August 6, 2024
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP
Primary Election
Notice is hereby given that a Primary election will be held in Columbia Township, Polk County Minnesota, on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024.
Polls will be open at the Lengby Community Center from 7 AM to 8 PM.
All eligible voters are encouraged to vote in this election.
For more information or Questions:
Call Clerk, Tim Johnson at 218-668-2454
Tim Johnson, Clerk
Columbia Township
8/06, 2024
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NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 601 FOSSTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 601 shall begin on July 30, 2024, and shall close at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 13, 2024, with withdrawal date of August 15, 2024.
The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. At that election, four (4) members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each.
Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, Fosston High School, Superintendent’s Office, 301 1st St E, Fosston, MN 56542. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or general election.
The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 13, 2024.
Dated: July 16, 2024
BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
Allison Marquis
School District Clerk
Independent School District No. 601, Fosston, State of Minnesota
7/16-8/20
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #601
FOSSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FOSSTON, MN 56542
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM
AUGUST 14, 2024 5:00 PM
AGENDA
District Mission Statement: The 601 public school community pledges to assist students in discovering that dreams, creative thinking, responsibility and respect inspire success.
*By strengthening and nurturing self-esteem, respect for oneself and others, and a strong sense of responsibility in each one of the students.
*By consistently serving as positive role models for the students, setting high standards for ourselves as well as for them, instilling a drive to always work to their highest potential.
*By working to impress in them a lifelong passion for learning, stimulating academic and social growth.
2024 Board Officers
Director Christen – Chair
Director Marquis – Clerk
Director Vossler – Treasurer
2024 Negotiations Committee
Director Marquis – Spokesperson
Director Christen
Director Duppong
2024 Policy Committee
Director Vossler – Spokesperson
Director Munter
2024 Meet and Confer
Director Duppong – Spokesperson
Director Christen
Director Marquis
2024 LTFM Committee
Director Christen – Spokesperson
Director Duppong
Director Ware
2024 Transportation Committee
Director Vossler – Spokesperson
Director Christen
Director Munter
2024 Board Liaisons
MSHSL – Director Vossler
Pine to Prairie – Director Munter
Leadership – Director Vossler
Crisis Management Planning – Director Ware
Community Ed Advisory-Director Marquis Employee Health & Safety –
21st Century GLA – Eliminated
Technology – Director Christen
Agenda:
1. Interviews for open School Board Director position
8/06, 2024
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REQUEST FOR SNOW REMOVAL QUOTES:
The School Board of Independent School District No. 601 of Fosston, Minnesota requests sealed quotes for snow removal for the 2024-2025 school year.
1. Quotes are to be opened Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Superintendent’s Office at the Fosston High School. Award of Service will be acted upon at the regular school board meeting August 19, 2024.
2. Quotes should reflect removal of snow from the Fosston High School, Magelssen Elementary School and Bus Garage areas. Initial snow removal must be completed on or before 6:00 AM. Removal of snow piles within 24 hours, with billing of services in a timely manner monthly.
3. Quote must state type of equipment to be used and an hourly rate.
4. Quote should be mailed or delivered to: Todd Selk, Superintendent, Fosston High School, 301 E First Street, Fosston, MN 56542. “Snow Removal Quote” must be indicated on the quoted document or envelope.
5. The Fosston Board of Education reserves the right to waive any irregularities and to reject any or all quotes.
Allison Marquis, Clerk
7/23-8/06, 2024
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REQUEST FOR MILK BID:
The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 601 of Fosston, Minnesota is now accepting milk bids for the 2023-24 school year.
1. Bids to be opened Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Superintendent’s Office. Award of Service will be acted upon at the regular school board meeting on August 19, 2024.
2. Approximately 8500 gallons of pasteurized skim, 1%, chocolate fat free, cream, ½ & 1/2, all in half-pints and 1% gallons delivered.
3. The bids must be based on the latest Federal Milk Order.
4. The formula used in determining the bid quotation must be included.
5. Milk bids need to include the use of an acceptable milk cooler which is provided by your company.
6. Submit bids in a sealed envelope marked “MILK BID” to: Superintendent Todd Selk, Fosston High School, 301 E 1st St, Fosston, Minnesota 56542.
7. The Fosston Board of Education reserves the right to waive any irregularities and accept or reject any or all bids.
Allison Marquis, Clerk
7/23-8/06, 2024
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REQUEST FOR FUEL QUOTES:
The School Board of Independent School District No. 601 of Fosston, Minnesota requests sealed quotes for transportation fuel for the 2024-2025 school year.
1. The District does not have the capacity to store fuel, all prices need to be at your pump.
2. The District is exempt from paying State and Federal taxes.
3. Requesting the option to prepay for truckload quantities. Please include prepay bids for truckload quantities with storage and dispense at your facility.
4. Quotes are to be opened Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Superintendent’s Office at the Fosston High School. Award of Service will be acted upon at the regular school board meeting August 19, 2024.
5. Quote should be mailed or delivered to: Todd Selk, Superintendent, Fosston High School, 301 E First Street, Fosston, MN 56542. “Snow Removal Quote” must be indicated on the quoted document or envelope.
6. The Fosston Board of Education reserves the right to waive any irregularities and to reject any or all quotes.
Allison Marquis, Clerk
7/23-8/06, 2024
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REQUEST FOR BREAD BID:
The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 601 of Fosston, Minnesota is now accepting bread bids for the 2024-25 school year.
1. Bids to be opened Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Superintendent’s Office. Award of Service will be acted upon at the regular school board meeting on August 19, 2023.
2. Bids should be based on the fact that there are 600 students in the school district and approximately 80% of the students eat hot lunch. Lunch is served 172 days each year.
3. Submit bids in a sealed envelope marked “BREAD BID” to: Superintendent Todd Selk, Fosston High School, 301 E 1st St, Fosston, Minnesota 56542.
4. The Fosston Board of Education reserves the right to waive any irregularities and accept or reject any or all bids.
Allison Marquis, Clerk
7/23-8/06, 2024
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Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 8/5/2024
State of Minnesota District Court
Polk County Ninth Judicial District
Notice of Issuance of Emergency (Ex Parte) Order for
Protection by Publication (Minn. Stat. § 518B.01, subd. 8)
In the Matter of Toni Michelle Hoff and On Behalf of Minor Child vs Richard Lee Case To Respondent:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Ex Parte Order for Protection has been issued in this case. You may request a hearing if you contact the court administrator’s office within 12 days of the date of publication of this notice. You may obtain a copy of the Ex Parte Order for Protection and the form to request a hearing from the court administrator’s office at the following address:
Polk County District Court 816 Marin Ave. Ste 210
Crookston MN 56716
Failure to request a hearing or to obtain a copy of the Ex Parte Order will not be a defense to prosecution for violation of the Court’s order.
Dated: August 5, 2024
Kathy Narlock Court Administrator
8/06, 2024