April 13, 2026 - School Board Regular Meeting

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Board agenda amendments

Consent agenda approval

Public forum procedures

Student and staff accomplishments

Superintendent report on district events

Graduation rates and attendance data

Middle school student experience

District continuous improvement metrics

Areas of Interest (4)

Board member attempt to add governance transparency motion to agenda failed due to lack of second.
District reports 93.9% graduation rate, citing it as top in the metro area.
Concerns raised regarding the shift to 4th-5th grade multi-age classrooms and parent input processes.
District officials report significant rebound in student attendance post-pandemic.

Votes (4)

Add discussion on parent input for 4th-5th grade multi-age classrooms

WithdrawnN/A

Moved by Scar · Seconded by N/A

Add discussion on board governance/transparency

FailedNo second

Moved by Scar · Seconded by N/A

Approve current agenda

PassVoice vote

Moved by Allison · Seconded by Thompson

Approve consent agenda

PassUnanimous

Moved by Beloit · Seconded by Allison

Notable Quotes (1)

If a student fails even one class in ninth grade, their likelihood of graduating drops significantly.
— Dr. Gillespie

Graduation ratesExplaining the importance of ninth-grade academic performance.

People (6)

ArkinBoard Chair

Facilitates the board meeting and manages agenda items.

Dr. KavulichSuperintendent

Delivers district reports and community engagement updates.

Dr. GillespieDistrict Administrator

Presents graduation and attendance data.

John LinebargerPrincipal

Discusses elementary connection and attendance strategies.

Angela NelsonPrincipal

Focuses on school belonging and kindness themes.

Catherine PetersonPrincipal

Discusses developmental needs and middle school student experience.

Places Mentioned

White Bear Lake Area High SchoolCentral Middle SchoolCaribou Coffee, downtown White Bear LakeDonatelli'sMat-Su Central InternationalOtter Lake Elementary

Events & Meetings (4)

Middle School Musical (Matilda Jr.): April 23rd-25th at Central Middle School
A Time for Flight Performance: April 28th at 7:00 p.m. at High School
Coffee with Dr. K: May 5th at 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Caribou Coffee
Donatelli's Takeover: May 5th, 19th, 26th, and June 2nd

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