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Sept. 8, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Sept. 8, 2025

Fundraising efforts for an accessible playground at Pilot Knob Elementary took center stage at last night’s school board meeting, which also included a statement on the shooting at Annunciation Church and first-day attendance numbers.

August 4, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Aug. 4, 2025

After a short summer break, the ISD 197 School Board returned for a quick meeting to lease buses, share the superintendent evaluation, and say farewell to a retiring staff member.

2025 Legislative Impacts on West St. Paul

A bumpy and divided Minnesota legislative session resulted in few local gains, though Thompson Park gets help for future improvements.

June 2, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: June 2, 2025

Monday night’s long-running, well-attended school board meeting featured celebrations of Two Rivers High School students in the first half and a review of the district’s 2026 budget projections in the second half.

May 19, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: May 19, 2025

The school board heard preliminary findings on an audit, a curriculum update to comply with the READ Act, and progress on superintendent goals.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: May 5, 2025

The ISD 197 School Board approved a change saving millions on an HVAC project, heard updates on equity, increased staff insurance premiums, and more.

Federal Cuts Impacting West St. Paul: 700 Trees & Trauma Response

President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal budget trickles down locally, including cutting 700 trees and canceling a trauma response program.

Nominations Open for Warrior Hall of Fame

ISD 197 is again accepting nominations for this year’s Warrior Hall of Fame. The award honors the outstanding accomplishments of individuals who have contributed to the ISD 197 community.

March 3, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: March 3, 2025

The ISD 197 School Board heard updates on college and career readiness and discussed initial parameters for the coming budget.

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.