FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With school starting this week a growing concern among parents has them questioning if schools are taking proper steps to ensure their child’s safety. Fargo Police are looking for a masked person who taped a large poster saying “better dead than red,” near the entrance of Fargo School District Headquarters early Sunday. Fargo Public Schools called…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo Public Schools says around one a.m. on Sunday a masked individual in a hoodie taped a big alarming poster that says “Better Dead Than Red” on the windows near the main entrance at district headquarters. It’s a cold-war era phrase that has been co-opted by the American alt-right group Patriot Front to promote white nationalist…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With school starting in less than a week, Fargo Public School District is still scrambling to fill a number of positions. Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi says one consistent challenge is recruiting and retaining those working in special education. FPS has more than 25 job listings online across various elementary and high schools for special education educators….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Teachers and educators across the state are at Camp Grafton in an interactive tour to see what it’s like to be in North Dakota’s Army National Guard for a day. The Fargo crew made it to Camp Grafton via Black Hawk helicopter flying from Hector International Airport. With up to 12 people in three groups, educators…
UPDATE: After meeting in executive session for many hours, the Fargo School Board voted 7-0 to fire Fargo South High School teacher Kevin Kennedy. Board Member Robin Nelson recused herself from the vote. The vote around 8:15 Tuesday evening was to uphold the administration’s recommendation for discharge for cause. Kennedy’s personnel file details accusations of inappropriate comments and contact with…
FARGO (KVRR) – Flashing lights from emergency vehicles and people panicking. It’s hard to watch this kind of tragedy unfold. “This is not a daily occurrence in every school, this is a scary thing and it obviously requires a lot of attention,” says Integrative Health Therapist Megan Week. She says if kids are scared to go back to school, they…
FARGO (KVRR) – Minnesota governor candidate Cory Hepola has chosen Fargo Public Schools’ Director of Equity and Inclusion Dr. Tamara Uselman as his running mate. Hepola and Uselman are running as members of the Forward Party. “Dr. Uselman has an impressive career in education that spans nearly four decades in both Minnesota and North Dakota, as a Teacher, Principal, Superintendent,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo School Board votes unanimously to suspend Fargo South High School Teacher Kevin Kennedy without pay as he goes through the discharge process recommended by Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi. Kennedy’s personnel file details accusations of inappropriate comments to and contact with students. He’s been teaching English, Theatre and Performing Arts at Fargo South since 2013….
Kevin KennedyFARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo School Board will hold a special meeting next week to decide whether to fire a teacher at Fargo South High School for what school officials describe as “immoral conduct.” Superintendent Rupak Gandhi will recommend that Kevin Kennedy be discharged for cause. A special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5 at 12:00 p.m. According…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A surprise announcement by Fargo & West Fargo Public Schools. The districts are calling off all classes and activities for Friday. That includes Early Childhood Special Education pre-school program and Adult Learning Center in Fargo. District leaders say the decision is based on the impact of cold temperatures and wind on school buses and buildings. Valley…
