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September 9th, 2025 | Spring Lake Park Schools Board Meeting

Spring Lake Park SchoolsFriday, September 12, 2025
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Refunding bonds 2025A pre-sale report

2025-2026 District Operational Plan

Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Report

Review of student academic growth and proficiency data

Portrait of a graduate measures and pathway courses

District graduation rates and personalized learning plans

Fiscal stewardship and property tax impacts

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approve the agenda

PassesNot specified

Moved by Forsberg · Seconded by Schmidt

Approve consent agenda

PassesNot specified

Moved by Hennon · Seconded by Vala

Notable Quotes (2)

The last five refundings have brought over $13 million in savings that again go directly to your taxpayers.

— Aaron Bushberger
Bond refinancingFinancial history of the district.

What are the benefits of investing as a taxpayer in our school district? And these are the things that we really believe are valuable, rare, and unique.

— Dr. Jeff Renberg
District Operational PlanCommunity engagement and levy messaging.

People (8)

Amy SchultzExecutive Director of Business Services

Presented the pre-sale report for bond refinancing.

Aaron BushbergerMunicipal Advisor (Ellers)

Expert on bond refunding process and interest rates.

1 quote

“Any savings that we do see as a part of this refunding goes directly to your taxpayers... it's automatically reduction in your future property tax notes.”

Explaining the benefit of bond refunding.

Dr. Jeff RenbergSuperintendent

Presented the district operational plan and strategic anchors.

1 quote

“It's discouraging to people who are working really hard when you do the right thing for kids. And that's up to 15 kids a year... That makes absolutely no sense.”

Criticizing state metrics that penalize districts for student-centered transitions.

Dr. HopeAdministrator

Reviewed academic progress, MAP results, and graduation metrics.

ForsbergBoard Member

Moved to approve the agenda.

SchmidtBoard Member

Seconded the motion to approve the agenda.

HennonBoard Member

Moved to approve the consent agenda.

ValaBoard Member

Seconded the motion for the consent agenda.

Places Mentioned

Spring Lake Park Schools

Events & Meetings (2)

  • September 22, 2025: School Board Work Session at 5:00 p.m.
  • October 7, 2025: School Board Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

General obligation school building refunding bonds series 2025A

Pre-sale report for refinancing existing school bonds to reduce property tax levies.

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