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Superintendent reports USDA food-service inspection with no violations and MSUM scholarship offer for local graduates
Summary
Dr. Steiner said a recent USDA inspection of central office food processing found no violations, and Minnesota State University Moorhead offered a scholarship package—$6,000 over four years—for Fargo and West Fargo graduates with a 3.0 GPA; he also updated the board on grants, school recognitions and pathway work.
Superintendent Dr. Steiner reported to the Fargo Public Schools Board that recent district activity included grant awards, school recognitions, and new higher-education opportunities for graduates.
Dr. Steiner said the U.S. Department of Agriculture examined the district's central food-processing operations and "there were absolutely no violations," praising the cleanliness and record-keeping. He thanked the staff responsible for food services.
He noted several recognitions and local grants: an Explorer Academy teacher received a $5,000 grant for an "America 250" colonial experience, and Longfellow was recently recognized among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota for accountability metrics. He also reported first-semester virtual-academy graduation numbers (nine students walked; approximately 14 graduates) and praised staff who organized the ceremony.
Dr. Steiner described a new partnership with Minnesota State University Moorhead. He said MSUM will offer Fargo and West Fargo graduates with a 3.0 GPA a "North Dakota State Scholarship" worth $6,000 over four years ($1,500 per year) and has reserved spots for district students in a competition-day scholarship program MSUM runs. The superintendent said the district and MSUM plan to discuss additional partnership possibilities.
He also summarized ongoing work on alternative pathways, a strategic-plan effort and a district self-assessment that identified a need for stronger succession planning, improved internal communication and a focus on prioritization.
Board members asked questions and shared brief reports of liaison visits and community events before the meeting moved to consent and business items.
