SPPS Seeks $37 million referendum in 2025 election

October 27, 2025 Damian Goebel 6 min read 2025 Election, St. Paul Public Schools

SPPS Asking Voters to Approve $37 Million Annually

Facing a budget deficit of over $50 million per year, the St. Paul Board of Education is asking the voters

Image of 5 St. Paul Mayoral Candidates in 2025 Election. Top left Melvin Carter, top right Yan Chen, bottom left Adam Dullinger, bottom center Kaohly Her and bottom right Mike Hilborn.

September 25, 2025 Damian Goebel 4 min read 2025 Election, Administrative Citations, St. Paul Mayor, St. Paul Public Schools, Voting

2025 Election Preview

Mayor Race Five candidates are on the ballot this year to be St. Paul’s Mayor. Incumbent Melvin Carter, who is

St. Paul Board of Education Members (front row, from left) Yusef Carrillo, Halla Henderson, Erica Valliant, Jim Vue, (back row) Uriah Ward, Carlo Franco and Chauntyll Allen.

July 31, 2025 Damian Goebel 4 min read Election 2025, St. Paul Board of Education, St. Paul Public Schools

School Board Approves November Referendum

Facing a $51 million deficit this year, and ongoing deficits projected to be over $35 million annually, the St. Paul

January 29, 2025 Damian Goebel 0 min read election, St. Paul Public Schools

School Board Shifts Elections

The St. Paul Board of Education voted to shift their elections to even years to align with new rules for

March 27, 2024 Damian Goebel 1 min read St. Paul Public Schools

SPPS, SPFE agree to contract, avoid strike

The St. Paul Board of Education voted to adopt a new two-year contract for the district’s licensed staff, educational assistants

February 27, 2024 Damian Goebel 1 min read St. Paul Public Schools

As Gothard announces departure, teachers poised to strike

In a tumultuous day for St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) on February 26, Superintendent Joe Gothard announced he is leaving the district while the St. Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE) informed the district they intended to go on strike March 11.

February 27, 2024 Global Arts Plus 2 min read Global Arts Plus, St. Paul Public Schools

GAP Creative Writers ready to share their stories

This spring, GAP Creative Writing students will publish their work in each issue of the Community Reporter between March and June. Their work will range from long-form articles (starting with Tallulah’s stunning piece about “Seussical”) to bite-sized memoirs to poems and stories. We are so excited to share their stories with you.

February 26, 2024 Damian Goebel 0 min read City of St. Paul, Ramsey County, St. Paul Public Schools

U.S. Department of Labor initiative to improve opportunities for St. Paul young people

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the second cohort of its Youth Systems Building Academy, an innovative effort to increase and enhance employment opportunities for youth. The 10 additional communities, including a program in St. Paul, and their partners will receive individualized training and tailored technical assistance from the department to help develop, test, implement or scale systems that engage and support young people entering the workforce.

February 26, 2024 Damian Goebel 1 min read St. Paul Public Schools

St. Paul educators vote to strike

On February 15, the St. Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE), the union representing teachers and educational assistants working in St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS), voted to authorize a strike. The vote allows union leaders to file an intent to strike 10 days from the first planned day of the collective action.