Mahtomedi School Board Approves Significant Tax Levy Increase Amid Budget Challenges

Overview: The Mahtomedi School Board meeting on December 16th highlighted financial discussions, including the approval of a substantial increase in the district’s tax levy for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also addressed the departure of personnel and approved a new lease agreement for the district’s transition program.

Mahtomedi School Board Approves Significant Tax Levy Increase Amid Budget Challenges

Mounds View School Board Tackles Cell Phone Policy and Prepares for Middle School Overhaul

Overview: The recent Mounds View School Board meeting focused on finalizing a district-wide cell phone policy aimed at reducing classroom distractions and unveiled significant structural changes for middle school programming to enhance student engagement and learning experiences.

Mounds View School Board Grapples with Cell Phone Policy and Certifies Property Tax Levy

Overview: At the latest Mounds View School Board meeting, a discussion on the district’s cell phone policy emerged as a focal point, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of mobile device usage in schools. The board also certified a property tax levy and reviewed middle school programming recommendations.

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board Faces Criticism Over New Sick Time Policy for Paraeducators

Overview: The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board meeting on November 19, 2024, was notably dominated by community concerns over a contentious change in the district’s sick time policy for paraeducators. The decision to require paraeducators to accrue sick leave over time, rather than receiving it upfront, drew significant criticism during the public comment section, with multiple speakers addressing the board to express their discontent and urge reconsideration.