Hockey Game Highlights Dominate Sartell-St. Stephen School Board Meeting

Overview: The recent Sartell-St. Stephen School Board meeting was dominated by vivid commentary on a junior varsity hockey game between the Storm and Sabers and the Blue Devils, with the Storm and Sabers emerging victorious with a 12-0 win. The broadcast provided an in-depth analysis of the game, focusing on player strategies, key plays, and the impact of environmental conditions on the match’s progression.

Sartell-St. Stephen School Board Explores Proficiency-Based Grading Amidst Community Concerns

Overview: The Sartell-St. Stephen School Board meeting saw a detailed exploration of proficiency-based grading practices, revealing both the complexities and benefits of the new approach. Additionally, the board addressed the upcoming referendum process, emphasizing the importance of effective community outreach to ensure a thorough understanding of the issues at hand.

Sartell-St. Stephen School Board Plans Special Election for Infrastructure Projects

Overview: The Sartell-St. Stephen School Board meeting focused on significant upcoming initiatives, particularly the special election set for February 2025. This election will address two major infrastructure projects: the Riverview indoor air quality project, estimated at $2.93 million, and outdoor facility improvements at the high school, projected at $8.485 million. The board has been working closely with construction teams and finance consultants to prepare the necessary documentation for these projects, which must be approved by the Minnesota Department of Education before proceeding to a vote.

Royalton School Board Celebrates Successful Bond Sale and Tackles Enrollment Concerns

Overview: The Royalton School Board meeting centered on the successful refunding of bonds, a financial achievement that will lead to tax relief for the community, and addressed concerns about discrepancies in student enrollment data that could impact future funding.

Sartell-St. Stephen School Board Weighs Graduation Venue Alternatives Amid Ticket Concerns

Overview: The Sartell-St. Stephen School Board engaged in discussions about potentially changing the graduation venue for the upcoming ceremony scheduled for May 31st. The current plan places the event at the high school, but concerns over ticket allocations and the suitability of the venue led to debates about exploring alternatives such as River’s Edge and the National Hockey Center. With both alternative venues priced similarly between $11,000 and $12,200, scheduling conflicts became a focal point, as neighboring school districts had already booked River’s Edge for the same date.