Overview: The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board meeting addressed issues such as bed bug infestations and budget cuts while celebrating student achievements and discussing the expansion of dual immersion programs. Community members voiced concerns over bed bug incidents in schools, urging for better protocols and communication. Meanwhile, the board grappled with financial challenges following a failed levy referendum, resulting in a $10 million budget cut. Despite these challenges, the board expressed enthusiasm for expanding the district’s immersion programs.