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hmmockler
May 9, 2024
District 834 School Board Business Meeting on March 19, 2024
During public comments several parents spoke about the budget proposal to stop bussing for Gifted and Talented Education program students...
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hmmockler
Apr 18, 2024
Stillwater School Board Business Meeting on February 20, 2024
The board approved start times for the 2025-26 school year as follows: Elementary schools at 7:45 a.m., Middle schools at 8:35 a.m., and...
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hmmockler
Mar 1, 2024
District 833 SoWashCo School Board Business Meeting on February 22, 2024
A transportation update and discussion was provided. The district has 14,000 students eligible for bussing at a cost of $481 per student....
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hmmockler
Mar 1, 2024
Woodbury HRA/City Council Meeting on February 14, 2024
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority immediately preceded the City Council Meeting. The Council held public hearings for three items....
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hmmockler
Mar 1, 2024
ISD 834 Stillwater Area School Board Study Session on February 6, 2024
An update took place on the Pony Plan (Strategic Plan) which has 4 directions: Ensuring learning is adaptable to meet individual needs;...
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hmmockler
Feb 13, 2024
Cottage Grove City Council Meeting on January 3, 2024
During open forum John McLoone, publisher of the Cottage Grove Journal, asked council to reconsider a consent agenda item designating the...
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tjmittel
Feb 5, 2024
District 834 School Board Meeting on January 23, 2024
The school board discussed implementing a land recognition statement during board meetings. Superintendent Dr. Micheal Funk talked about...
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hmmockler
Jan 31, 2024
Woodbury City Council on January 10, 2024
Prior to the agenda items K9 Ruby was recognized on her medical retirement. Engineering Director Chris Hartzell presented a status update...
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hmmockler
Jan 29, 2024
District 834 School Board Business Meeting on January 9, 2024
School Board organization was addressed with Alison Sherman re-elected as board chair and committee assignments approved. Marie Schrul,...
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hmmockler
Jan 26, 2024
District 833 School Board Business Meeting on January 4, 2024
Katie Schwartz was approved as the new board chair. Simi Patnaik and Melinda Dols were sworn in for another term as board members. Ryan...
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LWV WCGA
Jan 10, 2024
ISD 834 School Board Meeting ~ 12/19/2023
The Chief Financial Officer discussed a bond refund opportunity of about 2.3 million to go back to taxpayers over time. The Proposed 2023...
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LWV WCGA
Jan 10, 2024
ISD 833 School Board Meeting ~ 12-14-2023
The meeting included finalization of a tax assessment, settlement of contracts, a transportation update and recognition of a departing...
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LWV WCGA
Dec 31, 2023
ISD 834 School Board Study Session ~ 12/5/2023
A Truth in Taxation presentation and hearing took place regarding the bond levy for the 2024-25 school year. A hearing is required before...
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LWV WCGA
Dec 31, 2023
ISD 834 School Board Business Meeting ~ 11/28/2023
State Representative Wiens made a guest appearance as a part of a task force gathering public feedback on Metropolitan Council governance...
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LWV WCGA
Dec 31, 2023
District 834 School Board Study Session Meeting ~ 11/14/2023
A substitute teacher pay rate increase was passed after one board member recused himself from the vote because his wife works as a...
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LWV WCGA
Nov 26, 2023
Cottage Grove City Council Meeting ~ Nov 15, 2023
Monique Garza was chosen to fill a seat vacated by Council Member Steve Dennis on October 4 th. Ms. Garza will be sworn in during the...
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LWV WCGA
Nov 26, 2023
ISD 834 School Board Study Session Meeting ~ Nov 14, 2023
A substitute teacher pay rate increase was passed after a board member recused himself from the vote to avoid a conflict of interest...
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LWV WCGA
Nov 26, 2023
ISD 833 School Board Workshop Meeting ~ Nov 2, 2023
Assistant Superintendent Kelly Jansen provided information on READ (Reading to Ensure Academic Development), the new reading program in...
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LWV WCGA
Nov 16, 2023
Stillwater (ISD834) School Board Business Meeting ~ October 24, 2023
Public Comment: A resident urged the school district to mail taxpayers a detailed explanation of the bonding plans, so tax payers would...
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LWV WCGA
Nov 16, 2023
Woodbury City Council Workshop Meeting ~ October 18, 2023
A proposal for Woodbury to establish a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) was discussed and passed. The purpose is to market the...
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