Regular School Board Meeting July 14, 2025

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Approval of agenda

Student and staff recognition

Introduction of new elementary principals

Special communication request

Consent agenda approval

School lunch program update

Votes (2)

Approval of the agenda

Passed7-0

Moved by Robin · Seconded by Sakoden

Approval of consent agenda

Passed7-0

Moved by Robin · Seconded by Katherine

Notable Quotes (3)

We can advocate for immigrants without having to mention how useful they are. We are here. We are human. We matter. And that should be enough.
— Yair

Speech and debate performanceIntroduction of dramatic piece about undocumented immigrants on 9/11.

These rights like seedlings are fragile. They need to be protected not just from the invasive weeds of greed and complacency, but from the scorching sun of hatred and ignorance.
— Isra Yassin

Original oratoryThesis statement regarding civil rights.

I really feel like in the last year we have simply found just a reprieve from a very tumultuous world.
— Jessica Heiser

Community satisfactionParental feedback on District 196.

People (11)

Bart CaspersonsonSocial studies teacher

Apple Valley High School teacher who passed away July 12th.

Scott VossDirector of speech and debate

Apple Valley High School speech coach presenting national finalists.

Annayia BosticStudent

National speech champion and Triple Threat award winner.

Erin SchwabDirector of theater

Apple Valley High School theater director.

Pete RobacPrincipal

Principal of Rosemount High School.

Molly PittsonGraduate

2025 Rosemount High School graduate and student publicist award winner.

Jeremy SorensonDirector of Elementary Education

District 196 administrative staff.

Sarah StrattonPrincipal

Incoming principal of Southview Elementary.

Christine MaguirePrincipal

Incoming principal of Woodland Elementary.

Jessica HeiserEducation attorney

Parent in District 196 providing positive feedback.

Spencer FischerDirector

Nutrition services update presenter.

Places Mentioned

Apple Valley High SchoolRosemount High SchoolWestview Elementary SchoolSouthview Elementary SchoolWoodland Elementary SchoolEcho Park Elementary SchoolThomas Lake Elementary SchoolDe Moine, IANew York City, NYMinneapolis, MN

Events & Meetings (3)

July 14th, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
June 23rd, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
June 23rd, 2025 Special School Board Meeting

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