Wayzata Public Schools — Transcript
Monday, December 8, 2025
Truth in Taxation and School Funding
School Board Operations and Election Logistics
Student Activities and Achievements
Staff Recognition and Feedback
District Financial Health and Reporting
Curriculum and Student Engagement through Electives
Votes (3)
Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda Items
Moved by Unknown [07:05] · Seconded by Unknown [07:05]
Consent agenda items are routine and enacted by one motion unless a board member requests separate discussion. No items were removed from the consent agenda.
Adoption of Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Calendar Year 2026
Moved by Unknown [09:10] · Seconded by Unknown [09:10]
Minnesota statute requires annual establishment of polling places. The district designated five combined polling locations and one absentee location, consolidating Minnetonka precincts for an April referendum. The plan for communicating these changes to the community was appreciated.
Approval of Fiscal Year 24-25 Audit Report
Moved by Not documented in transcript · Seconded by Not documented in transcript
The audit firm, LB Carlson, previously presented a highly favorable report. The district achieved a clean audit opinion with no deficiencies in internal controls or instances of non-compliance, maintaining its AAA bond rating and 41 consecutive ASBO awards for financial reporting. This item was scheduled for approval, but the transcript concluded before the formal motion and vote.
Notable Quotes (2)
Minnesota's statute requires that we establish combined polling locations every year by December 31st, whether we have a planned election for that upcoming year or not.
that um report was extremely favorable both in terms of finances of the school district as well as procedurally. So, um that can't happen without great work from the finance team, Jack especially, Jen Wal is here too, and the rest of the finance team. Um great work and and it extends all the way every every uh employee in the school district has a say in that.
Ordinances & Resolutions (8)
Requires school districts to hold a public hearing for truth in taxation and governs levy limits.
Mandates a uniform system of public schools and provision for funding through taxation.
Notice mailed to property owners between November 11th and 24th detailing market value, classification, and tax information.
Certificate of Excellence for financial reporting, achieved by the district for 41 consecutive years.
Official document establishing five polling locations and one absentee location for school district elections.
Financial audit conducted by LB Carlson, receiving a clean opinion.
Monthly financial report detailing revenues, expenditures, and cash flow for the district.
Requires public employers to meet and confer with employees once every four months, cited by a teacher regarding feedback.