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- Olmsted County
- 8/5/25
- 08/07/2025
- 221 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Rochester School Board approved a cooperative agreement for girls’ hockey involving Mayo High School, Dover Yota High School, and Lord High School, set to begin in the 2025-26 season. The meeting also covered discussions on student engagement strategies, new curriculum rollouts, and professional development for teachers.
- MN
- Olmsted County
- 7/22/25
- 07/22/2025
- 200 Minutes
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Overview: During the Rochester School Board meeting, attention was given to the district’s facilities strategy in light of declining student enrollment and the need for efficient use of resources. The board examined the potential reassignment of students and facility utilization, particularly focusing on the Fredell building, known for its strategic location but also for its substantial maintenance challenges. Superintendent Kent Pekel and board members discussed the possibility of relocating programs housed at Fredell, such as the Rochester Academy for Independent Living and the middle school Alternative Learning Center (ALC), to more suitable sites like Sunset Terrace or Gage elementary schools, which are currently underutilized.
- MN
- Olmsted County
- 7/15/25
- 07/15/2025
- 129 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Rochester School Board meeting, discussions focused on disciplinary measures and racial equity, the approval of a budget strategy in light of declining enrollment, and the future of the girls’ hockey program. The board grappled with data showing racial disparities in school discipline and agreed on a financial strategy to address projected enrollment declines and associated facility needs.
- MN
- Olmsted County
- 7/15/25
- 07/15/2025
- 89 Minutes
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Overview: The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners approved contracts for the construction of a new exhibition center and discussed various community development projects, legislative outcomes, and issues surrounding homelessness.
- MN
- Olmsted County
- 6/17/25
- 06/17/2025
- 48 Minutes
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Overview: The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on updates to waste management ordinances, particularly regarding cannabis waste disposal, and the county’s stormwater management efforts. The board unanimously approved updates to Chapter 3500 of the Homestead County Code of Ordinances, which included new regulations for cannabis waste, changes in service fees, and recycling requirements. The meeting also addressed community concerns related to stormwater management and infrastructure challenges in Dover.
