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The Grand Rapids School Board decided to move the last day of school up for East Rapids, West Rapids and Cohasset elementaries at its Monday, April 22 meeting.
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The decision was discussed at a special meeting but the issue was tabled for the next meeting to wait for additional details from Superintendent Matt Grose.
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The Minnesota Senate’s Environment, Climate and Legacy Committee laid over the bill for possible inclusion in the Natural Resource omnibus
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A bill in the Minnesota Legislature would extend the deadline for schools to comply with the American Indian mascot prohibition from 2025 to 2026.
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The two-year contracts between area school districts and educator labor bargaining units expired last summer, with many negotiations handled in mediation.
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Superintendent Matt Grose said it would save the district money to move teachers and classrooms between East and West Rapids elementaries at the end of the school year instead of this summer.
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Much like many Minnesota school districts, enrollment challenges and the end of COVID-19 relief dollars are having budget impacts. But a district leader says financial gains are only one benefit of the building shakeup.
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Rob and Krista Sjostrand plan to open Roots and Wings Early Learning Center by late summer 2025, offering more than 100 slots for child care in a region facing a shortage.
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Some parents were concerned about the short notice forcing them to scramble for child care, but the district will offer day care services at the elementary schools.
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The cuts come from across the district. East and West Rapids elementaries will move to grade-level buildings next school year.