Byron Schwab – West St. Paul Reader

January 12, 2026 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Jan. 12, 2026

Reports from Pilot Knob and Two Rivers schools took center stage at last night’s school board meeting, which also featured a statement from the board on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in Minnesota and the election of new board officers.

Dec. 8, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Dec. 8, 2025

In its final meeting of the year, the ISD 197 School Board heard from students and staff from Garlough and Moreland elementary schools, honored the successes of student athletes, and finalized the tax levy for 2026.

January 6, 2024 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Jan. 6, 2025

In the first meeting of the year, the ISD 197 School Board heard site reports from Pilot Knob, Garlough, and Two Rivers, plus an update on ISD 917 and an update on equity implementation.

Dec. 9, 2024 ISD 197 School Board meeting.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Dec. 9, 2024

A standing-room only meeting—for student recognitions—as the ISD 197 School Board approved the property tax levy, fee increases for School Age Care and the Early Learning Center, heard a site report from Moreland, and more.

August 19, 2024 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Aug. 19, 2024

Curriculum reviews and debate over a school board salary increase dominated the ISD 197 School Board meeting.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Aug. 5, 2024

The school board approved bonds and maintenance work for the middle schools and debated but did not approve an increase to the school board salary.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: June 17, 2024

This ISD 197 School Board meeting reviewed math and social studies curriculum changes, approved union agreements, and discussed board member stipends.

"It Is Possible" sign in front of Moreland mural.

Moreland Celebrates New Mural

On the last day of school, Moreland Arts and Health Sciences Magnet School celebrated the unveiling of a new mural stretching across the entire backside of the building.

New members sworn in during ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Jan. 8, 2024

Newly elected members of the ISD 197 School Board were sworn in and officers elected during the first meeting of the year. Other business included presentations on equity, ISD 917, and Two Rivers High School.

2023 ISD 197 School Board Campaign Spending

A look at campaign spending during last month’s ISD 197 School Board election.