Jessica Cabak – 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.

Back to School Part 2: What’s Exciting?

Educators from ISD 197 share what students, staff, and families can be excited about as the school year begins.

Back to School Part 1: Pep Talk

Educators from ISD 197 share advice for students as they start the new school year.

March 17, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: March 17, 2025

The school board approved a budget framework focused on cost containment and discussed results of a survey that showed strong support for the district.

New Principal for Two Rivers: Jess Cabak

ISD 197 hired Jess Cabak as the new Two Rivers High School principal to replace current Principal Al Johnson who is stepping down at the end of the school year.

ISD 197 School Board meeting on January 21, 2025

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Jan. 21, 2025

The school board began discussions on shifting school board elections to even-numbered years, received an update on proposed changes to teacher pay and evaluation procedures, and reviewed progress on the superintendent’s goals.

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.