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- Washington County
- 2/24/25
- 02/25/2025
- 91 Minutes
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Overview: The Mahtomedi School Board meeting focused on addressing a projected budget shortfall of approximately $2 million for the 2025-2026 school year. Key discussions centered around potential reductions in staffing and programs, financial projections, and the necessity of an operating referendum to stabilize the district’s financial outlook.
- MN
- Ramsey County
- 2/18/25
- 02/18/2025
- 52 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent meeting of the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board, several issues were discussed, ranging from financial updates and weather-related school closure policies to cultural initiatives and community contributions. One item at the meeting was the announcement of a $14,400 contribution from the Minnesota Vikings, earmarked for launching a girls’ flag football program. This initiative aligns with broader NFL efforts to expand opportunities for female athletes and offers a new avenue for student participation in sports.
- MN
- Ramsey County
- 1/28/25
- 01/28/2025
- 127 Minutes
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Overview: The recent North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board meeting concentrated on addressing chronic absenteeism and strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the district. The board discussed several strategies to improve student engagement and academic outcomes, while also tackling financial challenges and approving school renovation projects.
- MN
- Ramsey County
- 1/27/25
- 01/31/2025
- 143 Minutes
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Overview: The White Bear Lake Area School Board meeting focused on the district’s financial health, revealing a positive audit outcome despite ongoing construction challenges. The annual audit, presented by Jim Mikon of MMKR, highlighted the district’s robust financial management with an “unmodified opinion,” indicating a clean financial statement. However, a significant audit adjustment was noted due to the misrecording of construction in process, emphasizing the need for a corrective action plan to prevent future discrepancies.
- MN
- Washington County
- 1/27/25
- 01/28/2025
- 116 Minutes
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Overview: The Mahtomedi School Board secured a financial victory for the district, unanimously approving a resolution that ratified the sale of refunding bonds, resulting in significant taxpayer savings. The refinancing of the 2014 bonds, led to savings of approximately $1.5 million, owing to favorable market conditions and a strategic approach to the bond sale.