Sartell-St. Stephen School Board Approves Preliminary Levy Amid Community Engagement Initiatives

Overview: The Sartell-St. Stephen School Board held its September meeting, focusing on fiscal planning, community involvement, and student recognition. Key decisions included approving the preliminary levy for the 2024 payable 2025 fiscal year and discussing several significant projects and policies.

Doral City Council Approves Hotel Development Amid Public Concerns

Overview: During the recent Doral City Council meeting held on September 11, 2024, the Council approved a hotel development project and addressed various community concerns, including the militarization of the city, sustainability initiatives, and local event support.

Whittier Regional Technical School Committee Introduces New Staff, Honors Long-Time Representative

Overview: The Whittier Regional Technical School Committee meeting focused on introducing new staff members, honoring a long-time representative, and discussing various updates related to the new school year. Superintendent Maureen Lynch introduced several new hires, and the committee acknowledged the contributions of Dr. Joanne Testa, who served from September 2003 to March 2023.

Osseo Area School Board Discusses Attendance Boundary Changes and Repurposing Crest View Elementary

Overview: The Osseo Area School Board meeting on September 10, 2024, focused on topics including the review of attendance boundary changes for elementary and middle schools and the repurposing of Crest View Elementary School to serve pre-kindergarten through grade five students and community-based programming starting in the fall of 2025.

#### Escambia County Council Discusses Hurricane Preparations and Approves Tentative Budget for 2024-2025

Overview: During its recent meeting, the Escambia County Council provided an update on hurricane preparations, adopted the tentative budget and millage rates for the fiscal year 2024-2025, and addressed various public service assessments and employee pay scales.