Administration

Letter from the Executive Director
South Central Service Cooperative continues to work for the benefit of its membership   Learn More

Editor’s Notes
This time of year our membership has a split focus   Learn More

SCSC Calendar of Events

About South Central Service Cooperative

SCSC News

Insurance
CCOGA Health Insurance RFP Requests
RFP to be released June 2005 and reviewed by SCSC board July/August

SCSC Closes Door on HealthPartners Lawsuit
SCSC position completely vindicated

SCSC Introduces Health Club Reimbursement/Fitness Discounts
BluePrint for Health® program available to all benefit-eligible members
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Carl Perkins
Ten Sigma to Conduct Hands-on Workshop on March 14
Workshop to focus on Life and Employability skills activities and rubrics
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Center for Academic Excellence
Same Mission, New Name and Address
CAE, now housed under SCSC umbrella, still partners with MAEF

Academic League Council Looks for Volunteers
Are you interested in supporting academic enrichment opportunities?

Nominate an Outstanding Educator in 2005
Help us honor educator heroes!

2005 Gathering of Champions Logo Chosen
Sixth-grade student from Upsala Area Schools creates winning artwork
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Cooperative Purchasing
Coming Soon: Contract Pricing at Retail Stores
Shop at any OfficeMax retail store and receive bid pricing

Planning a New Playground in 2005?
It's never too early to start investigating the different styles of parks

Great Deals
Check out these deals from Midwest Wireless and Sportime
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E-Professional Development
Online Master's Degree Programs Now Available
Distance Learning provides vehicle for professional development
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Finance
SCSC Receives FY05 School Finance Award
Award winners recognized by MDE for exhibiting fiscal health and sound management

Standard Mileage Rate Increase to 40.5 cents
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Health and Safety
Mankato Area Public Schools Wins 2004 Excellence Award
Joe Meixl leads team to national recognition for improving indoor air quality in schools
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Paraprofessionals
Paraprofessional Conference Date Set for 2005
Mark your calendar with this great networking opportunity
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SOCRATES/Technology
Electronic Curriculum Resources and Technology Update
A technology evolution is in progress in south central Minnesota

"Silent Retreat" Challenges ASL Students
Distance learning students come together to experience communicating in a deaf environment

Online Learning in the South Central Region
SOCRATES helps meet demand for certified courses for secondary students
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Special Education
Gear Up for the 2005 Work-Skills Competition!
A great day of learning, recognition and fun for students with disabilities
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Student Enrichment Programs
"Water is Life" Art Contest–Scholarship Opportunity
Freshwater Society of Minnesota offers three scholarships for high school students

Exploring Arts through the Ages" Fine Arts Conference
Successful conference sparks life-long path of art appreciation

Register Now–2005 Young Writers Conference
Popular event to be held on March 9 at Bethany Lutheran College

Vision...Imagination...Originality!
Minnesota Student Inventor's Congress Season is Underway

February 22 is the Regional Spelling Bee
Mankato Free Press-sponsored event to be held at South Central Technical College

Senior High Knowledge Bowl in Full Swing
81 teams to compete in five regular season meets

Junior High Knowledge Bowl Completes its Season
LSH Jade picks up first place

MN Academic Decathlon Students Compete Regionally
Mankato West High School wins first place honors among nine regional teams