School Board Meeting - Aug. 19, 2025
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Public Comment
Superintendent Report
Superintendent Evaluation Summary
Staffing Update
Policy 616 School District System Accountability
Policy 612.1 Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies
Policy 807 Health and Safety
Bond Construction Update
Votes (5)
Approval of tonight's agenda
Moved by Chair Sherman · Seconded by Director Theelander
Approval of consent agenda
Moved by Director Hawker · Seconded by Director Lowour
Approval of Policy 616
Moved by Board · Seconded by Pete
Approval of Policy 612.1
Moved by Chair Sherman · Seconded by Director Law
Approval of Policy 807
Moved by Director Hawker · Seconded by Director Thelander
Notable Quotes (2)
In seven months our status had not yet changed. I've had to initiate nearly every inquiry about our status on our application.
At Oakland Middle, we had three cell phones confiscated today. At the high school, the report is we had a total of 12 confiscated.
People (6)
Spoke about administrative challenges with Adventure Club registration and communication.
Provided reports on transportation, hiring, and cell phone policy implementation.
Presided over the board meeting and facilitated policy votes.
Delivered the start of school staffing update.
Presented policies for second reading and board action.
Presented status updates on bond projects including Bayport and Lake Elmo Elementary schools.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- August 5th, 2025: Board closed session for Superintendent evaluation
- September 2025: Scheduled board meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
School district system accountability policy update.
Development of parent and family engagement policies for Title 1 programs.
Health and safety policy alignment with MSBA 2022 standards.