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Easement may create opportunities for Farmington schools
Farmington School Board members are expected to make at least a preliminary decision Monday about whether to sell a conservation easement for as much as half of a property the district owns in Castle Rock Township.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Farmington School Board members are expected to make at least a preliminary decision Monday about whether to sell a conservation easement for as much as half of a property the district owns in Castle Rock Township.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Mayor Larson sees a big year ahead for Farmington
He’s said it before, and Farmington mayor Todd Larson will likely say it again: development of the Vermillion River Crossing retail space is one of his top priorities for the community’s near future.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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He’s said it before, and Farmington mayor Todd Larson will likely say it again: development of the Vermillion River Crossing retail space is one of his top priorities for the community’s near future.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington School District 192 directors get raises
The Farmington School District’s five department directors got a new contract Monday that includes a 5 percent increase to salary and benefits over its two years.
Saturday, March, 30, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Farmington School District’s five department directors got a new contract Monday that includes a 5 percent increase to salary and benefits over its two years.
Saturday, March, 30, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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School District 192 board talks land use
A pair of proposed easements with very different purposes could affect activity on a piece of School District 192-owned property in Castle Rock Township.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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A pair of proposed easements with very different purposes could affect activity on a piece of School District 192-owned property in Castle Rock Township.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington liquor store profit was up in 2012
Lower rent payments are credited with much of the nearly $174,000 in net profit increase the Farmington Liquor Stores experienced in 2012. Farmington officials hope to see more growth in sales in 2013, too.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Lower rent payments are credited with much of the nearly $174,000 in net profit increase the Farmington Liquor Stores experienced in 2012. Farmington officials hope to see more growth in sales in 2013, too.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Budget cuts on Farmington school board agenda
The Farmington School board is expected to take action Feb. 25 on a collection of cuts and fee increases meant to address an expected budget shortfall of more than $1 million for the 2013-14 school year.
Thursday, February, 21, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Farmington School board is expected to take action Feb. 25 on a collection of cuts and fee increases meant to address an expected budget shortfall of more than $1 million for the 2013-14 school year.
Thursday, February, 21, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington school board OKs renovation projects
The Farmington School Board approved renovation projects at three schools and put a few more on hold at its meeting Monday night. The board approved bids for work at Farmington Elementary, Akin Road Elementary and Farmington High School.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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The Farmington School Board approved renovation projects at three schools and put a few more on hold at its meeting Monday night. The board approved bids for work at Farmington Elementary, Akin Road Elementary and Farmington High School.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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ISD 192 school levy continues to decline
The Farmington School Board approved a 2013 property tax levy Monday that continues a trend of declining tax bills for district residents. The $18,918,152 levy approved Monday is a reduction of $97,522 from the levy the district approved last year. The levy is also $370,995 less than the preliminary levy approved in September.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Farmington School Board approved a 2013 property tax levy Monday that continues a trend of declining tax bills for district residents. The $18,918,152 levy approved Monday is a reduction of $97,522 from the levy the district approved last year. The levy is also $370,995 less than the preliminary levy approved in September.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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District 192 will set guidelines for 2014 budget
Farmington school administrators are still working on some of the big-picture structural changes they hope will help erase projected budget deficits starting next year, but they’re also preparing for some of the smaller steps that will start the district on its way.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington school administrators are still working on some of the big-picture structural changes they hope will help erase projected budget deficits starting next year, but they’re also preparing for some of the smaller steps that will start the district on its way.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Turnout was light at first budget discussion meeting
On a night when District 192 Finance Director Carl Colmark asked for big ideas for balancing the district’s budget, one of the district’s biggest recent ideas was front and center.
Thursday, November, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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On a night when District 192 Finance Director Carl Colmark asked for big ideas for balancing the district’s budget, one of the district’s biggest recent ideas was front and center.
Thursday, November, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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City of Farmington settles claim by former finance director
When former city of Farmington finance director Teresa Walters left the city’s employ last summer, it was sudden, and it was quiet. Now the city is paying her a $20,000 settlement agreement.
Wednesday, November, 21, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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When former city of Farmington finance director Teresa Walters left the city’s employ last summer, it was sudden, and it was quiet. Now the city is paying her a $20,000 settlement agreement.
Wednesday, November, 21, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Residents can have input on Farmington ISD 192 budget
Residents will have an opportunity to voice their opinion on the Farmington School District’s budget at a pair of public input meetings scheduled Nov. 19 at Dodge Middle School and Nov. 20 20 at Boeckman Middle School.
