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St. Cloud superintendent cites attendance gains, federal grants after being named Minnesota Superintendent of the Year
Summary
Dr. Putnam, superintendent of St. Cloud Area Schools, told the Minnesota Senate Education Policy Committee that the district has improved attendance, secured federal safety and community‑school grants and is expanding career and preschool access while serving high rates of students experiencing food insecurity and housing instability.
Dr. Putnam, superintendent of St. Cloud Area Schools, told the Minnesota Senate Education Policy Committee on Oct. 12 that being named Minnesota Superintendent of the Year recognizes the district’s staff and community and highlighted recent gains in attendance, new federal funding and expanded services for students.
The award, Putnam said, reflects a community effort: “While this award . . . has my name on it, I truly believe that this is a community award. It’s a testament to the team that sits around me to our staff our students our families.” The superintendent testified to the committee chaired by Chair Suzyzinsky.
St. Cloud serves a high‑need student population. Putnam said 88% of students are “future ready,” defined by the district as graduating with college credit, work experience tied to career interest, or an industry…
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