Minnetonka School Board Discusses Key Changes in School Calendar and Immersion Programs

Overview: The Minnetonka School Board meeting focused on changes to the school calendar for the 2024-2025 year and discussed the performance and future of the district’s immersion language programs. Key topics included the addition of a professional learning day for teachers and a review of language proficiency assessments.

Wayzata High School Achievements Shine Amidst Budget Discussions and Staff Concerns

Overview: The recent Wayzata School Board meeting addressed various topics, from recognizing student achievements to tackling budgetary challenges and staff concerns.

Minnetonka School Board Tackles Budget Woes Amidst Expansive Student Achievements

Overview: The Minnetonka School Board meeting was dominated by discussions of financial challenges due to proposed changes in state funding, including potential budget shortfalls and cuts. Simultaneously, the board celebrated various student achievements in athletics, academics, and extracurricular activities.

Minnetonka School Board Explores Greater Student Involvement in Decision-Making Processes

Overview: The Minnetonka School Board meeting on March 27th focused primarily on enhancing student involvement in school governance and decision-making. Central to the discussion was the proposal to incorporate student representation on the school board, as well as reviewing current initiatives aimed at amplifying student voices within the district.

Wayzata School Board Approves Minimal Health Insurance Increase Amid Rising Regional Rates

Overview: During the Wayzata School Board’s special meeting on March 26, 2025, attention was devoted to the approval of health and dental insurance plans for the 2025-2026 contract year. Despite regional trends showing rising health insurance rates, the board approved a manageable 7% increase in health insurance costs with no changes to plan deductibles or out-of-pocket maximums.