer lift station and watermain loop in the southwest corner of the city. City Engineer Diane Hankee explained that the city’s water system is in need of strengthening in that part of the city, which is mitigated by looping the water system to eliminate dead ends. The lift station is sized to serve approx-
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i t l 50 acres situated it t d eastt and d imately west of Hodgson Road. Watermain and a sanitary force main would be extended from Woodridge Lane to the western edge of the Lyngblomsten project. The Lyngblomsten project will extend these facilities to the north and east. The project cost, including contingencies and overhead, is $1.2 million. It will be funded through the trunk area and unit fund. Due to material delays and contractor labor shortages, Hankee said construction costs are reported to be higher and the project cost estimates have been adjusted. Lift station materials can take up to a year to become available, she noted; awarding a contract this fall will help address those delays. The council approved the plans and specifications, authorized the advertisement for bids and ordered the project Aug. 23. • The City Council held a closed session to discuss pending litigation regarding the St. Clair Estates development Aug. 23. The next City Council work session will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, in the community room. The next council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, in the council chambers. Shannon Granholm
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INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT Motion by Linser, seconded by Bettinger to extend the offer of an employment contract for the position of Centennial ISD 12 Interim Superintendent to Jeff Holmberg contingent upon a mutually-agreeable employment contract being negotiated. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 6. ADJOURN at 7:50 p.m. Motion to adjourn by Bettinger, seconded by Linser. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Kathryn Timm, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 31, 2021.
the total impervious surface coverage throughout the City. Exempt land uses shall be excluded from the computations. The proportion of residential and non-residential impervious coverages shall be calculated. The total residential fee and non-residential fee is determined using the respective impervious proportion and the Annual Utility Revenue. 3. Residential Fee. The residential fee is charged per parcel to those parcels with Single Family Residential, Multi-Family Residential, and Rural Residential land uses. This includes single family, duplexes, and townhomes. This does not include Multi-family buildings consisting of 3 or more units where one
2. ROLL CALL Member Timm called the roll. The following members were present: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Linser, Carlson, Knisely. Member Timm joined the meeting remotely from the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston-Cambridge, 250 Monsignor O’Brien Highway, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141. The following members were absent: None. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda with additions and a correction to 5.3 Personnel in the Consent Agenda by Guthmueller, seconded by Linser. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Linser, Carlson, Knisely, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Guthmueller acknowledged approval of the agenda with the additions/correction to 5.3 Personnel in the Consent Agenda. 4. PUBLIC FORUM: None. 5. CONSENT ITEMS 5.1. Approval of Minutes: Work Study Session of June 1, 2021, Special Meeting/Closed Session of June 7, 2021, and Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2021. 5.2. Approval of Monthly Disbursements: Payroll and Accounts Payable Disbursements. 5.3 Personnel: Retirements, Resignations, Employment, Changes in Employment. 5.4 Field Trips. 5.5 Gifts to the District. 5.6. Dues and Memberships. 5.6.1. SEE, 5.6.2 Northwest Suburban Conference. 5.6.3. MSBA. 5.6.4. MSHSL Resultion for Membership. Administration recommends approval of the consent agenda items as detailed in the enclosures. Motion to approve the consent agenda items as detailed in the enclosures by Knisely, seconded by Bettinger. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Linser, Carlson, Knisely, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 6. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 6.1. Approval of the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan - The Executive Director of Business Services recommends approval of the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan as presented. Motion to approve the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan as presented by: Bettinger, seconded by Linser. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Linser, Carlson, Knisely, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 6.2. Approval of Card Access Software Update Project/ Contract - The Director of Technology recommends approval of the proposal from ArchKey Technologies to upgrade and migrate the card access system to Genetec Synergis. Motion to approve the proposal from ArchKey Technologies to upgrade and migrate the card access system to Genetec Synergis by Knisely, seconded by Bettinger. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Linser, Carlson, Knisely, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 7. COMMUNICATION 7.1. CAEF. 7.2. MSBA. 7.3. Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916. 7.4. Schools for Equity in Education. 8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 8.1. Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and events in the school district. 8.2. Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members. 9. ADJOURN at 6:45 p.m. Motion to adjourn byBettinger, seconded by Knisely. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Linser, Carlson, Knisely, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. Kathryn Timm, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 31, 2021.
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4. Non-Residential Fee. The non-residential fee is charged per acre of impervious surface to those parcels with Airport, Commercial, Government Facilities, House of Worship, Industrial, Schools, and Utility land uses. Multi-family buildings consisting of three or more units where one or more of the units
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY JULY 12, 2021 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; July 12, 2021. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the regular meeting
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SCHOOL BOARD WORK STUDY SESSION SUMMARY JULY 12, 2021 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; July 12, 2021. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the Work Study SesRoom. The following members were present: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Linser, Carlson, Knisely. Member Timm joined the meeting remotely from the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston-Cambridge, 250 Monsignor O’Brien Highway, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The following members were absent: None. 2. MSBA PRESENTATION – SUPERINTENDENT SEARCHES Barb Dorn, MSBA Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search presented to the Board. She gave an overview of the difference between conducting a search for an Interim Superintendent versus a search for a Long Term Superintendent. 3. SURVEY UPDATE Surveys were sent out to students, staff and parents at the end of the school year. The results are being compiled and will be shared at a future board meeting. 4. DISTRICT OFFICE BUSINESS/ HR DEPARTMENT RESTRUCTURING There will be a few retirements in the retitling of positions and movement of tasks. Job openings will be posted at the end of July or early August. 5. ADJOURN at 6:19 p.m. Kathryn Timm, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 31, 2021.
