District Office
Esser Funds
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Mission Statement, Vision Statement and District Goals
Mission Statement
Educational Excellence for All Learners to be Successful Citizens in the Future — “Excellence in Action”
Vision Statement
District 518 is a leader in Southwest Minnesota and in the State of Minnesota that provides educational opportunities for all students to be productive global citizens and successful lifelong learners. District 518 will capitalize on opportunities that will lead to student success in school, the region, the state and the world through strong educational programming that meets the goals of the World’s Best Work Force.
District 518 will increase student achievement:
GOAL 1:
All Children Ready for Kindergarten: The percentage of children who participate in the district preschool program will increase in kindergarten readiness from 75% to 80% as measured by earning a score of 52 or more on Kindergarten Entry Profile tool.
GOAL 2:
100% of students will read at grade level by grade 3 as determined by earning a proficiency score on the Reading MCAs.
GOAL 3:
Part A: Reading: The reading proficiency achievement gap will be reduced in half for each student group by 2023 as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Reading Assessment.
Part B: Math: The math proficiency achievement gap will be reduced in half for each student group by 2023 as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Math Assessment.
GOAL 4:
The percentage of students in Worthington School District who are college and career ready will increase from 75% – 80%, as measured by having career goals/pathway plan in a written format, completing a career assessment, and having a 90% or higher attendance rate (MDE data), and meeting all graduation requirements.
GOAL 5:
The percentage of student graduates in the Worthington School District will increase from 78.9% to 85% (7-year), as measured by MDE graduation data.
Contact Info
Address:
117 11th Ave.
Worthington, MN 56187
Main Phone: 507.372.2172
Fax: 507.372.2174
Email: admindistrict@isd518.net
Map / Directions
OFFICE STAFF
John Landgaard
Superintendent
507-372-2172
john.landgaard@isd518.net
Lisa Ahrenstorff
Executive Administrative Assistant/Election Clerk
507-727-1105
lisa.ahrenstorff@isd518.net
David Skog
Director of Operations
507-727-1101
dave.skog@isd518.net
Josh Noble
Director of Instruction
507-727-1138
josh.noble@isd518.net
Patrick Morphew
Accountant / MARSS Coordinator
507-727-1102
pat.morphew@isd518.net
Carmen Johnson
Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator-Human Rights Officer
507-727-1103
carmen.johnson@isd518.net
Kelsey Hagen
Human Resources Assistant
507-727-1109
Kelsey.Hagen@isd518.net
Katy Phillips
Human Resources Generalist
507-727-1119
kathryn.phillips@isd518.net
Jodi Bohn
Payroll/Benefits Admin. Assistant
507-727-1104
jodi.bohn@isd518.net
Tracy Kunkel
Accounts Receivable / Payable Admin. Assistant and Free and Reduced Lunch
507-727-1106
tracy.kunkel@isd518.net
Anne Foley
Public Relations/ Communications Coordinator
507-727-1106
anne.foley@isd518.net
DeeAnn Crall
Food Service Coordinator
507-727-1184
deeann.crall@isd518.net
District Wellness
Committee Members
Committee Meeting Minutes
- September 18, 2018-Safety Wellness Committee Minutes
- November 18, 2018-Safety Wellness Committee Minutes
- October 14, 2019-Safety Wellness Committee Minutes
Building Action Plans
Health Assessment
If you need assistance reading the Health Assessment, please send a detailed email to 4tech@isd518.net or contact us at District Office 507-372-2172.
Wellness Committee Invite
Reports
If you need assistance reading the reports, please send a detailed email to admindistrict@isd518.netor contact us at District Office 507-372-2172.
- Cyber Incident Report
- 2020 Budget Publication
- 2018 Budget Publication
- 2018 Expenditures by Program
- 2021 Audit Report
- 2018 Audit Report
- 2017 Audit Report
- 2016 Audit Report
- 2015 Audit Report
- 2014 Audit Report
- 2013 Audit Report