Stillwater School Board Plans Strategic Retreat Amid Calls for Improved School Presentations

Overview: The Stillwater Area School Board focused on strategic planning during its recent meeting, discussing a range of proposals aimed at improving communication and understanding of individual school needs, enhancing long-term planning, and addressing financial constraints that impact professional development. A retreat is planned to further these discussions and explore new governance strategies.

Stillwater Area School Board Celebrates Principal’s Statewide Recognition and Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent

Overview: The Stillwater Area School Board meeting centered on significant recognitions and administrative updates, with highlights including the celebration of Stillwater Area High School Principal Rob Bach, who was named the 2024 Minnesota High School Principal of the Year, and the introduction of Dr. Fa A. Bamu as the new assistant superintendent. The board also discussed various educational initiatives and budgetary considerations.

South Washington County School Board Celebrates Student Achievements and Approves Key Agreements

Overview: The South Washington County School Board meeting held on June 20, 2024, focused on celebrating student achievements across various sports and fine arts programs, while also approving several key agreements with employee groups.

Stillwater Area School Board Explores Cell Phone Policy and Teacher Performance Pay

Overview: The Stillwater Area School Board meeting addressed several issues, with a primary focus on developing a new cell phone policy in response to state legislation and evaluating the district’s teacher performance pay system.

South Washington County School Board Tackles Budget Deficit Amid Multilingual Student Growth

Overview: The recent South Washington County School Board meeting centered on addressing a projected $5 million budget deficit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and the increasing needs of multilingual students in the district.