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ISD 197 School Board Recap: May 18, 2026

ISD 197 has strong community support, as shown in community and district surveys, including support for a potential voter levy. The ISD 197 School Board reviewed survey results and approved achievement of superintendent goals.

ISD 197 School Board meeting on April 6, 2026.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: April 6, 2026

At the end of a school board meeting packed with updates and progress across the ISD 197, the superintendent raised the issue of a potential levy to help address an ongoing funding gap.

January 22, 2024 ISD 197 School Board meeting.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Jan. 22, 2024

A meaty agenda for the ISD 197 School Board included the middle school schedule change, School Age Care (SAC) price increases, more days off for students next year, and more.

2023 ISD 197 School Board Campaign Spending

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

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Nov. 13, 2023

West St. Paul City Council discussed organized trash collection, reviewed the 2024 budget, approved the fee schedule and charter amendments, and reviewed two assessment cases.

Voting booth and ballot for ISD 197 election.

2023 ISD 197 Election Results

In the ISD 197 election, both levies passed and Tim Aune, Byron Schwab, Morgan Steele, and Randi Walz won seats on the school board.

Mayor Dave Napier swearing in a new police officer during the West St. Paul City Council meeting.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Sept. 11, 2023

The preliminary 2024 budget and property tax levy were the big items approved by City Council. Rental housing, legislative changes, solar carports, required bike parking, and swearing in a new police officer were other items on the agenda.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Sept. 11, 2023

The 2024 budget is the big item on the West St. Paul City Council agenda, though other items include rental housing, legislative changes, solar carports, and required bike parking.

2023 Property Tax Statement from Dakota County

Two Tax Levies on the Ballot for ISD 197 Voters

ISD 197 voters will consider two tax levies, one for new operating funds and another to renew an existing technology levy.

2023 Voter’s Guide: ISD 197 School Board & Levy Election

The 2023 ISD 197 election is on Tuesday, November 7. There are four school board seats and two levies on the ballot.