North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board Confronts Funding Challenges and Swim Team Allegations

Overview: The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board meeting on August 19, 2025, centered on critical funding issues, a proposed levy to address financial shortfalls, and serious allegations against the district’s swim team and athletic director. Community members voiced concerns over these issues, while the board also tackled policy updates, logistical changes, and upcoming school year preparations.

Stillwater Area School District Resolves $15 Million Transportation Lawsuit Without Financial Exchange

Overview: In a recent Stillwater Area School Board meeting, the district celebrated the resolution of a longstanding legal dispute with its former transportation provider, MTN. The lawsuit, which began in September 2021, saw both parties agree to withdraw their claims, saving the district from MTN’s initial $15 million demand and ending a significant drain on district resources. The board unanimously approved the settlement, expressing relief and focusing on moving forward with reliable transportation arrangements.

Stillwater School Board Discusses the Future of Gifted Education and Honors Historic Baseball Pioneer

Overview: The recent Stillwater Area School Board meeting focused on significant educational topics, including a review of the district’s gifted and talented education (GATE) program and a proposal to honor a historic figure in professional baseball. The board also addressed updates to employee contracts and the facilitation of bonds for school building improvements.

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools Secure $103,000 Grant for Waste Reduction Initiatives

Overview: In a recent meeting, the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board highlighted the receipt of a $103,000 grant aimed at enhancing waste reduction and recycling efforts within the district. The grant will support strategies such as standardizing waste containers, implementing milk carton recycling, and developing logistics for organic waste collection. These initiatives align with the district’s ongoing green energy efforts.

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board Approves Critical Budget and Election Resolutions

Overview: The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board meeting focused on essential fiscal decisions, including the approval of a 2025 recertification resolution for updated population estimates and the approval of proposed budgets for the 2025-26 school year. The board also passed resolutions related to the upcoming November election, which include an operating levy and a capital projects levy, and discussed necessary revisions to district policies.