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Regular School Board Meeting: August 19, 2025

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School DistrictWednesday, August 20, 2025
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Approval of agenda

Public comment

Consent agenda

Native Language Revitalization Grant award

Levy 2025 presentation and discussion

Second reading of district policy revisions

Full Document Analysis

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

Notable Quotes (3)

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.

People (5)

Greg ShifflerN/A

Parent complaining about swim team management and athletic director policies.

1 quote

“I would ask you to terminate him. I would ask you to terminate any coach that would allow violence in their sport.”

Demanding termination of athletic director and coaches due to safety concerns.

Sam RosemarkN/A

Tartan High School graduate advocating for the school levy.

1 quote

“I really encourage folks to support the levy both in the community here as well.”

Supporting the proposed operating and capital projects levy.

Katie SworeBoard Member

Pulled a grant award from consent agenda for discussion.

1 quote

“I just wanted to call attention to the Minnesota Department of Ed Native Language Revitalization Grant.”

Highlighting the American Indian Ed team's work.

AndyAssistant Superintendent

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

1 quote

“Strong public schools are the foundation of strong communities.”

Advocating for the importance of the levy referendum.

TrishaAdministrator

Presenting the second reading of policy revisions.

1 quote

“Tonight will be our second reading for the policy revisions that we're bringing forward.”

Introducing the 13 policy updates.

Places Mentioned

Independent School District 622North High SchoolTartan High SchoolRamsey CountyWashington County

Events & Meetings (1)

  • August 19th, 2025, regular school board meeting, ISD 622

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

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.

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