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School Board Meeting Recap - Sept. 22, 2025

Bloomington Public SchoolsThursday, October 9, 2025
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Swearing-in of new student school board representatives

Review of summer programming for Bloomington Public Schools

Approval of upcoming graduation dates

Legislative advocacy regarding remote testing for online programs

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Notable Quotes (2)

We're super excited to have these students representing our student body and look forward to the work that they can do.

— Matt Dymoke
Student RepresentationWelcoming new student representatives

Sometimes we have to send folks as far away as International Falls to proctor tests for our New Code Academy students.

— Eric Melbye
Legislative AdvocacyExplaining the logistical burden of current testing requirements

People (4)

Matt DymokeSchool Board chair

Moderating the board recap video and meeting review.

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“We're super excited to have these students representing our student body.”

Welcoming new student representatives.

Eric MelbyeSuperintendent

Co-presenting board meeting highlights.

1 quote

“Sometimes we have to send folks as far away as International Falls to proctor tests for our New Code Academy students.”

Justifying the need for remote testing advocacy.

Elsa AckermanStudent School Board Representative

Jefferson junior sworn in as a new representative.

Samia MohamudStudent School Board Representative

Kennedy senior sworn in as a new representative.

Places Mentioned

Oak Grove campusesU.S. Bank StadiumInternational FallsBloomington Public Schools

Events & Meetings (2)

  • September 22 business meeting
  • Friday, June 5 graduation ceremonies

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

MSBA Legislative Advocacy Resolution

Directs MDE to create a pilot program for remote testing for students in accredited online programs.

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