North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District — Transcript
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Public Comment: Special Education Para Concerns and Legislative Advocacy
Superintendent's Report: School District Referendum and State Funding
Acceptance of Contributions
School Calendar Revision for ACT Testing
Setting Work Study Session and Special Meeting Dates
Board Communications: Community Engagement and School Events
Votes (4)
Acknowledgement of Contributions
Dissent: None
Moved by Director Natarajan [0:47:49] · Seconded by Anderson [0:48:00]
Director Natardi presented a resolution to accept various contributions. The total monetary contributions for the fiscal year were specified, alongside in-kind donations like adaptive seating systems. No discussion from the board members was noted beyond the presentation.
Revision of the 2026-2027 School Calendar for ACT Testing
Dissent: None
Moved by Swore [0:51:39] · Seconded by Anderson [0:51:41]
The Superintendent explained that the calendar adjustment is an annual necessity because the ACT testing date for spring is not known when the calendar is first published. The revision ensures 11th graders can take the ACT in person on April 6th, 2027, while other high school grades participate in remote learning due to strict testing conditions and staff deployment for proctoring.
Set Date, Time, and Agenda for Work Study Session
Dissent: None
Moved by Livingston [0:54:19] · Seconded by Yanner [0:54:21]
The board discussed setting the logistics for the upcoming work study session, including its date (November 9th, 2026), location, and specific agenda items such as demographic studies and achievement reports. Director Notari emphasized the public nature of these sessions to foster transparency and community understanding of board decision-making processes.
Set Special Meeting to Canvass Election
Dissent: None
Moved by Nettleton [0:56:06] · Seconded by Jenner [0:56:08]
The Chair outlined the statutory requirement to hold a special meeting to canvass election returns within a specific timeframe after the election. The proposed date and location for this meeting were presented.
Notable Quotes (2)
when we do ACT testing in our high schools, we have a remote learning day for the ninth, 10th, and 12th graders during ACT testing... ACT is very strict. You can't even have passing period bells ringing during the day and disruptions like that.
some of most of the work gets done during our study session. So, uh So, and those are open to the public as well. So, individuals are invited to come and listen in to how decisions are made...
Ordinances & Resolutions (9)
Proposed legislation that Bob Madela advocated for, especially for affordable insurance.
An insurance plan whose affordability was a key concern for Bob Madela.
Website where referendum information and FAQs can be found.
The specific proposal on the ballot for ISD 622 to maintain class sizes, retain staff, and protect safety systems.
A statewide ballot item to allow schools to receive more proceeds from the Permanent School Fund without increasing taxes.
Permits school boards to receive and apply donations for the benefit of the district.
States that the school board must meet to canvass election returns between the 3rd and 10th days after the election.
An agenda item for the upcoming work study session.
An agenda item for the upcoming work study session.