--- ## 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 f…