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Senate District 47 ISD833 (SoWashCo) School Board Looking for another LWV Candidate Forum? Check out the list at...

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Sep 19

Just What Does the School Board Do?

With the upcoming ISD 833 (South Washington County) School Board election this November in mind, WCGA invites you to refresh your memory...

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Jul 16

District 834 School Board Business Meeting on March 19, 2024

During public comments several parents spoke about the budget proposal to stop bussing for Gifted and Talented Education program students...

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May 9, 2024

Stillwater School Board Business Meeting on February 20, 2024

The board approved start times for the 2025-26 school year as follows: Elementary schools at 7:45 a.m., Middle schools at 8:35 a.m., and...

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Apr 18, 2024

District 833 SoWashCo School Board Business Meeting on February 22, 2024

A transportation update and discussion was provided. The district has 14,000 students eligible for bussing at a cost of $481 per student....

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Mar 1, 2024

ISD 834 Stillwater Area School Board Study Session on February 6, 2024

An update took place on the Pony Plan (Strategic Plan) which has 4 directions: Ensuring learning is adaptable to meet individual needs;...

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Mar 1, 2024

District 834 School Board Meeting on January 23, 2024

The school board discussed implementing a land recognition statement during board meetings. Superintendent Dr. Micheal Funk talked about...

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Feb 5, 2024

District 834 School Board Business Meeting on January 9, 2024

School Board organization was addressed with Alison Sherman re-elected as board chair and committee assignments approved. Marie Schrul,...

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Jan 29, 2024

District 833 School Board Business Meeting on January 4, 2024

Katie Schwartz was approved as the new board chair. Simi Patnaik and Melinda Dols were sworn in for another term as board members. Ryan...

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Jan 26, 2024

ISD 834 School Board Meeting ~ 12/19/2023

The Chief Financial Officer discussed a bond refund opportunity of about 2.3 million to go back to taxpayers over time. The Proposed 2023...

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Jan 10, 2024

ISD 833 School Board Meeting ~ 12-14-2023

The meeting included finalization of a tax assessment, settlement of contracts, a transportation update and recognition of a departing...

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Jan 10, 2024

ISD 834 School Board Study Session ~ 12/5/2023

A Truth in Taxation presentation and hearing took place regarding the bond levy for the 2024-25 school year. A hearing is required before...

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Dec 31, 2023

ISD 834 School Board Business Meeting ~ 11/28/2023

State Representative Wiens made a guest appearance as a part of a task force gathering public feedback on Metropolitan Council governance...

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Dec 31, 2023

District 834 School Board Study Session Meeting ~ 11/14/2023

A substitute teacher pay rate increase was passed after one board member recused himself from the vote because his wife works as a...

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Dec 31, 2023

ISD 834 School Board Study Session Meeting ~ Nov 14, 2023

A substitute teacher pay rate increase was passed after a board member recused himself from the vote to avoid a conflict of interest...

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Nov 26, 2023

ISD 833 School Board Workshop Meeting ~ Nov 2, 2023

Assistant Superintendent Kelly Jansen provided information on READ (Reading to Ensure Academic Development), the new reading program in...

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Nov 26, 2023

District 834 Summer 2023 School Board Meetings

Following is a group of District 834 reports over the summer: May 9, 2023 District 834 Stillwater School Board Study Session Operational...

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Sep 21, 2023

District 833 SoWashCo School Board Special Meeting ~ September 12, 2023

The 833 School Board held a special meeting on September 12, 2023 to address the School Resource Officers at Woodbury High School and...

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Sep 18, 2023

2023 Candidate Forums - VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE

Saint Paul Park City Council Tuesday, September 12 ~ 7:00 pm ISD833 (SoWashCo) School Board Tuesday, September 19 ~ 7:00 pm Questions can...

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Aug 21, 2023

SoWashCo School District Bond Presentation - VIDEO

Monday, October 16, 2023 ~ 7:00 pm Learn about the bonds that will be on the ballot for South Washington County School District (ISD...

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Aug 21, 2023

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