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Central Public Schools ISD 108 will have four school board seats on the ballot during the Nov. 5, 2024 election. As a way to introduce each candidate to the community, the district has collected responses on questions from each candidate and will share one candidate a day (Monday-Friday) on social media ahead of election day. Posts will be shared in the order that candidates will appear on the Ballot which was a result of a randomized selection process. You can view all candidate responses here: https://www.isd108.org/article/1715982 Responses have been minimally edited for formatting and clarity and all content and viewpoints are of the respective candidate. - Candidate Name: Kyle Strickfaden - City of Residence: Norwood Young America - How long have you lived in the district? 21 years - What is your occupation? Assistant Controller - Why do you want to be a member of the ISD 108 School Board? I've had the privilege of serving on the school board since January 2020. A lot of positive change has happened since that time, and I want to continue to be a part of the momentum of making Central a great school for our community. - What qualities will you bring to the board if elected? Fiscal responsibility and commitment to do what's right for our district. - What do you believe is the most important issue facing education today? In Minnesota, the way special education is currently funded needs to be revised. It's putting a lot of stress on the general funds of districts our size.

Save the date for the 41st Annual Central Public School Community Education Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 23. There will be tons of vendors and great fun for the whole family!

Attention Raider Football Fans!! Info for Saturday's 2nd round playoff game vs. St. Agnes: - Location: Sea Foam Stadium at Concordia St. Paul - Time: 6:00 PM - (Gates open at 5:15 PM) - Tickets - (MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE) https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CSBV - NO LIVESTREAM

Central Public Schools ISD 108 will have four school board seats on the ballot during the Nov. 5, 2024 election. As a way to introduce each candidate to the community, the district has collected responses on questions from each candidate and will share one candidate a day (Monday-Friday) on social media ahead of election day. Posts will be shared in the order that candidates will appear on the Ballot which was a result of a randomized selection process. You can view all candidate responses here: https://www.isd108.org/article/1715982 Responses have been minimally edited for formatting and clarity and all content and viewpoints are of the respective candidate. -Candidate Name: Troy Krueger -City of Residence: Norwood Young America -How long have you lived in the district? All my life -What is your occupation? Logistics Manager -Why do you want to be a member of the ISD 108 School Board? I want to help the school grow. Now that we have the new addition we need to figure out how to get enrollment up. I also want to be a voice for the taxpayers of the district. -What qualities will you bring to the board if elected? I have 20 plus years in business operations, I can be a voice for the people of the district. -What do you believe is the most important issue facing education today? I believe we need to get back to the basics. I believe we need to instill life lessons. Technology is a great thing. But if we don’t teach the simple things how to survive the day to day, kids will struggle. Not every kid is going to go to college. So we need to prepare kids who want to continue on with education but we also need to prepare the ones who want to enter the workforce.

Central Public Schools ISD 108 will have four school board seats on the ballot during the Nov. 5, 2024 election. As a way to introduce each candidate to the community, the district has collected responses on questions from each candidate and will share one candidate a day (Monday-Friday) on social media ahead of election day. Posts will be shared in the order that candidates will appear on the Ballot which was a result of a randomized selection process. You can view all candidate responses here: https://www.isd108.org/article/1715982 Responses have been minimally edited for formatting and clarity and all content and viewpoints are of the respective candidate. -Candidate Name: Jesse Hackbarth -City of Residence: Norwood Young America -How long have you lived in the district? Nine years -What is your occupation? Self Employed General Contractor -Why do you want to be a member of the ISD 108 School Board? To keep the school moving in the right direction and to keep our small town values within our school system. -What qualities will you bring to the board if elected? I'm a hands-on person. I'm not afraid of hard work. -What do you believe is the most important issue facing education today? I feel that the government is the biggest threat to our kids' education.

As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to help make it special for your family! Our Seasons of Thanks initiative is here to provide families who need assistance with a meal kit, ensuring everyone can enjoy a festive dinner together. Each meal kit includes a complete turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, cranberries, and pie—enough to feed a family of four! If you would like to receive a meal kit, please fill out the Google Form by November 1. https://forms.gle/PN8pH7TWjHWDpkF86

Playoff Football has arrived!! Who: #3 Central Raiders vs. #6 Maple Lake Irish When: 7 PM Tonight 10/22/24 Where: Central Raiders Stadium Ticket Info: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CSBT (Reminder: NO PASSES WILL BE ALLOWED DUE TO IT BEING A PLAYOFF GAME)

