School board celebrates state championship teams and athletic achievements
The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school board unanimously approved a revised agenda on June 23 and spent much of the meeting recognizing student athletes who won state championships and set records across multiple sports.
Vice Chairperson Williams presided over the meeting in the absence of Chair Corey Johnson. Board members Sakouten and Jackie moved and seconded approval of the revised agenda, which passed 6-0. The agenda included adding termination and non-renewal of probationary teachers to the consent agenda.
The bulk of the meeting focused on celebrating student achievements. Luke Bakken of Rosemount High School was recognized for finishing third in the 1600-meter run at the state high school track meet with a time of 4:13, setting a new school record and earning All-American status from the National High School Cross Country Track and Field Coaches Association. Bakken's achievement was particularly notable given that he had recovered from hip surgery just 18 months prior. Abby Esler was honored for her track accomplishments, including a second-place finish in the long jump with a personal best of 18 feet 9 inches. Ethan Wilsky capped his high school career with a third-place finish in the 800-meter run at the state meet.
The board also recognized two state championship teams. The Rosemount High School girls flag football team went undefeated at 14-0 with seven shutouts. Coach Jeff Erdman advocated for the Minnesota State High School League to make flag football an official sanctioned sport, noting that 104 high school teams across the state participated in the emerging league. The Eastview High School boys volleyball team won the state championship, with Coach Ryan Denali introducing team members including senior setter Bryce Donnell and senior outside hitter Jonah Gustafson. The Rosemount High School boys baseball team also won a state championship, with Head Coach Chris Watson introducing the roster.
The board introduced three new administrators: Ann Jardine as the new principal at Dakota Hills Middle School, Tamiko Thomas as the district's new Area Learning Center coordinator, and Alyssa Schultz as the new principal at Rosemount Elementary School. The board also recognized Tom Edstrom, the outgoing principal of Rosemount Elementary, for 25 years of leadership. Additionally, the Eastview Community Foundation presented grants to teachers for various classroom and school initiatives, and students Lillian Bloom, Brielle Green, and Mia Noonan received Minnesota Broadcasters Association scholarships.
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Other Topics from This Document
Approval of the agenda
Recognition of student athletes
Superintendent's recognition of students and staff
Introduction of new principals and coordinators
Special communication requests
Community foundation grants presentation
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