St. Louis Park Schools School Board Business Meeting 5/27/2025
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Superintendent's Report
Class of 2025 Retiree Recognition
BAR (Building Assets Reducing Risks) Program Presentation
MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Framework Update
Labor agreement for Assistant Superintendent
Employee agreement for Executive Director of Assessment, Research, and Evaluation
Employee agreement for Elementary Principal
Employee agreement for fourth-year probation
Motion to forgo reading names of probationary non-renewal staff
Approval of probationary non-renewal staffing resolution
Strategic plan and profile of the learner
Second reading of Policy 409
Areas of Interest (4)
- St. Louis Park schools report record-low failure rates for 9th graders linked to the BAR program.
- District shifts to common MTSS language to unify academic and behavioral support across 18 departments.
- Student Services Director sets goal to reduce special education referrals by 20% through proactive MTSS tier interventions.
- District addresses systemic issues in special education and non-public school student support through data-driven initiatives.
Votes (1)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Taylor · Seconded by Unnamed Second
Notable Quotes (3)
We are gathered on the land of the Dakota and Ojiway peoples.
BAR is built on two pillars: developing stronger relationships... and data.
We're going to decrease the amount of initial special ed referrals by 20%.
People (6)
CoxChairPresiding over the May 27th St. Louis Park School Board meeting.
Presiding over the May 27th St. Louis Park School Board meeting.
Dr. HinesSuperintendentPresenting retiree recognitions and introducing the BAR and MTSS programs.
1 quote
Presenting retiree recognitions and introducing the BAR and MTSS programs.
“This will give the board a prelude of what you will be experiencing next year during the superintendence report.”
Introducing the BAR program spotlight.
Kari KregnesBAR Coordinator / Social Studies TeacherExplaining the BAR program history and implementation.
1 quote
Explaining the BAR program history and implementation.
“BAR is an acronym with two Rs... Building Assets Reducing Risks.”
Defining the program.
Colin JonesEnglish TeacherDiscussing how BAR helps identify student patterns and needs.
Discussing how BAR helps identify student patterns and needs.
Chris MolinerScience TeacherHighlighting the value of shared prep hours for collaborative student support.
Highlighting the value of shared prep hours for collaborative student support.
Constance RobinsonDirector of Student ServicesProviding a comprehensive overview of the district's MTSS framework.
1 quote
Providing a comprehensive overview of the district's MTSS framework.
“It's an evidence-based framework that is used by schools to support all students with academic, behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs.”
Defining MTSS.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- May 27th, 6:31 PM - Regular Business Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Second reading of the policy.
Approval of resolution regarding non-renewal staff.