--- ## author: Jesse Sierks date: D:20171017085700-05'00' --- ## Special Meeting Tuesday, May 5, 2026 5:00 PM ## ECC 350 and Virtual, 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424 ## I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order ## II. Approval of Agenda ## School Board Special Meeting Tuesday, May 5, 2026; 5:00 PM ## ECC Room 350 ## I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order ## II. Approval of Agenda ## III. Discussion ## A. Long-Term Financial Planning and Potential Future Funding Considerations ## IV. Leadership Updates ## V. Adjournment NOTE: School Board members may participate by interactive technology as permitted by Minnesota Statute 13D.02 ## III. Discussion ## III.A. Long-Term Financial Planning and ## Potential Future Funding Considerations Speaker(s): Dr. ## Daniel Bittman, ## Superintendent ## Board Meeting Date: 5/5/26 ## Title: Long‑Term Financial Planning and Potential Future Funding Considerations ## Type: Discussion ## Presenter(s): Dr. Daniel Bittman, Superintendent Description: This agenda item provides an opportunity for a preliminary School Board discussion related to long‑term financial planning and anticipated future needs. The conversation will focus on maintaining a shared understanding of emerging priorities, including areas such as safety and security, aging facilities, building capacity and early learning. Recommendation: No decisions or actions are planned at this time. Desired Outcome(s) from the Board: This discussion is intended to support thoughtful governance and ensure adequate time for reflection before any potential options are considered further or brought forward for broader engagement. Attachment(s): n/a ## Potential ## Referendum: ## Executive Summary Presented by: ## Dr. Daniel Bittman Superintendent ## Mert Woodard Director, Finance and Operations May 2026 ## Table of Contents Introduction i Section 1: Purpose and Recommendation 4 ## Section 2: Project Scope and Overview 6 ## Section 3: Construction Feasibility 7 ## Section 4: Preliminary Project Cost Estimates (Facilities) 12 ## Section 5: Operating and Staffing Impacts 13 ## Section 6: Financing Structure and Options 14 ## Section 7: Illustrative Tax Impact (Preliminary) 15 ## Section 8: Governance Process and Decision Timeline 16 ## Section 9: Key Risks, Constraints, and Considerations 17 ## Section 10: Recommended Next Steps (Board Action Path) 18 ## Introduction Edina Public Schools is at a moment that will shape its direction for years to come. Enrollment patterns, instructional expectations, and community standards for school safety have evolved significantly over the past decade, placing increasing pressure on facilities that were largely designed for a very different educational and security environment. At the same time, the district has or plans to expand or reimagine early learning, special education, talent development and language programming, and student support services in ways that require more specialized…