Board Member Appointment Process
Thank you to all community members who expressed interest in serving in this important temporary role and to the 7 selected candidates for participating in the interviews this past week. The Board will deliberate and make a decision regarding the appointed position at a special meeting this Wednesday, April 9th, at 6:00 PM in the Middle School Media Center.
Community Collaboration Events
We're excited to kick off our series of community collaboration events! Please consider joining us this week for a discussion on the district's strategic plan, followed by sessions in the coming weeks focused on the topics outlined below. All events will begin at 6:00 PM in the High School Lecture Hall. You’ll find the full flyer with dates and details included below.
April 8: Strategic Plan
April 15: 25-26 Budget Adjustments
April 22: Deep Dive into the District’s Strategic Anchors
Minnesota Student Survey
At the regular March board meeting, representatives from Dakota County provided an overview of the Minnesota Student Survey and emphasized the importance of student participation. This statewide survey is administered every three years during the winter/spring to students in grades 5, 8, 9, and 11.
The School Board approved Hastings’ participation in the survey, which is scheduled to be administered later this spring. Additional details will be shared soon, including information on how families can review the survey, opt-out considerations, and the specific schedule for both the middle and high school.
For more information, please visit the Minnesota Department of Education website, https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/health/mss/mde059027.