Rochester School Board Approves $44.5 Million Facility Plan
On Tuesday, the school board voted 6-0 to implement the changes.
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Candidate Filing Window Opens for Rochester School Board Races
Those wishing to run for the seats have until Tuesday, July 28 to file for the race. No candidates have filed as of 9:30 Tuesday morning.
RPS Superintendent Reveals Major Facilities Proposal
The recommendations are scheduled to be presented to the Rochester School Board on June 9.
Bill to Change Rochester School Board Elections Signed into Law
The bill was lumped into an Omnibus elections bill signed into law by the governor on April 29.
Rochester Schools Cut Top Level Jobs to Address Budget Gap
The superintendent says the job cuts will result in nearly $500,000 in annual savings.
Rochester Loses Trailblazing Civil Rights Leader
Joyce Gibbs came to Rochester with her husband, George, in 1963.
Bill to Change Rochester School Election Format OK'D by Senate
The legislation would scrap the so-called “alley system,” which allows anyone running for a school board seat to challenge only one candidate.
MN House Approves Rochester School Board Election Bill
In March, the RPS Board unanimously approved a resolution to seek legislative approval to do away with the alley system for school district elections.
Rochester School District Middle School Career Exploration Plans
Recommendations for strategic plan updates involving high school students are being prepared for the Rochester School Board.
Graduation Rate Improves in Rochester Public Schools
The overall high school graduation rate for students in the Rochester Public Schools has risen by more than 2 percentage points over the past 3 years.