--- ## author: Jesse Sierks date: D:20171017085700-05'00' --- ## Work Session Tuesday, April 21, 2026 5:00 PM ## ECC 350, 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424 ## I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order ## II. Approval of Agenda ## School Board Work Session Tuesday, April 21, 2026; 5:00 PM ## ECC Room 350 ## I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order ## II. Approval of Agenda ## III. Discussion ## A. Preliminary Budget - Fiscal Year 2027 (DRAFT) ## B. Spanish Dual Language: Program Overview and Middle School Placement ## C. Board Year-end Letter ## IV. Leadership and Committee Updates ## V. Superintendent Updates VI. Closed Session: Security Update. Closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subdivision 3(d), for the board to receive security briefings and reports; to discuss issues related to security systems; to discuss emergency response procedures; and to discuss recommendations regarding public services, infrastructure and facilities. ## VII. Adjournment NOTE: School Board members may participate by interactive technology as permitted by Minnesota Statute 13D.02 ## III. Discussion III.A. Preliminary Budget - Fiscal Year 2027 ## (DRAFT) ## Speaker(s): Mert ## Woodard, Director of Finance and ## Operations ## Board Meeting Date: 4/21/2026 ## Title: Preliminary Budget – Fiscal Year 2027 (DRAFT) ## Type: Discussion ## Presenter(s): Mert Woodard – Director, Finance & Operations Description: The fiscal year 2027 budget was developed using the most reliable information available at the time, including but not limited to: audited financial data from fiscal year 2025, year-to-date fiscal year 2026 activity, the property tax levy that is already certified for fiscal year 2027, and information provided by the Minnesota Department of Education for fiscal year 2027. As more reliable information and data become available, the District will adjust its budget to reflect actual operations. Legislative changes, expected enrollment versus actual enrollment, projected staffing vs actual staffing, fluctuations to supply and material costs, and the timing of expenditures made against federal awards are just a few of the countless budgetary variables that can change during a school year. The District administration will recommend the following budget for fiscal year 2027: Recommendation: There is no recommended action. The administration will formally recommend a budget for adoption at the June 2026 Regular Meeting. Desired Outcomes from the Board: Compliance with District Policy 701. ## Attachments: 1. Preliminary Budget – Fiscal Year 2027 (hyperlink) ## Revenues & Other Expenditures & OtherChange in ## FundFinancing SourcesFinancing UsesFund Balance General Fund180,768,565$ 173,835,211$ 6,933,354$ Food Service Fund5,400,520 5,171,080 229,440 Community Service Fund14,713,482 14,429,692 283,790 Building-Construction Fund9,095,000 50,000 9,045,000 Debt Service Fund19,103,379 18,670,900 432,479 Internal Service Fund920,000 920,000 - Total All Funds230,000,946$ 213,076,883$ 16,924,063$ III.B. Middle School SDL PlacementSpeaker(s): Dr. ## Daniel Bittman, ## Superintendent ## Board Meeting Date: 4/21/26 ## Title: Spanish Dual Language: Program Overview and Middle School Placement ## Type: Discussion ## Presenter(s): Dr. Daniel Bittman, Superintendent Description: Administration will present a report providing the Board with data and information to support discussion related to middle school placement of the Spanish Dual Language program. The report summarizes what was gathered and learned through the review process and outlines the instructional, operational, and student experience impacts associated with placement at each middle school site. This information is intended to inform the Board’s understanding and support future decision‑making. No formal action is requested at this time. Recommendation: No recommendation is being made at this time. This item has been prepared for board discussion. Desired Outcome(s) from the Board: Please review the information and bring forth questions and comments regarding the proposal. ## Attachments: SDL Program Overview for School Board III.C. Proposed Staff Year End Appreciation from ## Board ## Speaker(s): Karen ## Gabler and Elliot ## Mann, School Board ## Members ## Board Meeting Date: 4/21/2026 ## Title: Proposed Staff Year End Appreciation from Board ## Type: Discussion ## Presenter(s): Karen Gabler and Elliot Mann, School Board Members Description: Annually, the board organizes some kind of year-end gesture to show staff our gratitude for their hard work and contributions to our success. Tonight’s discussion is an opportunity for the board to initiate a conversation about what the board would like to do this spring to recognize our wonderful staff. Board members will be asked for ideas and the presenters will come with some previously generated ideas for the board to discuss. Recommendation: Please come ready with ideas of ways to recognize our staff and be prepared to offer reactions and make a decision about proposed ideas. ## Attachment(s): None ## IV. Leadership and Committee Updates ## V. Superintendent Updates ## VI. Closed Session: Security Update. Closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subdivision 3(d), for the board to receive security briefings and reports; to discuss issues related to security systems; to discuss emergency response procedures; and to discuss recommendations regarding public services, infrastructure and facilities. ## VII. Adjournment