Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools — Transcript
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Recognition of Eastview High School FCCLA Achievements
Superintendent's Recognition of New Cabinet Members
Approval of Administrative Regulation 507.00: Fees and Fines Update
Approval of Land Purchase Agreement for New Rosemount Middle School
Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreements
Votes (5)
Second Reading of Administrative Regulation 507.00: Fees and Fines
Dissent: None
Moved by Jackie [18:28] · Seconded by Suchin [18:31]
Jill Coyle presented the proposed change to increase the fee for Behind-the-Wheel instruction. She explained that this is an optional service, not required for graduation, and the fee increase is necessary due to rising operational costs (leasing, insurance, maintenance, staffing) for the program. The board had previously reviewed this in June.
Purchase Agreement for Land at County Road 42 and Biscayne Avenue
Dissent: None
Moved by Art [19:54] · Seconded by Suchin [20:00]
Mark Stots presented a purchase agreement for 75.6 acres of land in Rosemount from the University of Minnesota for the new Rosemount Middle School. The price is $2.20 per square foot, totaling approximately $7.24 million. The agreement includes a 120-day due diligence period and compliance with University design guidelines and covenants. The project has been a long-term effort, dating back six years, and secures a 'really nice site' that will accommodate the building, parking, and athletic fields. The anticipated opening for the new school is Fall 2027.
Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Building Engineers Association of Rosemont
Dissent: None
Moved by Jackie [23:10] · Seconded by Leah [23:14]
Shelley Munson presented the terms of the ratified agreement, which included a 3.5% annual increase in wages, longevity, and differentials. It also increased the district's health insurance contribution by 12% in year one and 8% in year two, and the matching 403b contribution by $100 annually. Minor language clarifications were also made.
Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Principal Association of Rosemont
Dissent: None
Moved by Suchin [24:06] · Seconded by Art [24:08]
Shelley Munson outlined the terms of this ratified agreement. Key provisions included a 4% annual increase in salary, education stipends, and longevity. The district's health insurance contribution increased by 11% in year one and 8% in year two, with a $107 increase in the matching 403b contribution in the first year.
Collective Bargaining Agreement with Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union Local 320 (Nutrition Services)
Dissent: None
Moved by Anna [24:49] · Seconded by Leah [24:52]
Shelley Munson detailed the agreement for nutrition services employees, which included a 4% annual increase in pay rates, and 3.5% annual increase for longevity, double school differential, and certification pay. The district's health insurance contribution increased by 12% in year one and 8% in year two, and the matching 403b contribution increased by $75 in year one. Board member Leah expressed appreciation for offering livable wage jobs in this field.
Notable Quotes (5)
The administration seeks an increase in the fee due to the rising cost of of leasing ensuring and maintaining the behindth wheel Vehicles as well as the cost of Staffing the program.
We're talking about 75.6 Acres so it's a really really nice site for a middle school which will allow for the building Bus Parking uh parent and staff parking as well as athletic fields and so forth.
I would really like to thank you the U ofm the board of regions everybody else who worked on this project because this has been I was going to say a labor of love but then I know how long Mark has worked on it and some of it might not get into the love category because it was a lot of work.
Again it's not lost on me that we uh really are a district that this is a position of privilege to be able to grow you know when many districts aren't having that opportunity so it's great that we have the opportunity the means and now the folks are bringing it together to ultimately serve more families and more students so thank you for that.
I in all seriousness do want to say that I appreciate that we're these are these are tough positions it's hard work and I just want to say that I do appreciate that we're offering livable wage jobs um in this field where I know it's hard to get people and retain people so uh just appreciation to you and and their representatives they are very valued employees make a big impact on our students abely.
Ordinances & Resolutions (7)
Regulation governing district fees and fines, specifically concerning Behind-the-Wheel instruction.
A plan on the consent agenda regarding facilities maintenance.
An agreement for clinical experience included in the consent agenda.
An agreement for clinical experience included in the consent agenda.
Agreement outlining terms for building engineers' employment.
Agreement outlining terms for principals and assistant principals' employment.
Agreement outlining terms for nutrition services employees' employment.