Verndale School Board

District Could End Up Deficit Spending if Trends Continue

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on March 2. Fund Balance Policy The discussion about Policy 714 started because some people were worried that the district’s goal of having a 50% unassigned fund balance was no longer realistic given the current financial situation and declining student enrollment. Superintendent Jeannie Mayer explained that if the trends continue—like fewer students, small increases in state fund

Mar 101 min read

Verndale Earns Unified Champion School Status through Special Olympics Program

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on Monday, February 2. Special Olympics During a recent meeting, Tracy Mastin (Special Education), Brian Hartwig (K-12 PE/Health), Annie Mathison-Valley (SPED Teacher), and Jennifer Anderson (High School Special Education) shared their involvement with the Special Olympics. They learned about the Unified Champion Schools program, and thanks to their efforts, the high school has now

Feb 101 min read

Verndale School Board Members Retain Their Positions

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on Monday, January 5, which began with the organizational meeting. Scott Veronen will continue as board chair, Chris Youngbauer remains vice chair, Tahna Rurup is still the clerk, and Tyler Fisher continues as treasurer. Board compensation remains the same: $80 for regular board meetings, $50 additional for the chair, and $60 for extra meetings or committee meetings. Budget Revisio

Jan 131 min read

$200 per Pupil Unit Falls Short Considering Inflation

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on Monday, December 1. Truth in Taxation The meeting began with the Truth in Taxation hearing. Jordan Anderson, business manager, addressed the levy for payable 2026. He reported a 2.74% increase in the general education formula last year—about $200 per pupil unit—but noted this was still $1,420 (19%) short of what would have matched inflation since 2000. The proposed property

Dec 9, 20251 min read

Busy Fall for Verndale Students

The Verndale Public School School Board Members. by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on Monday, November 3. Administrative Reports Principal Katie Bolland reported that October was a busy month with various student activities, including a visit from a motivational speaker, a Halloween parade, and an outdoor STEM class field trip to Ely. Computer science will take a field trip to CLC this month. She outlined upcoming

Nov 11, 20251 min read

Fluid Enrollment Situation Recently

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on Monday, October 6. Administrative Reports Principal Katie Bolland reported on recent and upcoming activities. She highlighted staff and student achievements, listed all field trips for the current and upcoming months, and noted that the first LETRS professional development session took place for participating staff, while others received instructional practice demonstrations. Bi

Oct 14, 20251 min read