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I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> i <br /> ! <br /> ! <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> <br />RAMSEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL REPORT <br /> <br />INTRODUCTION: <br /> <br />This report outlines a plan regarding the future direction of the Ramsey Community <br />SchooI operation. The contents of the plan is the result of many hours of discussion <br />(approximately five meetings) some disagreement, review of materials, but most <br />importantly, a strong commitment on the part of the task force to provide the best <br />service for the fewist amount of dollars. To that extent, the committee has performed in <br />an exemplary manner. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: <br /> <br />The rationale to conduct a review of the Ramsey Community School operation included: <br /> <br />First, it is a good practice to conduct a thorough review of any program or service <br />on a regular basis. The Ramsey Community School operation has not been <br />reviewed. <br /> <br />· Second, with the resignation of Marc Hadley, the timing to conduct such a review <br /> seemed appropriate. <br /> <br />. Third, to examine a broader more community service/human service concept as <br /> compared to the current community school concept. <br /> <br />· Fourth, the need to enhance coordination and communication among school, city, <br /> and the community. <br /> <br />. Fifth, to explore ways to maximize use of tax dollars. <br /> <br />With those points as the foundation, a meeting was held with the advisory council to <br />discuss the idea of a review. After some discussion and clarification, the advisory council <br />unanimously endorsed the idea. Following the meeting with the advisory council, a <br />breakfast meeting was held involving Tom Gamee, Gary Reimann, Lloyd Schnelle, Marc <br />Hadley, and Jim Stewart to discuss the review. At that meeting, it was quite clear that <br />the proposal made a great deal of sense, and the city council adopted a formal resolution <br />to conduct a review of the Ramsey Community School operation· Furthermore, the <br />council directed that the task force come back to the council in December with <br />recommendations. Appointed to the task force were: <br /> <br />Tom Ihrke representing RYAA <br />Tim Kelsey representing AAHA <br />Alice Rasmussen representing Ramsey Advisory Council <br />Dorothy Stadfelt representing Ramsey Advisory Council <br />Paul Reifenberger, Principal <br />Steve Onstad, interim Community School Coordinator <br />Dennis Donovan, Park Board <br />Curt Titterud representing the senior citizens <br />Gary Reimann representing Ramsey City Council <br />Barb Boelter representing Ramsey School staff <br />Jim Stewart, ex-officio <br /> <br /> <br />