December 8, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Monday, December 8, 2025

Truth and Taxation hearing

Current school year budget review

Proposed property tax levy for 2026

Fall athletics and activities report

Recognition of fall activities participants and coaches

Areas of Interest (4)

School board faces a 4.7% property tax levy increase for 2026 amid concerns over gap between inflation and per-pupil funding.
Declining growth rates have caused debt service payments to hit their highest point in 2026-27, straining taxpayer expectations.
District reports that 75% of students participate in co-curricular activities, as the department pivots toward new offerings like girls flag football.
State funding formula disparity highlighted: district claims $1,453 per pupil shortfall compared to CPI-adjusted levels.

Notable Quotes (3)

This meeting is intended to be for the public to be able to understand a little bit better the property tax statements that they get.
— Director Ryder

TaxationExplaining the purpose of the Truth and Taxation hearing.

The fact is that this is only the basic formula. Okay? This is the amount that we take times the pupil units to determine how much general education aid we receive.
— Director Ryder

BudgetExplaining state education funding mechanics.

The other big one that we're looking at adding still this year is inter mural girls flag football this spring thanks to a grant from the Minnesota Vikings.
— Jeff Marshall

AthleticsAnnouncing new programs.

People (4)

Director RyderExecutive Director of Business Services

Lead financial staff presenting tax information and statutory requirements to the board.

Dr. ThomasSuperintendent

Chairing the board meeting and overseeing proceedings.

BullanBoard Chair

Presiding over the board meeting.

Jeff MarshallActivities Director

Presenting the 2025-26 fall activities report and honors.

1 quote

“With over 75% of our student population participating in some sort of co-curricular activity, this is definitely a testament to the wide array that we offer.”

Discussing student engagement.

Places Mentioned

Minnesota

Events & Meetings (1)

Regular meeting of the board of education (Current date)

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