Central Public Schools ISD 108 will have four school board seats on the ballot during the Nov. 5, 2024 election. As a way to introduce each candidate to the community, the district has collected responses on questions from each candidate and will share one candidate a day (Monday-Friday) on social media ahead of election day. Posts will be shared in the order that candidates will appear on the Ballot which was a result of a randomized selection process. You can view all candidate responses here: https://www.isd108.org/article/1715982 Responses have been minimally edited for formatting and clarity and all content and viewpoints are of the respective candidate. - Candidate Name: Spencer Kelly - City of Residence: Norwood Young America - How long have you lived in the district? We have lived in NYA for nine years. My wife Becky (Flusemann) grew up in Norwood and graduated from Central. -What is your occupation? I am currently a Senior Financial Analyst. Previously I held positions as an Engineering Manager, Project Manager and Control Systems Engineer. I have worked at the same Industrial Automation company for 19+ years! -Why do you want to be a member of the ISD 108 School Board? I believe in the power of a high quality public education for every child in our district. I want to serve this community and have a positive impact on its future. Becky and I have two girls just starting school. It is important to me to be a part of their journey through our public schools. Our oldest will be attending Kindergarten at Central Elementary this fall and our youngest will be starting Central Public Preschool. Being a new parent to the district with kids just getting started will give me a unique perspective on our schools. - What qualities will you bring to the board if elected? Experience in Finance, Empathy and Understanding, Project Management, Problem Solving As a Senior Financial Analyst I work with complex budgets that involve multiple revenue streams and sources of expenditure. I will be able to understand the district budget and sources of funding and make recommendations for its thoughtful use. My experience managing projects and negotiating contracts will allow me to support ongoing and future projects in the school district. The empathy and understanding of people that I gained as an Engineering Manager will allow me to build relationships with parents, teachers, administration and other stakeholders in the district. At heart I am an engineer and problem solver. I can weigh both sides of an issue and make an informed decision based on facts. - What do you believe is the most important issue facing education today? Preparing our kids for the path that fits them best after school. College isn’t the right choice for everyone. We should continue to develop relationships with local manufacturing, the trades, and small businesses to promote the wide range of career possibilities out there. Specific to the Central Public schools we need to deliver a return on our recent referendum and new facilities by increasing enrollment and making Central a destination district.

Wake up Raider Nation it's GAME DAY!!!! Come on out and support the Raider Volleyball team as they take on the Holy Family Fire tonight at 7:00 PM at Holy Family Catholic High School in Victoria. Ticket Info: Section 2AA is CASH ONLY at the door! We hope to see you there!

This Thursday, Oct. 24 is Picture Retake Day at Central Elementary School!

We are excited to announce our Seasons of Giving initiative. Central Public Schools is offering families the opportunity to share their needs this holiday season and receive support. We’re providing items such as clothing, outerwear, school supplies, and of course, toys! Your family’s information will remain completely private and confidential. If you are interested in receiving assistance please complete the Google Form or scan the QR code by November 1. https://docs.google.com/forms/u/4/d/e/1FAIpQLSday9x96NnPVy7N-La6QaRut0uQbZH2q81OdedRM1Ar0neZHw/viewform?usp=send_form

This week was National School Lunch Week and the food service team at Central Public Schools celebrated he theme of School Lunch Pirates, Find Your Treasure. National School Lunch Week began in 1962 under President John F. Kennedy to highlight the importance of providing nutritious school lunches. The National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children daily, ensuring that every young sailor gets the vital nutrients needed to thrive in and out of the classroom. There were decorations, pirates serving lunch, and activities like coloring sheets for the elementary students and lucky trays at the HS, where students could win an ala carte item. A fun time was had by all!

We love highlighting the artist of the week! Check out work from artists of the week from Photography & Digital Design class at Central High School. Students explored the intersection of digital media and pop art by transforming their photographs into works reminiscent of Andy Warhol's iconic style. Using Photoshop, they edited their images with vibrant, contrasting colors, and a repetitive pattern to mimic Warhol’s famous silkscreen technique. Congratulations to the following students! Maddie Chvala Addison Dietzel Cassie Johnson Ella Harms

Central Raiders Playoff Update: The Raiders Volleyball team #14 will play Mon, Oct. 21st @ #3 Holy Family - 7 PM The Raiders Football team #3 will play Tues, Oct. 22nd vs Maple Lake #6 @ Home - 7 PM The CC team will run Thurs, Oct. 24th @ Baylor Park starting at 3 PM

The fourth annual NYA Manufacturing Today is coming up on Friday, Oct. 25 with tours of different manufacturing businesses around the city. Please RSVP by Friday, Oct. 18 if you are planning to attend the luncheon. To RSVP, call 952-467-1810 or email economicdev@cityofnya.com

Come on out to the stadium tonight for the final regular season football game of the year as the Central Raiders take on the GFW Thunderbirds. Game starts at 7:00 PM and it is Senior Night!! Ticket Link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CRRB

Looking for a great activity for your student in grades 3-6? ISD 108 Community Education is hosting a Youth Basketball Meeting on Monday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Be sure to attend to get questions answered or find out how you can be a part of the program as a coach!

Fall break is almost here! There will be no school on Thursday, Oct. 17 or Friday, Oct. 18. Enjoy your break!

Please join us for DIG PINK NIGHT tonight as the Raiders host the Dassel-Cokato Chargers in the final regular season Volleyball match. C - 4:30 Aux Gym B - 5:30 Aux Gym JV - 5:30 Varsity Gym Varsity - 7:00 Varsity Gym Tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CRRC

Central High School students are having a great year so far!