Rochester School Board Approves Transgender Student Policy Rochester School Board Approves Transgender Student Policy The action taken by the board Tuesday night formally aligns district policy with federal and state requirements. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester School Board Approves Budget for 2024/25 School YearRochester School Board Approves Budget for 2024/25 School YearThe board approved the budget Tuesday night. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester School Board Gets First Look at Transgender PolicyRochester School Board Gets First Look at Transgender PolicyThe board members discussed the proposed policy during a study session.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
2024 Election Takes Shape for Rochester Area Offices 2024 Election Takes Shape for Rochester Area Offices Mandatory filings with the Secretary of State’s Office indicate voters will be heading to the ballot box in August to determine which two candidates move on to November’s general election for multiple races in the Rochester area.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Board Does Not Renew Rochester Councilor Who Spoke Against PolicyBoard Does Not Renew Rochester Councilor Who Spoke Against Policy RPS issued a statement that says state privacy laws prevent the district from giving reasons why an employee was not chosen for contract renewal. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester School Board OK's Putting Tax Hike Question on Ballot Rochester School Board OK's Putting Tax Hike Question on Ballot Earlier this month RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel unveiled his recommendation for a referendum this fall. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester School District Online School Has New NameRochester School District Online School Has New NameIt's hoped the new name will attract students statewide.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Lawsuit Against Rochester School Referendum Ballot Wording TossedLawsuit Against Rochester School Referendum Ballot Wording TossedThe suit was filed last fall.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Superintendent Recommends Closing Three Rochester SchoolsSuperintendent Recommends Closing Three Rochester SchoolsHis sweeping recommendations also call for ending districtwide transportation to the school district's six option or choice schools.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