Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools — Transcript
Monday, June 8, 2026
Moment of Silence and Community Tributes
Recognition of Nutrition Services Department Achievements
Recognition of Dakota United Hawks State Champion CI Softball Team
Superintendent's Recognitions and Updates
Public Comment on Social Media Lawsuit and Smartphone Policy
Bond Construction Project Update
2026 Legislative Session Review
Student Immunization Program Update
2026-27 Preliminary Budget First Reading
Community Use of District Facilities Rental Rates First Reading
Superintendent's Summer Operational Updates
Votes (3)
Approval of Policy 503, Student Rights and Responsibilities (Smart Glasses Prohibition)
Moved by Robin [01:22:56] · Seconded by Jackie [01:22:58]
The board considered the second reading of an amendment to Policy 503, proposing a prohibition on students wearing or using smart glasses at school. The amendment addresses concerns regarding data privacy, academic integrity, and the difficulty for administrators to monitor appropriate use of such devices.
Approval of 2026-27 Overview of Student Rights and Responsibilities (Student Handbook)
Moved by Katherine [01:24:49] · Seconded by Saken [01:24:51]
The 2026-27 student handbook, which summarizes district policies and procedures for students, was presented for approval. Key updates include minor language edits and the addition of the new smart glasses regulation. The district confirmed continued electronic distribution with limited paper copies, leading to cost savings.
Approval of Resolution Regarding November Constitutional Amendment for Permanent School Funding
Moved by Jackie [01:41:40] · Seconded by Robin [01:41:41]
The board considered a resolution authorizing a voter information campaign regarding a constitutional amendment on the November ballot concerning permanent school funding. The key point of discussion was the unique voting mechanism in Minnesota, where blank votes on constitutional amendments count as 'no' votes, making voter education critical for the amendment's passage to increase school funding.
Notable Quotes (5)
administrators had expressed concerns about these devices, um, particularly around data privacy and academic integrity and specifically just the inability to determine when a student might be using them appropriately or not, um, is really challenging with these types of devices.
not many significant changes or updates this year. Um, we updated some language in a few different spots. We'll add that smart glasses uh regulation.
I say it every year, but I'm so glad we saved money. Stop printing that thing. Love, love the extra money we saved.
unique to a constitutional amendment in Minnesota, the total cast, the total votes cast in the election is used in determining whether the amendment passes. What this means is that if a voter comes in to vote in the election, votes for offices, but does not vote for the constitutional amendment and leaves that blank, that counts as a no vote
it is really really important given the history of the amendment to make sure um and it and actually our permanent school fund in general to make sure that voters understand what they're voting for because I think a lot of voters do go to the podium and or they do go up to vote and they see something. I don't know what that is. I'm just going to leave it blank because I'm not going to I don't have opinion one way or the other. And they have to realize that leaving it blank is actually kind of having opinion of how constitutional amendments are are um written or decided on in our state.
Ordinances & Resolutions (32)
Previous meeting minutes approved on the consent agenda.
Previous meeting minutes approved on the consent agenda.
Items approved on the consent agenda.
Item approved on the consent agenda.
Item approved on the consent agenda.
Resolution approved on the consent agenda.
Financial reports approved on the consent agenda.
Financial reports approved on the consent agenda.
Financial reports approved on the consent agenda.
Financial reports approved on the consent agenda.
Financial reports approved on the consent agenda.
Personnel actions approved on the consent agenda.
Agreement approved on the consent agenda.
Agreement approved on the consent agenda.
Agreement approved on the consent agenda.
Agreement approved on the consent agenda.
Agreement approved on the consent agenda.
Item approved on the consent agenda.
Report approved on the consent agenda.
Amendment approved on the consent agenda.
Curriculum approved on the consent agenda.
Curriculum approved on the consent agenda.
Curriculum approved on the consent agenda.
Curriculum approved on the consent agenda.
Report advocating for bell-to-bell phone ban in schools.
New York Times article on social media targeting school environments.
State law requiring current immunization records or exemption documentation.
District regulation requiring current immunization records or exemption documentation.
Proposed amendment to change permanent school fund distribution to 4.5% (from 2.5%).
New state statute defining grooming as a felony and establishing related protections.
Document detailing the district's 2026-27 preliminary budget for review.
Regulation proposing updates to community use of district facilities rental rates.