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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. Master Agreements Administration Assistant Bus Driver Crookston Education Association Custodial Dietary Instructional Assistant Paraprofessional Staff Links Career Opportunities Region I Frontline MN Paid Family Leave Policy Flex Spending Account (FSA) 403b Retirement Investment Supervisor's Report of Accident Employee Incident Report Benefit Plans Insurance Ballots Instruction HSA Compatible Plan High Option Plan $3,200 $4,000 $6,500 Group Vision & Dental Organization Group Life Insurance Group Long Term Disability 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

Highland Elementary School is located at 801 Central Avenue North in Crookston MN, 56716 and serves students grades 1-6. Highland Elementary School 1000014291 1/61 PTO Title I Handbook Childcare I Can Statements Supply List Contact Us: 801 Central Avenue North Crookston, MN 56716 Tel: (218) 281-5600 Fax: (218) 281-6166 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. IND AST IT MEET THE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Chris Trostad Principal Phone: (218) 281-5600 ext. 2409 Email: christrostad@isd593.org Jana Hodgson Administrative Assistant Phone: (218) 281-5600 ext. 2401 Email: janahodgson@isd593.org Crystal Rock Administrative Assistant Phone: (218) 281-5600 ext. 2402 Email: crystalrock@isd593.org

School Board Agenda July 7, 2025 Agenda - Special Meeting July 14, 2025 Interim Interviews Agenda July 23, 2025 Agenda --Special Meeting July 29, 2025 Agenda August 7, 2025 Agenda - Special Meeting August 25, 2025 Agenda September 22, 2025 Agenda October 13, 2025 Agenda - Special Meeting October 27, 2025 Agenda October 31, 2025 Agenda - Special Meeting November 18, 2025 Agenda - Special Meeting Coming Soon

Crookston Public Schools offers programs and services for students who have met special education eligibility in any of the 13 disability areas identified in Minnesota Rules Chapter 3525. Total Special Education System (TSES). Disability Categories. Early Childhood. Home/Private School. IEP Special Education Crookston Public Schools offers programs and services for students who have met special education eligibility in any of the 13 disability areas identified in Minnesota Rules Chapter 3525. Nonpublic and Inter-agency Referrals Special education instruction and services may be provided to students from birth until July 1 after the child with a disability becomes 21 years old, but will not extend beyond secondary school or its equivalent. Local health, education, and social service agencies must refer children under age five who are known to need or suspected of needing special instruction and services to the school district. A full range of education programs and services will be provided for children with a disability. Individual Education Plan Once a child is determined eligible for special education services through the evaluation process, an Individualized Evaluation Program/Plan (IEP) is developed. An IEP describes the special education and related services specifically designed to meet the needs of a child with a disability. It is developed at an IEP meeting with an IEP team. The IEP team consists of: parent (MR 3525.0700), IEP manager (MS 3523.0550) general education teacher, an administrator, and the student, when appropriate. In addition to the core group, membership will vary according to student needs. Other members of the IEP team may include: speech pathologist, occupational therapist, vision teacher, hearing teacher, school nurse, counselor or any other person having knowledge or expertise regarding the child and his/her disabilities. An IEP meeting is held one time per year, more often if requested by a parent or teacher. The IEP is written for one year with progress being reported as often as general education progress is reported. The method of progress reporting is determined at the IEP meeting by the IEP team. If you have any questions or concerns regarding special education, please contact the special services director. Primary referral sources include: Hospitals, including prenatal and postnatal care facilities Physicians Parents Daycare programs Local education agencies Public health facilities Other social service agencies Other health care providers Kathy Stronstad Special Services Director 402 Fisher Avenue Crookston, MN 56716 Phone: (218) 281-5313 ext. 2101 Email: kathrynstronstad@isd593.org Total Special Education System (TSES) Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Disability Categories Early Childhood Home/Private School Memo Restrictive Procedures Plan Crookston High School/ALC Highland Elementary Washington Elementary Forms Staff Debriefing Meeting Use of Restrictive (Seclusion) Use of Restrictive (Physical Holding) Crookston Public School District #593 does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals with disabilities, or in any aspect of their operations. District 593 also does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the ADA and Section 504 may be forwarded to the designated ADA and Section 504 compliance coordinator, Kathy Stronstad at 281-5600 or Randy Bruer, Superintendent, at 281-5313.

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

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

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If you are returning or new to Crookston Public Schools you will need complete the following forms. SUPPLY LISTS 2025/2026 School Readiness Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Middle School

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Crookston Public Schools Student Services. "Helping Students Acheive Academic Success." Title I. English Language Learner. American Indian Program. STUDENT SERVICES HELPING STUDENTS ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS Title I English Language Learner American Indian Program TITLE I Title I Title I provides services to students who may need extra help in reading and/or math. Placement is based on classroom teacher recommendations, student performance on FastBridge, and MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) tests. Academic goals are created for each student in the program. When these goals are achieved or they have reached proficiency on the assessments, the student is dismissed from the Title I program. Parent Resources Parent & Family Engagement Policy Parent & Family Engagement Policy (Spanish) Colorin' Colorado Khan Academy Reading Rockets Title I Coordinator Sara Geist sarageist@isd593.org (218) 281-5600 ext. 2414 Multi-Cultural Education AMERICAN INDIAN PROGRAM ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER English Language EL teachers provide students with small-group attention based on their proficiency level and specific language areas. Though instruction does not occur in the mainstream classroom, the EL teacher(s) support classroom instruction by teaching the same skills aligned to the core curriculum. learn more ELL Coordinator Kate Mulvey katemulvey@isd593.org (218) 281-5600 ext. 2465 American Indian Program The American Indian Education Program works to provide Native students opportunities to culture, language and student advocacy through 1:1 support, family engagement and educational networks. Our goal is to improve American Indian Student achievement and graduation rates. learn more American Indian Liason Dave Emanuel daveemanuel@isd593.org (218) 281-5600 ext. 2406