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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY JULY 20, 2021 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; July 20, 2021. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the special meeting 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Knisely, Linser, Timm. The following member was absent: Carlson. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda by Linser, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Guthmueller acknowledged approval of the agenda. 4. INTRODUCTION OF INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATE TO SCHOOL BOARD Interim Superintendent Candidate Jeff Holmberg was introduced to the board. Each board member asked one question to the candidate. Candidate was then given the opportunity to ask the board questions. 5. APPROVAL TO APPOINT
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY JULY 22, 2021 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; July 22, 2021. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the special meeting 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Knisely, Linser. Member Timm joined the meeting remotely from the Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Cherry Creek, 600 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80246. Member Carlson was absent. 3. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT Motion to approve the contract appointing Jeff Holmberg as Interim Superintendent of Centennial Schools effective July 26, 2021 through June 30, 2022 by Bettinger, seconded by Linser. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Knisely, Linser, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 4. ADJOURN at 7:33 a.m. Motion to adourn by Bettinger, seconded by Knisely. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Knisely, Linser, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. Kathryn Timm, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 31, 2021.
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ORDINANCE NO. 07-21 ESTABLISHING A STORMWATER UTILITY IN THE CITY OF LINO LAKES AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 07-20 (THE 2021 FEE SCHEDULE) TO INCLUDE STORM WATER UTILITY FEE RATES The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains: Section 1. Chapter 404 of the City Code is hereby established as follows § 404.01 FINDINGS The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes recognizes that the control and regulation of storm water drainage is necessary to protect the environment 1. In the exercise of its governmental authority the City has constructed, operated, and maintained a storm water system; and 2. It is necessary and desirable to provide a method of recovering the future costs of improving, maintaining, and operating the system by establishing a program of user charges; and 3. In imposing charges, it is necessary to establish a methodology that undertakes to make them just and equitable to assign responsibility for some or all of the future costs of operating, maintaining, and improving the system on the basis of the expected storm water runoff from the various parcels of land with the City; and 4. Assigning costs and making charges based upon impervious coverage can only be accomplished within reasonable and practical limits. The provisions of this section establishes a reasonable and practical methodology from making such charges § 404.02 GENERAL OPERATION 1. The City of Lino Lakes storm water system shall be operated as a public utility (hereinafter called the “Storm Water Utility” or “Utility”), pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 444.075, from which revenues will be derived subject to the provisions of this Chapter and Minnesota Statutes. 2. The storm water system consists of lift stations, catch basins and manholes, collection piping, forcemain, storage tanks and ponds, structural and non-structural BMP’s (Best Management Practices), and associated appurtenances located within public right-of-way and/or dedicated easements. 3. The Storm Water Utility shall fund the operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the storm water system. 4. The Storm Water Utility shall not be used to fund expansion of the system to accommodate new development. 5. The city shall, as part of its annual budget process, adopt an operating get shall be prepared in conformance with the state budget law, city policy, and generally accepted accounting practices. § 404.03 DEFINITIONS Best Management Practice (BMP). A storm water practice used to provide water quality treatment or manage storm water runoff. Examples include Impervious Surface. A compacted surface or a surface covered with material (i.e., gravel, asphalt, concrete, Class 5, etc.) that increases the depth of runoff compared to natural soils and land cover. Including but not limited to roads, driveways, parking areas, sidewalks and trails, patios, tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pools, building roofs, covered decks, and other structures Storm Water Utility Fee. The charge developed for each parcel of land pursuant to this chapter, charged quarterly. Annual Utility Revenue. The revenue amount equal to the estimated annual expenditures for planning and inventories, capital expenditures, personnel and equipment and operation of the storm water utility, in accordance with established City of Lino Lakes policy. § 404.04 STORM WATER UTILITY FEES 1. Storm Water Utility Fees shall be established for a period of time as set by City Council Ordinance. The City Administrator shall annually review rates and make recommendations to the Council for adjustments in the rates and other charges. Such recommendations to the council regarding rate adjustment shall be based upon annual report of the operations of the utility, including an account of all monies or revenue received and disbursed, together with a working budget estimate of the needs of the utility. 2. Determination. The storm water utility fee shall be determined based on
grouping. § 404.05 CREDITS The Council may adopt policies, by resolution, for adjustment of the Storm Water Utility Fees. Information to justify a credit adjustment must be supplied by the property owner. Such adjustments of fees shall not be retroactive. Credits will be reviewed by City Staff. § 404.06 EXEMPTIONS The following land uses are exempt from the storm water management fee: 1. Public Road Right-of-Way 2. Lakes 3. Wetlands 4. Permanent Open Space or land covered by a conservation easement 5. Agricultural properties with no residence 6. Cemeteries 7. Vacant Land 8. City and County Public Parkland 9. Other parcels, such as those owned by entities that are MS4 permittees, as determined on a case by case basis as determined by the City. § 404.07 PAYMENT OF FEE Storm Water Utility Fees shall be billed quarterly. Properties that are not connected to City sanitary sewer and/or water system will be billed annually. The fee shall be due and payable under the same terms as water and sanitary sewer utility bills. Any prepayment or overpayment of charges shall be retained by the City of Lino Lakes and applied against subsequent fees. § 404.08 APPEAL OF FEE If a property owner or person responsible for paying the Storm Water Utility fee believes that a particular assigned fee is incorrect, such a person may request that the fee be reviewed. § 404.09 PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT Each billing for storm water utility fees not paid when due shall incur a penalty charge of ten percent (10 percent) per billing cycle of the amount past due. § 404.10 CERTIFICATION OF PAST DUE FEES ON TAXES Each year the City Clerk shall prepare a list of delinquent Storm Water the form of an assessment roll and include the amount due, accrued penalties thereon and an administrative fee established by council resolution, together with the legal description of the premises served. The City Council shall annually review the delinquent water service charge assessment roll and adopt County Auditor as a lien against the premises served and directing that the County Auditor collect the assessment as part of the ensuing year’s tax levy. Section 2. Amendment of Fee Schedule Approved. Pursuant to § 404.04 Ordinance No. 07-20 (The 2021 Fee Schedule) is hereby amended to include the following rates effective January 1, 2022: STORM WATER UTILITY FEE RATES Land Use Quarterly Base Rate Residential $12.00 per parcel Non – Residential $175.00 per acre of impervious This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to the Lino Lakes City Charter. Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council this 23th day of August, 2021. Rob Rafferty, Mayor. ATTEST: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 31, 2021.
