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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ordinances & Resolutions (21)
Routine items approved by one motion without separate discussion.
A district policy reviewed and approved with language updates.
Formal authorization for the clerk to issue election certificates after the contest period and campaign finance reports are filed.
Formal approval of the election results for the school board members.
Proposal for a special election to renew a technology levy and issue general obligation bonds for facility projects, including a pool.
The achievement test currently used for identification in Advanced Academics, with discussions about its limitations for gifted identification.
A cognitive aptitude test used for Seminar qualification and proposed as an additional layer for Advanced Academics identification.
Standards for gifted identification, cited in concerns about FastBridge's sole use.
Standards for gifted identification, cited in concerns about FastBridge's sole use.
The district's overarching vision and objectives, including meeting the needs of a growing population.
Previous name for the district's enrichment program (pre-2017/18).
Current component of the enrichment program focused on achievement-based content.
Current component of the enrichment program focused on cognitive aptitude and broader skills.
An enrichment for all resource component of the Bridges math curriculum being implemented.
The math curriculum used in the district, with Concept Quest as a component.
English Language Arts standards currently in full implementation.
Recently approved math standards impacting curriculum alignment.
Multi-Tiered System of Supports, a framework for aligning support systems.
Social emotional learning curriculum referenced by the school counselor.
An existing levy, generating $7 million annually for technology, proposed for renewal.
Proposed bonds to fund new elementary and middle schools, high school additions, kitchen/safety upgrades, and an 8-lane pool.