Mahtomedi Public Schools — Transcript
Monday, October 27, 2025
MAFE Fall Fund Drive Presentation
Recognition of Jim Lane, Teacher of the Year
Student Representative Report - Matt Stadenski
District Updates and Achievements
Board Calendar and Retreat Discussion
Committee Reports
Votes (3)
Approval of Donations and Grants for September
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [0:32:46] · Seconded by Unknown [0:32:47]
The board considered and approved donations and grants totaling $17,455.41 received in September. The discussion emphasized that these funds are greatly appreciated and will be used to further the school district's mission in alignment with the donors' wishes.
Approval of Superintendent Goals
Dissent: None
Moved by Director Doman [0:34:42] · Seconded by Director Woodson [0:34:43]
The board reviewed and formally approved the superintendent's goals. These goals are explicitly tied to the district's strategic plan, focusing on areas such as literacy, college and career readiness, the budget process, the communications plan, supporting board learning, defining school and district success metrics, and implementing the 'portrait of a graduate.' The goals had undergone several prior discussions.
Approval of School Board Goals
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [0:39:27] · Seconded by Director Doman [0:39:27]
The board approved its updated goals, incorporating feedback from previous discussions. Key additions included participating in 'board learning walks' for firsthand insight into district initiatives, increasing understanding of academic performance to address gaps, and investing in district academic priorities and 'portrait of a graduate' implementation. The goals also featured an update on leveraging business and community connections to enhance student experiences through work-based learning. A brief discussion occurred regarding methods to track and measure the participation aspects of these goals.
Notable Quotes (2)
So under augment understanding of strategic plan implementation. Um there was participate in board learning walks and and um you just kind of expanded that based on um some of the qu the feedback that you had gotten. So participate in board learning walks to gain firsthand insight into the implementation of district initiative.
just leverage and share business and community connections with the superintendent to enhance options for relevant student experiences for real world learning.
Ordinances & Resolutions (5)
An upcoming community vote regarding changes and funding for the school district.
The overarching plan guiding the district's goals, to which superintendent and school board goals are tied.
A district publication recently mailed to all residents, staff, and families containing important community and referendum information.
A topic discussed at the Curriculum Advisory Committee meeting.
Letters of recognition for students' academic performance, celebrated at an annual breakfast.