Board of Education Regular Meeting - Jan. 8, 2026

Friday, January 9, 2026

Board Organization and Election of Officers

Approval of Board Member Salaries

Establishment of Regular Board Meeting Schedule

Approval of Consent Agenda Items

Nicollet Middle School Improvement Report

Votes (4)

Approve meeting agenda

Carried unanimouslyUnanimous

Moved by Director Hume · Seconded by Director Chester

Set board member salaries at $450/month ($500 for chair)

Carried unanimouslyUnanimous

Moved by Director Chester · Seconded by Director Saxi

Establish regular meeting calendar and location

Carried unanimouslyUnanimous

Moved by Director Worb · Seconded by Director Anderson

Approve consent agenda items G-M

Carried unanimouslyUnanimous

Moved by Director Saxi · Seconded by Director Mickelson

Notable Quotes (2)

As an 191 advocate, I just really want us all, especially with Nichollet, to reframe the narrative... because it is so academically rigorous.

Tone Waters
School NarrativeCommenting on school reputation during the report.

I've been at Nicollet for 27 years... this is the first year I remember having like a real PTO.

Brad Sorenson
School CultureReflecting on the success of the new PTO structure.

People (7)

Abigail AltBoard Chair

Newly elected board chair; presides over meetings.

Scott HumeDirector

Newly elected vice chair; responsible for superintendent evaluation.

Anna WorbOutgoing Board Chair

Led the district through superintendent search.

Dr. Carolyn Alustin TrentianPrincipal

Principal of Nicollet Middle School presenting school improvement plan.

Brad SorensonTeacher

AVID coordinator and student council advisor.

Tone WatersParent

Parent representative and leader of the Nicollet PTO.

Dr. DanielsSuperintendent

Superintendent of ISD191.

Places Mentioned

Diamond Head Education Center, 200 West Burnsville Parkway, BurnsvilleNicollet Middle School

Events & Meetings (2)

  • January 8, 6:30 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting
  • January 22 - Committee Meeting Approval
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Board of Education Regular Meeting - Jan. 8, 2026 - Burnsville Recorder