Regular School Board Meeting - Nov. 25, 2024

Monday, November 25, 2024

Board Agenda Approval

Consent Agenda Approval

Community Communications, Delegations, and Petitions

School Library Leadership Position Elimination

Referendum Considerations

District Office Realignment and Staffing Changes

K-12 Educational Budget Cuts

Elementary Level Enrichment and Volunteer Coordinator Support

High School Schedule Change Guidelines

Board Calendar and District Updates

School Choice Enrollment Options

Votes (2)

Approve the board agenda

Approved6-0

Moved by Director Simon · Seconded by Director Adet

Accept the consent agenda

Approved6-0

Moved by Director Simon · Seconded by Director Arco

Notable Quotes (3)

The redesigns are now complete and every Anoka High School student regardless of their zip code enjoys a revitalized, welcoming library.

Leanne Mosilow
Library Specialist PositionsAdvocating for library positions.

It is not possible for half as many people to do twice as much work.

John Woolhopter
Staffing LevelsCritique of district realignment.

I know you can do it because our cuts that we made were much bigger more than a decade ago.

Kathy Tinglestad
Budget CutsReflecting on fiscal management.

People (12)

SimonDirector

Participated in motion/second for agenda and consent approval.

Leanne MosilowRetired Employee

Advocating for the retention of K-12 media teaching and learning specialists.

John WoolhopterCommunity Member

Expressed concerns regarding referendum and administrative realignment.

McIntyreSuperintendent

Providing district updates and managing board operations.

Sherry WalkerCommunity Member

Thanked the board for their work.

Kathy Dvorak1st Grade Teacher

Advocating for maintenance of literacy/math specialists and coordinators.

Cindy Hilman5th Grade Teacher

Highlighting importance of enrichment programs and volunteer coordinators.

Shaina JohnsonCommunity Member

Discussing rigid high school schedule change policies.

Kathy TinglestadFormer Legislator/Board Member

Advocated for budget cuts over tax increases.

Stan OsmansonTeacher

Proposed criteria for identifying essential staff during budget cuts.

Places Mentioned

Anoka Hennepin School DistrictAnoka High SchoolAndoverChamplin Park High SchoolBlaine

Events & Meetings (2)

  • November 25, 2024 - School Board Meeting
  • December 14, 2024 - Education, Employment, and Enlistment Palooza
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