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ness as Verizon Wireless, American Towers LLC is proposing to increase the ground space for an existing communication tower compound by 20’ by 30’-6in”, along with a 30ft buffer surrounding the current and proposed lease area at 9100 Hamline Avenue North in Circle Pines, Anoka County, MN, PARCEL ID 35-31-23-21-0003 (45-8-19.68 N / 93-10-37.75 W). The tower, currently unlit, will be equipped with E1 lighting. American Towcant impact the proposed action could have on the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307, including potential impacts to historic or cultural resources that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Interested persons may review the project application pending with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering Form 854 File No. A1199069. Interested persons may comment Request for Environmental Review with the FCC. online, following the instructions found at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmental request view, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. The Request must also be sent to American Towers LLC, by e-mailing a copy to enviro.services@americantower.com or mailing a copy to: American Tower, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801 ATTN: Environmental Compliance. Requests or comments should be limited to environmental and historic/cultural resource impact concerns and must be received on or before 9/30/2021. This invitation to comment is separate from any local planning/zoning process that may apply to this project. Published two times in the Quad Community Press on August 31 and September 7, 2021.
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AMBASSADORS: 3 crowned to represent Lino Lakes community FROM PAGE 1
Centennial High School senior Kenley Smith is crowned one of the new ambassadors by Alicia Koetinen at the coronation at the Centennial High School Performing Arts Center.
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Q. Do/did you attend Centennial High School? If so, what year are you in school or what year did you graduate? A. I'm a senior at Centennial High School and will graduate in June 2022.
Above: Morgan Lesch , Kenley Smith and Rachel Strantz are selected the next Lino Lakes Ambassadors.
Q. Why did you want to be a Lino Lakes ambassador? A. I wanted to try something new, something outside of my comfort zone. It was also a chance to be involved more in my community.
Morgan Lesch
Q. What other organizations/activities are you involved in (sports, clubs, organizations, jobs, etc.)? A. I'm involved in volunteering at our church, and I also help coach Little League softball. I also work at Love to Grow On day care center, where I work with the waddlers and toddlers! Q. What are you most looking forward to about your time as an ambassador? A. I'm looking forward to meeting different people and learning about their experiences and the communities that they serve. I'm also looking forward to all the events I have the opportunity to participate in. Q. What do you hope to get out of your experience as an ambassador? A. One of my main goals is to get better at public speaking! I'm looking forward to the networking opportunities that will help me grow as a person. Q. What are your future plans after your time as an ambassador? A. My plans are to be a mentor to the future ambassadors coming into the program. I plan on attending college after high school graduation and with the experiences I gain from being one of the Miss Lino Lakes Ambassadors, being able to use these skills to carry with me while in college. Q. Is there anything else you want the community to know about you or the program? A. What was a last-minute decision ended up being one of the best experiences I have had so far. The people I have met have had such a positive influence, and I'm looking forward to being able to participate in future volunteering, networking and personal growth!
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Rachel Strantz (middle) and Morgan Lesch (far right) are thrilled when the crown is placed on their heads. Lesch graduated from Centennial High School this past June.
Q. Do/did you attend Centennial High School? If so, what year are you in school or what year did you graduate? A. Yes, I attended Centennial High School and I just graduated in June 2021. Q. Why did you want to be a Lino Lakes ambassador? A. I wanted to continue volunteering in my community. Q. What other organizations/activities are you involved in (sports, clubs, organizations, jobs, etc.)? A. I danced at Lorenz Dance and Tumbling studio for 15 years and I cheered in high school. Q. What are you most looking forward to about your time as an ambassador? A. Getting to know the other two ambassadors and meeting new people in the community. Q. What do you hope to get out of your experience as an ambassador? A. Public speaking skills Q. What are your future plans after your time as an ambassador? A. Continuing in college and getting my master’s degree in sports management. Q. Is there anything else you want the community to know about you or the program? A. I am very grateful to the Lino Lakes Ambassador program for giving me this amazing opportunity.
Rachel Strantz
Q. Do/did you attend Centennial High School? If so, what year are you in school or what year did you graduate? A. I attend Centennial High School and I am a senior.