Saturday, November, 10, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Residents will have an opportunity to voice their opinion on the Farmington School District’s budget at a pair of public input meetings scheduled Nov. 19 at Dodge Middle School and Nov. 20 20 at Boeckman Middle School.
Saturday, November, 10, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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iPad rollout continues in district schools
The Farmington School District is taking the next step in a process that will eventually put an iPad in the hands of every district student. Last week school board members approved a three-year, $533,751 lease agreement that will provide 1,420 of the Apple tablet computers to students at Farmington High School. When the distribution is completed later this year, every student at FHS will have one of the devices.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Farmington School District is taking the next step in a process that will eventually put an iPad in the hands of every district student. Last week school board members approved a three-year, $533,751 lease agreement that will provide 1,420 of the Apple tablet computers to students at Farmington High School. When the distribution is completed later this year, every student at FHS will have one of the devices.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Q and A: Hanson is new to the job, not to Farmington
It’s been almost three weeks since the city of Farmington’s new finance director, Robin Hanson, settled in at her desk. But just because Hanson is new to the job, that doesn’t mean she’s new to Farmington.
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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It’s been almost three weeks since the city of Farmington’s new finance director, Robin Hanson, settled in at her desk. But just because Hanson is new to the job, that doesn’t mean she’s new to Farmington.
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Editorial: Have your say on budget cuts
As the district starts work toward eliminating a projected budget shortfall of more than $1 million for next year, finance director Carl Colmark plans to hold public input sessions to hear what residents have to say about the matter.
Thursday, October, 11, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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As the district starts work toward eliminating a projected budget shortfall of more than $1 million for next year, finance director Carl Colmark plans to hold public input sessions to hear what residents have to say about the matter.
Thursday, October, 11, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Projections show budget shortfall for School District 192
The Farmington School District is getting a head start on developing a 2013-14 budget that finance director predicts could fall short by more than $1 million. It would be the first in a series of budget shortfalls that finance director Carl Colmark predicts could reach $4.6 million by the 2016-17 school year if nothing changes.
Thursday, October, 11, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Farmington School District is getting a head start on developing a 2013-14 budget that finance director predicts could fall short by more than $1 million. It would be the first in a series of budget shortfalls that finance director Carl Colmark predicts could reach $4.6 million by the 2016-17 school year if nothing changes.
Thursday, October, 11, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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School District 192 approves preliminary levy
The Farmington School Board approved a preliminary tax levy Monday night, but it’s still not clear exactly what the decision will mean for taxpayers. There were no firm numbers associated with the district’s decision. Board members voted to approve a levy equal to the maximum the state of Minnesota will allow.
Thursday, September, 27, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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The Farmington School Board approved a preliminary tax levy Monday night, but it’s still not clear exactly what the decision will mean for taxpayers. There were no firm numbers associated with the district’s decision. Board members voted to approve a levy equal to the maximum the state of Minnesota will allow.
Thursday, September, 27, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Bond refunding should ease School District 192 taxes
The Farmington School Board will refinance one of its outstanding bonds in the interest of saving residents some money on their tax bills. It will hold off on refinancing two others in hopes of saving more money down the line.
Thursday, September, 13, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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The Farmington School Board will refinance one of its outstanding bonds in the interest of saving residents some money on their tax bills. It will hold off on refinancing two others in hopes of saving more money down the line.
Thursday, September, 13, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Hanson will take Farmington finance job pending city council approval
If all goes according to plan, the city of Farmington will welcome a new finance director on Sept. 20. Farmington resident Robin Hanson has accepted the city’s offer to become the finance director. She has been offered a starting salary of $76,448. City administrator David McKnight is pleased with her decision.
Thursday, August, 30, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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If all goes according to plan, the city of Farmington will welcome a new finance director on Sept. 20. Farmington resident Robin Hanson has accepted the city’s offer to become the finance director. She has been offered a starting salary of $76,448. City administrator David McKnight is pleased with her decision.
Thursday, August, 30, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Finalist for finance job is a familiar face
As a finalist for the city finance director position, Robin Hanson was a familiar face to many who attended a meet and greet event Monday evening at city hall.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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As a finalist for the city finance director position, Robin Hanson was a familiar face to many who attended a meet and greet event Monday evening at city hall.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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