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- Anoka County
- 7/14/25
- 07/14/2025
- 125 Minutes
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Overview: The Anoka-Hennepin School Board meeting was dominated by discussions about implementing a more cell phone policy in schools, reflecting ongoing concerns about student behavior and learning distractions. Board members deliberated over the need for a clearer, more enforceable policy that would support teachers and involve parents more directly in managing student behavior related to cell phone use.
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- Anoka County
- 6/23/25
- 06/23/2025
- 247 Minutes
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Overview: The Anoka-Hennepin School Board meeting on June 23, 2025, was marked by discussions surrounding budgetary constraints and the impact on athletic programs, particularly swimming and softball. The board approved a budget that includes significant cuts to professional development and the cancellation of a new physics curriculum, while also addressing community concerns about potential reductions in swimming programs and the treatment of student athletes.
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- Anoka County
- 6/9/25
- 06/09/2025
- 225 Minutes
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Overview: The Anoka-Hennepin School Board meeting, held on June 9, 2025, addressed multiple topics, including student and staff safety recommendations, the district’s budgetary challenges, and special education program developments. The board explored the implementation of a zero-based budgeting approach amidst financial constraints and potential safety enhancements, such as de-escalation training, to address increasing classroom disruptions.
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- Anoka County
- 5/19/25
- 05/19/2025
- 246 Minutes
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Overview: During the Anoka-Hennepin School Board meeting on May 19, 2025, discussions unfolded regarding the district’s curriculum review, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, and the management of cell phone usage in schools. The meeting drew community input, highlighting diverse perspectives on the board’s decisions. Alongside these discussions, budgetary issues and student recognitions were also addressed.
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- Anoka County
- 5/12/25
- 05/12/2025
- 65 Minutes
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Overview: The Anoka-Hennepin School Board meeting on May 12, 2025, was dominated by a pressing discussion on the district’s health insurance premium rates, resulting in a decisive vote to approve substantial increases necessary to maintain the financial stability of the district’s self-insured health plan. The decision came as the board grappled with rising medical and pharmacy claims that outpaced previous trends, necessitating a review of the insurance plan’s structure and funding.
