Tonya Flower

The board meeting included student recognition for state honors, a superintendent report, and an overview of graduation and attendance rates. Discussion items covered an update on the sale of 2026A Facilities Maintenance Bonds and the first reading of several school board policies. Operational actions included ratifying the award of 2026A Facility Maintenance Bonds, accepting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Federal Single Audit, and approving amendments to drainage and utility easements. Additionally, the board approved several policies regarding criminal or civil action, board member development, and naming of school buildings, while a motion to approve a policy on academic recognition failed.

The School Board agenda includes procedural items such as public forum guidelines, information items covering student recognition and a tour summary of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and discussion on various district policies regarding school board operations, student attendance, and facility usage. Operational action items involve a nutrition services contract, the sale of real property, and several policy adoptions. Supporting documents detail financial transactions, including monthly check registers for the district.

The work session included the recognition of student liaisons, an update on middle school activities and youth recreation programs, a status report on Mariner Middle School, and a review of preliminary fiscal year 2026-27 budget adjustments. The board also addressed operational items including a resolution to sell surplus real property at 4871 Bald Eagle Avenue and a resolution clarifying the status of board members under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Additionally, a closed session was scheduled to discuss labor negotiations and investigate allegations against an individual subject to board authority, followed by a potential resolution regarding the censure of a board member.

The school board recognized students for their achievements in History Day and the Hennepin Arts Spotlight Showcase, and received a recap of the Black Student Union's tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The meeting included the first reading of several board policies and the approval of the Nutrition Services milk products contract for the upcoming school year. The board also approved various policy updates related to school board operations, travel, conduct, and reporting requirements, and decided to delay action on a resolution regarding the sale of real property.

The school board recognized numerous student athletes and art award winners for their state-level achievements. Presentations were provided regarding the elementary Spanish dual immersion program and the presale report for the upcoming issuance of facilities maintenance and refunding bonds. The board conducted the first reading of several policies and approved the 2026-2029 achievement and integration plan. Additionally, the board approved a 10-year long-term facility maintenance plan, a resolution of intent to issue bonds in the amount of approximately $31,750,000, and several school board policies regarding legal status, district name, complaint procedures, and the consent agenda.