ENG 2024-25 Family Update No. 4
Aug. 30, 2024
Dear Northfield School District Families:
We are so excited to welcome your students back to our schools on Tuesday, Sept. 3. While I love the entire school year, the beginning is quite special. There is optimism about the potential the school year holds. Everyone has a fresh start.
We strive to prepare every student for lifelong success by developing critical thinkers who are curious and ready to engage in our society. We pursue that vision through a partnership with you. Do not hesitate to email or call your child’s teacher or principal if you have a concern — or something positive to report. We do this vital work together. We want to hear from you. It is a privilege to do our part.
I am looking forward to a wonderful 2024-25 school year! As always, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
Matt
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Matt Hillmann, Ed.D.
Superintendent
mhillmann@northfieldschools.org | 507-663-0629
As I shared with you on Thursday, Carleton has pledged $2 million toward the facility improvements included in the Reimagine Northfield High School proposal.
If the first question passes on November 5, 2024, this means the district would sell $2 million less in bonds than proposed.
This generous pledge from Carleton marks a unique milestone, being the first of its kind from a Minnesota private college towards a public school district bond referendum project.
We held a celebratory announcement event at Northfield High School this morning. You can access the event video through Northfield Live.
This pledge is a historic investment in public schools by a Minnesota private college and exemplifies the district’s strategic commitment to partnerships. For one of the nation’s most prestigious colleges to invest in our school district to help it thrive shows its deep commitment to our community. I’m humbled and so grateful on behalf of the school board, students, staff, families, and taxpayers of the Northfield School District. This pledge will help us accelerate the pursuit of our vision to prepare every student for lifelong success while demonstrating our commitment to stewardship.
You can learn more about the Reimagine Northfield High School proposal here. Our next tour is tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 31, at 10 am. Enter at Door No. 10 by the parking lot and meet in the media center.
The City of Northfield’s construction along Division Street is temporarily altering the traffic at Northfield High School’s main entrance. Construction is expected to last about two more weeks. To prioritize safety:
Only right turns will be allowed from the high school exit.
Vehicles who want to travel north should exit right, use the roundabout at the intersection with Jefferson Parkway, and return northbound.
I know this is an inconvenience, but it will promote safety during the remained of the construction project.
You can read the City of Northfield’s press release here. Contact Engineering Manager Sean Simonson with questions at 507-645-3049.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is sharing information with families qualifying for valuable tax benefits on your 2024 income tax returns. Minnesota offers several credits that ease the financial burden for families, renters, homeowners, and working individuals.
Families may qualify for a Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child with no limit on the number of children claimed. They can receive a refund even if they do not owe tax.
If a qualifying child is older than 17, filers may not claim them for the Child Tax Credit, but may be able to claim them for the Credit for Qualifying Older Children.
For more information, visit our Child Tax Credit webpage, or watch our video on the Child Tax Credit.
Credit for Qualifying Older Children
If a taxpayer has a qualifying child who is older than 17, they may be eligible for the Credit for Qualifying Older Children. The credit is:
$925 for one qualifying older child
$2,100 for two qualifying older children
$2,500 for three or more qualifying older children
For more information, visit our Credit for Qualifying Older webpage.
Working Family Credit
Provides a tax credit for working individuals and families, helping to reduce state income taxes and increase refunds.
Is for working individuals whose income is below a certain level. They may receive a refund even if they do not owe tax.
The credit is 4% of your earned income, up to a maximum of $350. For more information, visit our Working Family Credit webpage.
K-12 Credit and Subtraction
K-12 Credit: Helps reduce taxpayers’ state income tax or provides a refund for qualifying education expenses.
K-12 Subtraction: Allows them to subtract educational expenses from your income up to:
$1,625 per child (grades K-6)
$2,500 per child (grades 7-12)
For more information, visit our Qualifying Expenses for the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction webpage, or watch our video on the K-12 Credit and Subtraction.
$1,625 per child (grades K-6)
$2,500 per child (grades 7-12)
Property Tax Refund
Minnesota has both the Homestead Credit Refund (for Homeowners) and the Renter's Property Tax Refund:
Homeowners may be eligible for a refund if their property taxes exceed a certain percentage of their income
Renters can receive a refund based on their income and the rent they pay
For more information, visit Property Tax Refund webpage.
Questions?
If you have questions on these credits or need more information, contact our outreach coordinators:
Meiko Yang or call them at 651-556-6613
Denise Rivera or call them at 651-556-6496
Safiya Farah or call them at 651-556-6694
