School
4R reviews, OKs budget increase
Cheyenne Rowe
The Aurora 4R School Board discussed and approved its 2021-22 fiscal year budget Monday, and did so with an overall budget of $27,024,329, an increase of approximately $7.7 million over the estimated disbursements and transfers from last school year.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Giltner board approves ’21-22 budget
Richard Rhoden
The Giltner School Board approved its budget for the 2021-22 school year during Monday’s regular monthly meeting, while also hearing concerns with statements made by local citizens at last month’s meeting regarding a lack of board transparency.
The tax levy went up 5 percent from last year’s rate.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Staff members from Aurora, Giltner, Hampton and Hampton Lutheran gathered for a luncheon Monday afternoon where they were served by a group of students from the four schools.
Schools prepare for upcoming year with luncheon
Jeni Obermier
Teachers, administration and staff from Aurora, Giltner, Hampton and Hampton Lutheran gathered at the Plainsman Museum Monday afternoon for a celebration lunch to kick off the coming school year.
Towards the end of the meal, Tina Larson, museum director shared words of thanks to those in attendance.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Citizens raise concerns with Giltner school
Richard Rhoden
Several Giltner residents made their voices heard during Monday’s monthly school board meeting.
A variety of topics were raised by concerned patrons, from the proposed state health standards to potential issues within the school and its board of education.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
A new field turf scheduled for installation will feature this design, with red letters in solid black end zones, a red border around the field and a new Husky logo in the center of the field.
Field turf to be replaced soon after nine years of use
Kurt Johnson
Aurora’s home football field will have a brand new look and feel next season as plans were announced this week to replace the initial synthetic turf surface installed in 2012.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Carlson to retire, ending teaching career in Hampton
Kurt Johnson
The Hampton School Board accepted a retirement letter from Deb Carlson and approved a negotiated agreement for teachers during a brief meeting Monday night.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Hampton adds 3 professional development days to calendar
Kurt Johnson
The Hampton School Board voted Monday to convert three planned school days to professional development time in response to concerns with teachers ability to handle extra COVID-related duties.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020