MSBA - Veterans' Preference Act

Veterans' Preference Act

Monday, September 06, 2010

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Changes to Minnesota’s Veterans’ Preference Act, M.S. 197.447, during the 2009 legislative session will significantly impact how school districts hire, terminate, and non-renew teachers. The information found below is intended to provide school districts with help interpreting the changes they are required to take as a result of the inclusion of teachers in the Veterans’ Preference Act. School administrators are urged to check this site regularly to remain current on issues related to this subject.

Relevant Minnesota Statutes:

MSBA Resources

Veterans' Preference 100-Point Hiring System
"Teachers Are Now Covered By Minnesota's Veterans' Preference Act" - July 16, 2009 Management Services Newsletter
"Veterans' Preference" - August 25, 2009 Management Services Newsletter
"Veterans' Preference" - September 21, 2009 Management Services Newsletter
Veterans' Preference (Legislative Changes) - May 28, 2010 Management Services Newsletter

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Labor Day (no meetings)
Sep 06, 2010

MSBA Fall Area Meetings
Hibbing and Little Falls
Sep 15, 2010

MSBA Fall Area Meetings
Thief River Falls and St. Peter
Sep 16, 2010

First Day Absentee Ballots Must Be Available for General Election (46 Days Prior to Date of Election)
Sep 17, 2010

MSBA Fall Area Meetings
Marshall and Cambridge-Isanti
Sep 21, 2010

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