local education

A Sauk Rapids-Rice High School science teacher is a candidate for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. John Lelwica teaches anatomy, physiology and 10th grade biology and has been with the school since 2000.

The Sartell School district has approved a proposal for a Minnesota State Clay Target League team for its students. Superintendent Jeff Schwiebert says students in the group will be able to practice in their free time at local shooting ranges.

The St. Cloud area school district is now looking to have a vote in the fall on whether to build a new Tech High School and renovate Apollo High School. The board originally planned for a public vote in the spring, but came to an agreement during their work session meeting on Wednesday night that more time is needed.

The St. Cloud school board is discussing the next key steps towards a new Tech High School on Wednesday night. School board chair Dennis Whipple says the board will start a discussion on a levy during their work session meeting.

The ROCORI school board is looking ahead to 2015 after their organizational meeting on Monday night. The district grew in 2014 and hopes the growth to continue this year.

Some are school districts are dealing with shortages of substitute teachers. Economists say stronger area job markets in the state has people turning to other positions besides substitute teaching.

Royalton voters have agreed to raise their property taxes for $26.1 million in school updates and a new childhood and kindergarten center.

The St. Cloud area school district is preparing to make important decisions in 2015.

A presentation will be made to District 742 on Wednesday recommending that a no-cut policy be put in place for junior-high athletics.

The District 742 Local Education and Activities Foundation (LEAF) has given 73 classroom grants of $250 each as part of the 2014 Adopt-A-Classroom project.