Monthly Archives: September 2013

Newly-Minted MN Statute Revitalizes Curriculum Review

Skip the commentary & cut to the chase, if you like. Minnesota’s Office of the Revisor of Statutes issued the statutes reflecting law changes passed by the 2013 MN Legislature today, including Section 120B.11, the centerpiece of this board campaign. Officially … Continue reading

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On Operating Levy Renewal, Hakes Campaign is a “Yes”

The analysis is complete.  As a vote “yes” resident each time the Mounds View district has put a referendum on the ballot in the last 15 years, the same is true for the 2013 ballot measure– both as a citizen … Continue reading

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‘Hakes for Mounds View School Board’ Video Greeting

With less than 6 weeks until the November 5th election, here is a video providing this campaign’s basic platform: Feel free to comment on and/or share with others as you choose.

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Absentee Voting Window Now Open

(This post has not been updated to reflect 2015 circumstances.) ‘Got a scheduling conflict’ that will prevent you from casting your school board/city ballot on Tuesday, November 5th? For those who do, mail-in, absentee voting is now available– per Minnesota … Continue reading

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Superintendent & Candidate Meeting is Affirming, Productive

On Tuesday, Sept. 10th, I took part in an important privilege for Mounds View School Board candidates– the candidate meeting with the Superintendent. Throughout this one-to-one conversation, Supt. Hoverman proved thoughtful and forthright, and I was particularly pleased when he … Continue reading

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The Spirit of Nonpartisanship & Cut Scores

A majority of Minnesotans favor raising the minimum wage, legalizing marijuana for medically-prescribed purposes, and conducting background checks on firearms purchased at gun shows, while more people than not (3 to 1 margin) also believe that graduating MN students ought … Continue reading

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