Carlton School District

06/24/2025 - Carlton School District Selects Next Superintendent On June 12th the Carlton School Board completed public interviews of four outstanding candidates interested in becoming the next superintendent of the Carlton Schools. The interview questions focused on the profile of duties developed by the Board. Board directors and candidates also had an opportunity for impromptu sharing of additional background information about each other. The Board was pleased to carefully consider all four finalists as viable for a potential contract offer. After considerable deliberation the Board unanimously voted to offer the opportunity to Mr. Mark Messman who accepted the offer. On June 23rd the board unanimously voted on the finalized part time superintendent contract which will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Carlton Schools is seeking a licensed, full time 1.0, Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year. The position would begin at the start of the school year. Job responsibilities include, but not limited to: assisting special education teachers and classroom teachers with daily non-instructional activities and student management. Posting open until filled. Please visit the ISD 93 website - https://www.carlton.k12.mn.us/o/carlton/page/employment-opportunities - for additional information and instructions on how to apply.

Carlton Independent School District #93 Special Board Meeting A special meeting of the Carlton ISD #93 School Board will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Carlton High School Board Room to address superintendent hiring and review a city MOU.

VIDEO of Regular School Board Meeting - Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Carlton High School Library. WATCH the Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/rec/share/bsjUgHwMrwjxdyvnGYyf_Iz8VTI4L9Tm6UGGUnQCDRGoGxOO8l1vhBpX8H1IoDrm.BC9118M6s9Sj1AR-?startTime=1750118440000 Passcode: A6Kxy?$t

The Carlton School District will be holding interviews for the new superintendent. The public is invited to attend the interviews. The interviews will take place at the Carlton School District High School Library, 405 School Ave, on June 12, 2025, starting at 4:00 PM, during the open meeting. Press Release: June 10, 2025 For Immediate Release: Carlton School District Superintendent Finalist Interviews At their work session of June 9th, the Carlton Board of Education selected four finalists to interview for consideration as the next Superintendent of Schools. The interviews will be held on Thursday, June 12 in the Carlton High School Library. The public is welcome to attend in person or through the video link . The format will include questions from the Board aligned with the profile of duties for the incoming Interim Part-Time Superintendent position. There will be no audience participation. The school board anticipates extending a contract offer following deliberation at the end of the evening. 4:00 p.m. Mr. Tom Rich - Recently retired as the Superintendent of the Prairie Farm School District in Wisconsin - 28 years of service as a Superintendent of Schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin 5:00 p.m. Mr. Darrin Strosahl - Currently the Executive Director of the Minnesota Rural Education Association. - 10+ years of service as a Superintendent of Schools and seven years of experience as a technical college administrator in Minnesota 6:00 p.m. Mr. Mark Messman - Currently retiring after 13 years of service as the Superintendent of Schools for the Eden Valley-Watkins District. - 25+ years of school administration experience in Minnesota 7:00 p.m. Dr. Frank Schill - Currently retiring as the Superintendent of the Edmore School District after 20+ years of service as a Superintendent of Schools in North Dakota - Contracted to serve as the Interim Part-Time Superintendent for Wrenshall School effective July 1, 2025

On Monday, June 9, 2025 there will be a School Board Work Session meeting to be held at 7 PM in the Carlton High School Board Room.

Carlton School District is seeking applications for a part time interim superintendent for a 1 year contract. Compensation: The Half-Time Superintendent finalist will have the opportunity to negotiate flexible hours and a 200-day work year. The Principal and the Student Support Team are responsible for school site operations under the supervision of the Half-Time Superintendent. The total compensation range is $75,000 to $85,000 commensurate with experience, which can be flexibly negotiated to meet the needs of mid and late career or post-retirement candidates. Search Timeline (Expedited)Announce vacancy –June 2, 2025 Application deadline – June 6, 2025-4pm Applicant screening – June 9th, 2025 Interviews – June 12th, 2025 Interim employment begins – July 1, 2025 for a minimum of one year with possible extension opportunity Application Instructions: I.S.D. 93 will be utilizing its own district application process. To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by the Carlton District Office prior to 4:00 p.m. on June 6th, 2025. SUBMIT Application to operations.director@carlton.k12.mn.us. Include Letter of Interest, Resume, and Recommendation Letters. Contact Laura Nilsen with application questions at (218)384-4225 ext.113 operations.director@carlton.k12.mn.us Contact Jeff Pesta, Executive Search Facilitator with candidate profile questions at (612) 282-3700, jeff.pesta@icloud.com ISD#93 is an equal opportunity employer Deadline to Apply is June 6th @ 4pm.

