Bemidji school board to review policies at March 17 meeting
Bemidji Area Schools
Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17, in the district office board room.
The board is set to review policies that are recommended to be rescinded.
District Curriculum Director Colleen Cardenuto will also present the board with priority standards.
The public can attend the meeting in person or
watch it on the Bemidji Area Schools YouTube channel.
An informal listening session will precede the regular board meeting at 6 p.m. at the district office.
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