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.

South Washington County School Board Divided on Policies for Racial Equity and Inclusion

Overview: The South Washington County School Board meeting on May 22, 2025, focused primarily on the debate over proposed policy changes related to racial equity and inclusion. Despite significant opposition from some community members, the board ultimately approved the amendments, which aimed to address issues of racial equity, inclusion, and acknowledge indigenous lands. The meeting also covered discussions on changes to personnel contracts and celebrated student achievements.

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board Celebrates Student Achievements Amidst Program Expansions

Overview: The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board meeting highlighted a series of student accomplishments, new educational programs, and updates on district development projects. Key discussions centered around the achievements of students in various extracurricular activities, the introduction of a sixth-period day, and ongoing construction and solar initiatives across the district.

South Washington County School Board Discusses Food Rescue Success and Equity Challenges

Overview: The South Washington County School Board meeting focused on the nutrition services department’s various initiatives, including a successful food rescue program and upcoming USDA-mandated nutritional changes, alongside discussions on policy changes related to equity and inclusion. The board also addressed financial challenges and equipment investments within the nutrition services budget.