April 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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Votes (13)
Approval of Minutes of the March 16, 2026 School Board Meeting
Moved by Sarah Larsen, Chair [April 6, 2026 6:00 p.m.]
Routine approval of the previous meeting's minutes as part of the consent agenda. The detailed minutes for the March 16th meeting, provided in the transcript, contain multiple significant policy decisions and votes which are extracted as separate business items below to reflect their high-value nature.
Approval of Personnel Recommendations
Moved by Sarah Larsen, Chair [April 6, 2026 6:00 p.m.]
Approval of various personnel actions including non-licensed and licensed employment, resignations, and a leave of absence for district staff, presented by the Director of Human Resources.
Approval of Gifts to the District
Moved by Sarah Larsen, Chair [April 6, 2026 6:00 p.m.]
Acceptance of two donations: $500 from the South Robert Street Business Association for the TRHS Muslim Student Association and $1,000 anonymous donation for Unified Programs, permitted under Minnesota Statute §123B.02, Subd. 6.
Approval of January 2026 Accounts Payable Report
Moved by Sarah Larsen, Chair [April 6, 2026 6:00 p.m.]
Review and approval of the district's accounts payable for January 2026, totaling $2,699,558.92 in vendor payments.
Approval of January 2026 Treasurer's Report
Moved by Sarah Larsen, Chair [April 6, 2026 6:00 p.m.]
Review and approval of the district's financial status for January 2026, showing beginning and end of month balances, receipts, and disbursements across various funds, with a total end of month balance of $18,058,589.92.
Approval of February 2026 Accounts Payable Report
Moved by Sarah Larsen, Chair [April 6, 2026 6:00 p.m.]
Review and approval of the district's accounts payable for February 2026, totaling $2,428,306.08 in vendor payments.
Approval of February 2026 Treasurer's Report
Moved by Sarah Larsen, Chair [April 6, 2026 6:00 p.m.]
Review and approval of the district's financial status for February 2026, showing beginning and end of month balances, receipts, and disbursements across various funds, with a total end of month balance of $19,567,367.49.
Approval of March 2026 Wire Transfers Report
Moved by Sarah Larsen, Chair [April 6, 2026 6:00 p.m.]
Review and approval of wire transfers for March 2026, detailing payments for payroll, state taxes, IRS, PERA, TRA, EBC, and Health Equity contributions, totaling $5,295,881.72.
Approval of School Resource Officer (SRO) Services Agreement
Moved by Sarah Larsen, Chair [April 6, 2026 6:00 p.m.]
Renewal of the SRO contract with the City of West Saint Paul, detailing the SRO's definitions and duties, primarily officed at Two Rivers High School but providing services to all district schools. The cost is within the approved budget.
Approval of Fresh Produce Request for Proposal Award
Moved by Sarah Larsen, Chair [April 6, 2026 6:00 p.m.]
Awarding the fresh produce contract for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years to Bix Produce Company. This award is part of a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) involving eight districts, which facilitates increased purchasing power for more favorable pricing.
Approval of Achievement and Integration (A&I) Budget and Plan (from March 16, 2026 Meeting)
Dissent: none
Moved by Morgan Steele [March 16, 2026] · Seconded by Tim Aune [March 16, 2026]
Presentation by Assistant Superintendent Peter Mau and Educational Equity Coordinator Kevin Sheridan on the district's A&I Plan and Budget for 2026-2029. The plan allocates $1.14 million to increase student achievement, strengthen racial/economic integration, and expand equitable opportunities, with 80% for direct student services. Initiatives include AVID, Parent Academy, cultural liaison services, translation support, and culturally responsive professional development.
Approval of 2025-2027 Agreement between School District 197 and Classified Management Group (from March 16, 2026 Meeting)
Dissent: none
Moved by Morgan Steele [March 16, 2026] · Seconded by Randi Walz [March 16, 2026]
Tye Michaels, Director of Human Resources, presented a new 2025-2027 agreement with the Classified Management Unit, representing about 30 employees. The contract includes salary increases (1.25% in year one, 1.75% in year two), updated health insurance benefits (effective July 1, 2026), a $700 increase to TSA contribution, and an increased performance incentive cap, aimed at attracting and retaining qualified management staff.
Approval of School Board Goals Cadence and Timing (from March 16, 2026 Meeting)
Dissent: none
Moved by Tim Aune [March 16, 2026] · Seconded by Morgan Steele [March 16, 2026]
Jon Vaupel, School Board Vice-Chair/Clerk, presented a recommendation to return to a school-year goal-setting cycle (beginning 2026-27) from a calendar-year cycle. The Planning Committee found the calendar-year cycle impractical due to overlapping responsibilities and legislative sessions, noting the school-year model allowed better time for reflection and development of new goals.
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Funds needed to cover the cost of the contract fall within the budget already approved by the School Board. The contract provides for one SRO who will office out of Two Rivers High School. While the majority of their time will be spent on the Two Rivers campus, they will provide direct services to all district schools and programs.
The District has maintained a successful business relationship with Bix Produce for the past 25 years. ... The JPA facilitates increased purchasing power, resulting in more favorable product pricing.
Ordinances & Resolutions (21)
Previous meeting minutes approved on consent agenda.
List of employment, resignations, and leaves for district staff.
Report detailing accepted donations to the school district.
Financial report detailing vendor payments for January 2026.
Financial overview of the district's funds and balances for January 2026.
Financial report detailing vendor payments for February 2026.
Financial overview of the district's funds and balances for February 2026.
Report detailing wire transfers for payroll, taxes, and contributions for March 2026.
Contract renewal with the City of West Saint Paul outlining SRO duties and funding.
Awarding of a contract for fresh produce provision through a Joint Powers Agreement.
District policy outlining procedures for responding to requests for public data in accordance with state law; presented for second reading.
District plan outlining state funding use for increasing student achievement, racial and economic integration, and equitable opportunities.
District policy presented for final reading at the March 16, 2026 meeting.
District policy presented for administrative review at the March 16, 2026 meeting.
Collective bargaining agreement outlining salary increases and benefits for middle-level management staff.
Recommendation to return to a school-year goal-setting cycle for the School Board.
State law governing data practices, referenced in Policy 722.
State statute permitting School Boards to receive bequests, donations, or gifts.
State statute requiring school districts to establish a curriculum advisory committee.
Federal funds referenced for Career and Technical Education advisory committees.
State statutes authorizing a capital project levy with voter approval.