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The Alexandria School Board unanimously approves the 2021-2022 school opening plan
The Alexandria School Board unanimously approves the 2021-2022 school opening plan, which includes no mask, vaccine, or social distancing requirements. Click on the headline to view the plan.
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Alexandria Area High School graduation rate is up 2.3 percent from 2019
The class of 2020 at Alexandria Area High School saw 93.54 percent of its students graduate from high school. This is an increase of 2.28 percent from 2019. Of the 294 seniors included in the state’s 2020 graduation rate for Alexandria Area High School, 275 or 93.54 percent graduated, based on the Minnesota Department of Education criteria of completing high school in four years.
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School Board special primary election August 10; early voting kicks off June 25
There will be three candidates – Jeff Patience, Maureen Eigen, and Jeremy Smith vying for a special one-year term for the Alexandria School Board. Since more than two candidates filed, a primary election will be held on Tuesday, August 10 and the two candidates with the most votes will be on the ballot for the November 2 special election. Click on the headline for voting information.
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Alexandria Public Schools 2021-22 School Calendar Revised
Feedback from discussions with teachers, parents, and administration led administrators to recommend adjustments to three dates to provide consistency for family schedules and honor the legacy of national leaders. Click on the headline to read the full press release and revised dates.
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Alexandria School Board awards facility improvements contract to Innovative Builders
At the regular meeting held April 19, the Alexandria School Board voted to award the contract for facility improvements at Discovery Middle School and the Early Education Center to the lowest bidder, Innovative Builders, a general contractor based in Alexandria. The Board has made a long-term goal to reduce reliance on leased space and move toward owning the facilities for all our programs. Click on the headline to read the full press release.
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Patience appointed to fulfill Alexandria School Board vacancy
At a special meeting held April 14, the Alexandria School Board unanimously approved the appointment of Jeff Patience to fulfill a vacancy on the Board created by the recent resignation of board clerk, Bob Cunniff. It is anticipated that Patience would be officially sworn in at the regular board meeting on May 17. Click on the headline above to read the full press release.
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