--- ## title: Reset Report for Board August 2026 --- ## Vision for Edina Public Schools: Investing in Our Future ## A Roadmap for Infrastructure and Student Support As Edina Public Schools look toward the future, the District is committed to ensuring that our Safety & Security systems and structures, facilities and staffing levels align with the evolving needs of our students and community. This plan outlines a potential roadmap for infrastructure enhancements and operational sustainability to be considered in a Spring 2027 referendum. Our vision focuses on four key pillars: ● Safety and Security: A dedicated investment of $13 to $15 million in infrastructure recommendations and expanded staffing for cybersecurity and student behavioral support. ● Expanded Learning Spaces: Addressing community needs related to early learning programming, childcare, community space and current, limited student capacity through a new Early Learning Center, additions at Edina High School, South View, and Valley View Middle Schools, and new flexible learning spaces at Creek Valley. ● Modernized Facilities: Completing planned improvements at Concord and updating facilities at Kuhlman Stadium to enhance safety, better serving students and visitors. ● Operational Sustainability: Exploring land acquisition for a new Early Learning Family Center and a technology levy increase to sustain future safety-related staff, infrastructure, and hardware/software needs. ## Proposed Project Overview The following table summarizes the proposed improvements and their primary goals for the district: ## Proposed ## Project ## Primary Goal & Impact Estimated ## Investment ## New Early ## Learning Center Create a dedicated, specialized space for early learners; allows for a new Transition Program for students with special needs at the current Early Learning and Family Center, as well as additional childcare and programming for Edina students. ## $75M - ## $100M* ## Edina High ## School Add up to 16 new classrooms (66,000 sq. ft.) and expand cafeteria space to accommodate current students. $59,000,000* ## South View ## Middle School Provide up to 9 additional classrooms (23,400 sq. ft.) to support instructional needs. $28,000,000 ## Valley View ## Middle School Add 3 new classrooms (6,600 sq. ft.) to enhance middle school capacity. $11,000,000* ## Creek Valley ## Elementary Reconfigure certain spaces to enhance safety & security and add 9,000 sq. ft. of instructional space. $12,200,000* Safety & ## Security ## Infrastructure Implement district-wide security enhancements. ## $13M - $15M ## Concord ## Elementary Complete previously planned additions (4,000 sq. ft.) including loading dock and courtyard improvements. $9,000,000 ## Kuhlman ## Stadium Modernize 38,000 sq. ft. of facilities, including safety enhancements (i.e. cameras), restrooms, separate home/away entrances, and upgraded concessions. $35,700,000 ## Technology ## Levy A proposed 1.4% to 2% increase to ensure sustainable funding for safety & security staffing (i.e. cybersecurity) and infrastructure. $2,200,000 *Projects marked with an asterisk require coordination with the City regarding Sewer Availability Charges (SAC) to move forward. ## Financial Responsibility and Community Impact The District is committed to a fiscally responsible approach. The following estimates represent the projected monthly tax impact for a median Edina household, based on the final scope of the projects: ● Estimated Monthly Tax Impact: Between $23 and $41 per month for a median household depending on projects included. Note on Financial Estimates: These figures are conservative estimates as of April 2026. Final tax impacts will fluctuate based on the final project scope chosen by the Board and final property tax values determined by Hennepin County. ## Next Steps The School Board is currently reviewing these proposals to determine which projects are realistically achievable within our proposed timeline. A final decision regarding the official referendum scope and date (proposed for April or May 2027) is expected by December 2026.