Marshall County CSD

MCC Families: Transportation Director Adam Lokstad is focusing work on bus routes for the upcoming year. Please contact Adam if you have any changes from last year. If you know of any family interested in enrolling, encourage them to contact district office and Adam so we include them on bus routes and back to school planning. The best way to reach Adam is either e-mail: alokstad@mccfreeze.org or by cell phone: 218-689-1767.

Marshall County Central Schools has the following jobs open for the upcoming school year: - Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional (Located in Newfolden) Support Staff School Year positions include sick leave, personal time, bereavement leave, retirement, and summer unemployment. - Bus Drivers (1/2 Route or Full Route) - Substitutes (Teaching/Paras/Cooks/Bus) Coaching Openings: - Assistant Football Coach - JH Football Coach - Boys Basketball Junior High Coach - Boys Basketball C-Team Coach Please apply promptly. Positions are open until filled. More information about each position can be found: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings Questions may be sent to Superintendent Lund: jlund@mccfreeze.org or (218) 874-8530

For the Northern Freeze Fall Sports Meeting tonight: There will a short large group meeting in the High School Commons then meetings by sport in the following locations: Room 104 - Volleyball Room 106 - Football Room 108 - Cross Country Parking will be very limited due to pavement work in our parking lots. The high school loop, Newfolden Elementary Parking lot, and streets around elementary will be the best places to park. Please excuse any mess and inconvenience due to construction work. It's nearing completion but a lot going on to get it all finished up.

MCC Families: As you are thinking about back to school we've posted some information on our website on a dedicated Back to School Page: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/back-to-school This web page contains: School Supply Lists 2024-2025 School Calendar Enrollment Forms Welcome Letter We'll add more information to this page as we get closer to the school year. If you are a new family planning to enroll, please contact us and we'll help you get registration completed and ensure you are included in our back to school mailings. We are planning to send out back to school information around August 16. If you do not receive your mailing by August 21, please call one of the school offices.

Save the date! Wednesday, August 28 - 4:30 p.m. It's finally that time after all the construction!! You are invited to join us for the MCC Ribbon Cutting Building Project Ceremony! The ceremony is open to the public and will be held just prior to our Back to School night for our students. We will have a short ceremony followed by Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 p.m. in the North High School gym (new gym). After the event: 5:00 PM - 7 PM Back to School Night at all three schools 5:00 PM - 5th/6th Grade Orientation Meeting High School Main Gym 5:30 PM - 7th Grade Orientation Meeting High School Main Gym Join the fun and excitement as we kick off the new school year! We will also plan public tours of the schools at Newfest following the parade to 2:00 pm. #buildmccstrong

Families new or considering attending MCC: We are currently accepting registrations for the upcoming school year. We encourage completing registrations as soon as possible so that you receive the back to school mailings and get placed on our bus schedules. Our enrollment forms are available here: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/enroll-in-our-district If you have any questions, need any assistance, or want to schedule a tour, please stop by or call our district office. (218) 874-8530 or e-mail superintendent Jeffrey Lund: jlund@mccfreeze.org. The district office summer hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.

MCC High School Construction Progress: Cleaners came and shined up the east addition hallway and classrooms. We will start moving classroom teacher items in next week and furniture is coming in at the end of July/beginning of August. Davidson crews were here moving black dirt around the building to improve the landscape on the east side and north side of school. Gym Panels are being installed in the north gym. The road around propane tank for receiving and better access to outdoor classroom/football field is ready for pavement. Pavement is being planned for last week of July. The holding pond located north of the east parking lot received fencing this week.

Social Studies Teaching Opening Marshall County Central has an opening for a Social Studies Teacher at our High School Building. We are seeking candidates licensed in social studies 7-12 but would allow applications from other licensure areas. Coaching or interest in advising is a plus but not required. We encourage candidates scheduled for student teaching this fall to also apply. This position has emphasis in grade 8, US History, and High School Electives (current events, 60s/70s/80s history, and psychology). Salary and Benefits based on master agreement. District provides mentoring program to new teachers. Applications are available: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings. Please complete the application, background check form, cover letter, and letter of recommendation. Application items may be sent to High School Principal Brian Longerbone, blongerbone@mccfreeze.org or by mail to: PO Box 189, Newfolden, MN 56738. MCC High School provides many electives and activities for students. Students have ability to take several college classes taught by our own teachers and access to many more online with our partnerships. The school is well supported by the community, has small town feel, yet ample opportunities. Marshall County Central School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Please apply promptly. Position is open until filled. Marshall County Central School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Reminder: The school district has some excess property that it is looking to see on bids. Bids are due Monday, July 15 by 3:30 p.m. in the district office. When making bid please include your name, phone number, description of item (cabinet number referenced if interested in cabinet(s), and amount you would like to bid on each item. Board will open and review bids at the meeting. There are 50+ cabinets from the FACs room (various sizes), a paper folding machine, choir robes, drums, a metal work table, and a piano available. All items are as is with no warranty. Winning bidder will be notified and must pick up items by July 31. Description of Cabinets and some photos available: https://bit.ly/3XGu0W2 Other item listed with photos here: https://bit.ly/4bi4ObP

July Building Project Progress: Newfolden Library: Furniture arrived and was installed on 7/8. East Addition: Concrete was poured for sidewalk and basketball court adjacent to east addition area. Open area by basketball court will be playground area for grades 5-6. Guest Locker Room HS: The old weight room is being repurposed as a guest locker room. Work has started in this area. They are also working on a bathroom for this space. East Wing Access: The hallway was opened up between the existing high school and east addition. Entries to classrooms were painted. Whiteboards, Cork Boards, and Smart Boards were installed. Commons Area: Painting work was started in the new Cafeteria/Commons area. They are also starting to install the ceiling panels. Kitchen/Serving Area: Equipment installation is beginning. Things are starting to take shape. Window Removal: Windows were removed from the science rooms and wall infilled. This will help reduce/eliminate distractions from the North Addition area. These walls will be painted soon. EFIS Work: Workers started to work on the EFIS surface along roof matching existing high school. This work is going on around the east addition and the kitchen area.

