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Title IX Policy Changes: A Shift in Protections and Legal Clarity Old Policy vs. New Policy: Key Differences *My name is Elizabeth Hanke, and I am a current school board member at Mankato Area Public Schools. Below is my analysis of the old and new Title IX policies, which we will vote on in April…
Senate Education Finance CommitteeTuesday, March 4, 2025, 8:30 AM1200 Minnesota Senate Building RE: SF 2002 (Clark) – Concerns Regarding Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Chair and Members of the Senate Education Finance Committee, I appreciate the intent behind SF 2002 to expand full-service community schools in Minnesota. Providing comprehensive support services for students is a worthy…
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.
Elizabeth Hanke for Mankato School Board 