South St. Paul Public Schools — Transcript
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Summer School Programming Review
District Strategic Plan Implementation and Brand Refresh
Back-to-School Preparations and Community Events
Votes (2)
Approval of Fiscal Year 27 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance 10-Year Plan
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [6:27] · Seconded by Unknown [6:27]
Rajoth and Mark Fenton presented the annual request for approval of the LTFM plan, aiming to secure approximately $1 million in revenue. They explained the process of identifying projects, which are then brought to the finance and facilities committees and budgeted. Current projects include a new roof at the Community Learning Center, with future plans for Caposia, and the strategy of alternating sites for major maintenance work.
Approval of 2025-26 Independent Employee Agreements
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [6:37] · Seconded by Unknown [6:38]
Rajoth presented the administration's recommendation for independent employee agreements for the 2025-26 school year. The proposal included a 2% increase for all independent employees (covering administrators, coordinators, and various support staff roles) in both salaries and health insurance, noting that these recommendations were made within the district's financial parameters after consultation with leadership.
Notable Quotes (3)
there is roughly a little bit over a million dollar that we're seeking access right now with this approval process here. So, we can send the file back to MDE.
this uh this summer the Bay project is at the community learning center on uh on 19th Avenue. That building's getting a new roof. Um yes, I'm I'm very excited for that so we can it's uh it'll stop leaking.
just a 2% increase for all independent employee is the recommendation for salaries and also 2% on health insurance as well.
Ordinances & Resolutions (6)
A comprehensive plan outlining facility maintenance projects and associated funding requests for the school district over a ten-year period.
The specific state statute that mandates and governs the long-term facilities maintenance plan and revenue for school districts.
Agreements detailing the terms of employment, including salary and health insurance increases, for non-unionized district staff categories.
Emergency federal funding previously supporting summer programs, which are now transitioning to enrollment-based funding.
Legislation that prompted significant staff professional development and training, with the district noting 100% compliance.
A renewed district-wide plan establishing mission, vision ('Engage, Educate, Empower'), and key pillars ('Packer Performance, Packer Pride, Packer Promise') to guide future operations and accountability.