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- Crow Wing County
- 1/13/25
- 01/13/2025
- 65 Minutes
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Overview: The Brainerd School Board meeting was marked by significant public concern over the district’s handling of Title IX issues and decisions regarding educational programs. In a session that also included the renaming of the mental health task force, the board was urged to improve transparency and communication with the community.
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- Cass County
- 1/13/25
- 01/13/2025
- 46 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Pillager School Board meeting tackled a range of topics, with focus on reapplying for a grant for the volunteer preschool program and updates on policy changes and facilities projects. The board also addressed financial and administrative decisions, highlighting the district’s ongoing efforts to better manage educational resources and enhance community engagement.
- MN
- Crow Wing County
- 12/10/24
- 12/10/2024
- 194 Minutes
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Overview: The Brainerd School Board meeting focused on the approval of a proposed tax levy increase, tackling concerns over financial disparities in special education funding and the district’s overall budget. The board approved a 7.05% increase in the tax levy for the 2024 fiscal year, which amounts to approximately $28.3 million. This decision was made during a public hearing with detailed presentations and discussions about the complexities of school funding mechanisms.
- MN
- Cass County
- 12/9/24
- 12/09/2024
- 48 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Pillager School Board meeting focused on the proposed tax levy increase, disparities in educational funding compared to wealthier districts, and updates regarding curriculum and facilities planning. The board approved a proposed 2.27% increase in the 2024 payable 2025 levy and discussed how this would affect the district’s financial position.
- MN
- Crow Wing County
- 12/3/24
- 12/04/2024
- 77 Minutes
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Overview: In a decision, the Brainerd School Board voted unanimously to extend the contract of its current superintendent, Peter, for an additional year. This move came after an extensive discussion about the merits of maintaining leadership continuity versus searching for a new superintendent, all within the broader context of navigating potential funding challenges through a referendum.
