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- 1/14/25
- 01/14/2025
- 14 Minutes
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Overview: The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board convened for a special session where new and reelected members took the oath of office, and the board elected its officers for the upcoming year. Key leadership positions were filled, with Kita Yang elected as chair, Caleb Anderson as vice chair, Nancy Livingston as clerk, and Julia Martens as treasurer.
- MN
- Ramsey County
- 12/17/24
- 12/17/2024
- 109 Minutes
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Overview: The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board meeting on December 17, 2024, focused heavily on the district’s financial challenges, particularly concerning special education funding shortfalls and the tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year. The board also discussed renovations of educational centers, recognized student achievements, and explored strategies to improve student attendance and mental health support.
- MN
- Ramsey County
- 11/19/24
- 11/19/2024
- 103 Minutes
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Overview: The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board meeting on November 19, 2024, was notably dominated by community concerns over a contentious change in the district’s sick time policy for paraeducators. The decision to require paraeducators to accrue sick leave over time, rather than receiving it upfront, drew significant criticism during the public comment section, with multiple speakers addressing the board to express their discontent and urge reconsideration.
- MN
- Ramsey County
- 10/22/24
- 10/22/2024
- 47 Minutes
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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.
- MN
- Ramsey County
- 8/20/24
- 08/20/2024
- 102 Minutes
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Overview: The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board meeting saw the approval of over $3.5 million in grants aimed at improving educational opportunities and addressing community needs. Key grants included funding from the Minnesota Department of Education’s “Grow Your Own” program to increase the number of teachers, particularly those of color, and a substantial $1.5 million grant for after-school programming targeting middle school students.
