Bemidji school board to review graduation rates, summer capital projects

By Pioneer Staff Report

May 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The Bemidji Area 歪歪漫画s Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 19, in the district office board room.

The board is set to review its 2025 capital projects schedule with a total expense estimate coming in at $515,300.

District Curriculum Director Colleen Cardenuto will then present 2024 graduation rates, which were made available to the public by the Minnesota Department of Education on May 7.

In a discussion-only work session taking place at 5 p.m., the board will review district goals, cell phone policies and Superintendent Jeremy Olson's performance evaluation.

The public can attend the meeting in person or .

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