Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Superintendent of IGH Schools Dr. Dierdre Wells issued statement expressing thanks to voters, apologies to students and staff.
Follow Inver Grove Heights Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter As the end of the year approaches, Patch recaps the biggest stories of 2012—both in terms of pageviews and impact on the Inver Grove Heights community. The following article was posted March 28, 2012. Other Story of the Year posts: • No. 8 Story of the Year: Simley Student Writes One Act Play • No. 9 Story of the Year: Funeral Arrangements Set For U.S. Marine, Simley Alum Cola Jensen • No. 10 Story of the Year: Olsons' is the Greatest Love Story in Inver Grove Heights Below is a post-election statement from Dr. Deirdre Wells, Superintendent of Inver Grove Heights Community Schools: I’d like to thank the 845 voters who clearly understand …
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Superintendent of IGH Schools Dr. Dierdre Wells issues statement expressing thanks to voters, apologies to students and staff.
Update (12:01 p.m., Mar. 28) Below is a post-election statement from Dr. Deirdre Wells, Superintendent of Inver Grove Heights Community Schools: I’d like to thank the 845 voters who clearly understand and acknowledge the differences between their past experiences and the educational needs that currently exist as we work to educate students for the future. Secondly, I’d like to acknowledge that many, many more than 1,614 persons voted no, because not voting in Inver Grove Heights is the same as casting a 'no' vote. We acknowledge that and are disappointed that we have not, through all of our efforts of educating our voters, been able to move them from a historical perspective of education based on their experiences knowing that we are no …
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
In April, Independent School District 199 residents will vote on a levy to raise taxes $700,000.
At a meeting on Jan. 23, the Inver Grove Heights Community School Board unanimously approved a resolution relating to a capital project levy authorization and called for a special election. The levy, which would fund $7 million in technology software, support and maintenance, appeared on the ballot last November and failed by less than 200 votes. The special election will take place March 27. “That’s our kids’ future,” said Cindy Nordstrom, chair of the board. “The need has not gone away. We still have the need and we’re still going to be asking the same question. And we’ll again listen to whatever the voters put out there for us, but we’re going to try to inform them of the need and why we continue to need it.” If the levy passes, it will…
Al Tate
9:07 am on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Jim, you are right, people will lose Ipads, they will need repair, they will break and they will need to be replaced. They will get stolen and bullies will knock them out of their hands walking down the hall. You know what else will happen Jimbo? Kids will spill 32 ounce sodas and/or energy drinks on them and ruin them. Kids will say the dog ate 'em, they will pawn it off for some money, … more ›