BRANDON-EVANSVILLE ISD

Geneva Capital once again sponsored the B-E trapshooting team for the United Way Trapshooting Fundraiser event on Sept. 21st. Riley Bitzan, Braydon Englund, Hunter Grothen, Chase Holtberg, & Spencer Olson placed 2nd as a team. Hunter Grothen placed 1st intermediate category as an individual.

A-B-E Cross Country invited 5th and 6th grade students from B-E and Ashby to join them at the meet in Melrose. 26 runners were able to attend the meet to compete in their first CC race. They all did amazing and were great representations of our school districts.

Post Prom Meeting!

Early Voting begins TODAY, September 17 for the School November 2021 Bond Referendum. Investing in both Brandon and Evansville campuses. For more information please visit: www.2Campuses1Vision.org

Do you have any questions about the upcoming School Referendum? If so, please attend the Community Open House on Monday, September 20 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Evansville Gymnasium.

ISD #2908 Bond Referendum Early Voting begins September 17. There are three ways to vote. Early In-Person, Early at Home or on Election Day November 2 at Brandon City Hall or Evansville City Hall. Please vote, you decide the future of our schools.

Did you know that our school has a Daily Bulletin which includes daily lunch, breakfast for the next day, birthdays, activities, events, reminders, athletics and so on? Email Heather, hslack@b-e.k12.mn.us if you would like to be added to our distribution list. You can also find our Daily Bulletin on our website.

ABC Volleyball Practice today will be after school in EVANSVILLE. Junior High Volleyball Practice will be after school in BRANDON. Friday's practice will still stay the same for now according to Mr. Olson. Thank you!

The Brandon-Evansville Chargers Athletic Hall of Fame is proud to announce its inaugural class of inductees as well as the celebration information. Athletes: Nate Meissner Debbie (Slack) Otto Community Supporter: Dean and Ruth Plaster Team: 1999 Girls Basketball State Championship Team Coach: Dick Simpson Celebration Information Friday, October 8th: - 6:00 PM plaque hanging in the Brandon Building - 7:00 PM Homecoming Football Game (Halftime the inductees will be honored) Saturday, October 9th: - 10:00 AM plaque hanging in the Evansville Building (light brunch provided) Ceremony (OPEN TO PUBLIC) Held at the Brandon City Hall, catered by Backroads Steakhouse. - 5:30 PM - Social Hour - 6:30 PM - Dinner Served - 7:30 PM - Hall of Fame Induction Program Ticket information: - $20 a ticket for the meal and admission to the ceremony (200 tickets available) - Tickets can be purchased at either school office and at all Charger Home Athletic Events - For more information please reach out to Athletic Director, Trent Hintermeister

Chromebook devices are ready for grades 6-12! Students may pick up their device during the open house tonight. There is an online form that parents/guardians need to fill out which is found on our B-E website or you may highlight the link and go directly to the form here: https://forms.gle/d37YiFyd3NW7xbFM7 If not picked up tonight, the devices will be ready Tuesday morning during the students' 1st hour class meetings. Students in grades 11-12 may bring their own device to school and opt not to take a school-issued device. Students in grades 10 and under must use a school-issued device during the school day. Optional insurance is available through the school for the Chromebooks.

TONIGHT! 5:30 - 7:30 PM ~ September 1, 2021 School Open House. All grades K-12 at the Evansville Campus. Middle/High School in Gymnasium 2nd - 5th Grades in Classrooms KG & 1st Grade in Senior Center 5:45 - 6:15 PM - Story Teller in Park Shelter 6:45 - 7:15 PM - Story Teller in Park Shelter Hot Dog Meal will be served! GO CHARGERS!

B- E Superintendent Don Peschel update on school open house. https://youtu.be/bVhRVoVY1wA

Job Posting (8/26/2021): Brandon- Evansville Schools is hiring a Paraprofessional at the Brandon Campus - Seven (7) hours per day, starting September 7. Please apply online and submit your application to Don Peschel, Superintendent at dpeschel@b-e.k12.mn.us or mail your application to mail your application to PO Box 40, Evansville, MN 56326. Job Posting (8/26/2021): Brandon- Evansville Schools is hiring a full time Janitor at the Evansville Campus - Eight (8) hours per day, starting immediately. Please apply online and submit your application to Don Peschel, Superintendent at dpeschel@b-e.k12.mn.us or mail your application to mail your application to PO Box 40, Evansville, MN 56326.

B-E Youth Football Practice is today 8/25 and Friday 8/27 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm on the Brandon Football Field. Mouth guards are mandatory. Go Chargers!

B/E Chargers Athletic Punch Cards are now available for the 21-22 sports season (Volleyball, Football, and Basketball). These punch cards are $40 each, which save you $10 and gets you into 10 home games. These may be purchased at home games or at either Brandon/Evansville School Office. Admission to all home games will be $5.00. New this year, all B/E students K-12 are free! Go Chargers!

