Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools — Transcript
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Student Achievements & Recognition
School Bus Immunity and Safety Concerns
Pathway Programs for Staff of Color
MNMTSS Framework Implementation Progress
Facility Use Fee Increases
Overview of Student Rights and Responsibilities (Student Handbook)
Addition of Student School Board Members
Votes (2)
Approval of Administrative Regulation 801.5 AR: Facility Use Fees
Dissent: None
Moved by Jackie [51:24] · Seconded by Katherine [51:24]
The Community Education department proposed an increase in facility use fees for indoor spaces at elementary and secondary schools (Class 2, 3, and 4), effective July 1, 2025. A market fee study indicated current rates are competitive, but adjustments are needed to account for increased costs in facility scheduling, building supervision, athletic equipment purchases, and inflation. The proposal also included a revision to the due dates for community use applications for fields and grounds to better align with the district-wide scheduling timeline. The board found the proposal straightforward following its second reading.
Addition of Student School Board Members and Revision to Policy 203 (First Reading)
Dissent: None, but several board members expressed concerns about implementation strategy and broad representation.
Moved by null · Seconded by null
This item introduced a proposed revision to Policy 203, School Board Organization, to add two non-voting resident student members to the school board, serving as ex officio members during open meetings. The goal is to provide student voice, input, and an opportunity for civic education. Board members expressed strong support for student involvement, but concerns were raised regarding the practical implementation, ensuring broad representation of the diverse student body (beyond just two students from multiple high schools), and the need for a comprehensive strategy. Suggestions included forming a student representative committee or having a board workshop to flush out the details. The board decided to hold a workshop for further discussion on the infrastructure, selection process, and broader student engagement, targeting a potential January 2026 implementation.
Notable Quotes (5)
I think what's really clear is that we have a crisis of civic education in this country... and I think that this proposed action is a great way to kind of get ahead of that. ...when young people can become involved in their community, when they can get a voice, when they can learn the process by which you know the laws that govern them, they are excited to keep staying involved.
I use a mantra that is really important to me in my day job... 'nothing about us without us.'... I think having students on the board is could be an important opportunity for us to get that input. But I think it even starts with bringing them into a conversation about how we do this. What are the ways that they want to have more voice?
Two students can't carry everything and we've got lots of different students that come to our and celebrate with us... I think a better idea would be to create a student representative committee from all the high schools... and then pick from there the two people that want to come and represent the board.
I don't look it as a micromanage. I look at the board is the board is we set the vision and I do believe that the administration is responsible for the strategy if I'm in in collaboration right. I do think speed kills I do not I am very reticent to approve a policy without any inclination of how it is going to be operationalized.
One question I have for the board just in thinking about the time of school year May. I'm going to talk about graduation here in a few minutes. What is the timeline that the board would like to look at in terms of having a workshop or putting students on the school board? You know, we were working trying to maybe make this happen for next fall. I don't know that that's more important than slowing down and doing it right.
Ordinances & Resolutions (28)
School board organization, proposed for revision to include student members.
Facility Use Fees, subject to a second reading and approval for increases.
The student handbook, presented for a first reading with proposed annual updates and changes.
A systematic framework for using data to drive decision-making and ensure consistent student support.
Referenced in developing the policy for student school board members.
Referenced for technical adjustments to Policy 203.
Referenced for drawing language for Policy 203 revisions.
Item on the consent agenda.
Item on the consent agenda.
Item on the consent agenda.
Item on the consent agenda.
Item on the consent agenda.
Item on the consent agenda.
Item on the consent agenda.
A ruling related to school bus driver and district immunity.
Invoked by district attorneys to shield from accountability in a bus accident case.
Recently adopted by the board, summarized in the student handbook.
A section in the student handbook with substantial changes.
A section in the student handbook with substantial changes.
A section in the student handbook with substantial changes reflective of regulation updates.
New language adopted by the board, incorporated into the student handbook.
An MSBA model policy used as a reference for Policy 203 revisions.
Award given to the entire District 196 HOSA chapter.
Program dedicated to inspiring and recognizing young women in high school for computing achievements.
Award given to an outstanding high school chemistry teacher for excellence.
Tournament where district students won numerous medals and championships.
Recognizes outstanding senior female athletes for excellence in individual and team sport achievements.
Conference where district students earned exceptional honors in business and marketing.