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Our District employs approximately 250 people who provide an educational environment that supports and encourages the success of our approximately 1200 students. Crookston Public Schools offers challenging and rewarding careers, good salary and benefit packages, and a work environment that supports Human Resources Department Our District employs approximately 250 people who provide an educational environment that supports and encourages the success of our approximately 1200 students. Crookston Public Schools offers challenging and rewarding careers, good salary and benefit packages, and a work environment that supports staff and student success. Contact Us District Office 402 Fisher Avenue, Suite 593 Crookston, MN 56716 Phone: (218) 281-5313 Fax: (218) 281-3505 Marilyn Wahouske Executive Asst. to the Supt./HR Phone: (218) 281-5313 x2103 Email: marilynwahouske@isd593.org Blake Stoltman Business Manager Phone: (218) 281-5313 x2105 Email: blakestoltman@isd593.org Wendy Ault Payroll Specialist Phone: (218) 281-5313 x2108 Email: wendyault@isd593.org Staff Links Career Opportunities Region I Frontine MN Paid Family Leave Policy Staff Forms Payroll Sheet Absent Report Salary Lane Advancement Continuing Ed Approval Fundraising Request Flex Spending Account (FSA) 403b Retirement Investment Supervisor's Report of Accident Employee Incident Report Benefit Plans Insurance Ballots Instruction PEIP HSA Compatible Plan High Option Plan BCBS $3200 $4000 $6,500 Group Vision and Dental Organization Group Life Insurance Group Long Term Disability Master Agreements Administrative Assistant Bus Driver Crookston Education Association Custodial Dietary Instructional Assistant Paraprofessional

Crookston Public Schools is committed to excellence in everything that we do. We believe that this commitment to excellence drives innovation and enables us to ensure a challenging and rewarding student experience. Crookston School Board Superintendent Search Superintendent Search Update 12.1.2025 Vacancy Information Timeline Together, the Crookston School Board, along with the Crookston Education Association, has reached a tentative agreement for the 2026-2027 teacher contract. We appreciate the efforts of our staff and look forward to continuing to provide the best education for our students! Sincerely, The Crookston School Board Committed Committed Committed Committed to EXCELLENCE EXCELLENCE EXCELLENCE EXCELLENCE IND IT AST CORE VALUES COMMUNICATION Crookston Public Schools will excel in communicating with students, parents, staff, and community. HIGH EXPECTATIONS Crookston Public Schools will be a place in which high expectations are set for our students and staff. rELATIONSHIPS Crookston Public Schools will excel in building strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community. SUPPORT SYSTEMS Crookston Public Schools will provide a strong system of mental health and academic support for students and families.

Superintendent Crookston Public Schools is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Dear Parents/District Families, The Crookston School Board is conducting a search for the district's next superintendent and is looking for input from district stakeholders. An important part of the search process is gathering stakeholder input for the Board to consider as it moves forward in selecting the next superintendent. The Crookston School Board has contracted with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) to provide guidance and assistance to the District with their search. Please click the link below to check out the superintendent vacancy brochure information prepared by MSBA. MSBA Executive Search Service Parent/Family input regarding the superintendent search is now being requested. A public online survey is available for parents/families to fill out. This short five question online survey will be available/open from January 3, 2023 through January 15, 2023. All responses to the online survey are anonymous. The data and comments from the online survey will provide valuable input for the Board to consider as they move forward in selecting the next superintendent for the Crookston School District. To complete the online version of the Crookston School District Superintendent Search Survey, please click on the following link: Crookston Superintendent Stakeholders Survey Please complete this online survey by midnight on January 15, 2023. Paper copies of the survey are also available at the Crookston District Office. Please call (218) 281-5313 to request one. If you have extended family members (parents) who live in the Crookston School District, please feel free to share this email and online survey link with them. Thank you for your participation!! The Crookston Public School Board seeks a superintendent with proven leadership experience who: Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications Delegates authority while maintaining accountability Develops and directs an effective leadership team Has experience in implementing educational priorities Develops trust and works collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents and community Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required. Application Deadline To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by MSBA prior to 11:59 p.m. on February 6, 2023. Click Here to Apply

