Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools — Transcript
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Recognition of Student and Staff Achievements
2024-25 Preliminary Budget Approval
Policy 801 District Community Relations Amendment
Review of Administrative Regulation 507.00 Student Fees
Votes (2)
Approval of the 2024-25 Preliminary Budget
Dissent: None
Moved by Leah [40:48] · Seconded by Jackie [40:51]
The administration presented the preliminary budget for its second reading, noting no changes since the first reading. It was highlighted that the budget complies with state law requiring approval by June 30th and is structured according to the standards for the meritorious budget award. Board members praised the transparency and accessibility of the budget document online for community members.
Approval of Policy 801 District Community Relations
Dissent: None
Moved by Jackie [45:40] · Seconded by Soden [45:43]
The discussion focused on an administrative recommendation to modify Policy 801. The proposed change sought to remove a requirement that community listening sessions be held at schools on a rotating basis, thereby providing the board with greater flexibility to host these sessions at other locations.
Notable Quotes (3)
state law requires school boards to approve a preliminary budget by June 30th each year for the following school year.
it's just nice to know that it will be on the board on the web so if you want to look at what we just approved that is out there for you to look at go to the district website thank you every time I get a question from the Community member on our District's budget I point to that budget first place to go look and it is very well outlined and breaks down a very complicated budget into things anyone could understand so I always I really appreciate the work that goes into that yes thank you
we discussed an administrative recommendation to remove a requirement that Community listening sessions be held at schools on a rotating basis the removal of this language will provide greater flexibility to the board to host these sessions at other locations than schools
Ordinances & Resolutions (4)
District's financial plan presented for second reading and approval.
District policy describing community relations, including guidelines for community listening sessions.
Administrative regulation outlining student fees, specifically discussed for driver's education and graduation.
Document recognized with an Award of Excellence from the national school public relations association.