Beth Hillerns

The Governing Board meeting included the approval of the agenda with addendums. The primary action item involved the approval of the new Teacher Master Agreement contract for the period of 2025-2027. No additional board reports were presented during the discussion segment.

The Governing Board meeting involved the approval of the agenda, including addendums posted later. Key items addressed included the approval of the consent agenda, reviewing bills for September and October 2025, and processing personnel actions such as resignations and new employment contracts for Resource Coaches. Professional learning and communications, including the SCRED Annual Report and newsletters, were noted. The Board approved the 24-25 Audit Review as presented, with no areas of concern identified. Financial reports for July through August 2025 were shared. Discussion items focused on the first reading of several policy deletions and new corresponding policies concerning Fund Balance, Membership, Facility Use, Fundraising, and Advertising. The Board also reflected on a Legislative Forum, discussed the FY27 SCRED Budget Timeline and assumptions, and received a Negotiations Update, which included adding two members to the negotiations committee after a tentative agreement was reached with the SCRED EA. The Director reported progress on Strategic Objectives and an idea for a Governing Board Retreat in January 2026.

The Governing Board meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The agenda was approved, and the consent agenda included the approval of previous meeting minutes, bills reports, changes to the trash/recycling contract, annual reviews of SCRED agreements, bylaws, policies, personnel employment, and professional learning. The board also discussed the Legislative Forum, financial reports, and an FY24-25 audit update. Approvals were granted for the Better Health Collective as the health insurance plan provider and for the Membership Agreement and Bylaws of the Better Health Collective. The Director's report covered SCRED Strategic Objectives, SCRED SOC Collective Commitments, Professional Learning recap, SCRED Program Updates, and a Negotiations Process Update. The SCRED Strategic Planning Process was discussed, and a reminder was given to RSVP for the Legislative Forum.

This document, presented as an annual report, details the strategic planning process and progress for the St. Croix River Education District (SCRED). The strategic plan is founded on SCRED's mission, values, and vision, with a clear focus on the five components of the MnMTSS framework. Key strategic priorities for 2025-26 include creating a unified vision for specialized programming, building robust behavioral services, centering families as partners, developing a thriving special education workforce, and ensuring early identification and support with evidence-based practices. The plan emphasizes multi-layered practices and support, infrastructure for continuous improvement, effective assessment, data-based decision-making, and strong family and community engagement, guided by core values of collaboration, innovation, and advocacy, all aimed at maximizing outcomes through partnership.

The Local Literacy Plan for St. Croix River Education District focuses on improving literacy outcomes for students in K-12, including multilingual learners and students with special education needs. Key goals include having every child reading at or above grade level, implementing evidence-based screening and intervention tools, providing professional development for teachers, and engaging parents in the literacy process. The plan outlines specific strategies for screening, intervention, and progress monitoring, as well as the use of literacy aid funds to support these initiatives. The plan emphasizes a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) and the use of evidence-based curriculum materials to ensure students' mastery of foundational reading skills.