September 23rd, 2025 School Board Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Introduction of 2025-2026 student school board representatives

Preliminary fiscal year 2025 financial results presentation

Proposal for a varsity letter program for community service hours

Addressing classroom overcrowding and student test score declines

Labor contract agreement regarding Education Support Professionals (ESP)

Concerns over district communication policy regarding public incidents

Votes (1)

Accept the agenda as presented

Passed6-0

Moved by Thomas Brooks · Seconded by Keith Tate

Notable Quotes (3)

Classrooms on the west side of our district are overcrowded with some elementary schools having 30 or more students.

Sarah Heman
Classroom overcrowdingPublic comment regarding referendum implementation.

Too many of us are working two or three jobs just to survive. That is not sustainable.

Michelle Dinard
Wages and labor conditionsUnion statement regarding ESP contract.

The moral depravity reflected in the celebration of that assassination has most certainly reached our community and it needs to be addressed.

Jessica Bowen
District communication policyPublic comment on district silence regarding political violence.

People (7)

Tanya PrinceBoard Chair

Board chair presiding over the September 23rd meeting.

Dr. Kim HySuperintendent

Superintendent of ISD 279.

Kelly BonusaDirector of Business Services

Presented preliminary FY 2025 year-end financials.

Amy ToliffsonDistrict Level Principal

Mentor for student board representatives.

Sarah HemanParent/Former Teacher

Raised concerns regarding class sizes and referendum promises.

Michelle DinardPresident, AIO ESP Local 7325

Advocating for better wages and respect for ESP staff.

Jessica BowenParent

Challenged the board on communication policies regarding political violence.

Places Mentioned

Independent School District 279 Educational Service CenterPark Center High SchoolMaple Grove Senior High SchoolAIO Senior High School

Events & Meetings (4)

  • September 23rd, 2025, 6:00 PM at the educational service center boardroom
  • November 11th board work session on FY 27 budget
  • November 18th board meeting (Audit Report)
  • February 24th board meeting (26 midyear budget updates)
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September 23rd, 2025 School Board Regular Meeting - Brooklyn Park Recorder