Regular School Board Meeting April 13, 2026

Monday, April 13, 2026

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Valley Middle School Future City Team Celebrated for Innovative Vision

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Approval of agenda

Recognition of Oakidge Elementary School as Magnet School of Distinction

Recognition of Egan High School Girls Wrestling top finishers

Recognition of Apple Valley High School wrestling programs

Recognition of Egan High School weightlifting champions

Recognition of Rosemont High School boys hockey achievements

Recognition of Rosemont High School girls basketball state championship

Areas of Interest (4)

Local school district celebrates string of state-level athletic and academic successes across multiple high schools.
Rise of girls wrestling participation in Minnesota from 250 to 1,900 athletes over four years.
Rosemont High School makes history with first-ever winter team sport state championship in 100 years.
Oakidge Elementary stands out as the only school in Minnesota to receive Magnet School of Distinction status this year.

Votes (1)

Approve the agenda as outlined

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Moved by Robin · Seconded by Katherine

Notable Quotes (3)

The future city competition is a national STEM program that challenges middle school students to imagine, research, design, and build cities of the future.
— Katie Rivers

Future City Team recognitionExplaining the STEM competition program

Many voices said we couldn't win the big game or we couldn't beat the private schools. And we did.
— Rick Sainty

Rosemont boys hockeyReflecting on the team's success in state tournament

Winning the South Suburban Conference Championship, our first conference championship in 35 years as a program.
— Chris Ore

Rosemont girls basketballDetailing the team's historic accomplishments

People (12)

Chair JohnsonChairperson

Presiding officer for the school board meeting

Superintendent BalssonSuperintendent

Present at the board meeting

Jeremy SorensonDirector of Elementary Education

Introduced Kathy Kindum

Dr. Kathy KindumPrincipal

Principal of Oakidge Elementary School of Leadership, Environmental, and Health Sciences

1 quote

“This award is the reflection of collective work of our students, staff, families, and community who live out our mission every day.”

Accepting the magnet school of distinction award

Katie RiversTeacher

Seventh grade communications and eighth grade English teacher at Valley Middle School

Lisa JensenHead Coach

Egan High School girls wrestling head coach

Josh BarlageHead Wrestling Coach

Apple Valley High School wrestling coach

Casey OdellHead Olympic Weightlifting Coach

Egan High School weightlifting coach and PE teacher

Will FinleyAssistant Principal / Athletic Director

Rosemont High School administrator and presenter

Rick SaintyHead Hockey Coach

Rosemont High School boys hockey coach, named coach of the year

Chris OreHead Girls Basketball Coach

Rosemont High School basketball coach

Stephanie JohnsonAssistant Coach

Rosemont High School girls basketball assistant coach

Places Mentioned

Greenleaf RosemontEmerald Trail Elementary SchoolOakidge Elementary SchoolValley Middle SchoolEgan High SchoolApple Valley High SchoolNew Zealand (Future City context)Grand Casino ArenaSt. Paul

Events & Meetings (1)

April 13th, School Board Meeting

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