Laurie Putnam

St. Cloud School Superintendent Explains Ballot Questions
St. Cloud School Superintendent Explains Ballot Questions
St. Cloud School Superintendent Explains Ballot Questions
St. Cloud School District 742 will have 2 questions posed to voters on April 8, 2025. St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam joined me on WJON. She says the 2 questions approved by the board last week are $50 Million to provide safety upgrades at Apollo High School and a multi purpose athletic facility on the Apollo campus.
McKinley School Project Nearing Completion
McKinley School Project Nearing Completion
McKinley School Project Nearing Completion
St. Cloud School District 742 has been working on an addition to McKinley School which includes 4 classrooms, small group areas and restrooms. This improvement will include a dedicated entrance for their middle level students.
St. Cloud School District 742 Planning Curriculum Changes
St. Cloud School District 742 Planning Curriculum Changes
St. Cloud School District 742 Planning Curriculum Changes
St. Cloud School District 742 is planning some curriculum changes for the 2024-2025 school year. St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam joined me on WJON. She says the Tech and Apollo science teachers will have a new discovery education text book which has model lessons which includes numerous interactive options.
St. Cloud Schools Planning Maintenance Projects This Summer
St. Cloud Schools Planning Maintenance Projects This Summer
St. Cloud Schools Planning Maintenance Projects This Summer
St. Cloud School District 742 is planning numerous buildings and grounds projects this summer. St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam joined me on WJON this week. Putnam says they are continuing their multi-year HVAC and roofing project at Apollo with the expectation that it will be completed this summer.
St. Cloud Schools Sets Its Calendar With Religion In Mind
St. Cloud Schools Sets Its Calendar With Religion In Mind
St. Cloud Schools Sets Its Calendar With Religion In Mind
St. Cloud School District 742 considers numerous religions and religious holidays when setting its school calendar. That according to St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam. Muslim students recently celebrated Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday April 10. St. Cloud schools did not have school that day in observance.
What No Snow Days Means For St. Cloud Schools
What No Snow Days Means For St. Cloud Schools
What No Snow Days Means For St. Cloud Schools
The warmer than normal winter has led to little to no school late starts or closings. St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam joined me on WJON this week. Putnam says the lack of snow days does not affect their school schedule.
How Per Pupil State Funding Affects St. Cloud Schools
How Per Pupil State Funding Affects St. Cloud Schools
How Per Pupil State Funding Affects St. Cloud Schools
Public schools in Minnesota are dependent on state funding. St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam joined me on WJON. She says the current base formula is $7,138 per student. Putnam says they also get different pockets of compensatory money from the State depending on the amount of students who qualify.

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