6.23.25 WM School Board Meeting

Monday, June 30, 2025

Board and administrative roll calls

Approval of agenda and addendums

Consent agenda (minutes, contracts, personnel, business)

Student recognitions (girls golf, trap team)

Activities department annual review

Acknowledgment of donations and fundraising

Second and final reading of district policies

Southwest Metro Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Resolution

Southwest Metro Safe Schools Resolution

Fiscal Year 2025 revised budget and 2026 proposed budget

Areas of Interest (6)

District reports record-high participation in SWAT summer activities with 117 students.
Budget analysis reveals ongoing deficit spending in restricted funds despite positive revenue variances.
School board transition: New ninth-grade governance standards take effect July 1st.
Activities department highlights success in maintaining 90% retention from freshman to sophomore years.
Success of student-led trap shooting team competing against larger, state-established programs.
District nearing completion of bond repayment cycle for construction funds by 2026.

Votes (6)

Approve agenda and addendums

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Miss Danielson · Seconded by Miss Nton

Approve consent agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Mr. O'Neal · Seconded by Mr. Burns

Approve donation, contributions, and fundraising

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Mr. Felt · Seconded by Miss Danielson

Approve final reading of district policies

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Miss Schultz · Seconded by Miss Gatskco

Approve Southwest Metro LTFM Resolution

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Mr. Burn · Seconded by Miss Schultz

Approve Southwest Metro Safe Schools Resolution

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Mr. Felt · Seconded by Mr. Onell

Notable Quotes (1)

Boring is good.
— Ms. Rder

Budget presentationDescribing the consistency in financial reporting between fiscal years.

People (8)

Mr. PhelpBoard Member

Attended meeting

Mr. BurnsBoard Member

Participated in voting

Miss DanielsonBoard Member

Participated in voting

Mr. O'NealBoard Member

Participated in voting

Mr. SamanskyActivities Director

Presented activities report and student recognitions

1 quote

“We're down a little bit. We had a small senior class this year as far as our Triple Crown award.”

Discussing student participation in multiple sports.

Mr. SchulerBoard Member

Presented donations and facility resolutions

Ms. RderBudget Administrator

Presented the 2025 revised and 2026 proposed budgets

Dr. HortonAdministrator

Answered questions regarding Safe Schools levy and SRO funding

Places Mentioned

WatertonMinnesotaForest Lake

Events & Meetings (1)

June 23, 2025: Board of Directors Regular School Board Meeting, 6:01 p.m.

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Southwest Metro LTFM Resolution

Annual resolution to fund the member district's proportionate share of facility maintenance.

Southwest Metro Safe Schools Resolution

Resolution authorizing the Safe Schools levy to support safety services, including SROs.

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