He leaves with many accomplishments, but communication was his downfall. 6:57 am, Feb. 5, 2021 ×
A successful override levy referendum, a successful bond referendum, and development of the Alternative Learning Center were among Rochester Public Schools superintendent Michael Muñoz s accomplishments. But communication was a shortcoming. Here, Muñoz waits for results from a referendum vote at the Olmsted County Elections office Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Rochester. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Michael Muñoz resigned Tuesday after a growing number of transcripts he d passed off as his work were unearthed and found to be plagiarized from other writers and speakers.
Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Michael Muñoz resigned his position with the school district Tuesday, Feb. 2. 11:50 am, Feb. 4, 2021 ×
Rochester Public Schools superintendent Michael Munoz speaks at a press conference on the first confirmed COVID-19 case in an Olmsted County resident Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in the Olmsted County board chambers. (Ken Klotzbach/kklotzbach@postbulletin.com)
Rochester School Board announces 7 candidates for superintendent
May 4, 2011
The Rochester School Board released the names of seven candidates for superintendent Tuesday night as the process of whittling the list to two or three finalists opens today with a first round of interviews.
The seven candidates include four current superintendents, one deputy superintendent, a chief academic officer, and a director of school administrators. Most work for Midwestern school districts in either Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa or Michigan. The closest comes from Albert Lea and the farthe
Statement From Resigning Rochester Schools Superintendent
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Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The current Rochester School District Superintendent issued a statement today concerning his decision to step down this summer.
The Rochester School Board late Tuesday night voted to accept the resignation of Superintendent Michael Munoz, effective June 30th. The announcement followed allegations of plagiarism involving speeches and writings that resulted in a petition signed by over 1000 people calling for his resignation.
In his statement, which was included in a message sent out to the families of Rochester School District the students, Munoz apologized for making choices that have set a poor example for our students and for creating a distraction from the school system s mission. He also addressed his agreement to stay on the job until after the end of the current school year by listing a number of major decisions and actions that need to be
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Rochester Today podcast on KROC NEWS which has brought out claims of race-baiting by James Rabe. That s me.
Joined by fill-in co-host, Curt St. John from Quick Country and KROC News Director Kim David, the discussion about the allegations against Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Michael Munoz was a lively conversation with quite a few calls. Listen and tell me what you think.
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James Rabe (00:00): New allegations of plagiarism have prompted a petition calling for the resignation of Rochester public schools. Superintendent Michael Munoz. Good morning. I m James Raby. This is the Y one Oh five FM early morning. Show news minute at last check. Over 700 people have signed the petition. See his history of plagiarism on the Y one Oh five FM app. Hey, thanks for calling. Why one Oh five FM. How are you