Board of Education Work Session - April 14, 2026

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Review and comment public hearing for school construction

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) review of school construction

School bond referendum logistics and voting information

School Board policy audit and process

MSBA model policy categories (mandatory, legal, recommended)

Policy implementation vs. board procedures

Data privacy and student directory information regulations

Notable Quotes (3)

We have to refine the plan and they get to look at the refined plan, but it must stay within the financial requirements that we put to our voters, which is 139.6 million dollars.
— Michael Baumann

School bond referendumDiscussing the bond vote follow-up process.

If a district doesn't want to adopt the policy, the district doesn't have to adopt but it will not funding.
— Terry Morrow

Mandatory policiesExplaining the link between mandatory policies and federal funding.

I'm viewing this from a product development lens. It's a minimum viable product MVP. It's just like this is the the bare basics of what we think it it what the for for you to have as a policy.
— Ryan Thompson

Policy developmentComparing MSBA model policies to MVP development.

People (4)

Michael BaumannSuperintendent

Provides expertise on MDE compliance and district construction projects.

Terry MorrowGeneral Counsel

General counsel for Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA), leads policy audit training.

Ryan ThompsonBoard Member

Questions the distinction between mandatory vs. recommended policy content.

Matt SwansonBoard Member

Inquires about statutory obligations and the review process for construction bonds.

Places Mentioned

District OfficeLakeville Area Schools

Events & Meetings (2)

April 14th, Lakeville Area Schools School Board Work Session
May 12th, District Election Day for Referendum Bond

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