A. I wanted to become a Lino Lakes Ambassador to get more involved in the community and to help others through volunteering. Q. What other organizations/activities are you involved in (sports, clubs, organizations, jobs, etc.)? A. I participate in various school activities, including Student Council, National Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl, World Culture Club and Peer Leading. Q. What are you most looking forward to about your time as an ambassador? A. I am most looking forward to getting to know others in my community and volunteering at various events. It is such a wonderful opportunity to help out and meet new people. Q. What do you hope to get out of your experience as an ambassador? A. As a Lino Lakes Ambassador, I hope to gain more leadership and social skills throughout the year, and I also hope to spread positivity within the community. Q. What are your future plans after your time as an ambassador? A. After my time as an ambassador, I plan on continuing my involvement in the Lino Lakes Ambassador Program by helping in any way that I can. I also want to utilize my skills I gained from being an ambassador for the good of the community. Q. Is there anything else you want the community to know about you or the program? A. The Lino Lakes Ambassador Program is an excellent organization that empowers young women and allows them to get more connected with the wonderful community of Lino Lakes.
Q. Why did you want to be a Lino Lakes ambassador?
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IRS Criminal Investigation warns taxpayers about Child Tax Credit scams The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation Division is warning taxpayers about Child Tax Credit-related scams, which criminals may use to steal money and personal information. While millions of American families started receiving the advance Child Tax Credit payments last week, criminals were already looking for innovative tactics to take advantage of unwitting victims. Taxpayers should be on the lookout for a variety of phone, email, text message and social media scams targeting families eligible for the credit. Any communication offering assistance to sign up for the Child Tax Credit or to speed up the monthly payments is likely a scam. When receiving unsolicited calls
or messages, taxpayers should not provide personal information, click on links or open attachments as this may lead to money loss, tax-related fraud and identity theft. “As the country continues to grapple with the fi nancial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers and criminals continue to evolve their efforts to steal the assistance the government provides from those that need it the most,” said Acting Special Agent In Charge Donald “Trey” Eakins, IRS Criminal Investigation. “Be aware of those that try to steal the tax credit that you are entitled to, and if an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Although scammers constantly come up with new schemes to try and catch taxpayers off-guard, there
are simple ways to identify if it is truly the IRS that is out. • The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers via email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or fi nancial information, even information related to the Child Tax Credit. • The IRS does not leave prerecorded, urgent or threatening messages. Aggressive calls warning taxpayers about a lawsuit or arrest are fake. • The IRS will not call taxpayers asking them to provide or verify fi nancial information so they can obtain the monthly Child Tax Credit payments. • The IRS will not ask for payment via a gift card, wire transfer or cryptocurrency.
If you are eligible for advance payments of the Child Tax Credit, the IRS will use information from your 2020 or 2019 tax return to automatically enroll you for advance payments. Taxpayers do not have to take any additional action. Taxpayers who are not required to fi le a tax return or who have not provided the IRS their information may visit IRS. gov/childtaxcredit2021 to provide basic information for the Child Tax Credit. To report suspicious IRS-related phishing and online scams, visit IRS.gov. Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service.
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their best on the MCA tests and use the spring data as an additional assessment to help our teachers support the students. Q. Do you anticipate colleges and universities returning to using college entrance exams in the coming year? A. We will continue to prepare Centennial students for their future goals as we have in the past and continue to provide high-quality and rigorous instruction. We anticipate that our students will continue to have some of the highest scores on college entrance exams. Q. What is new this year at your schools you’d like the community to know? A. Jeff Holmberg leads the Centennial School District as the interim superintendent for the 2021- 2022 school year. Mark Grossklaus is the new Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at Centennial. Responses submitted by Interim Superintendent Jeff Holmberg.
Mahtomedi Public Schools Q. With the challenges of teaching last year during a pandemic, some are reporting learning gaps of 30% or more in math and possibly other subjects. Do you anticipate learning gaps among students? If so, how will your schools know Barb Duffrin which students need Superintendent additional instruction and which students do not? A. In education, we use several forms of data to help us understand how students are making progress. Among the most familiar to families and community members is the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) data. This once-perJennifer Reichel year assessment Director of Teaching and Learning is intended to understand how well we (as a system) are implementing the Minnesota State standards in the areas of Reading, Math, and Science. We look for trends over multiple years to make curricular and instructional decisions. When it comes to understanding individual student needs, it is more useful to look at unit tests, projects, daily assignments, and progress checks. These formal and informal assessments help teachers to better understand what additional support or enrichment a student may need and allows for adjustments in the moment to best support learners. Q. Is your school district making any curriculum changes as a result? A. Our curriculum, which is the plan we design
to implement the state standards, remains consistent; the pandemic has influenced our resources, staffi ng and day-to-day instructional strategies to support our students. During the 2020-21 school year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and periods of disrupted learning, our staff prioritized essential, or power standards. This ensured that our students received focused, intentional instruction on the highest-leverage standards. As we enter the 2021-22 school year, our staff will be collaborating with each other across grades to do what we call “vertical teaming.” This type of teaming and collaboration allows teachers in different grades and even schools to discuss the power standards that were taught and use this information to support our students as they advance through our K-12 system. Q. What advice do you have for students or parents to fill in any gaps and make the most of the new school year? A. Remember students learned new skills during the pandemic that can’t be measured by assessments, which will serve them well in the future. At the same time they may be experiencing new social-emotional learning needs. Our best advice is to leverage those new skills and communicate with your teachers about needs you are experiencing so that we can help you access supports. As a school district, we are also monitoring classroom academic data that would typically indicate an academic intervention. This summer, students were invited to participate in Mahtomedi’s learning programs based on their individual needs. Over 300 students district-wide participated in summer programming that focused on reading, math, and credit recovery for graduation requirements. The summer learning was held in July and August and included free meals and transportation. The goals of our summer learning programming included extending opportunities for students to practice their learning, minimizing summer regression, and creating connection and social-emotional learning opportunities. Knowing that the pandemic has also impacted our youngest learners before they even enter school, we created a Kinderstart program for our incoming Kindergarten students (Class of 2034). This gave our incoming students vital classroom skills they’ll need to excel when they start school this fall. Q. Do you anticipate any changes in Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, or MCA tests this year? A. At this time, we have not received any changes from the Minnesota Department of Education.
