School Board Meeting June 10th, 2025

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Areas of Interest (4)

Columbia Heights school board amends agenda last-minute due to union requests regarding teacher evaluation plans.
District implements 'grow your own' teacher apprenticeship program to address staffing shortages.
School board and city officials to hold joint meeting on June 30th.
Federal funding allocations for Title grants are delayed for the 2025-2026 school year.

Approve the agenda as amended by removing action item A

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Granland · Seconded by N/A

Accept the consent agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Laura · Seconded by Karina

Accept the resolution for monetary contributions

PassedRoll call

Moved by Laura · Seconded by Julie

In Columbia Heights Public Schools, we are creating worlds of opportunity for each and every learner. All belong, all succeed.
— Granland

Mission statementOpening the meeting.

It's a registered apprenticeship program that is a paid pathway for paraprofessionals to earn their bachelor's degree.
— Director Bennett

Teacher Apprenticeship ProgramExplaining the apprenticeship program.

GranlandBoard Chair

Facilitated the meeting, handled amendments, and motions.

MichelleSecretary/Staff

Conducted roll call and administrative support.

Superintendent StendicSuperintendent

Provided operational updates and school board guidance.

Director BennettDirector

Presented the Teacher Apprenticeship Program MOU.

Director CuckarrellDirector

Presented on federal Title grant funding for 2025-2026.

Columbia Heights Public SchoolsAldrich Arena, MaplewoodCommunity RoomRamsdale ParkCentury CollegeBethel University

Resolution 123b.02

Acceptance of $5,548 in monetary contributions and various in-kind donations for the district.