Board of Education Meeting - April 28, 2026
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Lakeville weightlifting championship tradition
Minnesota Scholastic Art and Writing Awards recipients
South Suburban Visual Arts Exhibit highlights
Lakeville South Encore a cappella performance
State HOSA Leadership Conference outcomes
Lakeville North eSports state tournament results
Lakeville South boys basketball section championship
Century Middle School cancer research project
Electric Cooperative Youth Tour participant
Student Nutrition Appreciation Week
Educator Appreciation Week
Superintendent Michael Bauman mid-year evaluation summary
Lakeville City Council joint meeting recap
Public comment regarding IXL learning platform
Public comment regarding Girls on the Run facility fees
Policy manual technical updates and version control
Areas of Interest (4)
- ISD 194 superintendent evaluation highlights budget stability despite nationwide district financial struggles.
- Teachers and employees push for policy changes regarding instructional tools (IXL) and facility fee waivers for student programs.
- Tensions arise during board discussion over the transparency and version control of 'technical' policy updates conducted without full board review.
- Lakeville district seeks closer cooperation with City Council regarding enrollment and long-term building plans.
Votes (1)
Approval of the meeting agenda
Moved by Tony Akenberg · Seconded by Paul Carbone
Notable Quotes (3)
194's budget is stable and the fund balance has been brought to a to a level um that we are very comfortable with as we continue to work towards the 10% goal.
Our elementary schools have a clear and immediate need for access to IXL.
Neighboring districts 191 of Burnsville and Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan 196 charge zero fees, none at all, for the programs that run in over 12 schools in those districts.
People (5)
Emily McDonaldSchool Board MemberPresented the 'good news' section of the meeting.
1 quote
Presented the 'good news' section of the meeting.
“The board is very pleased with Michael's leadership especially in his efforts to create consistency throughout the entire system.”
Summarizing the superintendent's mid-year evaluation.
Michael BaumanSuperintendentSubject of the board's mid-year performance evaluation.
Subject of the board's mid-year performance evaluation.
Janna SpanovichTeacherAdvocated for district-wide implementation of IXL software.
1 quote
Advocated for district-wide implementation of IXL software.
“Providing access to IXL is not just an enhancement, it is a necessary step to ensure equity, to support our teachers, and improve student outcomes.”
Requesting IXL software for elementary students.
Shalom EwaldSchool District Employee / CoachRequested waiver of facility usage fees for the Girls on the Run program.
1 quote
Requested waiver of facility usage fees for the Girls on the Run program.
“Waiving these fees would be a meaningful way for Lakeville Area Schools to demonstrate its commitment to being both community connected and student focused.”
Advocating for Girls on the Run fee waiver.
Brian ThompsonSchool Board MemberRaised concerns regarding policy update version control and transparency.
Raised concerns regarding policy update version control and transparency.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- April 28, 2026: ISD 194 School Board Regular Meeting
- April 27, 2026: Joint meeting with Lakeville City Council at City Hall
- April 27 - May 1, 2026: Student Nutrition Appreciation Week
- May 4 - 8, 2026: Educator Appreciation Week