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Library exchange presents tuition, grant and network supports for district media specialists
Summary
Representatives from the Central Minnesota Library Exchange briefed the Sartell‑St. Stephen School District Board on tuition support, scholarships and grants, a School Media Specialist Network and an e‑newsletter to support media specialists and classroom instruction.
Mark Schmitz, executive director of the Central Minnesota Library Exchange, and Shari Bishop, the organization's grant coordinator, presented to the Sartell‑St. Stephen School District Board during the June 4 work session about services available to school districts. They outlined several supports intended to benefit school media staff and teachers, including tuition support opportunities, scholarships and grants, a School Media Specialist Network to connect practitioners, and an e‑newsletter for ongoing resource updates.
Board members heard that CMLE's programs are designed to support professional development and resource sharing among district media staff. The presentation identified specific program types but did not include dollar amounts or application deadlines in the public summary. Board discussion did not record formal direction or a vote on funding; the session moved on to other business after questions and remarks.
The presentation was delivered in the public work session and was part of the board's regular informational agenda. No formal action was taken on CMLE materials at the June 4 meeting.
