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- Mower County
- 7/14/25
- 07/14/2025
- 148 Minutes
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Overview: The Austin School Board meeting focused on a proposed $66.7 million bond referendum aimed at addressing urgent repairs and renovations across the district’s aging school facilities. The board approved the resolution to call for a special election, highlighting the need for significant investment to improve the learning environment and ensure student and staff safety.
- MN
- Mower County
- 6/11/25
- 06/11/2025
- 19 Minutes
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Overview: The Austin School Board meeting featured discussions on gifted education programs and strategies for leadership and personal wellness. A keynote address by Jessica Gabin, principal of the Austin Online Academy, explored ways educators can balance their professional and personal lives to enhance their effectiveness in educational settings.
- MN
- Mower County
- 5/12/25
- 05/12/2025
- 153 Minutes
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Overview: The Austin School Board meeting covered a range of topics, from an upcoming referendum to improve school facilities to community concerns about low graduation rates and student engagement.
- MN
- Mower County
- 4/14/25
- 04/14/2025
- 185 Minutes
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Overview: In an Austin School Board meeting marked by passionate public comments, numerous parents, educators, and community members voiced concerns over teacher morale, administrative practices, and the impact of involuntary transfers on educational quality, particularly at Banfield Elementary. Several speakers highlighted a climate of fear and dissatisfaction among educators, resulting in high turnover and challenges in retaining veteran teachers.
- MN
- Mower County
- 3/10/25
- 03/10/2025
- 46 Minutes
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Overview: The Austin School Board meeting focused heavily on recent federal directives related to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which has stirred significant concern among board members and attendees. The discussions also covered a range of local educational developments, including donations to school programs, the reconstruction of tennis courts, and an assessment of Superintendent Dr. Joey Page’s mid-year progress.
