Regular School Board Meeting August 11, 2025

Friday, September 5, 2025

Approval of agenda

Recognition of East View High School FCCLA students

Consent agenda approval

District assessment model updates

Advanced Placement (AP) exam participation and performance review

Implementation of 9th grade AP World History

Areas of Interest (4)

District 196 restructured its assessment model to reduce student testing time by 60-75 minutes per year.
New legislative mandate forces District 196 to shift civics curriculum from 9th grade to 11th or 12th grade.
District 196 records first-ever cohort of 9th graders taking AP World History.
District officials claim 1:1 iPad implementation was critical to streamlining assessment processes.

Votes (2)

Approval of the agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Jackie · Seconded by Robin

Approval of consent agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Robin · Seconded by Leah

Notable Quotes (1)

I am privileged to advise FCCLA and lead the family consumer science department at Eastview. Although we are the only chapter in district 196, we are very proud to be the largest chapter in Minnesota.
— Rob Franchino

FCCLA RecognitionReporting on behalf of Mia Battis regarding FCCLA.

People (6)

JohnsonBoard Chairperson

Presiding officer for the board meeting.

BalsoneSuperintendent

Attending school board meeting.

Rob FranchinoNot stated

Introducing FCCLA students; substituted for Mia Battis.

1 quote

“Although we are the only chapter in district 196, we are very proud to be the largest chapter in Minnesota.”

Quoting Mia Battis regarding the East View High School FCCLA chapter.

Rachel HughesDirector of Instruction Achievement

Reporting on district assessment model restructuring.

Eric HansenNot stated

Introducing AP performance report.

Todd BeachDistrict Lead for Social Studies / Teacher

Provided detailed report on AP performance and 9th grade World History.

Places Mentioned

Egan High SchoolDiamond ParkEast View High SchoolOrlando, FloridaDistrict 196Rosemont High SchoolCity of Apple Valley

Events & Meetings (4)

July 14, 2025 Special School Board Meeting
July 14, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
July 28, 2025 Special School Board Meeting
July 5-10, 2025: FCCLA National Leadership Conference (Orlando, FL)

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Policy 405

Employee rights

Policy 503

Student rights and responsibilities

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