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Many of our elementary schools operate at less than 60% capacity. While enrollment has declined, the reported capacity has increased. The district reports that in order to accurately reflect the capacity of a building, we need to base it on square footage per student, which is determined by a multitude of factors, including building code…
Student Voting Rights, Ethnic Studies, and Parent’s Bill of Rights In Minnesota House and Senate School board membership requirements modification to include Two Student Voting members Find bill S.F.197 and other written testimonies here: https://www.senate.mn/schedule/committee/3120/20250226 02/24/2025 Dear Senate Education Policy Committee, I am writing to express my concerns about S.F. 197, which proposes allowing students…
Summary of recent Free Press articles addressing school-related topics, including changes to the district’s preschool model and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Also included is a breakdown of the 2025 Mankato Area School Board committee and school assignments, unanimously approved on January 6, 2025.
Running for and winning a seat on the Mankato Area Public School Board was far more challenging than I anticipated, but I’d do it again in a heartbeat. I’m incredibly grateful for this journey. I often think, “If you can’t write, you can’t think,” while my husband tends to the type where, If you can’t…
Elizabeth Hanke Committed to Excellence in Education. Every Student. Every Day. Voting Early? First day to vote early: Friday, September 20 View the list of voting locations before election day for upcoming elections, or contact your county election office. Hello, Mankato! My name is Elizabeth Hanke, and I am a dedicated business owner and mother of three wonderful daughters.…
Elizabeth Hanke for Mankato School Board 