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Scott Kaminski, Mankato Area Public Schools, was recognized by The Minnesota Educational Facilities Management Professionals Association (MASMS).

Scott Kaminski, Facilities Operation Manager, was awarded the 2021 Outstanding Contributor Award at the annual MASMS conference held on September 30, 2021.

This award is in recognition of Mr. Kaminski’s outstanding dedication and commitment to educational facilities management.

The Minnesota Educational Facilities Management Professionals (also known as MASMS) is a professional organization committed to promoting excellence in the operation and care of educational facilities.  It is a group of over 900 individuals in the areas of facilities/grounds/health & safety/operations for Minnesota K-12 and Higher Education organizations. It is a member-oriented, problem solving, professional group committed to facilities management.

On behalf of our entire Mankato Area Public Schools’ community, thank you for your patience, understanding and support as we continue working through these challenging times. Mankato Area Public Schools is incredibly grateful for the community-wide support for children that has been expressed over the last several days. All aspects of our community continue to adjust to a new reality for the foreseeable future. Something that certainly remains is the support and enthusiasm for public education throughout Eagle Lake, Madison Lake, Mankato and North Mankato. Our faculty and staff can feel it, and it makes a big difference. Thank you!

As we go into the weekend, staff continue to work on equitable distance learning plans and planning will move forward throughout next week. If distance learning is deemed necessary in Minnesota, it will begin the week of March 30. While definitive direction has not been provided yet, we anticipate receiving news regarding this next week. When information is shared, it will be communicated with the families we serve.

Mankato Area Public Schools' Community Education and Recreation Department Advisory Council is accepting nominations for the 2020 Spirit of Youth Award. This award recognizes outstanding youth, youth-serving organizations, businesses, non-profits, teachers, mentors, coaches and community members that contribute to positive youth asset building. Nominations can be made online or by calling Youth Development Program Coordinator Melanie Schmidt at 507-207-3044.  

For more information contact Community Education and Recreation Department staff at 507-207-3044.

Mankato Area Public Schools’ complimentary “VIP Gold Card” is exclusively for seniors—age 62 plus—who live within school district #77.  It’s a great way to enjoy no cost admission to enjoy concerts, athletic and academic events, plays and planetarium shows.  To obtain a “VIP Gold Card,” simply contact Mankato Area Public Schools’ central office at 507-387-1868; or the activity offices at East High School 507-207-3628, or West High School 507-207-3921.

Students benefit from audience attendance, intergenerational and community involvement.  Quality schools positively influence quality of life, economic development and home values.