Columbia Heights School District — Transcript
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
School Board Governance and Operations
Financial Matters and Community Contributions
Board and Superintendent Reports
Student Representative Reports and School Life
Achievement and Integration Program Budget
Superintendent Mid-Year Evaluation
Votes (3)
Approval of Consent Agenda
Moved by Julie [0:05:22] · Seconded by Michelle [0:05:25]
The consent agenda included the Personnel report, Schoolboard minutes, and the Treasury report. Superintendent Stenvik was thanked for adding the two treasury reports to the agenda, acknowledging the effort required post-audit for the new year.
Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution
Moved by Laura [0:06:54] · Seconded by Julie [0:06:58]
The board approved a resolution to accept various monetary and in-kind donations. Monetary donations included Wells Fargo ($150), James R and Patricia Hemk Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation ($578), and Marine Riley ($500). In-kind donations included honey bear apples from Fadin American Legion Post 555 ($100), winter coats/hats/mittens/gloves from Knights of Columbus Council 9905 ($400), and art supplies from DonorsChoose ($125, $13.94). Board members expressed deep gratitude for the community's consistent and generous support, emphasizing the positive impact on students and programs like Junior Achievement.
Motion to Move to Closed Session for Superintendent Mid-Year Evaluation
Moved by Laura [0:54:19] · Seconded by Julie [0:54:21]
The board voted to move into a closed session to conduct the superintendent's mid-year evaluation. The purpose was specified as discussing the superintendent's mid-year goals, with an update provided on goals one and two, specifically concerning literacy and the attendance pilot program. The board returned to open meeting after the discussion.
Notable Quotes (3)
I think I'd just like to thank um superintendent stenvik for adding the two treasury reports getting that into the the agenda consent agenda so I know that those are after the audit and it takes time to get get these out and ready for the new year so I appreciate that thanks for your email yes thank you um all right if there's no other discussion then we'll move uh forward all those in favor say I I I opposed abstained motion carries okay.
we are extremely grateful to our community for all of the support that they give to our students we really can't say it enough and you know it's it just the the coats and art supplies and it's just all encompassing and very generous.
And I just want to say that you know Junior Achievement is a great organization and our students being a part of that um they learned so much in such a short period of time to be a part of that organization and so that contribution will definitely be used.
Ordinances & Resolutions (5)
State statute permitting school boards to receive donations and act as trustees.
Official resolution to accept monetary and in-kind contributions to the school district.
U.S. President's order to revert Title IX definition, creating conflict with state law.
Minnesota state law that includes gender identity, in conflict with federal Title IX executive order.
District budget presented for FY2026, outlining expenditures for the state-mandated program.