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Q. Do you anticipate colleges and universities returning to using college entrance exams in the coming year? A. We recommend that our students and families work closely with their counselor at Mahtomedi High School to identify the entrance requirements related to their postsecondary plans.
Q. With the challenges of teaching last year during a pandemic, some are reporting learning gaps of 30% or more in math and possibly other subjects. Do you anticipate learning gaps among students? If so, how will your schools know which students need additional instruction and which students do
Q. What is new this year at your schools you’d like the community to know? A. We want our parents, students, and community members to know that we are grateful for their support throughout the pandemic. In a community survey conducted by Morris Leatherman in May 2021, 93%
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of our community rated the quality of Mahtomedi Public Schools as excellent or good and 92% of our community members said they are proud of our schools and would recommend them to a friend. Community support is so important to us especially after such a challenging year. For the 2021-22 school year, we intend to continue the excellence that our community expects while at the same time delivering new, innovative ways to support our students based on their individual academic and social-emotional needs. It is our priority and continued commitment to support our students to fi nd personal excellence and feel deeply engaged at school. We know that our students have experienced a tremendous life event that has brought them both profound life skills as well as challenges. We want students to feel supported to explore who they are as a learner and a person right now. For us, this means using data to support them academically as well as help them explore what experiences informed them of where they are today and what they need to inspire their personal excellence and growth. We were quick to support and respond to technology needs in our district during COVID-19. Our Device for Every Learner distribution was implemented in two months. Every student and teacher had their district device by September 9, 2020. We distributed 678 iPads, 2,968 Chromebooks, and 75 Hotspots. The technology department responded to 2,496 tech support requests from families, students, and staff throughout the school year. Our community data supports the belief that technology is an essential learning tool (89% of our community believes that technology use is absolutely essential or very important for today’s students). A primary source of technology funding at Mahtomedi Public Schools is a voter-approved Capital Projects Levy for Technology (commonly called a technology levy). This levy has been in place since 2002 and is up for renewal by voters in our community on November 2, 2021. The renewal of the levy and continued investment in technology are vital for our school district. With our strategic plan guiding our work, we will move forward with the following funding priorities for the levy renewal: improving our classroom tools, creating support for instructional innovation, ensuring we maintain our infrastructure and security, and providing critically important staff support and professional learning about technology. Responses submitted by Superintendent, Barb Duffrin and Director of Teaching and Learning, Jennifer Reichel.
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not? A. Last year was certainly a challenging one for students, parents and teachers, but we’re proud of the efforts everyone made, and we’re confident learning was still happening in our schools. We use multiple data points including conversations with students and parents to meet our students where they are, and we personalize instruction to help them make growth in their learning. Q. Is your school district making any curriculum changes as a result? A. Our curriculum is based on state standards so there are no curricular changes planned at this point. We will continue to support students where they are in their learning and make adjustments as needed. Q. What advice do you have for students or parents to fill in any gaps and make the most of the new school year? A. Communicate with your child’s teacher and partner with them to help make the most of the school year. Q. Do you anticipate any changes in Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, or MCA tests this year? A. We are unaware of any anticipated changes for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments in spring 2022. Q. Do you anticipate colleges and universities returning to using college entrance exams in the coming year? A. As usual, we will continue to provide all juniors the opportunity to take the ACT at their high school for free this spring as we monitor what local colleges and universities are deciding to do in regards to using college entrance exams. Our students and families are welcomed to contact their dean or the post-secondary coordinator with any questions. Q. What is new this year at your schools you’d like the community to know? A. Meals are free for all students, thanks to federal funding. Even so, we’re asking families to complete an Educational Benefits form because they may qualify for other benefits like free or reduced rates on fees for school activities, transportation, home internet, academic tests and college applications. Responses submitted by Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction Angie Peschel.
White Bear Lake Area Schools Q. With the challenges of teaching last year during a pandemic, some are reporting learning gaps of 30% or more in math and possibly other subjects. Do you anticipate learning gaps Wayne Kazmierczak among students? Superintendent If so, how will your schools know which students need additional instruction and which students do not? A. Throughout the 2020-21 school year, our building and district leaders engaged in conversations and training around our multi-tiered systems of support. While we have always examined gaps in learning among students, the pandemic has given us an opportunity to accelerate changes in our system to ensure that we are prepared to support our students as we enter the upcoming school year. Each school leadership team conducted a needs assessment. This needs assessment data was utilized as we examined resources and support structures entering this school year. Educators plan for students learning at different rates every year. We do anticipate that we’ll see larger learning differences. Our initial data assessments, use of data throughout the year, and continued support of educators collaborating together to discuss strategies for our students are of even greater importance as we enter 2021-22. We have a robust academic screening process for students in grades K-8 that was in place prior to the pandemic. All
students are screened in reading and math skills three times per year. We use this data, along with information from teachers, to inform instruction both at the classroom level and for students who might need additional support. We continue to gain a deeper understanding of our students and will provide targeted support so all students fi nd success. We will continue our K-12 Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to ensure core instruction is rigorous for all students. This enables alignment of supports at each grade level and at each high school campus. Teachers will continue to monitor students for progress, provide support, and extend learning.
