September 25, 2025: League of Women Voters School Board Candidate Forum

Thursday, September 25, 2025

ISD 622 school board candidate forum

Academic proficiency and student performance

School safety and mental health resources

Extracurricular activities funding and accessibility

Transgender youth participation in sports

Standardized testing and academic evaluation

Artificial intelligence in the classroom

Book selection and library content policies

Gender identity and inclusion in schools

Levy referendum and sustainable funding

Notable Quotes (4)

Our schools with only 35% to 40% of our students meeting proficiency standards. We can become a beacon of excellence once again.

Justin Mida
AcademicsOpening statement regarding academic performance.

I also want to make sure that we pass the upcoming levy referendum within the district to support our students and our teachers.

Sam Rosemark
FundingOpening statement regarding campaign priorities.

If it's teaching you how to do fellatio then we should not have the book in our school.

Justin Mida
CurriculumResponse to question regarding book banning.

As a person who identifies as a gay man, I was not exposed to really any of that in and while I was a student. So being able to see yourself reflected in the community in the library is really important.

Sam Rosemark
InclusionResponse to book restrictions.

People (3)

Kathy McComberModerator

Moderating the ISD 622 school board candidate forum.

Places Mentioned

District Education Center, 2520 East 12th Avenue, North St. PaulTartan High SchoolMaplewood Middle SchoolNorth Minneapolis

Events & Meetings (1)

  • District Education Center boardroom, 2520 East 12th Avenue, North St. Paul
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