Stillwater Area School Board Celebrates Principal’s Statewide Recognition and Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent

Overview: The Stillwater Area School Board meeting centered on significant recognitions and administrative updates, with highlights including the celebration of Stillwater Area High School Principal Rob Bach, who was named the 2024 Minnesota High School Principal of the Year, and the introduction of Dr. Fa A. Bamu as the new assistant superintendent. The board also discussed various educational initiatives and budgetary considerations.

Pillager School Board Approves Handbook Changes, Sparks Discussion on New Vehicle Search Policy

Overview: The recent meeting of the Pillager School Board was marked by significant revisions to the school handbooks, with the introduction of a policy permitting vehicle searches on school property under “reasonable suspicion” generating notable discussion. Additionally, the board addressed a range of topics including budget approvals, personnel decisions, and community engagement initiatives.

Stillwater Area School Board Explores Cell Phone Policy and Teacher Performance Pay

Overview: The Stillwater Area School Board meeting addressed several issues, with a primary focus on developing a new cell phone policy in response to state legislation and evaluating the district’s teacher performance pay system.