Mahtomedi School Board Weighs Early School Start Amid Mixed Reactions and Construction Plans
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: The Mahtomedi School Board meeting on May 11, 2026, focused heavily on proposed changes to the academic calendar, specifically the potential for an early start to the school year for 2027-2028 to accommodate instructional needs and construction projects. While the calendar committee advocated for beginning the school year before Labor Day, citing increased instructional time before spring testing and feedback from teachers about student engagement after AP tests, the proposal sparked varied opinions among board members. Several members voiced apprehensions about setting a precedent of starting school early, referencing a previous decision regarding the 2026 . . .
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Barb Duffrin
School Board Officials:
Stacey Stout, Kelly Reagan, Ryan Domin, Paul Donna, Jenny Peterson, Drew Whitson, Max Newcome (Student Representative)
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
05/11/2026
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Recording Published:
05/12/2026
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Duration:
56 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Washington County
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Towns:
Dellwood, Grant, Hugo, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs, White Bear Lake, Willernie
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