Mahtomedi School Board Celebrates Teacher of the Year and Discusses Cell Phone Use Guidelines

Overview: The Mahtomedi School Board meeting on October 28, 2023, was marked by the celebration of Ryan Collins as the Monami Teacher of the Year, a review of district fundraising efforts, and a discussion about establishing rules for student cell phone use. The meeting also addressed routine approvals and updates on various school and community initiatives.

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools Lead in Green Energy with Solar Installations

Overview: The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board meeting highlighted advancements in green energy initiatives, particularly with the district’s receipt of nearly $600,000 in state grants for solar panel installations. The board also discussed ongoing construction projects, enrollment trends, and strategic plans focusing on equity and achievement.

Stillwater School Board Recognizes Heroic Staff Actions, Delays Block Schedule Implementation

Overview: The Stillwater Area School Board meeting focused on the recognition of staff members for their roles during a critical incident, the exploration of a new high school block schedule, and the approval of various policy-related resolutions. The board also discussed curriculum enhancements and diversity training.

Stillwater Area School Board Faces Staffing Challenges Amidst Rising Multilingual Enrollment

Overview: The Stillwater Area School Board meeting this week highlighted the district’s challenges in addressing the rising enrollment of multilingual learners and the staffing constraints that accompany this demographic shift. The board discussed the growing need for additional resources and teaching staff to adequately support the diverse needs of students, particularly in light of budget limitations. The district has experienced a notable influx of multilingual students, with their proportion increasing from 2.6% to 7%. This demographic change has compounded existing staffing challenges, emphasizing the need for flexible resource allocation to meet the evolving educational demands.

Stillwater Area School Board Tackles Pronoun Usage Debate, Staffing Shortages, and Financial Projections

Overview: The Stillwater Area School Board meeting featured an discussion on classroom pronoun usage, addressed staffing shortages, and discussed the implications of enrollment projections on financial planning.