School Board Work Session Sept. 9, 2025 Audio Only

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Crest View repurpose and rebuild project update

Design development and participatory planning process

Community outreach and input sessions

Pre-kindergarten (VPK) programming and wraparound care

Facility site visits and intercession research

Security and safety protocols for multi-use facilities

Construction timeline and bidding schedule

Areas of Interest (4)

District shifts strategy for Crest View from renovation to full-scale rebuild to meet community needs.
New facility to pilot 'braided funding' model for full-day pre-K wraparound care after success at Oak View.
Challenges of managing multi-generational, multi-use 'roommate' facility security in a public school setting.
Construction bidding for Crest View scheduled for early 2026 with occupancy targeted for fall 2027.

Notable Quotes (3)

The opportunity that unfolded and led us to recommend to you to tear down the building has allowed with your direction us to really dig into what's important for our community.
— John Morset

Crest View ProjectDiscussing the decision-making process for the rebuild.

We plan to go through the public bidding process on this project in January, February of 2026 and then start construction.
— Len Shonne

Construction TimelineClarifying the project timeline.

This isn't a like we traditionally have in our schools... This is a community space. So what does that look like?
— Brian Severson Hall

Facility UsageDescribing the multi-use nature of the new site.

People (6)

Thomas BrooksSchool Board President / Vice Chair

Facilitating the work session.

John MorsetExecutive Director of Finance and Operations

Leading the project update and site visit summary.

1 quote

“What started as a repurpose and is now a complete rebuild. A whole lot has changed from what we originally thought.”

Reflecting on the evolution of the Crest View project.

Len ShonneArchitect

Representing the architectural firm, outlining design and construction phases.

Brian Severson HallExecutive Director of Community Engagement

Discussing community input and stakeholder engagement.

Kim HilSuperintendent

Participating in project check-in.

Tanya PrinceSchool Board Member

Present at the table.

Places Mentioned

Educational Service Center Forum RoomCrest View siteOak View (referencing existing VPK program)Minneapolis Public Schools (site visit location)Hugo Elementary (site visit location)American Indian Magnet School (site visit location)

Events & Meetings (1)

September 9, 2025: School board work session, Educational Service Center

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