Consent Agenda

Moved by Sakaan [0:45:49] · Seconded by Leah [0:45:51]

The consent agenda, comprising 14 routine administrative items, was presented for approval. These items included minutes from previous board meetings, gifts, various financial reports (Treasurer's report, summary of claims, schedule of investments, revenues and expenditures), personnel employment agreements, a building assets reducing risks agreement, a joint powers agreement with Dakota County, policy 601 education programs, and the new Rosemount Middle School big package number two.

Truth in Taxation 2024 Payable in 2025

Moved by Jackie [1:21:49] · Seconded by Anna [1:21:50]

The Director of Finance and Operations presented the district's Truth in Taxation hearing for the levy payable in 2025. The presentation outlined the timeline of the levy process, the components of property taxes (voter-approved vs. state-established/aid-levy mix), and how taxes are distributed across district funds. The overall district levy is projected to decrease by $892,722 (0.5%) from the prior year, primarily due to a decline in the general fund related to flat enrollment projections. The district's portion of property taxes for an average valued home is expected to decrease by 5%.

2025-2026 School Calendar

Moved by Leah [1:27:07] · Seconded by Jackie [1:27:08]

The proposed 2025-2026 school calendar was presented, outlining key dates such as middle and high school starting two days before Labor Day, K-12 ending on June 4th, and an elementary student assessment day prior to Labor Day. Discussion centered on the allocation of staff development and data analysis days, including three days converted from student instruction due to Read Act literacy training requirements. The committee adjusted the placement of one staff development day based on parent feedback, and opted for staff days over school days in late December to avoid extending the school year further into June. The committee plans to seek further stakeholder input for the 2026-2027 calendar.

2025-2026 Middle School and High School Course Revisions

Moved by Leah [1:30:40] · Seconded by Jackie [1:30:41]

Rachel Hughes presented the annual proposed course revisions for middle and high schools for the 2025-2026 academic year. These revisions include recommendations to add, drop, replicate, or rename courses, which will be integrated into the registration process beginning in January. The board, having reviewed the detailed listing previously, approved the recommendations as part of a routine annual update to course offerings.