Community Resources. Community Education. Adult Basic Education. City of Crookston. Polk County. Crookston Daily Times. KROX 1260AM. MIDDLE SCHOOL/PRESCHOOL CONCEPT COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN Background Information The middle school/preschool concept plan was initiated during the 2021-2022 school year under the direction of Jeremy Olson, previous superintendent. The concept plan includes a new addition to accommodate Preschool and Kindergarten at our existing Highland Elementary School (Grades 1-6) building – addition adds 8 new spaces and an office/admin space. Remodeling at the 7-12 building will create space for a true middle school (Grades 6-8) structure and a high school (Grades 9-12) all in one building. Grade 6 will move to the high school/middle school building in the Fall of 2023 where SIX new classrooms have been added, as well as some small group spaces to accommodate the addition of this grade level. Currently, the district’s Preschool and Kindergarten classes are housed at the Washington Elementary School building. Planning Meetings with Preschool Teachers: September 15, 2021, October 15, 2021, November 16. 2021, February 10, 2022 and April 2 & April 19 for final design concepts and finishes The district requested from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to use $4,000,000 of ESSER II & ESSER III funding (Federal funds) for this plan. MDE approved the request, launching the district into a process of working with architects and bidding out the project in early May of 2022. Due to inflation and escalated construction costs, the project bids came in higher than anticipated at approximately $5.1 million (bids were opened in late June). At a July 7, 2022 special board meeting, the Board of Education decided to move forward with this project despite the increased costs to utilize the $4,000,000 federal funding. The district is in discussion with the City of Crookston about a possible purchase of Washington Elementary School in order to expand local child care opportunities for our parents/families. There have actually been two other entities/organizations that have inquired about the use of Washington School at this time. The district plans to be ready to transition Preschool and Kindergarten to Highland Elementary School in the Fall of 2024, with the 6th Grade moving to the high school/middle school building in the Fall of 2023 (this fall). The addition at Highland Elementary School will include SIX new preschool classrooms and a few small group spaces allowing students and staff to move into the building for teaching and learning. Our “Why” - Why Is This Great For Crookston Schools? “Proposed Middle School and Preschool Projects. These proposed building additions will pave the way for the future configuration for Crookston Public Schools without a tax impact on our local taxpayers. The funding for this project will come from Federal ESSR dollars that must be expended by September 2024 and will not result in any tax impact to our taxpayers. This project has already been approved by the state of MN in order to utilize these funds in this manner. In addition to this, we believe that this proposed project will actually lead to reduced operational cost for the district down the road and give the district flexibility to meet the changing demographics of our community and region. This will also meet our current and future strategic direction for the expansion of Preschool, contribute to space for a community childcare approach, and contribute to the creation of a middle school which will serve the developmental needs of our kids”. (Dr. Olson, Superintendent) Benefits of a New PreK-5 and a New Middle School Configuration: Moving the Preschool and Kindergarten classes to Highland Elementary School will allow staff the opportunity to collaborate with each other in planning for the diverse needs of our students and provide more access to varying levels of instructional resources. The new classrooms will have self-contained bathrooms to better support our early learners and ensure their safety. Additionally, an indoor play area will be located on the ground level (lower level gym), designed to promote developmentally appropriate play. Many added supports for students: Student Success Center, Full-Time Counselor, 2.5 Social Workers and a Student Success Coordinator. Moving 6th Grade to the secondary-level building allows the middle school to become a stronger model for supporting adolescent growth and learning. Teachers will be able to plan interdisciplinary units focused on educational topics with a flexible schedule. This flexible schedule will allow middle school teachers to collaborate as teaching teams to meet the needs of each student and create a middle school culture focused on transitioning students from elementary school to high school This move/transition will allow the district to house all students in two buildings, creating many efficiencies for the overall district (food service, transportation, mental health support, health services, improved parking, reduced travel time for staff, etc.). Parents of preschool and elementary students (PreK-5) will have all of their children in ONE building. The District will have a “state of the art” Preschool to attract future students. Our plan includes an improved student drop off and pick up area that is safer, larger and more efficient for families. Cost Savings: Maintenance (mowing, snow removal, roofing, etc.); Utilities (two buildings versus three); Efficiencies mentioned above; and increases in construction costs, if the district built at a later date. The District will have two buildings that have been updated and will require minimal maintenance/updates in the next 5-7 years. The district is able to take advantage of one-time federal funds to pay for the majority of this project and minimize a direct impact on local taxpayers and residents. District residents are not being taxed on the cost of the project – 5.1 million dollars, which doesn’t include taxes on the interest that would be related to the bonding of the 5.1 millions dollars. T he building, the walls, the brick & mortar is not what makes a Washington School a GREAT place for our youngest students to grow and learn, it is the people, the programming, the service that make Washington the GREAT place that it is – this can be successfully replicated and transitioned into a new space and a different building. Timeline Construction is planned to begin in May at the high school/middle school with a planned completion date of August 2023. Construction is planned to begin in May at Highland with a planned completion date of July of 2024. Students and staff will begin the 2024-2025 school year in these new spaces located at Highland Elementary School