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Masks or no masks for 2021? Q. Does your district plan to implement a mask mandate yes or no and can you explain how the district arrived at that decision? Secondly, what other COVID-19 protocols will be in place at the start of the year? Are there going to be any new protocols in place this year that are different from last spring?
Q. Is your school district making any curriculum changes as a result? A. We will continue with our curriculum review process as planned prior to the pandemic. Our priority will be on literacy. We will review and align our assessments to ease communication with families on student learning. Also, we will continue to provide teachers with professional learning on the science of reading. We will continue to implement the 2018 Minnesota K -12 Standards in the Arts and Physical Education. Teachers are working with content experts and leadership to implement the new standards and cocreate innovative student experiences.
Jeff Holmberg, Centennial Schools A. At the time the paper went to press: The Centennial School District will follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota Department of Health, and the Minnesota Department of Education. Face masks, at this point, are a recommendation, not a requirement, for students, staff, and visitors in our schools. Students riding the bus are required to wear face masks, per the federal government. The CDC’s Order requires face masks to be worn by all people while on public transportation. This includes bus transportation to/from school. Physical distancing will occur to the greatest extent possible when indoors. Staying home when sick with COVID symptoms is essential to help ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff. Handwashing hygiene will continue to be practiced as well as ventilation and cleaning protocols already in place. As a district, we will continue to monitor the recommendations, guidance, as well as our local case counts, prior to the start of school.
Q. What advice do you have for students or parents to fill in any gaps and make the most of the new school year? A. In the school district, we have a strong focus on literacy. We will continue to partner with families to build reading and writing skills for all of our students. We encourage families to read to and read with their children, and to encourage older children to read independently from materials of their choice. Frequent reading exposes students to new words and helps them practice literacy skills. Generally speaking, we always encourage parents to provide a supportive, nurturing environment for learning. We encourage parents/guardians to check in with the student(s) often and stay in close contact with the teachers and family members to know how learning is going for the student.
Mounds View Public Schools A. Ramsey County Public Health has issued new guidance to school districts focused on reducing health risks for schools returning to in-person learning. Specifically, Ramsey County Public Health now states that schools should require masks to be worn by all individuals while indoors, regardless of their vaccination status. As a result of this updated guidance, Mounds View Public Schools will require that students, staff and visitors wear masks while inside our buildings. The federal government also requires face coverings for individuals while riding on all forms of public transportation, including school buses. As we’ve seen over the past year, changing conditions prompt changing guidance. We hope conditions will improve in the near future so masks will no longer be necessary. In the meantime, we will continue to work with public health officials on the latest expectations for our schools, and we will communicate all new information as it becomes available. For the latest information, visit moundsviewschools.org.
Q. Do you anticipate any changes in Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, or MCA tests this year? A. We anticipate additional communication and support from MDE for schools and districts related to the MCAs. As far as we are aware, there are no changes to the exams for the 2021-22 school year.
Wayne Kazmierczak, White Bear Lake Area Schools A. As we plan for the upcoming school year, our efforts will focus on keeping our students safe and in our buildings for in-person learning. In order to do so, White Bear Lake Area Schools will follow a Mitigation Plan that uses two indicators of county-level transmission levels (7-day case rate per 100,000 and 7-day positivity rate in Ramsey/Washington Counties as found in the CDC Data Tracker) to determine mitigation strategies that will be implemented in our buildings and on district transportation. The plan aligns with Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance. Currently, the transmission rate for Ramsey County is High and the rate for Washington County is substantial. If the county-level transmission rate remains in either substantial or high transmission categories through the start of school in early-September, we will be implementing a number of strategies that can be found at isd624.org/BackToSchool. Face coverings are our best mitigation strategy to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our buildings and keep our students in school for in-person learning because they significantly reduce the need for quarantine in the case of exposure. • Face coverings required for all age 2+, regardless of vaccination status, while in district buildings • Face coverings required for all age 2+, regardless of vaccination status, on student transportation, per federal requirement • Face coverings will not be required outdoors
Q. Do you anticipate colleges and universities returning to using college entrants exams in the coming year? A. There was a movement toward entrance exam optional policies in 4-year colleges prior to the pandemic. The pandemic led many institutions to go test optional for fall 2021, and we anticipate that will continue. According to fairtest.org, more than half of the US 4-year degree institutions are remaining test optional for fall 2022 applicants. Q. What is new this year at your schools you’d like the community to know? A. We are excited to expand our BARR (Building Assets Reducing Risks) program, which had been at grade 9 previously, to middle school (grades 6 through 8) and the remainder of high school (grades 10 through 12). School staff will work in collaborative teams to continue to identify, develop, and leverage students’ strengths. We are excited for the coming school year and for the opportunity to return to in-person school, for five days a week. We recognize that the last two school years have included challenges none of us could have anticipated, but are so proud of the way our students, families, staff and community members have weathered the unknowns. We look forward to continued partnership as we work together to keep our students in our buildings for in-person learning this school year. Responses submitted by Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak.
Barb Duffrin and Jennifer Reichel, Mahtomedi Public Schools A. A full list of Mahtomedi’s health and safety protocols is available on the Mahtomedi School Year Plan website, available at mahtomedi.k12.mn.us/schoolyearplan On August 26, the Mahtomedi leadership team will recommend to the Mahtomedi School Board that face coverings be required for all students, staff, and visitors in school and district buildings. Our leadership team uses information from the Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Education, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in conjunction with local public health data (county and school-level) to determine school district health and safety protocols for the 2021-22 school year. We value all of these pieces of information and we will continue to use an approach that uses local (county and school-level), state, and federal information to guide our health and safety protocols throughout the pandemic.
