Episode 23, Vol. 05: Action of the School Board - May 21 meeting recap. Weapons policy modification, strategic investments, proposed science and math course requirements, credit by assessment, wage and benefits, budget amendment and proposal. Running time: 22:40. Date: June 1, 2012.

Episode 22, Vol. 05: Around Our Schools - A look at homelessness awareness in Anoka-Hennepin (part three of three). Running time: 9:23. 

Episode 21, Vol. 05: Around Our Schools - A look at homelessness awareness in Anoka-Hennepin (part two of three). Running time: 8:21. 

Episode 20, Vol. 05: Around Our Schools - A look at homelessness awareness in Anoka-Hennepin (part one of three). Running time: 7:44. Episode date: June 1, 2012. Hosted by Courtney Markuson with guests Karrie Schaaf (Homeless Youth and Families Liaison), Amy Harnack (Champlin Park High School), Peggy Schierl (Coon Rapids Middle School) and Deb Olsen (Pathways Program).

Homeless lead group discussion filmed by Andover High School's Technology Education Video Production class (a.k.a. Andover High Studio 3). Instructor: Mike Hecker, student director: Jake Friendt.

Episode 19, Vol. 05: Action of the School Board - April 30 meeting recap. Recognitions, Operations (Castle Field), Supt. contract renewal, election district resolution and Employee Services resolutions approved. Episode date: May 11, 2012. Hosted by Courtney Markuson, Mary Olson and Ellen Perrault.

Episode 18, Vol. 05: Action of the School Board - March 26 meeting recap. Recognitions, Integration plan and budget approved, curriculum update and resolutions discussed in this recap. Running time: 9:13. Episode date: March 29, 2012. Hosted by Courtney Markuson and Mary Olson.

Episode 17, Vol. 05: Around Our Schools - Andover Elementary School's journey to get the black bear recognized as the official state mammal. Running time: 7:15. Episode date: March 19, 2012. Hosted by Courtney Markuson with guests Dana Coleman (Andover Elementary School) and State Senator Barb Goodwin.

While the bill was heard before a Senate committee March 12, 2012, the following week, just as this episode was completed, the House declined to hear it. The bill will not move forward in the 2012 legislative session.

Photo/image credits: Julie Blaha, Tom Miller, Ellen Perrault, Ryan Rodgers, FreeFoto.com, Minnesota Senate Media Services (+ testimony audio) and Minnesota State Legislature: State Symbols - A Minnesota State Government Series publication.

Episode 16, Vol. 05: Action of the School Board - Feb. 27 meeting recap. Contracts approved and finance news (budget amendment, preliminary 2012-13 budget) discussed in this recap. Running time: 9:48. Episode date: March 6, 2012. Hosted by Courtney Markuson and Mary Olson.

Episode 15, Vol. 05: Around Our Schools - A look at the district's Drivers Education Program. Running time: 6:01. Episode date: Feb. 27, 2012. Hosted by Courtney Markuson with guests Pat Cochrane and Jerry Sobieck (Drivers Education). 

Episode 14, Vol. 05: Action of the School Board - Feb. 13 meeting recap. Respectful Learning Policy, enrollment counts and Kindergarten Program expansion discussed in this recap. Running time: 9:40. Episode date: Feb. 21, 2012. Hosted by Courtney Markuson, Brett Johnson and Mary Olson.

Episode 13, Vol. 05: Around Our Schools - Winter weather and closing schools. Running time: 6:56. Episode date: Feb. 6, 2012. Hosted by Courtney Markuson with guest Dennis Carlson, superintendent.

Episode 12, Vol. 05: Action of the School Board - Jan. 23 meeting recap. Running time: 11:34. Episode date: Jan. 31, 2012. Hosted by Courtney Markuson, Brett Johnson and Mary Olson.

Episode 11, Vol. 05: Action of the School Board - Jan. 9 meeting recap. Running time: 13:31. Episode date: Jan. 20, 2012. Hosted by Courtney Markuson, Brett Johnson and Mary Olson.

Episode 10, Vol. 05: Action of the School Board - Dec. 12 meeting recap. Running time: 9:33. Episode date: Dec. 19, 2011. Hosted by Courtney Markuson, Brett Johnson and Mary Olson.

Episode 09, Vol. 05: Action of the School Board - Nov. 28 meeting recap. Running time: 9:59. Episode date: Dec. 5, 2011. Hosted by Courtney Markuson, Brett Johnson and Mary Olson.

Episode 08, Vol. 05: Action of the School Board - Nov. 14 meeting recap. Running time: 9:06. Episode date: Nov. 18, 2011. Hosted by Courtney Markuson, Brett Johnson and Ellen Perrault. 

Episode 07, Vol. 05: Action of the School Board - Oct. 24 meeting recap. Running time: 11:57. Episode date: Nov. 2, 2011. Hosted by Courtney Markuson, Brett Johnson and Mary Olson.  

Episode 06, Vol. 05: Levy News Flash - Focus on Question 3 (why it's important and what it will fund). Running time: 3:50. Episode date: Oct. 31, 2011. Hosted by Courtney Markuson with guests Dennis Carlson (Superintendent) and Michelle Vargas (Finance).

Episode 05, Vol. 05: Levy News Flash - School facilities questions. Running time: 6:30. Episode date: Oct. 18, 2011. Hosted by Courtney Markuson with guests Chuck Holden (Administrative Services), Dr. Anissa Cravens (University Avenue Elementary) and Denise Schnabel (Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy).

Episode 04, Vol. 05: Levy News Flash - Student feedback on class size and activities. Running time: 3:45. Episode date: Sept. 29, 2011. Hosted by Courtney Markuson featuring students from Champlin Park High School.

Episode 03, Vol. 05: Levy News Flash - Elementary class size. Running time: 5:12. Episode date: Sept. 13, 2011. Hosted by Courtney Markuson with guests Cheryl Kortuem and Mike Johnson (Crooked Lake Elementary School).

Episode 02, Vol. 05: Action of the School Board - Aug. 22 meeting recap. Running time: 10:59. Episode date: Aug. 31, 2011. Hosted by Courtney Markuson, Brett Johnson and Mary Olson.