Darin Johnson named as new principal of Turtle Lake Elementary
Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Schools
Effective July 1, 2010 Darin Johnson will succeed Craig Sundberg as principal of Turtle Lake Elementary in Shoreview. Johnson has served as Turtle Lake’s student services assistant for the past three years and has been working in the Mounds View Schools for thirteen years teaching at Snail Lake Elementary and Island Lake Elementary. He also [...]
Schools move to improve student ‘connectedness’
Posted on 30. Mar, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Other Source, Schools
by Michelle Miron | Shoreview Press
Why do a variety of options matter? Research shows that in an academic environment, students who feel they “belong” have a higher degree of intrinsic motivation and academic confidence. And some can’t meet either the costs or the academic requirements involved with league-sanctioned sports and other established activities.
Should Mounds View Schools examine ‘electability’ inequities posed by election cycle?
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Schools
Shoreview resident John Hakes penned a post for MinnPost describing the inequities of election cycles for the Mounds View Public Schools district and the communities it serves. New Brighton holds elections in odd years as does the Mounds View school district. Shoreview city elections are held in even year elections. This voting schedule brings out [...]
2010 – 2011 Mounds View Public Schools calendar scraps half days
Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Schools
Family frustrations and feedback prompted the district to get rid of half days that can disrupt family schedules.
Mounds View Schools Board Meeting Agenda for January 12, 2010
Posted on 12. Jan, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Schools
January 12, 2010 7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting of the ISD 621 School Board Snail Lake Education Center, 350 Highway 96 West, Shoreview, MN 55126 1.0 Preliminary Actions 1.1 Call to Order 1.2 Oath of Office 1.3 Adoption of Agenda Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by [...]
Mounds View School Board meeting tonight
Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by Chris Dohman in Events, Schools
The Mounds View School Board meets tonight, December 8, 2009 at 6:00 PM at the Snail lake Education Center in Shoreview. Among the actionable items on the agenda are: Certify final property tax levy The total levy amount is $41,253,849, which is $131,811 or a 0.3% increase over the 2009 tax levy. 2010-2010 Budget Assumptions [...]
Mounds View Schools District Truth in Taxation hearing December 8, 2009
Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by Chris Dohman in Ramsey County, Schools
Mounds View school district will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing at 6:00 PM on December 8, 2009, at the Snail Lake Education Center, 350 Highway 96 West, in Shoreview. The goal of the meeting is to: Explain the school portion of property tax statements Discuss the school district’s proposed 2010 taxes Discuss the school [...]
Schools post personal learning plans for students
Posted on 06. Nov, 2009 by Chris Dohman in Other Source, Schools
To provide another communications tool between high school and middle school students, their parents and their deans, the Mounds View School District have posted online personal learning plans for each student. The plans were discussed at the Oct. 27 School Board meeting.
Jon Tynjala edges Jack Brunell for last Mounds View School Board seat
Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by Chris Dohman in Elections
Less than one percent of the votes separate incumbent Jon Tynjala and challenger Jack Brunell for the third and final school board seat of the Mounds View School District.
Schools using Federal Stimulus Funds to retain 75 full-time positions
Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by Chris Dohman in Other Source, Schools
The district will receive $5.9 million in State Fiscal Stabilization Funds, $700,000 in Title I Funds and $2.2 million in Special Education IDEA Funds for a total of $8.8 million. The governor chose to issue State Fiscal Stabilization funds and reduce state aids for K-12 education in 2009-2010. Because that is not new funding, Mounds View is utilizing all of those federal funds to retain the equivalent of 75 full-time positions across the district.
