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December 16, 2024 School Board Meeting

Norwood School District (Central Public Schools ISD 108)Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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Resignation of Board Clerk Connor Smith

Special Education staffing and enrollment

Acceptance of gifts and donations

Student Council updates

Board member farewell and transitions

Schools Advocating for Fair Funding (SAFF) legislative advocacy

Enrollment and financial updates

Southwest Metro support structure

Weekend Backpack food program

Seasons of Thanks/Giving inclusive holiday initiative

Adopt-a-Cow program

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) implementation

Elementary state-led school improvement process

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Approval of agenda

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by CRS · Seconded by Lury

Approval of consent agenda

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed · Seconded by Ly

Acceptance of gifts

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed · Seconded by Ericson

Notable Quotes (2)

The place is lighter and brighter in many ways because you guys led your leadership.

— Tim
Board TransitionFarewell to departing board members.

We will start higher and as the year goes we will lose some students.

— Kyle
FinanceDiscussing current enrollment trends.

People (5)

Connor SmithClerk

Resigning effective January 1; focused on teacher negotiations and community engagement.

1 quote

“hopefully serving in a different area so yeah hopefully work together in different capacity”

Commenting on his future after board service.

SarahBoard Member

Outgoing board member; credited for Community Education leadership and voter outreach.

1 quote

“make sure to always keep everyone in mind when you're making decisions and having hard topics to cover”

Advice to incoming board members.

KyleTreasurer

Outgoing board member; focused on financial transparency and voter promises.

1 quote

“work together as a team; you're going to accomplish more and you're going to get further”

Advice to incoming board members.

TimSuperintendent

Leading the district meeting and reporting on school improvement initiatives.

1 quote

“it's not just because she sitting here but... I just want to give a shout out to Becca Bron”

Commending the special education director's efforts.

Becca BronSpecial Ed Director

Recognized for efforts in staffing despite difficult mid-year recruitment.

Places Mentioned

Central Public SchoolsVarsity GymFieldhouseMinneapolis (MSBA Training location)Cologne

Events & Meetings (1)

  • December 16, 2024 - Regular Central School Board Meeting
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