Reasons to Participate: History, Fire Equipment and School Rigor

Learn more about the Hopkins Historical Society: Bob Miller and Jerre Miller will present a report from the society at Tuesday’s council meeting. Stop in and find out what’s going on.

See how the Fire Department plans to replace its equipment: Fire Department personnel will be giving council members a tour of their vehicles and equipment as part of a discussion about plans for replacing equipment. Join in the tour during a special council meeting Tuesday at the Fire Department.

Find out the school calendars for 2012-13 and 2013-14: At the Jan. 19 School Board meeting, directors discussed proposed calendars. Staff made the changes they recommended and will bring the calendars back at Thursday’s board meeting.

Examine the rigor of Hopkins junior highs: As a result of the 2009-10 school year, Hopkins conducted a rigor study during the following school year. At Thursday’s School Board, directors will receive an update on “junior high rigor enhancements” and discuss other areas, including the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme.

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Meetings

Hopkins City Council

• 6:30 p.m. Tuesday

Hopkins School Board

• 7 p.m. Thursday
• Boardroom,