Varsity Football Scrimmage LOCATION Change: Saturday, August 28th's Football scrimmage will be in HILLCREST starting at 9:00 AM - Bus leaves Brandon at 7:30 AM, Evansville at 7:40 AM Junior High Football Information: - Junior High Football starts Monday, August 30th in Brandon. - Practice starts at 3:00 and ends at 5:30, please show up early on the first day for pad handouts. Coach Gasser and Marotto will be there starting at 2:00 PM

Due to the current weather forecast, the Charger Golf Tournament set for today will be postponed to Friday, August 27 at Pine Ridge Golf Course. Registration at 3:00, tee off at 3:30. If you would like to get a team in or have questions, call Brian Perleberg 320-420-6696

Charger Golf Tournament tomorrow at Pine Ridge has room for 2 more teams! Registration is at 3:00, tee off at 3:30. Contact Brian Perleberg at 320-491-6696 to register. Members of the winning team get these awesome shirts made by ETC Signs! **In case of rain out, the makeup date is set for Friday, August 27, same place and time. Thanks for supporting Charger Athletics"

Practice 8/23 - 8/27 Football Practice for 9-12: - 7:45 to 12:00 in Brandon Volleyball Practice for 9-12: - 8:00 to 11:00 & 12:00 to 2:00 in Evansville Volleyball Practice for 7th/8th: - 2:15 to 5:30 in Evansville (M-TH) - 8:00 to 10:30 AM in Evansville (Fri.) Cross Country Practice for 7-12: - 8:00 to 10:30 in Evansville Activity Route: (Using Grace Lutheran to avoid construction zones near Brandon school) - 7:45 AM from Grace Luthern Church in Brandon going to Evansville - 7:55 AM from Evansville to Grace Lutheran in Brandon - 10:45 AM from Evansville to Grace Lutheran in Brandon - 12:15 AM from Grace Lutheran in Brandon to Evansville - 2:00 PM from Grace Lutheran in Brandon to Evansville - 2:10 PM from Evansville to Grace Luthern Church in Brandon - 5:30 PM from Evansville to Grace Lutheran Church in Brandon

Brandon-Evansville Public School 2021-22 School Opening Plan Subject to change based upon requirements of Minnesota Department of Health  and Minnesota Department of Education.  More information on current Covid requirements can be found at www.cdc.gov Schedules, programming and operations will return to near normal in the fall of 2021 for Brandon-Evansville Public School. This includes: Schedule School will be in-person, five days per week with regular start and end times. Face Coverings Face coverings are optional and will not be required during the school day or during after school activities, including sports. However, students will need to have face coverings with them, as masks are still required while on a school bus per federal guidelines regarding public transportation. Brandon-Evansville Public School fully supports individuals who choose to wear a mask. Social Distancing There are no social distancing requirements during the school day or during after school activities, including sports. Vaccines Brandon-Evansville Public School is not requiring Covid vaccinations for students, staff or visitors.  Meals Students will eat lunch and breakfast in the cafeteria as prior to Covid changes. Students can eat breakfast and lunch for free the 2021-22 School Year.  The only fee will be for a la carte items.  Specialist Classes (music, art, etc.) These classes will be held in the classrooms as prior to Covid changes. Cleaning Cleaning protocols will continue to support mitigation of Covid. Drinking fountains and water refill stations will be open for students. Healthy Facilities HVAC systems will be running at maximum capacity to ensure high air flow and air quality. Bigger and better air handler units have been installed this summer as part of the HVAC Project. The new air handlers allow more frequent air exchanges and bring a greater volume of fresh air into the building, which reduces air pathogens. Our buildings are state of the art in air quality. Health Screening and Quarantine  Self-screening for symptoms of illness will be required. If you are ill, stay home and report your symptoms to the school.   As prior to Covid, the school policy remains that your child must be fever free for 24 hours with no medications prior to returning to school.   Schools are mandated to report any positive Covid cases to MDH. Person’s that test positive must quarantine for 10 days per CDC requirement.  Our practice regarding someone who is in close contact with a person who is Covid positive will be to notify staff and students (and parents/guardians) who are close contacts with a positive case and ask them to monitor their symptoms closely.  At this time, there is no quarantine requirement.  Good Hygiene Students will continue to be encouraged to practice good hygiene by washing their hands with soap and water during bathroom breaks and before meals and snacks. Hand sanitizer will be provided in each classroom.  Food Service The Brandon-Evansville Food Service Department continues to provide material and food procedures that meet the requirements of Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Transportation All students (Pre-K - 12) and staff must be masked on school busses/vehicles during any school district transportation per federal requirements. Busses will be sanitized after each route.  Accommodations for Special Education Appropriate accommodations for children with disabilities with respect to health and safety policies and procedures will be provided. Parents/guardians should contact his/her child’s case manager to inquire about accommodations. Partnerships with Health Agencies Brandon-Evansville Public School will continue to collaborate on issues related to Covid with Horizon Public Health, LCSC, MDE and MDH. Local Covid infection rates will be monitored closely in collaboration with the agencies listed above. Subject to Change If necessary, Brandon-Evansville Public School will make changes to ensure the health and safety of students, staff and community members, based on factors such as local conditions, state and federal mandates. This plan was created in collaboration with local area schools  and the Brandon-Evansville Covid Task Force Team.