BUSINESSES across the district have expressed their excitement as scores get set to reopen next week. The Government announced non-essential retailers and pubs would be allowed to reopen from Monday, giving a lifeline to many businesses which have struggled under the latest lockdown. Allison Gray, the Chair of Maldon Business Board and owner of
Willow & Fox, said it has been a long wait and businesses are happy to be opening their doors again.
Allison Gray “It’s been challenging for so many Maldon businesses, but we are confident our high street will thrive with the support of the public,” she said.
UPDATED: Bemidji School Board votes 5-1 to close Central Elementary
Despite some vocal opposition, the Bemidji Area Schools Board of Education voted Monday evening to close Central Elementary.
The split was 5-1, with all members voting “yea” with the exception of Board Member Gabriel Warren, to “approve the closure of Central Elementary School and redistricting attendance boundaries for Central Elementary students to other neighborhood PreK-3 elementary schools.” 3:08 pm, Mar. 16, 2021 ×
Community members in support of Central Elementary School stand outside of the district board room during the meeting to decide the school s fate Monday, March 15, 2021. (Hannah Olson / Bemidji Pioneer)
BEMIDJI The closing of Central Elementary was a decision no one wanted to make.
UPDATED: Bemidji School Board votes 5-1 to close Central Elementary
Despite some vocal opposition, the Bemidji Area Schools Board of Education voted Monday evening to close Central Elementary.
The split was 5-1, with all members voting “yea” with the exception of Board Member Gabriel Warren, to “approve the closure of Central Elementary School and redistricting attendance boundaries for Central Elementary students to other neighborhood PreK-3 elementary schools.” 3:08 pm, Mar. 16, 2021 ×
Community members in support of Central Elementary School stand outside of the district board room during the meeting to decide the school s fate Monday, March 15, 2021. (Hannah Olson / Bemidji Pioneer)
BEMIDJI The closing of Central Elementary was a decision no one wanted to make.
Bemidji school board to move forward with closure of Central Elementary, Paul Bunyan Center, Community Education building
The Bemidji Area School Board will proceed with plans to shutter Central Elementary, the Paul Bunyan Center and the Community Education building as a cost-saving measure for the district. 10:15 pm, Feb. 22, 2021 ×
Central Elementary School as seen from Beltrami Avenue on Feb. 23. The Bemidji Area School Board voted to proceed with plans to shutter Central Elementary, the Paul Bunyan Center and the Community Education building as a cost-saving measure for the district during a meeting Monday night. (Hannah Olson / Bemidji Pioneer)
BEMIDJI The Bemidji Area School s Board of Education has voted to proceed with plans to shutter Central Elementary, the Paul Bunyan Center and the Community Education building as a cost-saving measure for the district.
UPDATED: Bemidji school board takes no action on block scheduling proposal, hears financial update
Many students, teachers and community members voiced their opinions over a proposed measure to shift the four-period day at Bemidji High School to a six-period schedule, which would serve as a cost-saving measure after the district’s failed operating referendum. The measure was projected to save the district $640,000. The board ultimately decided not to take any action on the scheduling matter. 1:26 pm, Jan. 26, 2021 ×
Bemidji High School sophomore Alya Nimis-Ibrahim hands a copy of the block scheduling petition to Superintendent Tim Lutz during the Jan. 25 Bemidji Area Schools school board meeting. (Hannah Olson / Bemidji Pioneer)