School Board Meeting - May 19, 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Recognition of state wrestling champions Noah Nicholson and Audrey Rogalski
Public comment on outdoor learning and student mental health at Stonebridge Elementary
Superintendent legislative session update: compensatory revenue, safe schools grants
Operating capital revenue flexibility for utility bills
Statewide health insurance for educators study/survey mandate
Paraprofessional qualification requirements aligned with special education
Proposed school trust land / school interest constitutional amendment
$250 million special education funding cuts in next budget cycle
Charter school funding disparities in legislative allocations
Elementary staffing model: class size ratios, teaching assistants vs. added sections
Board chair report: end of school year thanks
Votes (2)
Approve tonight's agenda
Moved by Sarah · Seconded by Director Thelander
Approve consent agenda items A through F
Moved by Chair Sherman · Seconded by Director Lower (Lauer)
Notable Quotes (10)
I've noticed an increase in students coming to me even in third grade with pre-existing anxiety disorders, depression and also an inability to cope with the pressures of their education.
the number one obstacle to getting kids outside more was the demand of instructional minutes. Every minute of the day already spoken for.
If we want our children to move mountains, we first have to let them get out of their chairs.
I would say for education, I'm disappointed in the session.
There is a charter school that is receiving $1 million of that 10 million.
we have very good benefits in our district, and we would be getting less money in state aid than districts who weren't didn't have as good of benefits.
That's an inaccurate narrative. So, we're going to look at both scenarios.
we don't want to TA our way out of this, but we also want to be able to make responsible fiscal decisions that still keep the integrity of learning in place.
I'm just a snap down go behind guy. I just throw them down go behind them.
I think next year we're going to bring home team title.
People (17)
Won Class AAA 127-lb state title, pinning opponent in 24 seconds; senior
Won girls state title 6-4 over Alora Wagner; finished 26-0; junior
10-year district teacher; presented two years of outdoor-learning observations
Delivered legislative update and answered board questions
Led recognition, public comment rules, chair report on end of year
Presented flexible elementary staffing model with teaching assistants
Represented staffing side of model; addressed 'inaccurate narrative' about TAs
Asked about historic teacher allocation and requested legislative spreadsheet
Asked about paraprofessional certification requirements
Moved approval of agenda; asked about statewide health insurance impact
Seconded agenda approval
Seconded consent agenda approval
Present at roll call
Called at roll call
Present at roll call
Conducted roll call, confirmed quorum
Questioned whether $2,142 figure was a typo
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- School board meeting, last week of school (regular evening meeting)
- 2026 Minnesota High School Wrestling Championships, St. Paul
- Minnesota legislative session ended the past Sunday
- Prior board meeting discussion of school interest constitutional amendment
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Passed both houses; would increase state aid to districts from school interest investments; requires proactive voter yes; no property tax impact.