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- Crow Wing County
- 1/13/25
- 01/13/2025
- 65 Minutes
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Overview: The Brainerd School Board meeting was marked by significant public concern over the district’s handling of Title IX issues and decisions regarding educational programs. In a session that also included the renaming of the mental health task force, the board was urged to improve transparency and communication with the community.
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- Morrison County
- 1/6/25
- 01/06/2025
- 100 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Little Falls School Board meeting was marked by a discussion on a potential partnership with Habitat for Humanity, aimed at providing students with hands-on experience in trade skills while addressing the local housing shortage. The meeting also covered budget resolutions, donations, and transportation updates.
- MN
- Morrison County
- 12/16/24
- 12/16/2024
- 89 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Little Falls School Board meeting, members discussed changes to the College in the Schools (CIS) program, addressing new regulations and financial implications. The College in the Schools program, a key component of the district’s educational offerings, will face new requirements due to changes mandated by the Higher Learning Commission. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, teachers must hold a master’s degree in their field or possess 18 graduate credits to qualify to teach college-level classes. This shift presents challenges as some current instructors do not meet these criteria, prompting a proposal from the school to partner with Central Lakes College to continue offering and potentially expanding the program.
- MN
- Morrison County
- 12/16/24
- 12/16/2024
- 89 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Little Falls School Board meeting, members discussed changes to the College in the Schools (CIS) program, addressing new regulations and financial implications. The College in the Schools program, a key component of the district’s educational offerings, will face new requirements due to changes mandated by the Higher Learning Commission. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, teachers must hold a master’s degree in their field or possess 18 graduate credits to qualify to teach college-level classes. This shift presents challenges as some current instructors do not meet these criteria, prompting a proposal from the school to partner with Central Lakes College to continue offering and potentially expanding the program.
- MN
- Crow Wing County
- 12/10/24
- 12/10/2024
- 194 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Brainerd School Board meeting focused on the approval of a proposed tax levy increase, tackling concerns over financial disparities in special education funding and the district’s overall budget. The board approved a 7.05% increase in the tax levy for the 2024 fiscal year, which amounts to approximately $28.3 million. This decision was made during a public hearing with detailed presentations and discussions about the complexities of school funding mechanisms.
