Negotiating teams for the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools and Dakota County United Educators (DCUE) announced today that a tentative settlement was reached on a new two-year contract that was approved by DCUE members in a ratification vote held Nov. 18.
Celebrate American Education Week Nov. 16-20
November 16-20 is American Education Week. Co-sponsored by the National Education Association and National PTA, American Education Week is designated to raise public awareness of the important work school professionals do. In conjunction with American Education Week, the School Board approved resolutions honoring our district's clerical and secretarial employees, maintenance support employees, and principals and assistant principals.
Kathy Erickson of Highland Elementary School and Jim Peterson of Scott Highlands Middle School have been selected recipients of this year's TIES Exceptional Teacher Awards, which are given annually to honor teachers who effectively integrate technology into the classroom.
A district task force with representatives from area cities and athletic associations has been reviewing the current model for providing cocurriclar athletics and other activities for students in grades 6-8 at the district's six middle schools.
During the 2008-09 school year, District 196 students who participated in the College in the Schools (CIS) program earned 4,721 college credits valued at more than $1.5 million, according to a value statement released by the University of Minnesota in November.
Used district equipment available for auction
The district disposes of some equipment through online auction, in compliance with district policy and state law. Several items are currently available to bid on through the district's auction site. View items for public auction