--- ## author: Jesse Sierks date: D:20171017085700-05'00' --- ## Business Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2026 5:30 PM Oak Park Learning Center, 6355 Osman Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082 ## I. Recognition Speaker(s): Ms. ## Alison Sherman, ## School Board Chair ## II. Public Comment Speaker(s): Ms. ## Alison Sherman, ## School Board Chair ## III. Call to Order Speaker(s): Ms. ## Alison Sherman, ## School Board Chair ## IV. Roll Call Speaker(s): Ms. ## Alison Sherman, ## School Board Chair ## V. Pledge of Allegiance Speaker(s): Ms. ## Alison Sherman, ## School Board Chair ## VI. Approval of Agenda Speaker(s): Ms. ## Alison Sherman, ## School Board Chair ## VII. Student Report ## Speaker(s): Mr. Zach ## Cody and Ms. Aurora ## Swenson, Student ## Representatives ## VIII.Superintendent Report ## Speaker(s): Dr. Mike ## Funk, Superintendent ## IX. Board Chair Report Speaker(s): Ms. ## Alison Sherman, ## School Board Chair ## X. Consent Agenda ## X.A. School Board Meeting Minutes, March 24, 2026 ## X.B. School Board Meeting Minutes, April 7, 2026 X.C. Payment of invoices, April 4 - 17, 2026 ## X.D. Field Trip Request Form for Stillwater Area High School ## National Level Speech Tournament in Washington DC ## X.E. Partnership Plan Building Lease Amendment ## X.F. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Dental ## Insurance Premium Contributions with Nutrition ## Services Employees' Organization ## X.G. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Health Insurance ## Premium Contributions with Nutrition Services Employees' ## Organization ## X.H. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Health Insurance ## Premium Contributions with St. Croix Paraprofessional ## Association ## X.I. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Paraprofessional ## Teacher's Assistant Pilot Program with St. Croix ## Paraprofessional Association ## X.J. Human Resources Personnel Report ## XI. Strategic Direction A: Ensure the learning process is adaptable to meet individual student needs ## XI.A.Report: Stillwater Area High School Online Academy ## Update ## Speaker(s): Mr. Rob ## Bach, Stillwater Area ## High School Principal ## and Ms. Rachel Steil, ## Online Coordinator ## XII. Strategic Direction B: Foster a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and students ## XIII.Strategic Direction C: Utilize systems and align resources in an efficient manner to support learning ## XIII.A.Report: Transportation Planning Update for 2026-27 ## School Year Speaker(s): Ms. ## Carissa Keister, Chief of Staff, Mr. ## Tom Risley, ## Transportation ## Supervisor ## XIII.B.Report: Priority-Based Budgeting Update ## Speaker(s): Ms. Marie ## Schrul, Chief ## Financial Officer ## XIII.C.Action: Resolution Rescinding Placement of ## Teachers on Unrequested Leave of Absence Speaker(s): Ms. ## Kristine Carlston, ## Executive Director of ## Human Resources ## XIII.D.Report: Legislative Update ## Speaker(s): ## Superintendent Mike ## Funk ## XIV. Strategic Direction D: Develop strong partnerships with the communities we serve ## XV. Adjournment Speaker(s): Ms. ## Alison Sherman, ## School Board Chair ## XVI. Attachments ## Independent School District 834 – Stillwater Area Public Schools ## Oak Park Building, 6355 Osman Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082 ## Business Meeting Tuesday, March 24, 2026 5:30 PM I. The board recognized the boys Nordic ski racing team who took first place in state. This was the first state championship since 1996. ## II. Public Comment: No speakers III. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:42 p.m. IV. Roll Call: Present: Sarah Grcevich, Katie Hockert, Pete Kelzenberg, Chris Lauer, Robert Parker, Alison Sherman, Andrew Thelander. ## V. Pledge of Allegiance VI. Motion by Sherman to move the SCEA Contract after the closed session, second by Hockert, carried 7-0. Motion to approve agenda by Kelzenberg, second by Lauer, carried 7-0. VII. Student Report: Aurora and Zach shared a report on academics and extracurricular activities. Noting that the student council hosted a bingo event during lunch hour this week and prom is scheduled for April 25. VIII. Superintendent Report: The School Finance Advisory Committee held its first meeting last month, which was well received. Middle school athletics will continue with no program cuts. Practices and competitions will remain after school, and coaches will remain district employees. Funding will shift to Community Education, participation fees will increase, and transportation is under review to help address budget reductions. IX. Board Chair Report: Nothing to report. X. Consent Agenda: A. School Board Meeting Minutes, February 17, 2026; B. School Board Meeting Minutes, March 3, 2026, 2026; C. Payment of Invoices, February 28 - March 20, 2026; D. Student Device Purchases; E. Classroom Technology Purchase for New Elementaries; F. FY25 Single Audit Reports: Human Resources Personnel Report. Motion by Thelander, second by Hockert, carried 7-0. XI. Strategic Direction A: Ensure the Learning Process is Adaptable to Meet Individual Student Needs. Nothing to report. XII. Strategic Direction B: Foster a Safe, Welcoming and Inclusive Environment for all Staff and Students. Nothing to report. XIII. Strategic Direction C: Utilize Systems and Align Resources in an Efficient Manner