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Regular School Board Meeting: March 18, 2025

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School DistrictWednesday, March 19, 2025
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MCA assessment data usage and distribution

Elementary school strategic plan progress for 2024-2025

Literacy instruction and Minnesota Read Act implementation

Math curriculum and discourse strategies

Attendance intervention and root cause analysis

Social-emotional learning and school climate survey methodology

Play-based learning and recess interventions via PlayWorks

Equity and inclusion initiatives in K-5 education

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Votes (2)

Approval of the agenda

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Swore · Seconded by Martins

Approval of the consent agenda

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Martin · Seconded by Livingston

Notable Quotes (2)

MCA results are a reflection of school district curriculum and instructions alignment with Minnesota academic standards.

— Miriam Janichek
MCA assessment dataDuring public comment.

We've made this a huge priority in our district and at each of our elementary schools as well.

— Sunny Sha
Student attendanceDiscussing attendance strategy.

People (5)

Miriam JanichekParent

Former Minnesota Dept of Education public engagement specialist.

1 quote

“622 administration is uniquely situated to mitigate inappropriate use by limiting the distribution of scores to only families.”

Requesting changes to MCA assessment data distribution.

CeceStudent Board Representative

Reported on student activities including drama, DECA, and sports.

1 quote

“If you don't know, Max is so good. It's right down the street. and $3 from every burger will fund student meals.”

Promoting a DECA fundraiser.

Travis BehringerPrincipal

Principal at Cowan Elementary.

1 quote

“It's easy to set up situations that they are reactive when something has already happened, but when you can implement a proactive approach.”

Explaining social emotional learning strategies.

Kenny NewbiePrincipal

Principal at Justice Alen Page Elementary.

1 quote

“This focus on math discourse is providing students with opportunities to have discourse in the area of mathematics.”

Discussing math curriculum goals.

Sunny ShaAssistant Principal

Assistant principal at Eagle Point Elementary.

1 quote

“It's about really early communication and then sharing with our families the impact of what happens when students do miss school.”

Addressing student attendance goals.

Places Mentioned

Justice Alen Page ElementaryCowan ElementaryEagle Point ElementaryWeaver TheaterFarmington

Events & Meetings (3)

  • March 18th, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
  • April 3rd-5th, 2025 Peter and the Star Catcher play
  • April 6th, 2025 Peter and the Star Catcher play
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