Carlton Schools is hiring an interm half-time superintendent! Apply today! More information can be found on the following images and on our website. www.carlton.k12.mn.us

Dear Carlton School District Families, This year, the Bulldog Spirit Club, with your generosity, funded exciting opportunities for students, supported our amazing teachers, and made this school year memorable! One of the main activities funded this year was field trips. Field trips are a great way to offer exciting real-world learning experiences, and we are proud to support teachers in giving these fun opportunities to our kids. 7th and 8th grade had a wonderful time this spring at Wolf Ridge, a three day two night adventure-filled learning experience in the wilderness. 6th - 12th grade zipped down the runs at Spirit Mountain this winter. 6th - 8th grade tested out their skills rollerblading. 9th - 12th grade enjoyed golfing at Big Lake Golf Resort. 3rd - 5th grade laced up and skated around the rink at Four Seasons during the month of February. Every grade at South Terrace was able to go on two exciting field trips! 5th grade took a trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota. Physics class had a science-inspiring trip to Valleyfair! Other opportunities funded and/or supported were: Bought supplies for sapping season Donated to the robotics team Wrote grants to secure weather station and cross country skis Purchasing STEAM supplies Purchasing classroom supplies Purchasing science supplies Art Days Pizza party and cookies for students Bookfair Teacher Appreciation Week Meals for teachers at conferences and trainings I Love to Read Month Birthday prizes Field Day T-shirts for students Sweatshirts for teachers Popcorn celebration Senior t-shirts It has been a great school year, and we could not have done any of this without the support of our amazing families, community members, and businesses. From purchasing and selling gift cards to collecting coins for coin wars, a big THANK YOU goes out to all of YOU! If you have an interest in the Bulldog Spirit Club, have ideas for next year, or you are a business that would like to partner with us, please reach out to: drychlak@carlton.k12.mn.us Thanks again for supporting our students and teachers. Have a wonderful summer! With gratitude, Bulldog Spirit Club

NOTICE OF WORK SESSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. School Board of Independent School District No. 93 District Office Board Room, 405 School Avenue, Carlton, MN Purpose: The School Board of Independent School District No. 93, Carlton will conduct a work session meeting regarding the below agenda. 1. Call meeting to order Roll Call 2. Approve Meeting Agenda 3. May Board Agenda Preview 4. Financial Review Financial Reports Budget Discussion Board Pay/Mileage Discussion 5. Business Rising Tides School Board Services Superintendent Search Discussion Review Superintendents 2025-2026 ICS Presentation 6. Adjourn

The Carlton community cleanup will be 8:30-11:30 a.m. May 15. Carlton High School students will be out raking leaves, stacking branches and helping to clean up the city of Carlton. If you would like to have your yard raked, please call Leola Rodd at 218-310-6065. You must reside within the city limits of Carlton. Please call too if you’d like to help the students with their cleanup efforts.

🎉End of Year BASH! 🎉 Come celebrate the end of a fantastic school year with us! 📅 Thursday, May 29 🕞 3:30 – 5:30 PM 📍 Carlton High School

Transportation Night 2025 - Thursday, 5/8/25 5:30 - 7:00 PM at South Terrace Elementary School. Everyone is welcome! Free Event! Put on by Carlton Community Education Programming

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. School Board of Independent School District No. 93 District Office Board Room, 405 School Avenue, Carlton, MN Purpose: The School Board of Independent School District No. 93, Carlton will conduct a special meeting regarding the below agenda. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Consideration of options for interim superintendent and other staffing needs following superintendent resignation and potential official action regarding the same. 3. Consideration to approve classification of data on school board members for Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Purposes and potential official action regarding the same. 4. Approval of amending Administrative Assistant contract to increase the current hourly rate to the hourly rate set for July 1, 2025, effective April 29th, 2025. 5. Approval of adjusting the next working session from Monday May 12th at 7pm to Tuesday May 13th at 7pm. 6. Adjournment.

🎓 Enrollment is NOW OPEN at Carlton Schools for the 2025-2026 School Year! 🎓 Whether you're a new family or returning to our community, we're ready to welcome you with open arms. Join us for a year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable memories!

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. School Board of Independent School District No. 93 District Office Board Room, 405 School Avenue, Carlton, MN Purpose: The School Board of Independent School District No. 93, Carlton will conduct a special meeting for the purpose of authorizing board chair to engage with potential superintendent interim candidates, and taking official action related to interim superintendent options. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Authorize board chair to engage with potential superintendent interim candidates. III. Discuss potential interim superintendent candidates. IV. Approve an interim candidate for an interview with school board as soon as possible for both candidate and board. Adhering to open meeting laws. V. Adjournment.

Carlton Schools are closed tomorrow, April 2nd, 2025, due to inclement weather. However, e-Learning will take place for students. Students should follow the e-learning instructions for the day, per their building. Preschool and Kids Care are cancelled. NO transportation services and NO food service available. All after school activities are cancelled. The Listening session scheduled for tomorrow is cancelled and will be rescheduled.

A reminder to all families in the district, the deadline to register for the Family Ball is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2. The Ball is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. We hope to see you there! Get more information and register online here https://my.cheddarup.com/c/raptor-family-ball

Reminder: School Board meeting is still on for tonight at 7pm following the Facilities Committee meeting at 6pm.

Carlton Schools are closed tomorrow, February 18th , due to extreme cold weather. However, e-Learning will take place for students. Students should follow the e-learning instructions for the day, per their building. Preschool and Kids Care are cancelled. NO transportation services and NO food service available. Watch for more details, later, regarding after school activities. Click here to view the elearning website.