School Board Work Session- April 27, 2026
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Story
Wayzata Schools Unveils Major Math Curriculum Overhaul
Story
Wayzata Public Schools Overhauls Secondary Math, Integrating Statistics and Data Science
2022 Minnesota State Math Standards Implementation
Elementary Level Bridges Third Edition Curriculum Rollout
Secondary Level Mathematics Course Sequence Restructuring
Curriculum Materials Review and Selection Process
Strategic Planning for Secondary Intervention and Extension
Areas of Interest (4)
- Wayzata Public Schools overhauls secondary math sequence, moving to term-long courses to integrate state-mandated statistics and data science benchmarks.
- Local school board questions if state curriculum mandates limit district excellence compared to established 'Wayzata standards'.
- Teachers push back against rigid state timelines for curriculum adoption, citing the multi-year process required for proper implementation.
- District moves toward 100% adoption of Bridges Third Edition math curriculum for elementary students by the 2026-2027 school year.
Notable Quotes (2)
Our goal is that we build in that choice and agency for students, that it's truly a student choice in the third and fourth year of math.
For elementary level, obviously we are going to a new math program... the bigger shift is with middle school and high school, where we are trying to break the longer curriculum into smaller pieces, integrate statistics early, and it provides more flexibility.
People (11)
Heidi KaterBoard MemberBoard of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.
Board of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.
Valentina EarsBoard MemberBoard of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.
Board of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.
Paris BendeBoard MemberBoard of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.
Board of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.
Alicia LittleBoard MemberBoard of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.
Board of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.
Dan JanstraBoard MemberBoard of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.
Board of Education member participating in the meeting introductions.
Sheila PriorChairPresiding over the Wayzata Public Schools Board of Education work session.
Presiding over the Wayzata Public Schools Board of Education work session.
Milan SohoniBoard MemberBoard member who questioned the differentiation between Wayzata standards and MDE minimums.
Board member who questioned the differentiation between Wayzata standards and MDE minimums.
Dana MillerExecutive DirectorIntroduced the teaching and learning presentation on math standards.
Introduced the teaching and learning presentation on math standards.
Abby BrarDirectorLead presenter on mathematics curriculum, standards, and strategic shifts.
1 quote
Lead presenter on mathematics curriculum, standards, and strategic shifts.
“The 2022 math standards were first the process began in the 21-22 cycle... these standards were not fully what we jokingly call legit until April of the 2025 calendar year.”
Explaining the timeline of state standard development.
Becca AusbyMath Instructional CoordinatorDiscussed the elementary math curriculum and Bridges Third Edition rollout.
Discussed the elementary math curriculum and Bridges Third Edition rollout.
Sarah WinansMath Instructional CoordinatorCo-led the elementary mathematics presentation and training.
Co-led the elementary mathematics presentation and training.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Wayzata Public Schools Board of Education Work Session, Monday, April 27, 2026