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ISD 200 Regular School Board Meeting - May 22, 2024

Hastings Public SchoolsSunday, March 16, 2025
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Minnesota Bilingual Seal Award recognitions

Rotary Students of the Semester

AAUW Minnesota Young Women for Equity grant

MIAA Parent Advisory Committee Member of the Year

Logan Farm Designs community partnership

School governance and superintendent meeting hours

District building construction fund report

Data request update

Middle school science curriculum review and recommendation (Twig adoption)

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Votes (2)

Approve the agenda

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Pine · Seconded by Zuzic

Approve minutes from April 24, May 9, and May 13

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Zuzic · Seconded by Beer Meyer

Notable Quotes (2)

In the first quarter of this year... it's over $700... I don't think it represents the expertise of our Administration.

— Lisa Hidin
District Spending/GovernanceRegarding legal fees spent by the board on policy questions.

Our recommendation is to adopt twig for 24 25 school year with that six-year plan.

— Kristen Gullix
Curriculum AdoptionPresentation of the 5th grade science curriculum recommendation.

People (6)

TateChair

Presiding over the board meeting.

ChampaSuperintendent

Oversees district operations and staff spotlights.

1 quote

“Everyone knows this my very favorite part of every board meeting because it's really we talk about the heart of the work that we do.”

Regarding Raider Spotlight awards.

Briana DeetzTeacher

Presented Minnesota bilingual seal awards.

1 quote

“This is Hastings High School's first year participating in the Minnesota bilingual Seal program.”

Introduction of the award program.

Stephanie GutierrezStudent

Gold bilingual seal recipient.

1 quote

“I just want to thank Miss Deets and Mr Doran and all my staff for giving me the chance to attend Hastings High School.”

Acceptance remarks.

Lisa HidinFormer Board Member

Expressed concerns regarding board governance and meeting load.

1 quote

“It's really caught my attention that in April and May alone... Dr Champa was expected to be at over 50 hours of meeting.”

Critique of board meeting volume.

Kristen GullixScience Department Lead

Advocating for Twig curriculum adoption in 5th grade.

1 quote

“Students become stem engineers and they get to become actual scientists to go through real world phenomenon.”

Explaining the Twig program methodology.

Places Mentioned

Hastings High SchoolHastings Middle SchoolThe ConfluenceDenmark TownshipLakevilleRena Township

Events & Meetings (2)

  • May 22, 2024 - Hastings School Board Regular Meeting
  • April 24, May 9, and May 13, 2024 - Previous Board Meetings
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