Wayzata Public Schools — Transcript

Monday, November 10, 2025

Reports from Organizations

Employee and Principal Recognition

Plymouth Creek Elementary School Spotlight: Regulation Stations and School Counselor

Community Facilities Bond and Levy Discussion

Elementary Enrichment Program Review Update

School Board Election Administration and Results

District Financial Reports

Policy 803 Crisis Management Approval

Votes (4)

Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing the School District Clerk to Perform Other Related Duties

7-0 Approved

Dissent: None

Moved by Milan Sahony [0:21:14] · Seconded by Sheila Prior [0:21:16]

The administrative professional for elections, Amy G, reported a 19.3% voter turnout for the school board election and thanked her team and city officials for their support. Board Chair Milan Sahony extended thanks to Amy for her exemplary work.

Resolution Canvasing the Return of Votes for the School District General Election

7-0 Approved

Dissent: None

Moved by Milan Sahony [0:21:45] · Seconded by Sarah Johansson [0:21:47]

The resolution confirmed the election of Milan Sahony, Alicia Little, and Heidi Kedar to the school board. Board Chair Milan Sahony expressed gratitude to all candidates for their dedication and passion for the district and its students.

Policy 803 Crisis Management

7-0 Approved

Dissent: None

Moved by Milan Sahony [0:22:04] · Seconded by Harris Bend [0:22:06]

The policy committee reviewed Policy 803, noting that changes were primarily language updates. Board members emphasized the transparency of the process, encouraging community members to review redlined versions of policies and provide input.

Resolution Relating to Determining the Necessity of Renewing an Expiring Capital Project Levy Authorization and Issuing General Obligation Bonds and Calling a Special Election Thereon

7-0 Approved

Dissent: None

Moved by Milan Sahony [0:27:54] · Seconded by Heidi Kedar [0:27:56]

Superintendent Anderson provided historical context on district growth and facility planning, emphasizing the need for new facilities to accommodate anticipated student enrollment. Executive Director Trevor Peterson detailed the proposed special election on April 14th, 2026, outlining a technology levy renewal and two ballot questions for general obligation building bonds: one for essential facilities (elementary, middle, high school expansions, kitchens, safety) and a separate one for an 8-lane high school pool. Board member Valentina Ays inquired about the feasibility of utilizing existing middle school pools instead of building new ones, citing concerns over wants versus needs. Dr. Anderson clarified that existing pools were too old, lacked necessary facilities, and presented safety/supervision challenges for educational use.

Notable Quotes (8)

So the voter turnout um in on election day was 15.3%. There was 8,33 voters on election day out of the 54,37 registered voters. We did have 147 uh voters register on election day. So um that including the absentee section, we had a turnout of 19.3%. Which is actually pretty good when it's only a schoolboard election.

Amy G [0:21:05]
Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing the School District Clerk to Perform Other Related Duties

I just wanted to thank Amy. She did not thank herself, but she thanked the election judges, but I want to thank Amy for doing a fantastic job with the election. So, thank you so much.

Milan Sahony [0:21:18]
Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing the School District Clerk to Perform Other Related Duties

I just want to thank all the candidates, each and every candidate that ran this election. It is it is a tough campaign and I appreciate you know the effort that everybody put in into this and you know I think it's it's all good good for the for the district for the students that that these candidates have so much passion to run. So I really appreciate that.

Milan Sahony [0:21:51]
Resolution Canvasing the Return of Votes for the School District General Election

Just wanted to share with community in future if you'll see any policies which you have interest in uh what is nice nowadays that you will be able to see redlinined version and then you can come uh to uh schoolboard and um share your inputs.

Valentina Ays [0:22:15]
Policy 803 Crisis Management

I just wanted to say because we we went over this. I'm on the policy committee and um this particular policy there weren't many changes. It was mainly just language updates. So, just wanted to put that out there to make sure everybody's aware.

Heidi Kedar [0:22:25]
Policy 803 Crisis Management

I think this package of facilities it's possible could carry us through the finish line. Now, I say that somewhat hesitantly because I think at some point um if we do build this 10th elementary school uh now or during this chapter of facilities, I could see the possibility that there may be a day way down the road where we would need an additional elementary school, but it's really hard to predict that.

Chase Anderson [0:25:01]
Resolution Relating to Determining the Necessity of Renewing an Expiring Capital Project Levy Authorization and Issuing General Obligation Bonds and Calling a Special Election Thereon

It is projected that by 2728 school year um why is that public schools will exceed available building capacity at every grade level. And while that is exciting, it also um challenge us challenges us to have these discussions that we've been having over the past few years and u bring forth what we think is a is a really um great plan for the the future of our student learners.

Trevor Peterson [0:26:40]
Resolution Relating to Determining the Necessity of Renewing an Expiring Capital Project Levy Authorization and Issuing General Obligation Bonds and Calling a Special Election Thereon

Swimming pool. It sound um it sound I mean awesome to be honest. At the same uh time as I said I asked is it uh wants versus needs. Question for me comes why we're not using East Middle School swimming pool and west middle uh uh school swimming pool for PE classes.

Valentina Ays [0:28:13]
Resolution Relating to Determining the Necessity of Renewing an Expiring Capital Project Levy Authorization and Issuing General Obligation Bonds and Calling a Special Election Thereon

Ordinances & Resolutions (21)

Consent Agenda ItemsOther

Routine items approved by one motion without separate discussion.

Policy 803 Crisis ManagementPolicy

A district policy reviewed and approved with language updates.

Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing the School District Clerk to Perform Other Related DutiesResolution

Formal authorization for the clerk to issue election certificates after the contest period and campaign finance reports are filed.

Resolution Canvasing the Return of Votes for the School District General ElectionResolution

Formal approval of the election results for the school board members.

Resolution Relating to Determining the Necessity of Renewing an Expiring Capital Project Levy Authorization and Issuing General Obligation Bonds and Calling a Special Election ThereonResolution

Proposal for a special election to renew a technology levy and issue general obligation bonds for facility projects, including a pool.

FastBridgeAssessment Tool

The achievement test currently used for identification in Advanced Academics, with discussions about its limitations for gifted identification.

KogatAssessment Tool

A cognitive aptitude test used for Seminar qualification and proposed as an additional layer for Advanced Academics identification.

Minnesota's Department of Education StandardsPolicy

Standards for gifted identification, cited in concerns about FastBridge's sole use.

National Association for Gifted Children's StandardsPolicy

Standards for gifted identification, cited in concerns about FastBridge's sole use.

Strategic DirectionsPlan

The district's overarching vision and objectives, including meeting the needs of a growing population.

Vision 21 programProgram

Previous name for the district's enrichment program (pre-2017/18).

Advanced AcademicsProgram

Current component of the enrichment program focused on achievement-based content.

SeminarProgram

Current component of the enrichment program focused on cognitive aptitude and broader skills.

Concept QuestCurriculum Component

An enrichment for all resource component of the Bridges math curriculum being implemented.

Bridges curriculumCurriculum

The math curriculum used in the district, with Concept Quest as a component.

2020 ELA standardsStandards

English Language Arts standards currently in full implementation.

New Math StandardsStandards

Recently approved math standards impacting curriculum alignment.

MTSS modelFramework

Multi-Tiered System of Supports, a framework for aligning support systems.

SecondStep curriculumCurriculum

Social emotional learning curriculum referenced by the school counselor.

Technology levy authorizationLevy

An existing levy, generating $7 million annually for technology, proposed for renewal.

General obligation building bondsBond

Proposed bonds to fund new elementary and middle schools, high school additions, kitchen/safety upgrades, and an 8-lane pool.

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