State: District 833 School Board violated Minnesota's Open Meeting Law
The South Washington County School Board violated state law in its handling of Superintendent Mark Porter’s final performance evaluation, according to a state opinion.Woodbury Bulletin, 05/03/2012
Parents sound off on District 833 school start time plan
Parents packed the District 833 School Board room Thursday to complain about the district’s proposed class day changes and fee-based busing for some school programs, urging the board to consider other ways to balance its transportation budget.Woodbury Bulletin, 04/27/2012
Tough talk: Prosecutors launch anti-truancy program
Washington County prosecutors and school leaders hope tough talk about truancy will send some students back to class.Woodbury Bulletin, 03/17/2012
Cottage Grove, Minn., man charged with raping pre-teen girl more than 100 times
An unrelated assault case led to the discovery that a Cottage Grove man allegedly raped a pre-teenage girl over 100 times during her life, according to police and court records.Woodbury Bulletin, 03/08/2012
Survey IDs key characteristics of new superintendent
The next South Washington County Schools superintendent must be honest, trustworthy and well-schooled in education curriculum.Woodbury Bulletin, 03/07/2012
Coalition aimed at curbing prescription drug abuse
Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said the prospect of jail time alone is not enough curb the growth of prescription drug abuse. “I can lock these guys up all day long, but it’s a public health issue,” Orput said.Woodbury Bulletin, 03/05/2012
School Board members lax on email policy
District 833 School Board members have not followed their own recommended email policy, records show.Woodbury Bulletin, 01/10/2012
School Board emails signaled Porter’s ouster
Support for Superintendent Mark Porter among District 833 School Board members was quietly eroding long before they surprised many school staff and district residents by not renewing his contract.Woodbury Bulletin, 01/10/2012
Teachers, other staff get new agreements
Several employee unions representing a majority of South Washington County Schools teachers and staff will see small pay increases under terms of their new contracts.Woodbury Bulletin, 01/05/2012
Critically injured officer a former Woodbury cop
Woodbury Bulletin, 01/04/2012
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