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With return of Prowler Press, Farmington High School students are back on deadline

With return of Prowler Press, Farmington High School students are back on deadline It happens to just about every new journalist: the first-time jitters. Working up the nerve to even just make that first call for that first interview can be nerve-wracking enough. Knowing that information has to be put together into a well written format is also pretty intimidating. But the knowledge that your own name will be attached to that story? Well, that about takes the cake.

By Michelle Leonard , November 03, 2011

Community ed panel will offer parents tips for keeping teens safe

Farmington and Lakeville schools are teaming up again this year to offer the popular parent information night for parents of teens. This year’s panel will discuss choices teenagers face in today’s busy and active lifestyle.

November 01, 2011

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Math challenges add up to fun at Farmington Elementary School

Math challenges add up to fun at Farmington Elementary School There was a whole lot of excitement at Farmington Elementary School last Wednesday, and it wasn’t just because kids had the next few days off from school. Most of the student body was gathered in the auditorium space at FES for a Minute to Win It-style challenge. The kids were there, cheering on classmates who were competing for a calculator.

By Michelle Leonard , October 28, 2011

School district will take another look at building needs

Now that it has used bond money originally intended for construction to pay off a loan, the Farmington School District is going to take a fresh look at its construction needs.

October 27, 2011

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Higher enrollment brings increased funding

Farmington’s higher-than-expected student enrollment brings additional state funding, but it also means more expenses. The district had an official Oct. 1 enrollment of 6,651. That’s 117 students more than last Oct. 1, and the increase means $435,000 in additional revenue from the state.

By Nathan Hansen , October 27, 2011

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Loan repayment will save Farmington School District money

A decision last spring by the Minnesota Legislature could lead to some increased spending now for the Farmington School District, but it should mean big savings down the road.

By Nathan Hansen , October 13, 2011

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Letter: Burke should be reimbursed

I am disappointed in the school board's decision to not reimburse Mr. Burke for his legal fees. The investigation into his alleged behaviors and threat of legal action, I am sure, caused his family significant emotional distress as well as financial distress. That is abhorrent. The whole scenario smelled of a witch hunt from the start, and it proved to be so.

October 07, 2011

FHS reading program earns Star of Innovation award

In grade school, some teachers place gold stars on children’s assignments when the kids do a good job. Well, Farmington High School recently got a gold star, too, because a new reading program is doing a good job. FHS recently received the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals Star of Innovation award in recognition of the improvements to student literacy and reading skills at the school.

By Michelle Leonard , October 03, 2011

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Five Farmington schools fail to meet AYP goals

The Farmington School District and five of its schools have been identified for failing to meet Adequate Yearly Progress goals. The state’s AYP measure sets minimum standards public schools and school districts must meet for all students. Results are based in large part on students’ performance on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment tests in math and reading.

By Nathan Hansen , September 30, 2011

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School district will not pay board member's legal fees

The Farmington School District 192 Board of Education will not pay any part of the $5,182.69 legal fees incurred by board member Tim Burke during last fall’s investigation into his alleged misconduct as a board member. Ultimately, Burke was not brought up on any charges as a result of the investigation. However, in defending his own position, he had enlisted the assistance of an attorney.

By Michelle Leonard , September 29, 2011

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New contract set for Farmington teachers

The Farmington School Board approved a new contract for teachers Monday night that includes a total-package increase of 6.96 percent over the two years of the deal.

By Nathan Hansen , September 15, 2011

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Big ideas on the table for school district

From helping students identify their talents to year-round school, Farmington School Board members and superintendent Jay Haugen had some big ideas on their minds at a Friday night board retreat.

By Nathan Hansen , September 15, 2011

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District finds solutions for higher enrollment

There weren’t as many students as the most recent numbers projected, but classes were still a bit crowded on the first day of school last week. There were 180 more students in Farmington schools Sept. 6 than were enrolled on the last day of school in June and about 100 more than were enrolled on the first day of school in 2010. But that’s still about 40 fewer students than the most recent projections anticipated.

By Nathan Hansen , September 15, 2011

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New funding will help struggling students

The Farmington School District will use a $400,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Education to help students who are struggling with math and reading.

By Nathan Hansen , September 02, 2011

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Editorial: Push for excellence is encouraging

Where we see good news is in assistant superintendent Christine Weymouth’s statement that the Farmington School District isn’t satisfied with simply scoring better than the state average. That the district wants to be considered one of the state’s best academic performers. One of the big dogs, as Weymouth put it.

September 01, 2011

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