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Administrators report enrollment, ‘no‑tech Wednesday’ pilot and student trip plans at Northland Pines meeting
Summary
District administrators reported enrollment at 1,259 students, described a pilot ‘no‑tech Wednesday’ to encourage alternative instruction, outlined Veterans Day events and a ribbon cutting for a new girls’ locker room, and presented plans and fundraising for a Washington, D.C. student trip.
District administrators used the Oct. 27 board meeting to outline several operational and student‑focused items, including enrollment figures, a technology‑use pilot, community events and student trip planning.
District administrator (District administrator) reported the district’s current physical enrollment at 1,259 students and said open enrollment produced a net positive of roughly 30 students compared with the prior year. "As we sit today, we have 1,259 physical students in our district," the district administrator said.
The administrator previewed Veterans Day events across campuses on Nov. 11, a ribbon cutting for a renovated girls’ locker room scheduled for Oct. 31, and thanked community partners and outgoing Sheriff Bath for his service.
Instructional pilot: The district described a pilot called “no‑tech Wednesday” to be held one day per trimester when teachers will not use classroom technology for instruction except where required by a student’s IEP. The administrator said the pilot is intended to encourage staff reflection on instructional practices and to make more use of hands‑on, outdoor and practical learning opportunities.
Student travel and fundraising: Jen Lee (trip coordinator/staff) described plans to move the large Washington, D.C. trip to a biennial schedule and to prioritize freshmen and sophomores going forward. Trip logistics noted a vendor change to Bob Rogers and an estimated cap of 35 students; costs per student could rise if below‑threshold participation requires a second bus.
Donations: The board heard that Eli Memorial UCC Community Outreach donated $2,000 to support classroom needs and programming, and Muskies Inc., Headwaters Chapter 12, donated $1,000 for a fish lab at an elementary school; Carrie (Staff) described how the funds will be used for items such as new vests, gardening gloves and program visits from the North Lakeland Discovery Center.
What’s next: Administrators said they will bring action plans on district goals in November and provide updates on the pilot and trip logistics as planning continues.
