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.
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.
The school board approved a new two-year teacher contract, an annual report and strategic plan, and heard site reports from Branch Out and the Early Learning Center.
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.
A pair of Two Rivers seniors were awarded the first ever Young Optimist of the Year award from the Optimist Club of West St. Paul.
On Monday, the ISD 197 School Board will consider shifting from odd-year elections to even years, a move that could save $50,000 per election and would extend current terms by one year.
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.