Approval of new and updated curricular resources

Dissent: None

Moved by Unknown [0-3-57] · Seconded by Sally [0-4-3]

Director of Academic Programs, Elida Kaine, presented new and updated resources including revised social studies materials for grades 6-12, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate resources, and Adilante, a new K-5 Spanish immersion language arts program. Materials were available for public review, with one parent reviewing Adilante but providing no comments. The resources are aligned to state/national standards or specialized programming.

Approval of sale of 2026b Certificates of participation bonds

Dissent: None

Moved by Unknown [0-37-55] · Seconded by Karen [0-38-3]

Paul Bourgeois presented the sale of $1.99 million in COP bonds authorized on May 28th for a parking lot addition at Minnetonka High School. The bonds sold quickly on July 8th at a favorable interest rate of 4.79%. Preliminary work, including hazardous material abatement and soil borings, is underway.

Approval of sale of 2026 COP bonds

Dissent: None

Moved by Mike [0-41-4] · Seconded by Karen [0-41-10]

Paul Bourgeois reported on the sale of $1.995 million in COP bonds, also authorized on May 28th, for a second student drop-off/pickup driveway at Scenic Heights Elementary School. These bonds were sold on July 27th at a 5.04% interest rate, which was considered very good given market conditions. Design and preliminary work are in progress.

Approval of sale of surplus technology equipment

Dissent: None

Moved by Tanya [0-43-52] · Seconded by Sally [0-43-58]

Paul Bourgeois presented the sale of 2,180 iPads and 55 MacBooks to Tech Reboot for $276,940. This sale follows the district's three-year lease-purchase cycle for upgrading technology. The proceeds from this sale will be reinvested into the capital projects fund for future technology equipment.