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- Freeborn County
- 5/19/25
- 05/20/2025
- 83 Minutes
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Overview: The Albert Lea School Board meeting was marked by concerns raised by a resident about pervasive district-wide issues, as well as discussions on educational initiatives, facility maintenance, and upcoming community programs.
- MN
- Freeborn County
- 4/21/25
- 04/22/2025
- 82 Minutes
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Overview: The Albert Lea School Board meeting was marked by a significant outpouring of parental concern regarding student safety and behavioral issues in local schools, particularly at Lake View. The meeting also addressed declining enrollment leading to financial challenges, scholarship awards, and proposed health insurance changes.
- MN
- Freeborn County
- 4/7/25
- 04/08/2025
- 52 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Albert Lea School Board meeting focused on the approval of a revised budget for fiscal year 2025, detailing increased general fund revenues and expenditures while acknowledging potential future enrollment challenges. The board also discussed the finalized contract for the new superintendent, Dr. Steven Hyle, set to begin in July 2025, and explored the benefits of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices in enhancing student communication.
- MN
- Freeborn County
- 04/01/2025
- 118 Minutes
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Overview: The Albert Lea School Board meeting revolved around the appointment of a new superintendent, the implementation of a new phonics curriculum, and concerns over declining student enrollment. The board voted unanimously to offer the superintendent position to candidate Steve Hyle, pending contract agreements and a criminal background check. The meeting also addressed the introduction of the “UFly” phonics program in K-5 classrooms, which had nearly 90% staff support, and strategies to combat the significant net loss of students due to open enrollment.
- MN
- Freeborn County
- 3/18/25
- 03/19/2025
- 67 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: The Albert Lea School Board meeting primarily focused on the crucial task of selecting semifinalists for the superintendent position, with a discussion on the candidate interview process and subsequent decisions to advance five candidates for further consideration.
