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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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