Crookston Public Schools is your education destination! We offer a quality preschool program, high preforming elementary school and rigorouse and expansive curriculum. Worlds Best Workforce. MN Attendance Law. Lead Water Management Plan. Annual Notifications. Budget Publications District P i r a t e ride ndividuality espect ctive Community eamwork quality School Board Human Resources Registration Home/Nonpublic Schools Digital Archive New Additions Adopted Budget 2025-2026 2024-2025 2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 Budget Publications 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2018-2019 2017-2018 Annual Notifications Annual Asbestos Notification Annual Pesticide Notification Achievement and Integration Plan Lead Water Management Plan MN Attendance Law Local Literacy Plan Annual IAQ Notification Crookston Public Schools is committed to excellence in everything that we do. We believe that this commitment to excellence drives innovation and enables us to ensure a challenging and rewarding student experience. We offer a wide range of programming to support struggling students, develop gifted students, and prepare students for an ever changing world. We offer AP, college in the high school, and PSEO classes to students at the High School Level. At the elementary levels we offer before and after school childcare to help meet the needs of our families. Our goal is to promote strong communication, a culture of high expectations, develop solid relationships, and ensure exceptional systems of support for our students. We have a wide range of programming from our Early Childhood Family Education and Preschool programs to our college level courses, Orchestra, Construction Trades, Family and Consumer Sciences at the high school level. Crookston Public Schools is your education destination! Crookston Public Schools runs a 4 STAR Preschool that provides parents with choices of either half day or full day Preschool for 4 year olds and half day 3 year old Preschool Programmin Quality Preschool Washington and Highland Elementary School are two of the Top Preforming Elementary Schools in our region. In addition to strong academics programming we offer: Title I in Math and Reading Gifted and Talented Program Before and After School Care Science Club STEM High Performing Elementary School FACS Arts Industrial Technology Welding Woods CAD Robotics Small Engines College in the Classroom Rigorous and Expansive Curriculum

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Crookston Public School District provides healthy meals everyday. Breakfast Menu. Lunch Menu. Eat United Summer Food Service Program. Local Wellness Policy. Meal Pricing Guildlines. Special Diet Request Form. Free and Reduced Meal Application. PayPams Online Payment. Food Services MENUS Washington Highland High School Emily Scheresky Child Nutrition & Food Services Director & Wellness Committee Coordinator 801 Central Ave N Crookston, MN 56716 Phone: (218) 281-5313 x2110 Email: emilyscheresky@isd593.org Local Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment Report Most Recent Committee Minutes Special Diet Request Form Application for Educational Benefits TITAN Family Portal/LINQ Connect CHS Deli Menu Parent Portal FAQS (English) Parent Portal FAQS (Spanish) MENUS Crookston Public School District provides healthy meals everyday. Our breakfast, lunch and a la carte programs meet federal nutrition guidelines. We offer a gluten-free menu and milk substitution for those with food sensitivities. The Special Diet Request Form is required for anyone with special dietary restrictions. We participate in the National School Lunch Program. As of fall 2023, all students may receive one free reimbursable breakfast and lunch per school day. For additional benefits to our school district, please fill out the Application for Educational Benefits (formerly known as the Free and Reduced Meal Application). If you have any questions or concerns regarding food services, please contact the food services director. Eat United Summer Food Service Program In collaboration with USDA and the United Way of Crookston, Crookston Public Schools is proud to be able to offer FREE meals to all children 18 years and younger during the summer.