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Lino Lakes resident named president of Children’s Home Society of Minnesota Lino Lakes resident Heidi Wiste, a longtime adoption expert, is now the president of Children’s Home Society of Minnesota (Children’s Home). She was also named associate vice president for Adoption and Foster Care at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS). The two organizations have been partners in adoption services since 2012. “It is an incredible honor to step into this role and lead the Adoption Programs at Children’s Home and LSS,” Wiste said. “I am fueled by my passion for this work, the energy of our incredible adoption team and our collective commitment to our mission to help all children thrive.” Wiste joined Children’s Home in 2001. During her tenure, she has served in almost every area of the organization, including working with children in foster care as well as prospective adoptive and foster families, providing post adoption services and managing teams that provided permanency services for waiting children in Minnesota and around the world. Wiste most recently led adoption services as senior director for Children’s Home and Lutheran Social Service. Wiste was adopted from Korea as a child and was raised in a multicultural and multiracial family. She brings a wealth of professional and personal experience to her work supporting vulnerable children here and around the world who need adoption. “I look forward to Heidi taking on the leadership role as president of Children’s Home,” said Lance Novak, board chair for Children’s Home Society of Minnesota. “She has been a strong passionate leader and advocate for the children and families
we serve at Children’s Home. I am excited for Heidi to lead Children’s Home into the future as we continue to serve the community by creating families for children through foster care and adoption.” Wiste holds a master’s degree in social work from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Skidmore College. She has continued to enhance her skills and completed the University of Minnesota’s Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate program, the Child Trauma Academy’s Certificate program in Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and the New York University’s Executive Leadership in the Not-for-Profit Sector program. “Heidi is extraordinarily talented and deeply committed to ensuring that all children have an opportunity to thrive,” said Maureen Warren, LSS Chief Family Services Officer and a former president of Children’s Home. “She brings outstanding personal and professional experience to her new roles at Children’s Home and LSS.” In 2012, Children’s Home and Lutheran Social Service combined complementary adoption services, high standards of quality and experience creating and supporting families. To meet the growing need to support children in Minnesota’s foster care system, Children’s Home expanded services in 2018 to provide licensing, education and preparation for foster care resource families. Collectively, the two organizations have placed more than 47,000 children in adoptive families over 285 years of shared history. They also provide pregnancy services, foster care, shelter care,
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CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD: Hears from parents on mask debate to protecting the kids, and for that reason, she believes masks should be required for students ages 12 and under as well as elementary school staff. School Board Director Sue Linser said she agreed with Timm. “I do believe that masking is important to make sure that they stay in school,” she said. Holmberg thanked the community for being so engaged on the topic. “I really appreciate the conversations at the table on this topic. There are no easy answers. Student safety is at the core of what we try to do, and the last 18 months has not been easy on anyone,” he said. “I appreciate that people took the time to call or to put an email together to say here is where I stand or here is what I think you need to think about. What that tells me is that there is a lot of common ground, that we are focusing on what’s best for kids.” Guthmueller reminded audience members that now, more than ever, it is important to band together. “Every person on this board worries about your kids, probably just as much as you do. You need to know this keeps us up at night. This is not something that we take lightly …” she said. “We are not trying to divide the community. We need to pull together. That’s what is really important right now, that as a community we are a community because we want to keep kids in school.” After a motion and a second to
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approve the resolution as written, there was some confusion about whether an amendment could be made to the resolution before taking a vote. The board took a brief recess, and confi rmed that an amendment to the resolution could be made before taking a vote on the resolution. Timm explained that the only part of the resolution she had an issue with was the recommendation that masks be worn by students, staff and visitors. “If you are eligible for a vaccine that’s one thing, but for our kids who are 12 and under are not eligible. I cannot support this as written.” She proposed the district require that all students age 12 and under wear masks. The amendment failed with a 2-3 vote (Timm and Linser voted yes and Guthmueller, Bettinger and Knisely voted no; Stephanie Carlson was absent). The board then took a vote on the original motion to adopt the resolution as presented, which passed 3-2 (Guthmueller, Bettinger and Knisely voted yes, Timm and Linser voted no.) Guthmuller reminded the audience of the “fluid” nature of the matter. She said that even though the resolution stops short of mandating masks, that could change in the future depending on how the situation evolves.
