North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools Secure $103,000 Grant for Waste Reduction Initiatives
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent meeting, the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board highlighted the receipt of a $103,000 grant aimed at enhancing waste reduction and recycling efforts within the district. The grant will support strategies such as standardizing waste containers, implementing milk carton recycling, and developing logistics for organic waste collection. These initiatives align with the district’s ongoing green energy efforts.
11:00Another agenda item was the transition of the Meals on Wheels service from the district to Merrick Community Services. This change is due to financial and operational challenges faced by the district in running the program. Merrick Community Services, located nearby and with a century-long history of serving the community, has the capacity and fundraising ability to effectively manage the program.
07:37The board meeting also celebrated achievements in student activities and athletics from North and Tartan High Schools. In athletics, North High’s boys volleyball team placed fifth in the state, and the school’s adaptive bowling team won a state championship. Additionally, Tartan’s Jaylen Gordon advanced to the state track and field meet for high jump.
Christine Tucci Osorio
School Board Officials:
Kita Yang, Caleb Anderson, Charlotte Nitardy, Nancy Livingston, Julia Martens, Katie Swor, Michelle Yener, Kaden Ekereke, Cece Goracki
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
06/24/2025
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Recording Published:
06/24/2025
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Duration:
13 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Ramsey County
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Towns:
Lake Elmo, Landfall, Maplewood, North St. Paul, Oakdale, Pine Springs
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