Litchfield School Board Meeting

The Litchfield School Board met in the Litchfield High School Commons area last night. The Board had a demonstration of the CNC mill in Tyler Burgess’ room and also had a tour of the newly renovated swimming pool.

Burgess explained that the CNC (Computer Numatic Control) mill would normally cost around $80,000, but they got their equipment for $40,000 and it’s helping students learn how to produce precise parts – skills that they can use in the real world. Emmett VanDerBill demonstrated the engineering part of the process and Grant Dengerud demonstrated how the machine works as he produced precise components as school officials looked on.

The Board also got to see the renovations that have been made to the swimming pool at Litchfield High School – including behind-the-scenes – in the pump and filtration room.

The Board approved of new rates of pay for both the aquatics and Dragons Kids Club programs – following a presentation by Litchfield Community Education Director Grant Solem. The Board also approved of a resolution denying a Litchfield Education Association Minnesota Paid Leave grievance.

Also last night, the Litchfield School Board approved of a resolution accepting donations including: $800 from the Litchfield Eagles Club for the Litchfield High School Adaptive Bowling program; $1,000 from Marsh & McLennan Agency for LHS for After Prom; and a donation of labor from Brandon Nagel of the Litchfield Youth Baseball Association for Jurassic Park for the Electronic Scoreboard.