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During the public forum Aug. 23, parents on both sides of the issue spoke. Some parents felt whether masks are worn should be left to parent discretion, while others felt a mask mandate, especially for students age 12 and younger, was necessary. Brett Asleson, who has two children in the district, asked the board to implement a mask mandate for all students and staff or, at the very least, for students 12 and under. “Schools without mask mandates not only put kids at risk for higher transmission of the Delta variant, but it is also more likely they will seesaw back and forth from distance learning to regular classes resulting in the loss of instructional time, impacting students’ learning and overall educational experience here at Centennial,” he said. “I implore you to take into account the health and safety of our students.” Caitlin Murphy, a mom of three and a Centennial grad, said she wanted to see the district leave the mask decision up to parents. She told the board about her daughter, who will enter kindergarten this year and who is dealing with social anxiety. “She has an overwhelming amount of discomfort and fear when it comes to starting the school year. We believe this is due to her experience in pre-K last year … It is our belief that there was a lot of fear inflicted upon her about COVID throughout the entire
year of preschool. A once-bubbly child will not talk to or play with kids at the playground anymore.” Murphy mentioned that her son, who is entering third grade this year, is dealing with significant vision issues that likely could have been caught if he were in the classroom more last year. “I ask everyone here in this room to consider how are our kids supposed to learn social cues, make friends in school settings, learn healthy behavioral habits at school and so much more when they cannot see complete facial expressions,” she said. Board members then shared their thoughts. “Over the last several weeks I have received dozens and dozens of emails. Obviously, everybody on both sides is very concerned, and I want to say that I very much appreciate that input. I appreciate you guys reaching out,” said School Board Director Tom Knisely. “I appreciate that not everyone is in the same place as I am, but we have got a good plan that I am comfortable with.” School Board Treasurer Chris Bettinger said he was okay with the proposed resolution. “I really believe that the resolution as it is written is the way that we need to go. It is what our staff has brought to us, it is what the COVID team has put together; that’s why we have them in the positions they are in.” School Board Clerk Kathryn Timm said for her it comes down
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Shrinking rosters of refs are a growing prep sports problem BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
They show up in small groups for every sporting event, nattily uniformed, toting whistles, wellversed in the rules, ready to make every call, settle every dispute, shrug off every taunt (up to a point), and generally keep order on the field while the kids battle it out until the outcome is decided. The men and women generically known as officials (or referees, umpires, linesmen, judges) are absolutely essential to sports. And they’ve always been taken pretty much for granted. There’ll always be umps and refs, right? Well, not so much any more. Officials are increasingly in short supply, and it’s a headache for the schools who need them and the organizations who assign them. A graying workforce, the pandemic, and reluctance of young people to enter the profession are the main reasons. Games are being shuffled to nontraditional days of the week, officials are working more evenings, lowerlevel teams are playing shorter seasons. “There is certainly a shortage in officials. To what degree varies by sport and geographical location within the state,” stated Brian Jamros, Centennial activities director. “Obviously the pandemic had a negative impact on the officiating world. To what degree will be seen as we get back to ‘normal’ this fall.” Asked if fan abuse of officials is a significant factor, he said it probably is among younger officials. “I do not think that verbal abuse of officials is a new concept, and many officials have simply ‘put up with it’ because of their passion to officiate. As those officials are retiring, it is getting more difficult to fi nd new officials, as they have seen what these officials have put up with and I am not sure many think it is worth it.” About shifting games, he said, “We have been asked to move at least one football game, a few soccer and volleyball matches to ensure we have enough officials available this fall.” Dan Pelletier, assignor for St. Paul Cap City Football, reports there’s been “a steady decline in the roster of officials, I would say for about 10 or 15 years.” The pandemic, he said, was a big jolt, resulting in 15 to 20% of his group’s officials dropping out last year, although a few returned this fall. Cap City has approximately 100 officials at this time, he said, and “I would love for that number to be in the 125 to 150 range.” Football officials definitely prefer Friday night games, he said, but most are willing to work two a week when necessary.
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The graying of officials is a major concern. Pelletier said the average age is mid-50’s, with more of them over 60 than under 30, according to statistics he’s seen. Abusive fan behavior is “a major factor” as well, he said, in making it difficult to recruit and retain new officials, many of whom “have the perception that being an official means getting yelled at by everyone involved.” Nevertheless, Pelletier sells officiating as a rewarding experience. “There are a great many positives about being an official which definitely outweigh the perceived negatives,” he said. “It is incumbent on everyone involved to do everything possible to make it appealing, and to ensure an enjoyable experience for new officials.” Tyler Livingston, a Cap City ref who’s been doing prep football for eight years and basketball for 20, said he and his cohorts are handling the
increased workload OK at this time but are “more worried about the trend if this keeps up — what about five years, ten years down the road?” With the shortage of refs, he and many others have some two-game weeks, along with one or two lower-level games. He is starting college games this year, too, which is one benefit of all the Covid retirements, he said. Livingston serves as a mentor to young refs in the association and tries
to help them weather the occasional storms of fan abuse. “You hear it less as you get better (at officiating),” he said. “The newer refs might feel a little awkward and look less confident, and fans see that. But you get better, and develop a thicker skin, too.” Debbie D.W. Smith, retired from 35 years of volleyball officiating, is an assignor for Metro Volleyball. “We have 120 officials now, but need more,” Smith said. “We need 100 available every Tuesday and Thursday night. We cut it off at (officiating) 40 matches. This year we are requiring conferences to move matches to different nights some weeks. Every sport is doing that. Schools have been very understanding.” The roster of volleyball officials is in a little better shape than other sports, she said. They’ve been signing up some parents who “watched their kids play for years and they miss it, so they came over to what we call The Dark Side, officiating” along with college women who played prep volleyball — “Where else can a college kid make 30 bucks and hour and do her own scheduling?” — and an infusion of “some older guys who can’t do all the running for football and basketball any more.” A veteran soccer official said, “It’s no different with us. Our younger officials are not staying long, and the older guys are quitting at a significant rate. I heard that we had 4,500 nationally registered officials in the state a few years ago, and it’s down to 3,200 now. And there’s just as many games as there’s always been. You’ll be seeing some games with just two officials (rather than three) and some games will have to be canceled. It’s the same all over. I did a tournament in Las Vegas and it was the same situation there.” Jamros expressed gratitude for anyone who carries the whistle. “We are so thankful for those that take the time to officiate our games. Many work other jobs and they officiate because of their love and passion for a certain sport. So, I would simply like to say thank you to everyone that takes the time to be a MSHSL official.”
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