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- Anoka County
- 6/9/25
- 06/09/2025
- 225 Minutes
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Overview: The Anoka-Hennepin School Board meeting, held on June 9, 2025, addressed multiple topics, including student and staff safety recommendations, the district’s budgetary challenges, and special education program developments. The board explored the implementation of a zero-based budgeting approach amidst financial constraints and potential safety enhancements, such as de-escalation training, to address increasing classroom disruptions.
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- Anoka County
- 5/19/25
- 05/19/2025
- 246 Minutes
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Overview: During the Anoka-Hennepin School Board meeting on May 19, 2025, discussions unfolded regarding the district’s curriculum review, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, and the management of cell phone usage in schools. The meeting drew community input, highlighting diverse perspectives on the board’s decisions. Alongside these discussions, budgetary issues and student recognitions were also addressed.
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- Anoka County
- 5/12/25
- 05/12/2025
- 65 Minutes
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Overview: The Anoka-Hennepin School Board meeting on May 12, 2025, was dominated by a pressing discussion on the district’s health insurance premium rates, resulting in a decisive vote to approve substantial increases necessary to maintain the financial stability of the district’s self-insured health plan. The decision came as the board grappled with rising medical and pharmacy claims that outpaced previous trends, necessitating a review of the insurance plan’s structure and funding.
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- Anoka County
- 5/5/25
- 05/05/2025
- 310 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: The recent Anoka-Hennepin School Board meeting was marked by discussions surrounding curriculum changes and escalating health insurance premiums. The board faced significant scrutiny during public comments, with educators and community members voicing concerns about the board’s approach to curriculum decisions, particularly in relation to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Additionally, the district is grappling with a substantial 22% increase in health insurance rates for the 2025-2026 plan year, further complicating financial planning and employee contributions.
- MN
- Anoka County
- 4/28/25
- 04/28/2025
- 67 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent St. Francis Area School Board meeting, attention was focused on the controversial book policy, with community members advocating for students’ rights to access diverse literature. The meeting also addressed concerns about nutritional standards in school lunches and discussed updates on insurance rates and technology funding challenges.