Rochester School District Teacher Contract Talks at ImpasseRochester School District Teacher Contract Talks at ImpasseThe Superintendent has issued a statement while the teachers stage a demonstration.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester School Board Approves Attendance Option RedesignRochester School Board Approves Attendance Option RedesignThe changes will take effect in the Rochester School District in the fall.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Vote Expected Tonight on Rochester Schools Attendance RedesignVote Expected Tonight on Rochester Schools Attendance RedesignSchools and students in southeast Rochester will experience the most significant changes.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
RPS Board To Get Additional Info on Plan for Rochester's Schools RPS Board To Get Additional Info on Plan for Rochester's Schools The plan changed after a multi-million dollar donation from Mayo Clinic late last year. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Superintendent Recommends Closing Three Rochester SchoolsSuperintendent Recommends Closing Three Rochester SchoolsHis sweeping recommendations also call for ending districtwide transportation to the school district's six option or choice schools.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Schools Superintendent Responds to Rejection of LevyRochester Schools Superintendent Responds to Rejection of LevyExpect another round of significant spending reductions.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Sales Tax Extension Approved-School District Levy FailsRochester Sales Tax Extension Approved-School District Levy FailsThe Rochester School District technology levy proposal lost by a margin of just over 300 votes.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Public Schools Still Waiting For Enrollment ReboundRochester Public Schools Still Waiting For Enrollment ReboundThe drops have not been dramatic but overall enrollment continues a decline that began with the arrival of the pandemic.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
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