- MN
- Waseca County
- 10/21/24
- 10/21/2024
- 64 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva School Board meeting highlighted an achievement as the district received a $227,000 grant from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. This grant is intended to fund school violence prevention initiatives, including upgrades to the public address system and security cameras. The district was one of only three in Minnesota to be awarded this grant, underlining the rigorous application process and the competitive nature of the funding.
- MN
- Kandiyohi County
- 10/21/24
- 10/21/2024
- 120 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Willmar City Council meeting addressed multiple issues, including A discussion on health insurance rates and contributions, the interim appointment of a police chief, and financial concerns over police department staffing and school resource officers (SROs). Alongside these debates, the council also approved several public hearing items and planned city development initiatives.
- MN
- Washington County
- 10/17/24
- 10/17/2024
- 98 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newport City Council meeting centered on updates regarding the Ramsey Washington Recycling and Energy Center’s odor management efforts and the progression of city infrastructure projects. Discussions included the introduction of new leadership at the recycling center, detailed presentations on odor monitoring, and plans for upcoming street and utility improvements.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 10/17/24
- 10/17/2024
- 157 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Narragansett Regional School Committee recently gathered to deliberate on a diverse array of topics, with particular emphasis on educational policy resolutions. A significant portion of the meeting revolved around the Massachusetts Association of School Committees’ (MASC) proposed resolution advocating for an immediate moratorium on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) testing. This issue sparked a discussion, revealing a divide among committee members on the potential impacts of suspending the current testing system without a ready substitute.
- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 10/17/24
- 10/17/2024
- 177 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Palm Beach County School Board meeting brought to light changes regarding the Rivier Beach Prep facility. The board made the decision to halt a planned renovation project due to financial constraints and shifting educational needs, opting instead to pursue new construction. This pivot arose from the realization that the existing buildings could not adequately accommodate the academic programming required for the students and that renovation costs would exceed the available budget. This decision was backed by board members who emphasized the necessity of ensuring that new facilities would meet the distinct educational purposes of both the Rivier Beach Prep and North Tech campuses.