Regular School Board Meeting: August 19, 2025
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
Moved by Livingston · Seconded by U. Martins
Approve consent agenda (excluding ID awards)
Moved by Anderson · Seconded by Martins
Approve ID grant awards
Moved by Swore · Seconded by Martins
Notable Quotes (3)
Two years ago, my son was choked at swimming and nothing was done.
We're in the bottom 25% of funding in terms of all the metro districts.
In 2024, $4 million was cut from the budget and this last cycle, $7 million was cut.
People (5)
Greg ShifflerN/AParent complaining about swim team management and athletic director policies.
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Parent complaining about swim team management and athletic director policies.
“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/ATartan High School graduate advocating for the school levy.
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Tartan High School graduate advocating for the school levy.
“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 MemberPulled a grant award from consent agenda for discussion.
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Pulled a grant award from consent agenda for discussion.
“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 SuperintendentPresenting the 2025 Levy 'road show' details and school funding challenges.
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Presenting the 2025 Levy 'road show' details and school funding challenges.
“Strong public schools are the foundation of strong communities.”
Advocating for the importance of the levy referendum.
TrishaAdministratorPresenting the second reading of policy revisions.
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Presenting the second reading of policy revisions.
“Tonight will be our second reading for the policy revisions that we're bringing forward.”
Introducing the 13 policy updates.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- August 19th, 2025, regular school board meeting, ISD 622
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Referendum for an operating levy increase and a capital projects levy for technology/safety.
Mandated reporting of child neglect or abuse update.
Drug-free workplace/school policy including tribal medical cannabis provisions.