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Budget reflects conservative approach while maintaining, improving programs, superintendent says Written By: Erik Kaufman | × Mitchell Board of Education (Republic file photo) The Mitchell Board of Education on Monday approved the 2021-22 K-14 budget for the Mitchell School District, paving the way to further enhance the quality of education in the district, according to school leaders. Joe Graves, superintendent for the Mitchell School District, said the budgeting process is l...

New contract will cover district bus service for five years Written By: Erik Kaufman | × The Mitchell Board of Education returned to live meetings Monday evening when they met in regular session at the Mitchell Career & Technical Education Academy. Pictured are board members Kevin Kenkel, Neil Putnam, Deb Olson, Lacey Musick and Matt Christiansen. (Erik Kaufman / Republic) The Mitchell Board of Education on Monday approved a new five-year busing agreement with Foreman Sales & S...

General fund up, capital outlay continues to grow Written By: Erik Kaufman | × Meeting in a virtual format Monday evening, the Mitchell Board of Education got its first look at the proposed 2021-22 budget for the Mitchell Board of Education and Mitchell Technical College. The budget is expected to be finalized in July. (Erik Kaufman / Republic) The Mitchell Board of Education got its first look at the 2021-22 school year budget at its most recent meeting, and saw an increase co...

Items will benefit MTC students, staff Written By: Erik Kaufman | × Mitchell Technical College. The Mitchell Board of Education has approved a purchase to provide students and staff at Mitchell Technical College with several items of fitness equipment for a new fitness center. The decision was made at the latest regular meeting of the board Monday. The equipment, purchased at a cost of about $80,474.03, which includes preventative maintenance and warranty, will include 11 piec...

Bid for $376,000 comes in from Bespoke Properties, LLC Written By: Erik Kaufman | × The Mitchell Board of Education Wednesday approved a bid for the purchase of the house built by Mitchell Technical College students as part of the Architectural Drafting and Building Construction program. The house, pictured here and located at 2103 Dean Drive in Mitchell, was purchased by Bespoke Properties, LLC in Mitchell. (Submitted Photo) The 107th house built by Mitchell Technical College ...

Tanya Manus Journal staff Christmas came early for Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota when it received $1.5 million from author, philanthropist and billionaire MacKenzie Scott. The gift will allow Meals on Wheels to replace aging kitchen equipment and potentially serve more people and communities. The donation is “truly amazing,” George Larson, executive director of Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota, said Thursday. Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota delivers meals i...