Spring Lake Park Schools — Transcript
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Panther Foundation Donation and Community Partnership
Athletics and Activities Update for Winter/Spring 2025-2026
Monthly Financial Report, FY2026 Revised Budget, and FY2027 Proposed Budget
Superintendent's Report: Staff Appreciation, Graduation, and Summer Programs
Quality Compensation (Q Comp) Program Annual Report and MOU Approval
Certification of Population Estimates for Property Tax Levy
Board Forum and Student Representative Reports
Votes (6)
Approval of the Fiscal Year 26 Revised Budget
Dissent: None
Moved by Forsber [0:45:51] · Seconded by Mcclullen [0:46:01]
Miss Amy Schultz presented the revisions, noting increases in special education revenue and decreases in general education revenue due to enrollment, along with an increase in expenditures for projects expected to be completed by the end of June. The revisions were limited to the general fund.
Approval of the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [0:46:31] · Seconded by Schmidt [0:46:34]
Miss Amy Schultz and Dr. Robert presented the proposed budget, emphasizing its alignment with the district's strategic plan and operational plan. Key points included a structurally balanced budget, long-term sustainability, and the critical role of the community-approved levy (generating $3.5 million for the next year) and capital projects levy ($2.1 million annually). They noted a slight enrollment decrease and a 2.69% increase in the general education formula. The district is not facing budget cuts, unlike many metropolitan school districts.
Approval of the Fiscal Year 28 Application for Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Revenue to be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education
Dissent: None
Moved by Scully [0:47:04] · Seconded by Hennon [0:47:08]
Miss Amy Schultz explained that this is an approval for a 10-year plan of expenses related to deferred maintenance. It allows the district to submit the plan to the Minnesota Department of Education and does not immediately impact the budget until further action is taken during a future levy process.
Approval of 2026-2027 Annual QC Comp Memorandum of Understanding
Dissent: None
Moved by Forsberg [0:47:50] · Seconded by Schmidt [0:47:53]
Dr. Hope presented the annual report on the Q Comp (Quality Compensation) program, outlining its four core components: teacher leader positions, professional learning communities for development, teacher learning and evaluation, and performance pay. She shared insights supporting continued focus on student engagement and evaluation refinements. Tony confirmed that the MOU had no substantive changes, only updated dates, and was unanimously ratified by the SLPUR teachers association (187-0).
Acknowledgement of Gifts
Dissent: None
Moved by Schmidt [0:51:50] · Seconded by McCullen [0:51:53]
This item involved the formal acceptance of gifts to the district in accordance with School Board Policy 706 and Minnesota Statute 465.03.
Approval of Resolution Certifying the Population Estimates for the 2026 Payable 2027 Levy
Dissent: None
Moved by Hennant [0:53:32] · Seconded by Forsburg [0:53:35]
The resolution certified an increase in the district's population from 37,214 to 38,082, as determined by the 2025 Minnesota state demographers report. This certification is necessary for accurate revenue calculations for the upcoming levy.
Notable Quotes (8)
The first revisions that we did by the school board in February really reflected the first six months of the year. Uh the ones being propos proposed tonight are much smaller and those really reflect the last few months of what has come about the um we have known that is a slightly different assumption than what we were using prior to that. So any revisions tonight are only in the general fund.
Our product is good people. You know, if we win championships, that's great. But, uh, our product is good people.
I'm glad to say we we're contributing zero to that um amount. We're not having to make cuts and really appreciate the support of our community um this past November when we were able to pass the levy and so this budget that you will be approving tonight for the first time will um those funds will be evident in that budget.
We are still still heavily reliant on state aids, which makes up 76% of our budget. Uh beyond that, taxes are 19% that is up a percent or two from last year again because levy that was approved.
The plan that's going to get approved later, and we'll touch on that a little bit moving forward as well, but the 2027 amounts are included. Class sizes, we are maintaining those that are already competitive class size targets.
It really is just a 10-year plan of expenses. That's all the board is approving. But by submitting that now for the 202728 school year, it will come up again um during our levy process.
I don't have a lot for you other than to say that the administration is recommending your approval of the updated Q comp agreement with SLPUR teachers association. No substantive changes have been made uh to the memorandum of understanding. uh Only dates have been updated, nothing else. And our teachers have already ratified uh thisou and the vote passed with 187 to zero.
Yeah, we're all for growth.
Ordinances & Resolutions (11)
Proposed revisions to the current fiscal year's budget reflecting updated revenue assumptions for special education and general education enrollment, and adjustments for projects.
The proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, aligned with the district's strategic plan and long-term financial forecasts, detailing revenue and expenditure assumptions.
An application submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education outlining a 10-year plan for deferred maintenance costs, ensuring state awareness of future facility needs.
An agreement outlining the components and implementation of the Quality Compensation (Q Comp) program, updated annually and ratified by the teachers' association.
Establishes guidelines for the acceptance of gifts to the school district.
States that a school board may accept a gift of real or personal property by resolution approved by two-thirds of its members.
Official certification of population increase (from 37,214 to 38,082) to the state demographer for use in revenue calculations for the 2026 payable 2027 levy.
Previous report showing the district population estimate of 37,214.
Current report determining the district's population estimate of 38,082.
The long-term vision document that guides the district's resource allocation and operational decisions.
Annual plan detailing specific projects for improvement and innovation, aligned with the strategic plan.