EDUCATION
Teachers, school district settle on contract agreement 
The District 200 School Board approved a two-year contract with the teachers’ union at its regular board meeting last week.
January 22, 2010
Jenna Ballinger is Rotary Student for December
The student selected as the Rotary Student of the Month for December had not just one, but two teachers nominate her.
By Bonnie St. James , January 07, 2010
Government-backed bonds sold
The bonds School District 200 residents approved in the fall election have been sold, and residents will be responsible for 2 percent interest on the $16.75 million portion of the approved bond tied to the government low-interest bond program.
By Bonnie St. James , January 07, 2010
Hastings Middle School releases honor rolls
The Hastings Middle School recently released its "A" and "B" honor rolls.
By Bonnie St. James , December 28, 2009
‘Spirit’ award caps 29 years for Kramlinger
Don Kramlinger has been a mainstay in Hastings for years, 29 years to be exact. He’ll continue to be a mainstay, but not as community education director. He is retiring the 31st of January.
By Bonnie St. James , December 18, 2009
Schools closed in Hastings today, Dec. 9
All Independent School District 200 schools are closed today, Wednesday, Dec. 9, because of the snow.
December 09, 2009
Subway program benefits local schools
Eat a Subway sandwich and earn some extra money for your school.
By Jane Lightbourn , December 07, 2009
Decline in enrollment and cuts hurt district
With the recent passing of the bond issue for $19.25 million dollars, Hastings School District officials started hearing from residents about the status of levies and bonds already in place in the district. This week, we address those questions and explain the reasons each bond was sought, and the climate surrounding each vote.
By Bonnie St. James , November 19, 2009
Polling places listed for Tuesday's election
Polling places for the District 200 School Board election and the approval of a bond issue will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
By Bonnie St. James , November 02, 2009
Record 11.5 million Americans age 18-24 opt for higher education
Minnesota NewsSome are there because of the recession, and others despite it. Regardless, more young Americans than ever are in college — especially community college, according to a new report.
By Justin Pope , October 31, 2009
Voters head to the polls Tuesday
Let’s look once more at what voters are going to be asked to vote for and to approve when they go to the polls Nov. 3.
By Bonnie St. James , October 30, 2009
Angie McGinnis
Angie McGinnis answers questions on her background, why she's running for school board, and her views on this year's bond issue.
October 22, 2009
Vince O'Brien
Vince O'Brien answers questions on his background, why he's running for school board, and his views on this year's bond issue.
October 22, 2009
Five candidates, three seats
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters in Independent School District 200 will go to the polls to elect three school board members. The three seats up for grabs are those held by Dan Cater, Teresa Moes and Vince O’Brien. All three are running for re-election. Also running are Lisa Hedin and Angie McGinnis. Click on the links below for profiles on all five candidates.
By Bonnie St. James , October 22, 2009
Dan Cater
Dan Cater answers questions on his background, why he's running for school board, and his views on this year's bond issue.
October 22, 2009
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Bill deals with teacher child abuse
School districts would be required to report student abuse under a bill making its way through the Legislature. “This is something no parent should have to go through,” Rep. Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, said. “This bill can’t undo damage that has already been done, but it c
Posted by: Don Davis on Mar 4, 2010 at 8:02 AM | Capitol ChatterLawmaker finds early-childhood cuts
Democratic legislators looking into changes GOP Gov. Tim Pawlenty proposed Monday to plug a $1.2 billion gap in the state budget are finding problems. Rep. Nora Slawik, DFL-Maplewood, said that despite Pawlenty's claim that he was not cutting early-childhood education, that is not right. “Cu
Posted by: Don Davis on Feb 17, 2010 at 3:31 AM | Capitol ChatterChinese classes grow
Elsa Pan and students celebrate moon festival
Elsa Pan’s middle school students were among relatively few Minnesotans to celebrate the Chinese moon festival, eating moon cakes and
Expect charter school bills
Minnesota legislators likely will look at bills increasing the accountability of charter schools. Recent reports of a Minneapolis charter school worker stealing $1 million will increase the efforts, according to Rep. John Lesch, DFL-St. Paul. “In these challenging economic times, with public
Posted by: Don Davis on Jun 15, 2009 at 1:36 PM | Capitol Chatter'Cooperate, don't consolidate'
Working together is a better solution for rural school woes than combining school districts, a Minnesota Center for Rural Policy and Development concludes. "A state policy should be developed to help foster collaboration with and between school districts," the new report says. "While
Posted by: Don Davis on May 7, 2009 at 12:05 PM | Capitol ChatterEducation funding approaches differ
Minnesota education funding plans by the House, Senate and Gov. Tim Pawlenty are similar in many ways, but the amount they spend – and how they plug a deficit – differ. A bill the House considered Thursday night would spend $13.7 billion on public education for the next two years, the s
Posted by: Don Davis on Apr 23, 2009 at 7:31 PM | Capitol ChatterEarly ed OK'd
Representatives voted 84-47 today to spare early-childhood programs from major budget cuts. The bill provides a 2 percent increase for many early-childhood program providers. And with more than 7,700 families on an early-childhood-care waiting list, it provides enough money to reduce that number by
Posted by: Don Davis on Apr 23, 2009 at 2:00 PM | Capitol ChatterTeacher license change nixed
Professionals who want to become teachers may not have an easy route to receive teaching licenses after a House committee Wednesday rejected the proposal. The House K-12 Education Finance Division voted 11-10 to strip the provision from an overall education bill. During earlier testimony, teachers
Posted by: Don Davis on Apr 15, 2009 at 3:06 PM | Capitol Chatter
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