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June 30, 2025 School Board Meeting

Norwood School District (Central Public Schools ISD 108)Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Approval of agenda

Consent agenda

Cologne preschool site closure and transition

Acceptance of community gifts and donations

Summer school program updates

District office summer hours

Superintendent evaluation process

2024-2025 parent survey results review

2026 parent survey development and strategy

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Approve the agenda as presented

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Proox

Approve the consent agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Creger

Accept community gifts and donations

AcceptedVoice vote

Moved by Provox · Seconded by Ericson

Notable Quotes (3)

The Cologne site is going to be housed at our elementary school. So all of our prek for housed recognize that and just know that it it was a hard hard decision yet I believe is it's the right decision.

— Mr. Shakar
Preschool EnrollmentAnnouncing the closure of the standalone Cologne preschool facility.

Citizens Bank worked with an organization that basically accelerated their donation... It ended up being $10,000 to each of those departments.

— Mr. Shakar
DonationsHighlighting a donation leverage strategy for CTE funding.

I don't care about how all the students are doing. I mean I do but I want to know about my kid.

— Board Member
Parent CommunicationExpressing frustration with generic school communication versus individual student progress.

People (7)

Mr. ShakarSuperintendent

Provides district updates, evaluation processes, and presents survey results.

1 quote

“The amount of feedback I receive from staff about my child meets my expectations.”

Proposed new wording for the 2026 parent survey to better address parental concerns.

ShelbyBoard Member

Leads the superintendent evaluation process and subcommittee coordination.

RichHigh School Staff

Noted as an expert communicator, leading initiatives for student-led grade reporting.

JoshBoard Member

Involved in preschool enrollment issues and superintendent evaluation.

SpencerBoard Member

Discussed preschool enrollment and context regarding superintendent evaluation timeline.

EmilyBoard Member

Provided feedback on parent communication and teacher response expectations.

Betsy PyStaff

Transitioning from Cologne preschool site to the elementary school.

Places Mentioned

Cologne preschool siteCentral Elementary SchoolHigh SchoolMinnesota Valley

Events & Meetings (2)

  • June 30th, 2025 - Regular board meeting
  • August 1st - Deadline for superintendent evaluations
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