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- Rice County
- 6/23/25
- 06/23/2025
- 178 Minutes
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Overview: The Faribault School Board meeting held on June 23, 2025, was marked by discussions over student identity policies, financial adjustments, and a new vision statement. Director Moore’s proposed amendments to policy 515, which deals with the protection and privacy of student records, were a focal point, stirring debate over parental rights and school responsibilities in cases involving transgender students. The board also tackled significant fiscal year 2025 budget revisions and heard proposals for a new mission statement aimed at directing the district’s future initiatives.
- MN
- Rice County
- 6/2/25
- 06/02/2025
- 12 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent special meeting, the Faribault School Board decided to postpone the approval of proposed language and culture classes until January 2026. The delay aims to ensure adequate curriculum preparation and staffing for the program, which includes Somali and Spanish language components.
- MN
- Rice County
- 5/19/25
- 05/19/2025
- 260 Minutes
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Overview: The Faribault School Board meeting on May 19, 2025, was marked by discussions on the introduction of language and culture classes, financial management, and proposed curriculum changes. The board grappled with how to integrate Somali and Spanish language instruction into the elementary curriculum, while also addressing concerns about budgetary constraints and the potential impact of new educational standards.
- MN
- Rice County
- 5/6/25
- 05/06/2025
- 41 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Faribault School Board Policy Committee tackled several issues, most notably the contentious revisions to Policy 515 regarding the protection and privacy of pupil records. The proposed amendments to this policy sparked discussion due to concerns over parental access to sensitive information regarding a minor child’s request to use a different name or pronoun or to receive gender-affirming medical care. The committee ultimately decided against forwarding the proposed amendments to the school board.
- MN
- Rice County
- 4/21/25
- 04/21/2025
- 151 Minutes
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Overview: The Faribault School Board meeting addressed multiple issues, including a significant proposed increase in health insurance rates, a projected budget deficit, and new educational initiatives. The board deliberated on a 15% hike in health insurance rates due to rising medical claims costs and explored the implementation of language and cultural classes at the elementary level, while grappling with financial challenges and legislative uncertainties.