Roseville Area Schools — Transcript

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Teacher Recognition and District Culture

Student Outcomes: Graduation and Post-Secondary Pathways

Non-Renewal of Probationary Employees

Roseville Principles Association (RPA) Contract Approval

Northeast Metro 916 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Levy

Teacher Development and Evaluation (TDE) Framework

Votes (5)

Acceptance of Staff Retirements

Approved Unanimously

Moved by Cler Manx [00:17:15] · Seconded by Unknown [00:17:18]

The board acknowledged the service of four retiring staff members: Rodell Benjamin (Central Park Elementary), Susan Colbrand Kachel (Parkview Center School), Jill Koshall (Park View Center School), and Blair Went (Harambe Elementary School), who collectively contributed 58 years to the district. The Chair expressed appreciation for their dedication.

Approval of Probationary Teacher Non-Renewals

Approved Unanimously

Moved by Director Morris [01:08:08] · Seconded by Director Anderson [01:08:14]

The Executive Director of Human Resources presented a list of eight probationary teachers recommended for non-renewal for the 2025-26 school year, citing standard statutory reasons. Board members expressed discomfort with publicly naming individuals for non-renewal without specific reasons, noting it's a state statute requirement. Discussion clarified that these are non-tenured employees and potential re-employment may exist.

Approval of Roseville Principles Association (RPA) Contract

Approved Unanimously

Moved by Director Morris [01:16:47] · Seconded by Unknown [01:16:55]

The Executive Director of Human Resources presented the final collective bargaining agreement for the 2025-2027 cycle with the Roseville Principles Association. The contract includes a 2.5% salary increase for both years and a 13% increase in insurance contributions in the second year. The agreement was within budget parameters and had been ratified by the RPA.

Approval of Northeast Metro 916 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Levy

Approved Unanimously

Moved by Director Morris [01:19:35] · Seconded by Unknown [01:19:42]

The board considered the annual request to approve the Northeast Metro 916 long-term facilities maintenance levy. It was noted that 916, as an intermediate district, cannot levy directly, requiring member districts like Roseville to do so on its behalf. Roseville's share for the upcoming year is $46,265, a slight decrease from the previous year.

Motion to Close Meeting for Superintendent Evaluation

Approved Unanimously

Moved by Director Morris [01:42:55] · Seconded by Director Cleveland [01:43:08]

The Chair moved to close the regular meeting to enter a closed session for the purpose of evaluating the performance of Superintendent Jenny Lake, as permitted by Minnesota Statute. This is a procedural step before going into a private session.

Notable Quotes (2)

So, why why is this the law that we have to read their names publicly and especially because you don't know if it's any one of these four reasons, right? No, we don't. So, it's just like I don't know if it was their position's gone or it was poor standards. So, we don't It's just a Minnesota statute that we have to Correct. Gosh, just like I don't like it.

Director Anderson [01:08:44]
Approval of Probationary Teacher Non-Renewals

You know this is kind of like you know with the licensing how the disciplinary is also public like anybody on their mailing list we get we get a list right? We don't know what the circumstances are. It doesn't matter. It's in law that you know. So there's a little bit of protection of the public so people know but we don't want to like disclose why uh

Chair Chu [01:09:44]
Approval of Probationary Teacher Non-Renewals

Ordinances & Resolutions (11)

Minnesota statute 122A.40 subdivision 5Statute

Legal basis for the termination and non-renewal of probationary teacher contracts

Resolution related to the termination and non-renewal of the teaching contract of a probationary teacherResolution

Formal document approving the non-renewal of probationary teacher contracts

2025-2027 Roseville Principles Association (RPA) contractContract

Collective bargaining agreement for principals and assistant principals

Northeast Metro 916 long-term facilities maintenance levyOther

Annual levy for facility maintenance for the intermediate school district

District's LTFM planPlan

The district's own 10-year facility maintenance plan, to be approved later

Resolution for 916's intermediate school district long-term facilities planResolution

Formal document approving Roseville's share of the Northeast Metro 916 facilities levy

Teacher Development and Evaluation (TDE) frameworkPlan

Revised framework for evaluating and supporting teacher growth with a focus on culturally responsive and anti-racist instructional practices

District strategic planPlan

Overarching plan guiding district goals and initiatives

Minnesota Statute Sections 13D.05, Subdivision 3AStatute

Legal basis for closing a public meeting to evaluate the performance of the superintendent

SLEDS dataOther

State data system for tracking student enrollment and post-secondary outcomes

Northstar Promise grantOther

State policy providing financial aid for college, discussed as a potential factor in post-secondary enrollment increases

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