Rochester School District Facing $3 Million Jump in Busing CostsRochester School District Facing $3 Million Jump in Busing CostsThe proposed contract with First Student calls for a nearly 30% increase in the school district's student transportation budget.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
SRO Officers Will be There as Rochester Students Return to SchoolSRO Officers Will be There as Rochester Students Return to SchoolThe officers are being pulled out of schools in at least one Minnesota School District due to concerns about a new state law.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester School Board Vote Expected Tonight on Levy ReferendumRochester School Board Vote Expected Tonight on Levy ReferendumThe proposed property tax increase would fund the school district's technology needs.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester School Activity Fees Are Jumping 20% This YearRochester School Activity Fees Are Jumping 20% This YearStudents from low income families are not required to pay the fees.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
$10M Rochester School Technology Levy Could Be on November Ballot$10M Rochester School Technology Levy Could Be on November BallotThe School Board is scheduled to be presented with the superintendent's recommendation this evening.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Survey Finds Support For Rochester School District Levy IncreaseSurvey Finds Support For Rochester School District Levy IncreaseThe survey was designed to gauge public support for a possible property tax increase.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
New Start Times Recommended For Rochester, MN Public SchoolsNew Start Times Recommended For Rochester, MN Public SchoolsThe proposed changes would have to wait until the 2024-2025 School year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester School Board Prepares For Possible Levy Override VoteRochester School Board Prepares For Possible Levy Override VoteSuperintendent Kent Pekel has been authorized to begin preparing for a potential referendum this fall.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester School Board Updated on Upcoming Staffing CutsRochester School Board Updated on Upcoming Staffing CutsThe School Board is expected to be asked to approve a reduction of more than 100 full-time equivalent positions.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Dozens of Teacher Lay-Offs Possible in Rochester School DistrictDozens of Teacher Lay-Offs Possible in Rochester School DistrictSuperintendent Kent Pekel is recommending $14 million In spending cuts for the next school year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell