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The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

School board candidates Susie Kaufman, Patrick Baldwin, and Sarah Davis are sworn into the St. Louis park school board Tuesday, Jan. 13. The three raise their right hands as they take an oath to become official members.

New year, new board

Dalia Ackerman, Staffer February 5, 2026
Every four years, the school board replaces some of it directors. This story looks to explore the impact and importance of this election on our district.
Park staff give applause at the end of a community member’s open forum statement March 25. Those in attendance to the school board meeting were asked to hold applause in an attempt to keep the meeting moving.

Forum for all

Alicia Mainjeni March 28, 2025

On March 26, the Park school board held its monthly business meeting, which welcomes public input through the public comment section on the fourth Tuesday of each month. With K-12 schedule change email...

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From words to action

Jesse Belen, Writer May 17, 2024

Park’s mission statement says that, “St. Louis Park Public Schools sees, inspires and empowers each learner to live their brilliance in an environment that centers student voice and experience to create...

Interim superintendent Kate Maguire responds to citizens’ questions Dec. 4. Maguire spends her 30 minute break between meetings replying to the public’s emails.

New interim superintendent on the scene

Leo Justesen December 4, 2023

Ever since the resignation of Park’s former superintendent, Astein Osei, questions have been going around as to who would fill his shoes for the time being. Those questions were finally answered on Oct....

Dr. Kate Maguire is interviewed by Park's school board Sept. 27. Park was interviewing to find an interim
Superintendent.

Interim superintendent hired

Abby Keller September 28, 2023

After the abrupt resignation of former Superintendent Astein Osei, the Park school board worked quickly to find an interim superintendent to fill the role for the rest of the academic year.  On Sept....

Superintendent Astein Osei at school board meeting April 25. The school board is planning the budget for upcoming 2023-2024 school year.

Interim interview plans

Anya Panday and Crystal Diaz September 22, 2023

After collaborating with the Minnesota School Boards Association, Park announced that they plan to move forward with the process of selecting an interim superintendent to complete the school year. Following...

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Superintendent resigns abruptly

Maya Nieves September 13, 2023

Park announced that Superintendent Osei would be abruptly resigning, effective immediately. Park families received a short letter explaining that he would be leaving the job, without any specific reasons...

Superintendent Astein Osei speaks June 6 at Park's 2019 Graduation. Osei said the COVID-19 pandemic has presented the toughest challenges of his career.

Leadership shines in the midst of pandemic

Tobias Khabie December 1, 2020

Throughout his entire career, Superintendent Astein Osei said he has never faced a task as daunting as leading a school district through a global pandemic. Despite the pressure put on his shoulders, Vice...

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