Minnetonka Public Schools — Transcript

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Professional Learning Update

Annual Report Preview (2025-26)

Mathematics Standards Update

2026 Preliminary Levy Review

Votes (2)

Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Minnetonka Association of Principals (MAP) employees

Approved Unanimously

Dissent: None

Moved by Mike [N/A] · Seconded by Dan [N/A]

Angie Flowers presented the terms of the agreement, emphasizing collaborative conversations with principals. Key elements included eligibility for step movement, a 3.15% salary increase in year one, 3% in year two, and increases to insurance fringe benefits and other allocations.

Certification of the 2026 pay, 2027 Preliminary Levy

Approved Unanimously

Dissent: None

Moved by Karen [N/A] · Seconded by Mike [N/A]

Paul Bourgeois provided a summary of the preliminary levy, noting a 0.27% increase over the prior year, primarily driven by enrollment growth and operating referendum inflation. He explained that a $2 million decrease in the debt service levy, due to the utilization of excess fund balance, helps to mitigate the overall increase. It was also projected that new property construction in the district would likely lead to a net reduction in school district taxes for many property owners. The resolution adopted the maximum allowed by state law to account for ongoing state adjustments.

Notable Quotes (3)

Just like our other bargaining groups, we really had collaborative conversation. We were able to talk through some things, and our principals like to get down to business so they can get back to their buildings.

— Angie Flowers [N/A]
Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Minnetonka Association of Principals (MAP) employees

So to the extent that there's new construction over the 0.2% increase, the odds are that most property taxpayers for their school district taxes will see a slight reduction in their school district taxes instead of an increase.

— Paul Bourgeois [N/A]
Certification of the 2026 pay, 2027 Preliminary Levy

Just for the benefit of the public, if you're watching this section, Mr. Bourgeois went into great detail in the previous study session. Just so if anyone wants to watch all that.

— Karen [N/A]
Certification of the 2026 pay, 2027 Preliminary Levy

Ordinances & Resolutions (13)

READ ActOther

State implementation of literacy standards supported by PE teachers

Intentional Intelligence ScaleOther

Framework for AI usage shared by Tyler Mulvert for high school teachers

Belonging surveyOther

Tool to track progress on board goals for student belonging

2025-26 annual reportOther

Document previewed to summarize the previous year's school system status

Minnesota 2007 mathematics standardsOther

Previous state mathematics standards, reaffirmed in 2011

Minnesota 2022 mathematics standardsOther

Newly adopted state mathematics standards, subject of update

Common Core standardsOther

National standards considered but not adopted by Minnesota for math in 2011

World Economics Forum Future Jobs reportOther

Research source guiding the vision for new mathematics standards

Program of Studies (Skipper Log)Other

Document where updates to math course pathways will be reflected

2026 pay, 2027 preliminary levyOther

The annual levy subject to review and certification by the board

Minnetonka Association of Principals (MAP) employees collective bargaining agreementOther

Contract approved by the board for principals' compensation and benefits

Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR) summary reportOther

Annual report shared with community based on five state goals

Annual parent surveyOther

Highlights from the survey are included in the annual report

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