School Board Meeting - Jan. 6, 2026

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Board organizational meeting and officer elections

Committee assignments and working group procedures

Review of code of conduct

Designation of district depositories and major accounts

Approval of administrative authorizations and official publications

Fiscal Year 2025 financial audit presentation and acceptance

Votes (7)

Approval of tonight's agenda

Passes unanimouslyVoice vote

Moved by Chair Sherman · Seconded by Director Hawker

Election of Chair (Sherman)

PassesVoice vote

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by N/A

Election of Vice Chair (Felander)

PassesVoice vote

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by N/A

Election of Clerk (Sarah)

PassesVoice vote

Moved by Chair Sherman · Seconded by N/A

Election of Treasurer (Lowour)

PassesVoice vote

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by N/A

Approval of G through O (Administrative items)

PassesVoice vote

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Director Lowour

Acceptance of the FY2025 Audit

PassesVoice vote

Moved by Chair Sherman · Seconded by Director Theelander

Notable Quotes (3)

We have issued what is known as an unmodified opinion or a clean opinion. What exactly what you're looking for with the basic financial statements.

Aaron Nielsen
Audit statusPresenting audit results to the board.

State sources make up about 66% and then followed by about 29% 28.9% of property taxes. So you can see basically 95% in just those two sources.

Aaron Nielsen
District financesExplaining district revenue concentration.

We're pleased to report we had no material weaknesses or instances of non-compliance to report this year.

Aaron Nielsen
Audit integritySummary of government auditing standards compliance.

People (7)

ShermanChair

Presided over the organizational meeting and audit report presentation.

MarieStaff/Administrator

Presented the audit report and assisted in district record keeping.

Aaron NielsenPartner, LB Carlson

Delivered the FY2025 financial audit report, including unmodified/clean opinion.

FunkSuperintendent

Attended the board audit presentation.

LowourDirector

Elected as Treasurer.

FelanderDirector

Elected as Vice Chair.

SarahClerk

Elected as Clerk.

Places Mentioned

Stillwater Area Schools

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Organizational Meeting (Date not specified in transcript)
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School Board Meeting - Jan. 6, 2026 - Lake Elmo Recorder