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Dec. 15, 2025

Henderson City CouncilSunday, December 21, 2025
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Truth in Taxation hearing for fiscal year 2026 budget

2025-2026 property tax levy review

School district enrollment projections

Special education funding and personnel additions

Property tax classification and state aid formulas

School board policy and committee reports

Approval of grants and donations

Negotiations with LSHA

Southwest Metro STEM and intervention updates

Athletic and club activity reports

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Approval of 2025/2026 levy

Passed6-0

Moved by Gregory · Seconded by Unknown

Approval of agenda

Passed6-0

Moved by Director · Seconded by Director Schwarz

Accept grants and donations

Passed6-0

Moved by Director Schwarz · Seconded by Chair

Notable Quotes (2)

School districts are not allowed to increase taxes outside of a general ed formula without voter approval.

— Kai
Levy restrictionsExplaining constraints on school district tax setting authority.

My concern is snow removal. Today, we have a teacher every day who uses a walker... she really struggled to get in the building.

— Megan Schwarz
Facility safetyPublic comment regarding accessibility during winter.

People (3)

KaiStaff

Presented the truth in taxation budget and levy report.

1 quote

“Enrollment drives everything we do in terms of money.”

Explaining the impact of student counts on district funding.

Megan SchwarzTeacher

Spoke during open forum regarding snow removal safety concerns at the school.

1 quote

“It would not have been legal for me to walk to school from the parking lot today.”

Highlighting the severity of uncleared ice/snow for staff with mobility issues.

Director LunaSchool Board Director

Reported on Southwest Metro programs and STEM initiatives.

Places Mentioned

LeSueur Henderson School DistrictCentral ParkBethany Lutheran CollegeSt. ClairEast Grand ForksFergus FallsHopkinsNew UlmMinneapolis

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Truth in Taxation meeting, 6:00 PM
  • Regular School Board meeting, 6:30 PM
  • Wrestling Tournament at Glenwood, December 6th, 9:30 AM

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Res 7.1

Resolution to accept grants and donations to the LeSueur Henderson School District.

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