3rd south metro tornado confirmed in storms that killed 4-year-old girl in Mankato startribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from startribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Created: August 03, 2021 08:57 PM
In recent years, there have been some controversial issues facing Stillwater Area Public Schools, and now strong debate is already emerging regarding a possible November levy referendum.
At the most recent Stillwater School Board meeting, board members and Superintendent Malinda Landsfeldt discussed several options for a fall referendum that would renew and increase the operating levy if voters approved the ballot questions.
No referendum option has been formally chosen by the school board, but Landsfeldt told board members her administration preferred an option that would increase the levy by approximately $7.4 million and, if the levy failed on Election Day, would mean the district would have to cut about $12 million, meaning more than 100 teachers could possibly lose their jobs.
Rochester School Board Expected to Decide on Interim Supt kroc.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kroc.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Created: May 11, 2021 10:54 PM
(ABC 6 News) - One of three finalists applying for the top job at Rochester Public Schools will take over for one year.
The school board interviewed the three candidates who will replace Supt. Michael Muñoz for the year. Muñoz is resigning after admitting to plagiarism.
Board members asked finalists 18 pre-determined questions ranging from why they are interested in the job, how they would build trust and public confidence, and improve outcomes for underrepresented students. Candidates also answered questions on how they would address mental health, change, public concerns, and their budgeting experiences.
Dr. Kent Pekel, president and CEO of the nonprofit organization Search Institute based in Minneapolis, told the board his work has a lot to do with building relationships. At one point, Pekel brought up the importance of never forgetting the lessons learned from the pandemic and what needs to happen when school begins thi
Rochester Interim Superintendent Interviews Are Today
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Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester School Board will meet this afternoon to interview the finalists for the interim superintendent of the Rochester School District.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 4 PM and will be continued on Thursday if needed. On Friday, the School Board chose the finalists from a field of 11 candidates. They are Dr. Christina Bemboom (Senior Director of Student Support Services at the Eden Prairie Schools), Dr. Kent Pekel (President and CEO of Search Institute), and Dr. John Thein (Director of Finance for Stillwater Area Public Schools).