Recently retired SDRF Superintendent Jamie Benson spoke at our meeting about his 11 years at the helm of the district.   He emphasized the good things that have happened and are happening in our schools while also reminding us of the many challenges that the SDRF administrative and teaching staff face both in their daily tasks and in the long-term management of the district's resources, both human and physical.  Benson expressed his gratitude for the support provided by the community, including support from groups like Rotary.  He specifically noted the major contribution that the school forest pavilion will be.  Those of us in attendance thanked Jamie for his leadership, and we were happy to hear about both his family history and a little about his future plans.  If you'd like more details, a pdf of Jamie's slides is available in the "download files" section below.

 

Jamie Benson retired June 30 after serving for 11 years as the School District of River Falls superintendent.  He recently celebrated 40-years of marriage to his wife, Jan.  Together they have three adult children and seven grandchildren.