- MN
- Freeborn County
- 9/29/25
- 10/02/2025
- 102 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Albert Lea School Board meeting primarily revolved around the financial challenges confronting the district, specifically the approval of a preliminary levy increase of 6.78% for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
- MN
- Freeborn County
- 9/2/25
- 09/05/2025
- 64 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Albert Lea School Board meeting focused on addressing educational challenges, notably improving graduation rates at the Albert Learning Center (ALC), enhancing community engagement, and advancing curriculum innovation. Discussions included strategic plans to boost student success, community collaboration, and workforce integration.
- MN
- Freeborn County
- 8/19/25
- 90 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners meeting on August 19, 2025, centered on discussions about the county’s financial health, the potential use of opioid settlement funds for a mental health platform, and resolutions related to infrastructure and emergency declarations. The meeting addressed concerns about a proposed contract with Credible Minds, a platform intended to provide mental health resources, highlighting uncertainties about funding, data privacy, and the county’s liability.
- MN
- Freeborn County
- 8/4/25
- 08/22/2025
- 33 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Albert Lea School Board meeting focused on a newly introduced mentorship program designed to support new educators within the district. The program aims to provide comprehensive guidance and professional development through structured mentorship, thereby enhancing teacher retention and efficacy. The meeting also addressed the need for ongoing support beyond the first year of teaching and the challenges faced by paraprofessionals.
- MN
- Freeborn County
- 7/11/25
- 14 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an emergency meeting, the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners accepted the resignation of Kelly Hendrickson from the auditor-treasurer position and appointed Patrick Hickman as the interim replacement. The meeting was convened to address urgent administrative and financial matters due to the vacancy in a critical county position.
