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School Board Meeting June 16th, 2026

Columbia Heights School DistrictWednesday, June 17, 2026
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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

Full Document Analysis

Votes (1)

Acknowledgement of Contributions

6-0 Approved

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.

Acknowledgement of Contributions

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.

Acknowledgement of Contributions

Ordinances & Resolutions (13)

Minnesota Statute 123B.02Other

Permits school boards to receive bequests, donations, or gifts for district benefit.

Policy 506 Student DisciplinePolicy

Approved as part of the consent agenda (second reading).

Policy 508 Extended School Year for Certain Students with Individualized Education PlansPolicy

Approved as part of the consent agenda (second reading).

Personnel ReportOther

Moved out of the consent agenda for separate discussion as an action item.

Treasury Report from April 2026Other

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

Minutes from May 26, 2026Other

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

Supplemental Omnibus bill for E-12 educationOther

Provided $10 million for compensatory revenue adjustment in Minnesota.

Permanent School Fund Constitutional AmendmentOther

A bill passed to increase funding to public schools by altering the distribution from the Permanent School Fund, now requiring a statewide vote.

Anti-grooming billOther

Legislation passed to protect school students from grooming by adults, expanding the investigation period for maltreatment.

READ ActOther

Evidence-based literacy instruction, with technical changes and new requirements for teacher candidates. Also refers to an updated Memorandum of Understanding.

Student Data Privacy Act (2022)Other

Legislation authored by Rep. Feist, creating limits on remote monitoring of students by school districts.

Health Smart curriculumOther

The recommended new health curriculum for grades 6-12, aligned with national standards and addressing contemporary health topics.

Vision 2030 Strategic PlanningPlan

Data compilation is beginning for reporting on the district's strategic plan.

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