Crookston Public Schools offers Driver Education to students enrolled in Crookston Public Schools. Sessions will be offered in the fall, spring, and summer to accommodate students needs. Registration Form. Driver and Vehicle Services Resources. Class D-New Driver. Supervised Driving Log. Drivers Education Chris Trostad Driver Education Director 801 Central Ave. N. Crookston, MN 56716 Phone: (218) 281-5600 x2409 Email: christrostad@isd593.org Register Online Spring Registration Forms 2026 Spring Session 1 2026 Spring Session 2 Summer Registration Forms 2026 Summer Session 1 2026 Summer Session 2 Fall Registration Forms 2025 Fall Session Winter Registration Forms 2025 Winter Session Driver and Vehicle Services Drivers Manual, Class D Written Practice Test, Road Test Study Guide & Supervised Driving Log Info: Schedule a Written Permit or Road Test Supervised Driving Log Class D - New Driver- Under age 18 Free Permit Practice Test Crookston Public Schools offers Driver Education to students enrolled in Crookston Public Schools. Sessions will be offered in the Spring (2 Sessions), Summer (2 Sessions), Fall (1 Session) and Winter (1 Session). Winter Driver Education Registration Please print and complete the appropriate registration form and return to the Crookston High School office or scan and return the registration form to christrostad@isd593.org . Students must be at least 15 years of age by the deadline on the appropriate registration form in order to register for driver education. The fee is $325 and must be paid before the first day of class. Driver Education forms may be picked up in the office at Crookston High School or downloaded. Should you have any questions please email or call Mr. Trostad at Highland School at 218-281-5600 To obtain a driver's license before the age of 18. the State of Minnesota Requires the following: Completion of 30 hours of Clas sroom Training Completion of 6 hours Behind the Wheel Training Supervised Driving Log. The driving log must be presented at the time of the road test and submitted with the application for the provisional license. P arents/guardians have two options regarding the supervised driving log: Complete a supplemental parent class provided by a driver education program approved in Minnesota, and then submit a supervised driving log showing their teen has completed at least 40 hours (2,400 minutes) of supervised driving, 15 (900 minutes) of which are nighttime hours; OR If the parent/guardian chooses to not complete the supplemental parent class, the driving log must show that their teen has completed at least 50 hours (3,000 minutes) of supervised driving, 15 (900 minutes) of which are nighttime hours. Supplement Parent Meetings will be held throughout the year for driver education classes. A completion certificate will be required at the time of the road test should the student choose 40 hours of supervised driving of which 15 hours are at night. The fee for Driver Education is $325 (Includes Classroom & 6 hours of Behind the Wheel Instruction). The fee MUST be paid on or before the first day of class! There will be NO refunds once the course has started should a student fail or drop out or the Driver Education Program. There will be NO exceptions to this policy. Students need to schedule Driver Education as a priority and need to be prepared to complete all assigned work to complete the course! Required Documentation Before they can take the test. Students must present to the examiner a Certified copy of their: Birth Certificate and Social Security Card (not laminated)

The Crookston High School Counseling Office is here to assist you with your school guidance needs.  From course selection to college & career counseling, we can help you choose classes that are relevant to your future and assist you in the college application process. Counseling Office The Counseling Office includes the following Student Support Services. If you have any questions or concerns about your student, please let us know. Maintain academic standards and set goals for academic success. Guide students to explore and learn about different career paths. Pursue post secondary plans (higher education, military, work force) Develop skills to improve organization, study habits, and time management. S hort term counseling to assist students with personal concerns . Referrals to appropriate agencies for long term counseling. Help students manage emotions and teach interpersonal skills. Tara Klein Licensed School Counselor 402 Fisher Avenue Crookston, MN 56716 Phone: (218) 281-2144 ext. 2210 Email: taraklein@isd593.org School Counseling Pages Academics Alluma Career Readiness College Readiness MCIS Patch Scholarships Social/Emotional Resources REGISTRATION GUIDE Future 9th Grade Registration Form Future 10th Grade Registration Form Future 11th Grade Registration Form Future 12th Grade Registration Form

Staff Forms Crookston Staff only have access to these forms. Please email joehyde@isd593.org if you have any questions. Office Forms Special Ed Forms Testing Title Forms Library Coming Soon Absent EMPLOYEE AND SUBSTITUTE TEACHER REPORT Sped Bus Form Fillable PDF Office Google Absent Employee and Substitute Teacher Report PDF Format (Force Download) Budget Transfer Request PDF Format (Force Download) Budget Addition Request PDF Format (Force Download) Handbooks Click Here Inter-School Building Travel PDF Format (Force Download) Mileage Reimbursement PDF Format (Force Download) Payroll Sheet PDF Format (Force Download) Payroll Sheet Google Format (Make Copy) Payroll Sheet Excel Format (Force Download) Tornado Watch/Warning Procedure Click Here Travel Authorization PDF Format (Force Download) Travel Claim Form PDF Format (Force Download)

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