Stillwater Area Public Schools — Transcript
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
School Board Election Candidate Filing Dates
Long-Term Facility Maintenance (LTFM) Plan (10-Year Review FY2028)
916 Intermediate School District LTFM Budget
Teaching Assistant Staffing Model Flexibility
Q Comp Program Annual Report
FY27 Preliminary Budget Update
Closed Session for Labor Negotiations
Votes (4)
Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavit of Candidacy
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [00:01:21] · Seconded by Director Thelander [00:01:28]
The resolution sets the dates for prospective candidates to file affidavits for the upcoming school board election. The district confirmed the information originated from the county and had been thoroughly vetted by their elections attorney. It was also noted that the resolution would be published in the newspaper by the end of the month.
916 Intermediate School District Long-Term Facility Maintenance Budget
Dissent: None
Moved by Chair Sherman [00:27:06] · Seconded by Unknown [00:27:12]
The board considered and approved Stillwater's contractual share of the 916 Intermediate School District's LTFM budget. This is a pass-through payment, representing Stillwater's 10% portion as the fourth largest member district. A board representative confirmed it was a pay-as-you-go allocation, thoroughly vetted by the 916 board's 13 member district representatives.
Flexibility for Teaching Assistant Staffing Model
Dissent: None
Moved by Chair Sherman [00:29:43] · Seconded by Director Thelander [00:29:50]
The board deliberated on and approved granting one-year flexibility for the upcoming school year's teaching assistant staffing model. There was a recommendation for public updates on its implementation. The flexibility is set to conclude before the hiring process for the following year, unless explicitly continued after further conversation and public review.
Adjourn to Closed Session
Dissent: None
Moved by Chair Sherman [01:06:51] · Seconded by Unknown [01:06:56]
The board formally moved to adjourn to a closed session. The motion cited Minnesota Statute 13D.03 as the legal basis for the closed meeting, which is specifically for considering strategies for labor negotiations, including discussions on negotiation strategies, developments, and proposals.
Notable Quotes (7)
Just a comment. Uh we have a an elections attorney who represents the district who's spec- who that's his primary work is elections. So, we just received this back um I think last night. So, it's it's been fully vetted through legal. So, um I feel comfortable with it.
Uh Director Groschwitz? >> Yes. >> Director Hawker? >> Yes. >> Director Kelsenberg? Director Lawler? >> Yes. >> Director Parker? >> Yes. >> Director Thelander? >> Yes. >> Chair Sherman? >> Yes.
And this is an action item tonight. This is handled not by our staff. We're just contractually this is our share of those fees that we
I'll just add, you know, being the board representative to 916. So, yeah, this is a pay-as-you-go allocation. We're the fourth largest. So, our portion is 10% and it was vetted through, you know, the 13 member uh district representatives at the 916 board meeting. So, I'm fully comfortable with it.
I would recommend that we do a public update so that the public is aware of what's going on.
And this will then this flexibility will end when we start, as we mentioned last week, when we start the hiring process for the following year. So, um, [snorts]
Um pursuant to Minnesota statute 13D.03, the governing body of a public employer may, by a majority vote in public meeting, decide to hold a closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals pursuant conducted pursuant to sections 179A.01 to 179A.25.
Ordinances & Resolutions (26)
Official document to set timelines for school board election candidate filings.
The district's long-term facility maintenance plan for fiscal year 2028, submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
The comprehensive document outlining projected facility maintenance projects over a decade, part of the LTFM submission to MDE.
Funding mechanism used to finance long-term facility maintenance projects.
A required formal approval document for the LTFM plan submission to MDE.
The budget detailing the facility maintenance needs and costs for the 916 Intermediate School District, to which Stillwater contributes a proportional share.
State-mandated alternative teacher professional pay system focused on recruiting, retaining, and supporting educators to improve student achievement.
A new tool implemented to guide teacher professional development and assessment, foundational to the Q Comp program's focus.
An early draft of the district's financial plan for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, undergoing review and revisions.
The district's overarching plan guiding resource allocation and initiatives, against which the budget is aligned.
The local tax approved in December that funds a portion of the district's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
A specific component of the property tax levy related to funding post-employment benefits, which saw a decrease.
A component of the property tax levy designated for immediate, cash-funded LTFM projects, which saw a decrease.
A potential source of funding or levy adjustments, mentioned as stable this year due to enrollment.
A category of revenue from the state, including general formula increases, voluntary pre-kindergarten funds, and special education aid.
State funding tied to the number of students in the voluntary pre-kindergarten program.
State reimbursement for special education expenditures, received based on the previous fiscal year.
A category of federal funding, including Title I, Title II, and various other grants like Carl Perkins.
A specific federal grant, whose renewal is uncertain, impacting preliminary budget estimates.
One-year grants from the Minnesota Department of Education that are expiring, impacting future revenue.
A debt account within the budget covering certificates of participation.
Financial instruments covered by the lease levy.
Financial bonds issued in specific years to fund school building construction projects.
A fund dedicated to paying back LTFM and school building bonds over their terms.
A scholarship fund managed by the district as a pass-through entity for student aid.
The legal provision authorizing a public employer's governing body to hold a closed meeting for labor negotiation strategy.