July 23, 2024
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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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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NOTICE OF LETTERS OF INTEREST DATES FOR REPLACEMENT POSITION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 601 FOSSTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for Letters of Interest for the Replacement Position to fulfil the current term, set to expire December 31, 2024, for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 601, shall begin on July 16, 2024, and shall close at 12:00 o’clock p.m. on August 2, 2024.
This Replacement Position will be appointed at the August 19, 2024 School Board Meeting, to fulfill the current term, set to expire December 31, 2024.
Applicants must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more, must have been a resident of the school district for thirty (30) days before the appointment.
Letters of Interest are to be delivered to the school district clerk, Fosston High School, Superintendent’s Office, 301 1st St E, Fosston, MN 56542, prior to 12:00 o’clock p.m. on August 2, 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
7/23-7/30, 2024
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REQUEST FOR BUS QUOTES:
The School Board of Independent School District No. 601 of Fosston, Minnesota requests quotes for 71-76 passenger, gas, School Bus for the 2024-2025 school year.
1. The District is exempt from paying State and Federal taxes.
2. Quotes are to be opened Wednesday, July 31, 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.
3. Quote should be mailed or delivered to: Todd Selk, Superintendent, Fosston High School, 301 E First Street, Fosston, MN 56542.
4. The Fosston Board of Education reserves the right to waive any irregularities and to reject any or all quotes.
Allison Marquis, Clerk
7/16-7/23, 2024
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REQUEST FOR BUS BID:
The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 601 of Fosston, Minnesota requests sealed bids for 2014 International (B-14) 71 Passenger School Bus. VIN # 4DRBUAAP7EB778883. 157,937 miles on the engine. Bus runs well and has good tires. Bus will be sold as is.
Bids are to be opened by the Superintendent on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Superintendent’s Office. Award of Service will be acted upon at the regular school board meeting August 19, 2024. Submit all bids to Superintendent Todd Selk, 301 E 1st St, Fosston, Minnesota 56542.
The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Allison Marquis, Clerk
7/16-7/23, 2024
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REQUEST FOR BUS BID:
The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 601 of Fosston, Minnesota requests sealed bids for 2014 International (A-14) 71 Passenger School Bus. VIN #4DRBUAAP5EB778879. 128,095 miles on the engine. Bus runs well and has good tires. Bus will be sold as is.
Bids are to be opened by the Superintendent on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Superintendent’s Office. Award of Service will be acted upon at the regular school board meeting August 19, 2024. Submit all bids to Superintendent Todd Selk, 301 E 1st St, Fosston, Minnesota 56542.
The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Allison Marquis, Clerk
7/16-7/23, 2024
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REQUEST FOR SUBURBAN QUOTES:
The School Board of Independent School District No. 601 of Fosston, Minnesota requests quotes for a Suburban, LS Model, for the 2024-2025 school year.
1. The District is exempt from paying State and Federal taxes.
2. Quotes are to be opened Wednesday, July 31, 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.
3. Quote should be mailed or delivered to: Todd Selk, Superintendent, Fosston High School, 301 E First Street, Fosston, MN 56542.
4. The Fosston Board of Education reserves the right to waive any irregularities and to reject any or all quotes.
Allison Marquis, Clerk
7/16-7/23, 2024
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF POLK
NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE
Estate of Herman A. Voxland,
Decedent
Court File No. 60-PR-24-1006
NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated April 12th, 2011 (“Will”) has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.
Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed ReMar Voxland, whose address is 31195 280th Ave. SE, McIntosh, Minnesota, 56556 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.
Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representatives must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.
Notice is also given that all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501B.41, subdivision 5.
Dated: 07/03/2024
/s/Connie Wilkens
Registrar
Dated: 07/03/2024
/s/Kathy Narlock/cw
Court Administrator
Attorney for Personal Representative
Ashley M. Boomgaarden
D.A. Buehler Law, P.C.
120 1/2 2nd St. NW
PO Box 85
Fosston, MN, 56542
Attorney License No: 0403504
Telephone: (218) 435-1900
FAX: (218) 435-1905
Email: [email protected]
7/23-7/30, 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
BOARD WORK SESSION
SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM
AUGUST 6, 2024 5:00-7:00 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 Manecke
Director Munter
2024 Meet and Confer
Director Duppong – Spokesperson
Director Christen
Director Marquis
2024 LTFM Committee
Director Christen – Spokesperson
Director Manecke
Director Ware
2024 Transportation Committee
Director Manecke – 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 – Director Manecke
21st Century GLA – Eliminated
Technology – Director Christen
Agenda:
1. Long Range Planning
7/23-7/30, 2024
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Notice to Residents of Columbia Township:
The regular Town Board meeting of Columbia Township will be held on Monday, August 12th, 2024 at 8 PM, at the Lengby Community Hall, Lengby, MN. If you have questions please call the Clerk, Tim Johnson at 218-668-2454.
7/23-7/30
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #601
FOSSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FOSSTON, MN 56542
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM
JULY 19, 2024 7:00 AM
MEETING 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 Manecke
Director Munter
2024 Meet and Confer
Director Duppong – Spokesperson
Director Christen
Director Marquis
2024 LTFM Committee
Director Christen – Spokesperson
Director Manecke
Director Ware
2024 Transportation Committee
Director Manecke – 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 – Director Manecke
21st Century GLA – Eliminated
Technology – Director Christen
Agenda: 1. Department update 2. Bus purchase(s) 3. School vehicle purchase 4. Bus cameras, communication system, route system
7/23, 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