--- ## author: Jesse Sierks date: D:20171017085700-05'00' --- ## Work Session Monday, April 13, 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 Monday, April 13, 2026; 5:00 PM ## ECC Room 350 ## I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order ## II. Approval of Agenda ## III. Discussion ## A. Superintendent Student Advisory Panel ## B. Food Service Management Contract - 2026-2027 School Year ## C. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Update ## IV. Leadership and Committee Updates ## V. Superintendent Updates ## VI. Adjournment NOTE: School Board members may participate by interactive technology as permitted by Minnesota Statute 13D.02 ## III. Discussion ## III.A. Superintendent Student Advisory PanelSpeaker(s): ## Superintendent ## Student Leadership ## Team Members ## Board Meeting Date: 4/13/2026 ## Title: Superintendent Student Advisory Panel ## Type: Discussion ## Presenter(s): Superintendent Student Leadership Teams ## Description: Members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committees will participate in a student panel, sharing their perspectives and insights on life as a student in Edina Public Schools. This discussion provides Board members and others the opportunity to hear directly from students about their experiences, priorities, and ideas. The panel aligns with the District’s Strategic Plan and priorities by centering student voice and reinforcing the importance of student, staff, and community engagement in district decision‑making. Recommendation: Hear from student leaders. III.B. Food Service Management Contract - 2026- ## 2027 School Year ## Speaker(s): Mert ## Woodard, Director of Finance and ## Operations ## B oard Meeting Date: 4/13/2026 Title: Food Service Management Contract – 2026-2027 School Year ## Type: Discussion ## Presenter(s): Mert Woodard – Director, Finance & Operations Description: Prior to the start of the 2022-2023 school year the District conducted a request for proposals (RFP) process to select a vendor to provide the District with school nutrition management services. Various District stakeholders were involved in the RFP process, including, but not limited to, Board members, District administration, the District’s appointed sourcing agent, families of students, and students. A district-wide survey was also an element of the selection process. Compass Group USA, Inc. through its Chartwells division was selected to continue as the District’s school nutrition manager. ## Feedback over the last 4 four school years indicates that Chartwells has met expectations and provided quality service to the District. The District administration plans to formally recommend extending the agreement with Chartwells for 2026-27 school year at a subsequent regular meeting of the Board, which would be the final year of the current agreement. A new Request for Proposal proces s wil…