August 25, 2025 Study Session
Monday, August 25, 2025
Approval of agenda
Finance and operations committee rosters
Public forum: Girls on the Run program
Board of directors proclamation: Payroll appreciation week
School district audit update
Levy certification process
Student enrollment update
Budget updates 25-26
District boundary and consolidation planning
Transportation capacity and opt-in considerations
Areas of Interest (5)
- District consolidating administrative committees to act as 'clearing houses' for better efficiency.
- Westwood Elementary school closure and boundary changes prompting district-wide redistricting.
- Concerns over equity in bus capacity and potential discrimination against students with sports or band equipment.
- District transition plan for 'Girls on the Run' and other equity-based programs into general advisory committees.
- Enrollment projection discrepancies: Budgeted for 533 kindergarteners, currently at 528.
Votes (3)
Approval of the agenda as submitted
Moved by Director Johnson · Seconded by Director Bullion
Approval of the committee roster for finance and operations
Moved by Director Mason · Seconded by Director Johnson
Adjourn the business portion of the meeting
Moved by Director France · Seconded by Director Bullion
Notable Quotes (3)
We'll be leveraging our board committee structures in a far greater capacity this year than we ever have.
Girls on the Run aims to inspire to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence regardless of their ability or background.
The intent is to also close and sell the district service center with staff relocating to Greenwood.
People (6)
Chair WhiteBoard ChairFacilitating board meetings and managing agenda flow.
Facilitating board meetings and managing agenda flow.
Dr. ThomasAdministratorOversees committee rosters, achievement integration, and boundary strategies.
1 quote
Oversees committee rosters, achievement integration, and boundary strategies.
“We'll be leveraging our board committee structures in a far greater capacity this year than we ever have.”
Explaining the consolidation of subcommittees to increase efficiency.
Director FranceBoard MemberQuestions the selection criteria for committee applicants and board processes.
Questions the selection criteria for committee applicants and board processes.
Lindsay WaltmanSite LiaisonAdvocates for the Girls on the Run program at Jeffers Pond Elementary.
1 quote
Advocates for the Girls on the Run program at Jeffers Pond Elementary.
“It's not just about emotional growth. Girls on the Run also encourages physical activity.”
Describing program benefits to the board.
Director RyderDistrict AdministratorPresents audit updates, levy certification, and enrollment projections.
Presents audit updates, levy certification, and enrollment projections.
DanDistrict AdministratorDeveloping boundary change scenarios and criteria.
Developing boundary change scenarios and criteria.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- September 8th: Upcoming board committee roster presentations
- November 9th: Girls on the Run 5K event at Minnesota State Fairgrounds
- September 9th: Finance and Operations Committee meeting regarding boundaries