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March 25, 2024 - School Board Work Session

White Bear Lake Area SchoolsSunday, March 16, 2025
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Presale report for Facilities Maintenance Bonds and School Building Bonds

Literacy instructional leadership update

Analysis of kindergarten reading progress and MTSS/RTI efficacy

Implementation of LETRS training for district educators

Review of elementary literacy curriculum and pedagogical vision

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Notable Quotes (3)

We're gonna combine 'em for just efficiency, in cost of issuance, but also as you get those bigger block sizes... you have more interest from the market.

— Shelby McQuay
Bond issuance strategyExplaining the strategy behind bundling bond issuances.

I have had to say to our staff, like, we are all reading teachers, our playground teachers are teachers, our cafeteria staff are teachers.

— Matt Menier
Instructional leadershipDescribing the culture change at Willow Lane.

I honestly can say it's one of the first times in my career where I've truly seen that RTI pyramid or MTSS pyramid.

— Cynthia Mueller
Reading instruction dataCommenting on the effectiveness of literacy interventions.

People (5)

Shelby McQuaySenior Municipal Advisor and Managing Director

Presented the presale report for district bond issuances.

Cynthia MuellerPrincipal on Special Assignment and District Literacy Specialist

Led the literacy instruction update and data presentation.

1 quote

“We're really starting from the ground up and really looking at these results.”

Discussing the new literacy curriculum implementation.

Matt MenierPrincipal of Willow Lane Elementary

Presented data on student reading proficiency and instructional leadership strategies.

1 quote

“I had to do a lot homework myself... Minnesota Principals Academy helped me with that.”

Reflecting on his own learning journey regarding early childhood reading.

Chair EllisonBoard Chair

Presided over the meeting and managed the agenda.

Mr. WaldStaff Member

Introduced the presale report for Facilities Maintenance Bonds.

Places Mentioned

Independent School District 624Willow Lane ElementaryOneka ElementaryMatoska Elementary

Events & Meetings (4)

  • Work Study Meeting of the School Board - Date not specified
  • August 14th, 2024 - School Board meeting regarding resolution of intent
  • April 8th, 2024 - Scheduled bond sale date
  • February 2024 - MESPA Conference

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Series 2024A

Resolution of intent to issue General Obligation School Building and Facilities Maintenance Bonds in the amount of $42,835,000.

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