School Board Meeting November 25, 2025
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Swearing-in of school board member Laurian Mueller
Roll call
Approval of agenda
Board announcements
Communications to the board
Consent agenda
Acknowledgement of contributions
Board member reports
Superintendent's report
Full-service community school update at Valley View
Areas of Interest (5)
- Columbia Heights Public Schools board appoints new director, Laurian Mueller, during November meeting.
- Full-service community school model at Valley View highlighted as a hub for local family resources and youth development.
- Community donations for student activities reached over $21,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026 to date.
- District forms new AI committee to address rapid evolution of artificial intelligence in education.
- New 'Bridge to Lead' mentorship program launching at Valley View in partnership with fire and police departments.
Votes (3)
Approval of agenda
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Approval of consent agenda (Personnel, minutes, policies 401, 403, 404, 406, 408, 422, 722)
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Resolution for acknowledgement of contributions
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Notable Quotes (2)
It is an honor that you were appointed to guide the education of our community's children as you recite the oath of office.
Sometimes you got to break bread to have a conversation to build a community.
People (6)
Laurian MuellerSchool Board MemberNewly appointed school board member sworn in during the meeting.
Newly appointed school board member sworn in during the meeting.
Superintendent StimbeSuperintendentParticipated in roll call and provided updates on district AI committees and school visits.
Participated in roll call and provided updates on district AI committees and school visits.
Jason KmanPrincipalValley View Principal presenting on full-service community school initiatives.
Valley View Principal presenting on full-service community school initiatives.
Kevin CentenoCommunity School CoordinatorCoordinator for community programs at Valley View school.
Coordinator for community programs at Valley View school.
Director PwaySchool Board MemberConducted the official board roll call.
Conducted the official board roll call.
Vice Chair PalmerSchool Board Vice ChairPresided over the meeting and managed procedural approvals.
Presided over the meeting and managed procedural approvals.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (5)
- November 25, 2025: School Board Meeting
- November 26-28, 2025: No school / District closed
- December 9, 2025, 6 p.m.: School board meeting in community room
- December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026: No school
- December 3, 2025: BIPOC family group meeting at North Park
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Accepting $15,374.25 in monetary contributions for district programs and activities.