Superintendent Pekel Explains RPS Response to Employee's Arrest
The 41-year-old Educational Support Professional faces a felony count of session of child pornography.
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Rochester Schools Named in Request for Federal Investigation
The request for a federal investigation covers 16 Minnesota public school districts.
Rochester School District Employee Arrested in Child Porn Case
He is currently being held in the Olmsted County jail pending the filing a formal charges.
Absentee Voting Opens for Midterm Election in Minnesota
Absentee voting for this November’s Midterm election is underway in Minnesota.
Minnesota School Funding Amendment Could Boost Rochester Schools
The proposed constitutional amendment involves a permanent source of funding for public schools that was approved by Congress in the early years of this nation.
Rochester School Board Approves $44.5 Million Facility Plan
On Tuesday, the school board voted 6-0 to implement the changes.
Candidate Filing Window Opens for Rochester School Board Races
Those wishing to run for the seats have until Tuesday, July 28 to file for the race. No candidates have filed as of 9:30 Tuesday morning.
RPS Superintendent Reveals Major Facilities Proposal
The recommendations are scheduled to be presented to the Rochester School Board on June 9.
Bill to Change Rochester School Board Elections Signed into Law
The bill was lumped into an Omnibus elections bill signed into law by the governor on April 29.
Rochester Schools Cut Top Level Jobs to Address Budget Gap
The superintendent says the job cuts will result in nearly $500,000 in annual savings.