District 191 Legislative Committee - Nov. 18 2025

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Drafting new legislative platform

Review of current legislative platform priorities

Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) legislative platform analysis

Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) legislative platform monitoring

School safety funding and policy requirements

Staff shortage programs and grow-your-own grants

Funding stabilization and hold-harmless extensions

Special education funding mandates

Mental health support and funding

Teacher licensing and retention (Tier 1 and 2)

Areas of Interest (5)

School board prioritizes mental health and safety in 2025 legislative platform amidst recurring school safety incidents.
Local school district seeking to stabilize funding through state-level advocacy on special education and compensatory aid.
Board members evaluate state mandates, including the Read Act and unemployment insurance requirements for non-licensed staff.
Push to replace state MCA high school exams with nationally recognized college entrance exams gains traction.
District explores $100 per pupil safe schools levy to address infrastructure and staffing security concerns.

Notable Quotes (2)

I definitely think that it is wise and prudent for us to move safety forward in our next legislative platform.
— Director Chester

School SafetyDiscussing the inclusion of safety priorities.

Anything that's having to do with funds and we want to keep it all and because you ask for the moon and hopefully you'll get something out of there.
— Director Mickelson

District BudgetAdvising on the list of legislative funding requests.

People (3)

Dr. DanielsNot stated

Provides research and procedural guidance on legislative platform development.

1 quote

“I can check into that for you all.”

Responding to questions about the $100 per pupil safe schools levy.

Director MickelsonBoard Member

Participates in prioritizing legislative requests regarding school safety and funding.

1 quote

“I mean anything that's having to do with funds and we want to keep it all and because you ask for the moon and hopefully you'll get something out of there out of it.”

Discussing financial priorities for the legislative platform.

Director ChesterBoard Member

Facilitates the meeting and discusses alignment between local goals and state organizations.

1 quote

“I definitely think that it is wise and prudent for us to move safety forward in our next legislative platform.”

Advocating for the prioritization of school safety.

Places Mentioned

Annunciation (Community location)

Events & Meetings (1)

Tuesday, November 18th, 6:00 PM

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