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- Waseca County
- 12/16/24
- 12/16/2024
- 42 Minutes
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Overview: The recent New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva School Board meeting focused on new safety protocols in response to recent national incidents, enhancements in Career and Technical Education (CTE), and the introduction of innovative student engagement initiatives. Board members discussed the importance of transparent communication during emergencies, the development of a “portrait of a graduate” initiative, and various events aimed at connecting students with local career opportunities.
- MN
- Steele County
- 12/9/24
- 12/10/2024
- 81 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: The Owatonna School Board meeting on December 9 was marked by celebrations of staff achievements and a detailed examination of the district’s financial status, leading to the approval of the 2025 property tax levy. Key topics included the recognition of outstanding contributions by staff, a comprehensive audit report, and discussions on the impact of reduced federal funding.
- MN
- Steele County
- 11/25/24
- 11/26/2024
- 53 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Owatonna School Board meeting, the board confronted financial challenges driven by declining federal aid and mounting special education costs. With the expiration of critical federal grants, the district anticipates a $3 million reduction in aid, placing pressure on the budget and raising concerns about sustainability.
- MN
- Steele County
- 10/28/24
- 10/29/2024
- 25 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Owatonna School Board concentrated on pressing financial challenges, notably the drastic reduction in Equalization funding and the stagnation of local optional revenue. These issues spurred the board to revamp its legislative advocacy strategy.
- MN
- Waseca County
- 10/21/24
- 10/21/2024
- 64 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: The New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva School Board meeting highlighted an achievement as the district received a $227,000 grant from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. This grant is intended to fund school violence prevention initiatives, including upgrades to the public address system and security cameras. The district was one of only three in Minnesota to be awarded this grant, underlining the rigorous application process and the competitive nature of the funding.
