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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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- 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
- 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.
- MN
- Crow Wing County
- 12/3/24
- 12/04/2024
- 77 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a decision, the Brainerd School Board voted unanimously to extend the contract of its current superintendent, Peter, for an additional year. This move came after an extensive discussion about the merits of maintaining leadership continuity versus searching for a new superintendent, all within the broader context of navigating potential funding challenges through a referendum.
