Edina Public Schools - School Board Regular Meeting September 8th, 2025
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Approval of agenda
Condolences for Annunciation School tragedy
Introduction of American Indian Education Coordinator
School board recognition month awards
Back to school plan presentations
Public comments
Consent agenda
Conquered flood risk reduction infrastructure project
Areas of Interest (4)
- Board urged to oppose TIF district extensions for France Avenue development due to school funding impacts.
- Potential conflict over use of school grounds for city flood infrastructure projects causing field downtime.
- Significant district spending on construction projects and infrastructure, including a $256k savings on tennis court stormwater management.
- Concerns regarding $12 million annual shortfall in school funding linked to state funding and local tax policies.
Votes (2)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown
Approval of the consent agenda
Moved by Arum · Seconded by Birdman
Notable Quotes (2)
Edina stands with you during this terribly difficult time and we are here to support you today, tomorrow and moving forward.
City staff portrays that there are no adverse impact to Edina schools through the creation of a tiff district. Yet for the next 20 years, the net tax capacity... will be frozen.
People (5)
Karen GablerBoard ChairPresided over the meeting and managed the agenda.
Presided over the meeting and managed the agenda.
Franciscoca StandAmerican Indian Education CoordinatorIntroduced as a new district hire during the meeting.
Introduced as a new district hire during the meeting.
Ralph ZickerCommunity MemberUrged the board to vote against tax increment financing (TIF) extensions for France Avenue projects.
1 quote
Urged the board to vote against tax increment financing (TIF) extensions for France Avenue projects.
“In the coming months, you'll be asked to extend the duration of two tax increment financing districts by an additional five years. Per state statute, the school board's approval is needed, and when it comes before you, I urge you to vote no.”
Public comment regarding TIF district extensions.
Mert WoodardDirector of Finance and OperationPresented on the Conquered flood risk reduction project.
Presented on the Conquered flood risk reduction project.
Ross BitnerEngineering Services ManagerExplained the technical aspects of the city's flood mitigation project.
Explained the technical aspects of the city's flood mitigation project.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- August 27th: Tragedy at Annunciation School
- August 20th: Kickoff day and PD session
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
City council resolution regarding TIF district extension
City council resolution regarding TIF district extension