Marshall County Central Schools has the following jobs open for the upcoming school year: - Kindergarten Teacher 24-25 school year (Fall student teachers also encouraged to apply) - Elementary Special Education Paraprofessionals - High School/Newfolden Elementary Custodian/Cleaner - Bus Drivers (1/2 Route or Full Route) - Substitutes (Teaching/Paras/Cooks/Bus) Teacher Position Salary and Benefits based on Master Agreement; Support Staff School Year positions include sick leave, personal time, bereavement leave, retirement, and summer unemployment. Some positions offer health care benefits; Year Round positions include sick leave, personal time, vacation, bereavement, retirement, health care contribution, and VEBA/HSA contribution. Coaching Openings: - Assistant Football Coach - JH Football Coach - Boys Basketball Junior High Coach - Boys Basketball C-Team Coach Please apply promptly. Positions are open until filled. More information about each position can be found: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings Questions may be sent to Superintendent Lund: jlund@mccfreeze.org or (218) 874-8530

Newfolden swimming lessons start tomorrow (Monday). Bus will leave Newfolden at 11:00am and will return around 2:45pm. The bus drop-off/pick up site will be the Newfolden Elementary Parking lot in the southeast corner of the building. This will avoid construction around the high school. Any questions please email Missy Bjorgaard @ mbjorgaard@mccfreeze.org.

The district has some excess property that it is looking to see on bids. Bids are due Monday, July 15 by 3:30 p.m. in the district office. When making bid please include your name, phone number, description of item (cabinet number referenced if interested in cabinet(s), and amount you would like to bid on each item. Board will open and review bids at the meeting. There are 50+ cabinets from the FACs room (various sizes), a paper folding machine, choir robes, drums, a metal work table, and a piano available. All items are as is with no warranty. Winning bidder will be notified and must pick up items by July 31. Description of Cabinets available: https://bit.ly/3XGu0W2 Other item listed with photos here: https://bit.ly/4bi4ObP

The district took ownership of a new vehicle today. It's a Chevy Trax. The vehicle is replacing our 2014 White Impala and will be utilized mainly for drivers education and for staff use for meetings/trainings. We are working on getting it inspected by state patrol but should be on the road with our drivers education program very soon! The 2014 Impala served us well but became victim of a deer collision a couple of weeks ago. Insurance totaled the car so we needed to seek a replacement vehicle. Driver and passenger in the accident were okay.

Reminder - Parking is limited this summer for summer activities due to construction activity. Please see the link for best locations to park: https://bit.ly/3VJsJuY Please do not park in gravel area near the football field, the propane tank, or the north side of our East lot. There is too much construction activity in those areas. Thank you.

Reminder: School District Offices and school buildings are closed on Wednesday, June 19th for the Juneteenth Holiday. There will be no summer recreation or school activities. We've had a few questions about Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a Federal and State Holiday to celebrate Freedom Day or Emancipation Day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Employment Opportunities for Upcoming School Year at MCC: - Bus Drivers (Need half route and full route drivers) - Paraprofessionals - Custodian/Cleaner HS/NE School year positions have following benefits: PERA Retirement, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Personal Days, and Summer Unemployment, Positions 130 hours or more a month receive Health Insurance Year round positions have following benefits: PERA Retirement, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Personal Days, Vacation Time, Health Insurance To apply go to: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings Download, complete, and send in application If you have questions please contact Superintendent Jeffrey Lund, jlund@mccfreeze.org or (218) 874-8530.

Bus Drivers needed for 2024-2025 School Year: We are in need of bus drivers for the upcoming school year. We could use help with full route (morning and afternoon) or half route (either time of day). Morning hours are typically: 6:15 am to 8:00 am Afternoon hours are typically: 2:45 pm to 4:30 pm Extracurricular driving opportunities are also available for field trips and activities MCC provides competitive wage, paid training, reimbursement for required medical physical, and reimbursement for license endorsements. Benefits include: Sick time, personal time, paid holidays, PERA Retirement, and summer unemployment. For questions or more information contact Transportation Supervisor Adam Lokstad: alokstad@mccfreeze.org or (218) 689-1767

Sharing on behalf of MCC Education Foundation and American Legion Riders of Middle River: They will be hosting a 200 mile MCC Scholarship Ride with 3 stops on Saturday, June 29. The ride will start and end at the Hobo Haus in Newfolden. Registration starts at 10:00 am with ride starting at 11:00 am. Registration is $30 per bike/$10 per passenger. Burger Baskets will follow at the Hobo Haus in Newfolden.

Viking Elementary Construction Update (6/17/2024) A sidewalk was added allowing fire exit from kitchen/custodial area along west side of building. A fence was added around the propane tanks as well. A service counter is being added in the office (under construction) Perimeter fencing was added along the road on the south side and west side of the playground. Wall was framed in for the social worker/speech room. The old walk in cooler in the cafeteria was removed to widen the hallway space. They will be reinforcing ceiling, leveling floor, doing some wall work, and cleaning up the space. They are beginning some work to add fire doors in hallway between the original building and the 1960s classroom addition.