District 191 Legislative Committee - Nov. 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)
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (2)
I definitely think that it is wise and prudent for us to move safety forward in our next legislative platform.
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.
People (3)
Dr. DanielsNot statedProvides research and procedural guidance on legislative platform development.
1 quote
Provides research and procedural guidance on legislative platform development.
“I can check into that for you all.”
Responding to questions about the $100 per pupil safe schools levy.
Director MickelsonBoard MemberParticipates in prioritizing legislative requests regarding school safety and funding.
1 quote
Participates in prioritizing legislative requests regarding school safety and funding.
“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 MemberFacilitates the meeting and discusses alignment between local goals and state organizations.
1 quote
Facilitates the meeting and discusses alignment between local goals and state organizations.
“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
Events & Meetings (1)
- Tuesday, November 18th, 6:00 PM