Stillwater Area School Board Celebrates Principal’s Statewide Recognition and Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent

Overview: The Stillwater Area School Board meeting centered on significant recognitions and administrative updates, with highlights including the celebration of Stillwater Area High School Principal Rob Bach, who was named the 2024 Minnesota High School Principal of the Year, and the introduction of Dr. Fa A. Bamu as the new assistant superintendent. The board also discussed various educational initiatives and budgetary considerations.

Mahtomedi School Board Grapples with $2.3 Million Budget Deficit Amid Economic Pressures

Overview: At the recent Mahtomedi School Board meeting, the board tackled a projected $2.3 million budget deficit, attributed to several economic factors and state funding changes. The board discussed detailed financial challenges, including the expiration of temporary funding sources and rising operational costs, amid efforts to maintain educational standards and address facility needs.

Stillwater Area School Board Explores Cell Phone Policy and Teacher Performance Pay

Overview: The Stillwater Area School Board meeting addressed several issues, with a primary focus on developing a new cell phone policy in response to state legislation and evaluating the district’s teacher performance pay system.