Saint Paul Public Schools — Agenda
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Land Acknowledgement
District System of Continuous Improvement: Academic Achievement
Monthly Professional Development Report
Financial Reports Overview
Personnel Reports Overview
District 287 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) Discussion
Policy Committee Report
First Read Policies
Superintendent's Report
Votes (5)
District System of Continuous Improvement: Academic Achievement (Charter A2 Update)
Dissent: None
Moved by N/A · Seconded by N/A
The presentation detailed progress on Charter A2, aimed at enhancing an equitable learning system from early childhood to adults. It covered the implementation of the Danielson Group Framework for Teaching for teacher evaluation and its role in guiding Tier One instruction within the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). Key aspects included professional learning for coaches and administrators, and alignment with School Improvement Plans (SIP). The board's role was to listen and ask questions.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Dissent: None indicated
Moved by N/A · Seconded by N/A
The consent agenda included several administrative, financial, and personnel items grouped for a single approval. Key administrative items involved the approval of Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) bids for security and building improvements across multiple schools totaling over $9.5 million, the acceptance of Bester Bros' moving service quotes (approx. $220k-256k) in preparation for 2026-2027 school closures, the renewal of the Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response cybersecurity service ($294k), and the tentative agreement for Nutrition Services staff covering salary increases and changes to leave policies and holidays. Financial and personnel reports were also part of the consent agenda.
Action: Resolution Accepting Donations
Dissent: None indicated
Moved by N/A · Seconded by N/A
This item was presented for official action to accept donations to the school district. No specific details about the nature or amount of the donations, or any discussion, were provided in the transcript.
Action: Level III Custodian Grievance
Dissent: None indicated
Moved by N/A · Seconded by N/A
An action was taken regarding a Level III Custodian Grievance. The transcript does not provide details of the grievance discussion or the outcome of the vote.
Second Read (Action) Policies
Dissent: None indicated
Moved by N/A · Seconded by N/A
The Board moved to take action on several policies during their second reading. These policies included 'School Activities,' 'Immunization Requirements,' 'Alternative Educational Services,' 'Field Trips,' 'Home Schooling,' 'Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title I Programs,' 'Summer School Instruction,' and 'Teaching State Standards.' No specific discussion highlights or vote counts were provided for the individual policies, but the collective action was to approve them.
Notable Quotes (6)
Ms. Brodeur, Ms. Dooley, Ms. Morris, and Ms. Tinklenberg will provide an update of progress to date of Charter A2 regarding enhancing an equitable learning system from early childhood to adults by implementing an effective teaching framework focused on student engagement and purpose with fidelity.
Robbinsdale Area Schools uses Danielson Group Framework for Teaching as the district's framework and for the teacher evaluation process. The framework provides a roadmap for effective tier one instruction. Focused on adult behavior and adult actions within teaching and learning.
The security improvements as designed have been reviewed and approved by the district safety and security team. We recommend moving forward with an approval for the security improvements to Meadow Lake as designed and bid. We recommend moving forward with an approval for the security improvements to FAIR Crystal as designed and bid, pending the City of Crystal City Council CUP approval on April 21, 2026.
Bids received are trending higher than anticipated. Based on contractor feedback and market analysis, several key factors contributed to this outcome: Compressed procurement timeline… Accelerated construction schedule… Market capacity constraints.
By partnering with an MDR provider, we are gaining deep cybersecurity expertise, constant monitoring and analysis, threat containment capabilities, assistance in incident response, and undivided attention to anomalies that need immediate investigation.
District Administration is recommending the approval of a two-year Nutrition Services contract with effective dates of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
Ordinances & Resolutions (22)
Plan to enhance an equitable learning system from early childhood to adults focusing on academic achievement.
District's framework for effective teaching and teacher evaluation process.
State statute requiring teacher evaluations.
State statute driving the Q-Comp voluntary program for teacher performance enhancement.
An action item for the acceptance of donations to the district.
Policy concerning School Activities.
Policy concerning Immunization Requirements.
Policy concerning Alternative Educational Services.
Policy concerning Field Trips.
Policy concerning Home Schooling.
Policy concerning Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title I Programs.
Policy concerning Summer School Instruction.
Policy concerning Teaching State Standards.
Policy concerning Service Animals in Schools.
Policy concerning Annual Audit.
Policy concerning Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System.
Policy concerning Investments.
Policy concerning Fund Balances.
Policy concerning Procurement.
Two-year contract with financial and non-economic terms for Nutrition Services staff.
Federal statute governing family and medical leave.
State statute establishing paid family leave.