Columbia Heights School District — Transcript
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Acknowledgement of Community Contributions
School Board Member and Superintendent Reports
State Legislative Update on Education Funding and Policy
READ Act Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Update
6-12 Health Curriculum Review and Recommendation
District Radon Testing Results
Discussion on Potential November 2026 Operating Levy
Workers' Compensation Insurance Renewal
Votes (1)
Acknowledgement of Contributions
Dissent: None
Moved by Michelle Petway [0:06:40] · Seconded by Jessica Palmer [0:06:44]
The board formally accepted a total of $24,436.68 in monetary contributions and a variety of in-kind donations. Specific monetary donations included $300 for general support, $2,275 for North Park school supplies, a $3,000 community tennis grant, $5,737.46 from a softball fundraiser, $625.09 from a tennis fundraiser, $1,389.85 for North Park PE, $500 for Valley View student use, $10,300 for activities department (soccer, synchro, tennis, football, homecoming fireworks), $120 in Target gift cards for Valley View, and $189.28 for North Park Art. In-kind donations included soda, bikes, bike helmets, and 78 books. The total monetary contributions for FY 2025-2026 reached $117,690.98. Board members expressed appreciation for the community's consistent generosity.
Notable Quotes (2)
I'm glad to see that we wrapped up the school year strong with continuing generosity from the community, so that's wonderful to see.
I think just as always, you know, um it it always floors me to read these and see how um committed our community is to supporting our schools and our students. And um I'm grateful for that every single day.
Ordinances & Resolutions (13)
Permits school boards to receive bequests, donations, or gifts for district benefit.
Approved as part of the consent agenda (second reading).
Approved as part of the consent agenda (second reading).
Moved out of the consent agenda for separate discussion as an action item.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
Provided $10 million for compensatory revenue adjustment in Minnesota.
A bill passed to increase funding to public schools by altering the distribution from the Permanent School Fund, now requiring a statewide vote.
Legislation passed to protect school students from grooming by adults, expanding the investigation period for maltreatment.
Evidence-based literacy instruction, with technical changes and new requirements for teacher candidates. Also refers to an updated Memorandum of Understanding.
Legislation authored by Rep. Feist, creating limits on remote monitoring of students by school districts.
The recommended new health curriculum for grades 6-12, aligned with national standards and addressing contemporary health topics.
Data compilation is beginning for reporting on the district's strategic plan.