At the Sept. 8 meeting the Jordan School Board recognized educators and partners: the board presented the Jordan Bridal Award to Ryan Rasmussen after noting his selection as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars; later in the agenda Denise Dietrich of the Minnesota School Boards Association presented MSBA’s "Legislator of Distinction" recognition to Representative Ben Bateberg for his work on local control, funding flexibility and reducing unfunded mandates.

Mister Biznat introduced the in-district award for Ryan Rasmussen and read the nomination language describing Rasmussen’s 13 years teaching social studies and leadership in launching the district’s AP and CE history offerings; Rasmussen thanked the students and staff who nominated and supported him. Denise Dietrich said MSBA evaluates legislators on support for local decision-making and highlighted Bateberg’s authorship of bills on the state per-pupil formula and local optional revenue.

Superintendent Renee Evenson then marked School Board Recognition Month, thanked board members for service and outlined several district operational updates: installation of new video scoreboards at Ames Field and the JHS gym (paid for by the Jordan Booster Club), tennis-court resurfacing with added pickleball markings, and completion of a large elementary renovation (23 classrooms plus new offices and preschool/restroom spaces). Evenson announced an October 4 open house (10 a.m.–noon) for the renovated elementary spaces and invited board members to help lead tours. Evenson also thanked the city and contractors for accelerating roundabout work to support the open house timeline.

Student representative Henry Burke gave a brief student-life update during which he noted strong attendance at recent open-house events (504 of 533 folders picked up at JMS), and mentioned training students to operate the new scoreboard with Daktronics.

What happens next: Evanson's open house is scheduled Oct. 4; the board will accept photos and participate in a post-meeting photo opportunity with MSBA. Any further steps on the MSBA recognition or awards are ceremonial.