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
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
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