• Mankato Area Public School Board Meetings and Work Session Dates

    The Mankato Area Public School Board typically meets on the first Monday of each month for a regular meeting, where residents can speak on topics related to the agenda, and on the third Monday for a work session. Work sessions are open to the public and often cover important topics, so I strongly encourage attending;…

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  • Data Request for MDHR School Settlements 2018

    Via Email Dr. Paul Peterson Superintendent Mankato Area Public schools ISD 77 3/03/2023 Government Data Practices Act Request  Dear Dr. Peterson This is a Minnesota Government Data Practices Act request. This request concerns actions taken by the Mankato Area Public School Districts Administration and Cabinet members as well as the administration at the middle schools,…

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  • Bringing Civic Engagement to Your Phone

    Reaching Beyond Public Meetings: I Want to Hear From You This week, I’m testing something new, and I need your help. A small group of residents will receive a text from me asking about your top community concerns. This is a pilot program – I want to test whether texting is actually a better way…

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  • Has the District’s Internet Use Policy on Monitoring Off-Campus Speech Affected You?

    Has the Mankato Area School District ever contacted you or your child asking that a social media post be removed? I recently heard from a constituent who alleged that the district called them and asked that they remove a post. They sent me a screenshot of another social media user who posted: “As a parent…

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  • Survey about Secondary School Redesign and my answers for ISD 77 Mankato MN

    I’ve shared my responses to the Secondary School Redesign survey, which you can access here: Survey Link . In my view, the most significant challenges in secondary schools are a lack of personal responsibility and accountability, inconsistent enforcement of rules, and a school culture that doesn’t equally recognize all activities. Students need to develop responsibility,…

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