Saint Paul Public Schools — Agenda
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Land Acknowledgement
Early Learning - Nature and Outdoor Learning
Morris Leatherman Survey Data Report and Discussion
Policy Committee Report
Superintendent's Report
Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 - Clarification based on Morris Leatherman Survey Results
First Read - Proposed Policies
Votes (4)
Consent Agenda Items for Board Approval
Dissent: None
Moved by Not Recorded · Seconded by Not Recorded
The Consent Agenda bundled several routine administrative, personnel, and financial matters for a single vote. These included the Q-Comp Annual Report, which focuses on teacher effectiveness, approval for an extended international field trip for Armstrong High School to Europe, the bi-monthly disbursement report detailing financial transactions, and personnel reports covering various staff changes. No items were requested to be removed from the consent agenda for individual discussion, indicating general agreement on these routine matters.
FY27 Preliminary Budget and Resolution
Dissent: None
Moved by Not Recorded · Seconded by Not Recorded
The School Board reviewed and formally adopted the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2027 through a resolution. This detailed financial plan projected total revenues of $267,514,095 and total expenditures of $276,944,588 across key funds, including General/Transportation/Capital, Child Nutrition, and Community Service, setting the financial framework for the upcoming fiscal year.
Resolution Accepting Donations
Dissent: None
Moved by Not Recorded · Seconded by Not Recorded
The School Board officially approved a resolution to accept donations totaling $22,309.05. These generous contributions from various donors, including foundations and school organizations, are earmarked for diverse purposes such as student scholarships, musical instruments, general school programming, transportation for student field trips, and specific capital projects like the Zachary Lane Courtyard Project, underscoring strong community support for the district.
2026-27 Resolutions for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)
Dissent: None
Moved by Not Recorded · Seconded by Not Recorded
The Board approved the annual resolutions for both Armstrong and Cooper High Schools to renew their membership in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) for the 2026-2027 academic year. This approval ensures the schools' continued participation in MSHSL-sponsored interscholastic activities and athletics, confirming the district's delegation of control and adherence to the League's constitution, bylaws, policies, rules, and regulations.
Notable Quotes (5)
Q-Comp is a school improvement model that focuses on teacher effectiveness and student achievement. It provides monetary incentives to reward teachers for working toward raising student achievement.
My instructional practice has become more focused and purposeful through PLC work. I increased the use of small-group instruction, reading routines, and progress-monitoring tools to better support student reading growth.
Traveling to Germany, Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic will give students an opportunity to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills including independence and confidence.
The School Board and Superintendent are grateful for the generous contributions supporting our students and staff in Robbinsdale Area Schools.
Requesting approval of the 2026-2027 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota High School League (MSHSL) for Robbinsdale Armstrong and Cooper High Schools. This is an annual request outlined in the MSHSL Letter to Member Schools.
Ordinances & Resolutions (21)
An annual report detailing teacher effectiveness and student achievement, outlining progress on school improvement goals, professional learning communities, and the teacher review process.
District policy, revised March 2026, requiring school board approval for field trips outside the United States.
A financial report detailing expenditures, including payments for kitchen repairs, food products, maintenance supplies, contracted services (e.g., speech, nursing), utility services, and insurance, across various district schools and departments.
A report on personnel changes for licensed staff, including extended leaves of absence, resignations, and retirements.
A report on personnel changes for non-licensed staff, including new hires, layoffs, end of assignments, rehires, recalls from layoff, resignations/retirements, and terminations.
Official resolution to adopt the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2027, detailing projected revenues and expenditures across various operational, nutrition, community, construction, debt service, and self-insured funds.
Official resolution to gratefully accept a total of $22,309.05 in bequests, donations, and gifts for various proper purposes benefiting the district, students, and staff.
Annual resolutions for Robbinsdale Armstrong and Cooper High Schools to renew membership in the MSHSL, delegating control over interscholastic activities and adhering to League rules.
A proposed policy undergoing its first read, converting from an Administrative Procedure, with updates to language regarding transportation arrangements, legal references, and incorporating the RAS 102.1 Equity Policy.
A proposed policy undergoing its first read, converting from an Administrative Procedure, with statute updates regarding the use of video recordings and incorporating the RAS 102.1 Equity Policy.
A proposed policy undergoing its first read, converting from an Administrative Procedure, with changes to the policy title, language in the purpose and general statement sections, statute updates, updated legal references, and incorporating the RAS 102.1 Equity Policy.
A proposed policy undergoing its first read, converting from an Administrative Procedure, and incorporating the RAS 102.1 Equity Policy.
A proposed policy undergoing its first read, converting from an Administrative Procedure, with updated language regarding supervision, contract approval, accounting, references, and incorporating the RAS 102.1 Equity Policy.
A proposed policy undergoing its first read, converting from an Administrative Procedure, with updated legal references and incorporating the RAS 102.1 Equity Policy.
A proposed policy undergoing its first read, converting from an Administrative Procedure, and incorporating the RAS Policy 102.1 Equity.
A proposed policy undergoing its first read as part of a cycle review, with updated language in the general statement of policy, an added program item, updated legal references, and incorporating the RAS 102.1 Equity Policy.
A proposed policy undergoing its first read, converting from an Administrative Procedure, with updated language based on MSBA guidance, updated legal references, and incorporating the RAS 102.1 Equity Policy.
A proposed policy undergoing its first read, converting from an Administrative Procedure, with updated language based on MSBA guidance, an added section on scheduled community education classes and activities, updated legal references, and incorporating the RAS 102.1 Equity Policy.
A proposed policy undergoing its first read, converting from an Administrative Procedure, and incorporating the RAS 102.1 Equity Policy.
A proposed policy undergoing its first read, converting from an Administrative Procedure, and incorporating the RAS 102.1 Equity Policy.
A foundational district policy on equity that is being explicitly incorporated as a reference into numerous other updated policies.