Regular School Board Meeting: August 19, 2025

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Votes (3)

Approval of agenda

ApprovedN/A

Moved by Livingston · Seconded by U. Martins

Approve consent agenda (excluding ID awards)

ApprovedN/A

Moved by Anderson · Seconded by Martins

Approve ID grant awards

ApprovedN/A

Moved by Swore · Seconded by Martins

Two years ago, my son was choked at swimming and nothing was done.
— Greg Shiffler

Athletic department policyComplaining about lack of oversight in the swim program.

We're in the bottom 25% of funding in terms of all the metro districts.
— Sam Rosemark

School fundingArguing for why the district needs the levy.

In 2024, $4 million was cut from the budget and this last cycle, $7 million was cut.
— Andy

Budget reductionsExplaining the fiscal stress necessitating the levy.

Greg ShifflerN/A

Parent complaining about swim team management and athletic director policies.

Sam RosemarkN/A

Tartan High School graduate advocating for the school levy.

Katie SworeBoard Member

Pulled a grant award from consent agenda for discussion.

AndyAssistant Superintendent

Presenting the 2025 Levy 'road show' details and school funding challenges.

TrishaAdministrator

Presenting the second reading of policy revisions.

Independent School District 622North High SchoolTartan High SchoolRamsey CountyWashington County

Levy 2025

Referendum for an operating levy increase and a capital projects levy for technology/safety.

Policy 414

Mandated reporting of child neglect or abuse update.

Policy 418

Drug-free workplace/school policy including tribal medical cannabis provisions.