Stillwater Area School Board Addresses Racial Harassment Settlement and Anti-Bullying Initiatives

Overview: The Stillwater Area School Board meeting highlighted a $65,000 settlement with the Pine City public school district over racial harassment claims involving a seventh-grade student, alongside in-depth discussions on enhancing anti-bullying protocols and fostering a supportive school culture.

Mahtomedi School Board Approves Significant Tax Levy Increase Amid Budget Challenges

Overview: The Mahtomedi School Board meeting on December 16th highlighted financial discussions, including the approval of a substantial increase in the district’s tax levy for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also addressed the departure of personnel and approved a new lease agreement for the district’s transition program.

Mahtomedi School Board Approves Significant Tax Levy Increase Amid Budget Challenges

Stillwater School Board Examines New Cell Phone Policy Amid Concerns for Student Well-being

Overview: The Stillwater Area School Board meeting focused on several initiatives, most notably a proposed new cell phone policy aimed at reducing distractions and addressing mental health concerns among students. Alongside this, efforts to enhance literacy programs and adapt to evolving educational trends were discussed.

Stillwater School Board Tackles Achievement Gaps and New Instructional Strategies

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Stillwater Area School Board focused on efforts to address student achievement gaps, the implementation of a new instructional model, and the impacts of a new school building on staffing and learning opportunities. The board discussed data-driven strategies, social emotional learning, and the integration of new tools to enhance educational practices across the district.