to Support Learning. A. Motion by Hockert to approve the resolution non-renewing probationary teaching contracts, second by Sherman, carried 7-0. B. Motion by Sherman to approve the resolution proposing placement of teachers on unrequested leave of absence, second by Thelander, carried 7-0. C. There have been no changes to Policy 213 - School Board Committees since its first reading on February 2. D. Motion by Sherman to approve Policy 213 - School Board Committees, second by Thelander, carried 7-0. E. There have been no changes to Policy 423 - Employee-Student Relationships since its first reading on February 2. F. Motion by Sherman to approve Policy 423 - Employee-Student Relationships, second by Lauer, carried 7-0. XIV. Strategic Direction D: Develop Strong Partnerships with the Communities We Serve. Nothing to report. XV. Motion by Sherman at 6:08 p.m. to move to a closed session Pursuant to § Minnesota Statute 13D.03(b). The governing body of a public employer may, by a majority vote in a 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, conducted pursuant to sections 179A.01 to 179A.25, second by Kelzenberg, carried 7-0. Present: Hockert, Grcevich, Kelzenberg, Lauer, Parker, Sherman, Thelander, Funk, Carlston, Schrul, Mick J. Waldspurger. Motion by Sherman at 6:58 p.m. to adjourn to open meeting, second by Thelander, carried 7-0. XVI. Motion by Sherman to approve the SCEA Contract, second by Grcevich, carried 6-0-1 (abstain) A. Motion by Sherman to approve the SCEA Master Contract - Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) - Discretionary Leave Buy-Back, second by Hockert, carried 6-0-1 (abstain) B. Motion by Sherman to approve the SCEA Master Contract - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Discretionary Leave, second by Hockert, carried 6-0-1 (abstain) C. Motion by Sherman to approve the SCEA Master Contract - Memorandum of ## Understanding (MOU) - Elementary Supplemental Substitute Pay, second by Hockert, carried 6-0-1 (abstain) D. Motion by Sherman to approve the SCEA Master Contract - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Emergency Sick Leave Pool (ESLP), second by Hockert, carried 6-0-1 (abstain) E. Motion by Sherman to approve the SCEA Master Contract - Memorandum of ## Agreement (MOA) - Health Insurance Premium Contributions, second by Hockert, carried 6-0-1 (abstain) F. Motion by Sherman to approve the SCEA Master Contract - Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) - Packing and Unpacking Stipend, second by Hockert, carried 6-0-1 (abstain) G. Motion by Sherman to approve the SCEA Master Contract - Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) - Professional Development Time, second by Hockert, carried 6-0-1 (abstain) H. Motion by Sherman to approve the SCEA Master Contract - Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) - Retiree Longevity Pay, second by Hockert, carried 6-0-1 (abstain) ## XVII. Adjourn A. The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. ## Respectfully submitted, Sarah Grcevich, School Board Clerk ## Independent School District 834 – Stillwater Area Public Schools Oak Park Learning Center, 6355 Osman Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082 ## Study Session, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 5:30 PM I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. II. Roll Call: Present: Sarah Grcevich, Katie Hockert, Pete Kelzenberg, Chris Lauer, Robert Parker, ## Alison Sherman, Andrew Thelander ## III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Approval of Agenda: Motion made by Sherman, second by Thelander, Carried 7-0. V. Motion by Sherman to approve consent agenda: A.Payment of Invoices, March 21 - April 3, 2026; Gifts and Donations and Treasurer’s Reports, February 2026, second by Hockert, Carried 7-0. ## VI. Business Items - No items ## VII. Workshop Topic A. The Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) is the primary source of comprehensive data on youth at the state, county, and district level in Minnesota and is one of the longest-running youth surveys in the nation. It is administered every three years to students in grades 5, 8, 9 and 11. B. The board received an update on educational technology use, best practices, and screen time usage in our schools. VIII. Board members toured the new Bayport Elementary school. ## IX. Adjourn A. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. ## Respectfully submitted, Sarah Grcevich, Board Clerk ## PERSONNEL CHANGES:BOARD MEETING 04/21/2026 ## (New Hires, Resignations, Retirements, Terminations, Leave Requests) ## RETIREMENT/RESIGNATION/RELEASE ## NAMESTATUSASSIGNMENTGROUPEFFECTIVE DATE ## Antolick, McKinney ## Probationary Release Paraprofessional, 6.0 hours/day ## SCPA March 23, 2026 ## Stillwater Area High School ## Balasis, Dimitrios ## Probationary Release Paraprofessional, 6.0 hours/daySCPAMay 22, 2026 ## Stillwater Area High School ## Beety, Dean ## Probationary Release Paraprofessional, 4.55 hours/daySCPAMay 22, 2026 ## Stonebridge Elementary School ## Biederman, Kristine ## Resignation Paraprofessional, 6.5 hours/daySCPAApril 15, 2026 ## Lily Lake Elementary ## Bourassa, John ## Probationary Release Custodian, 8.0 hours/dayCustodialApril 14, 2026 ## District Wide ## Butala, Margaret ## Retirement Behavioral Specialist, 1.0 FTESCEAMay 26, 2026 ## Stonebridge Elementary School ## Chapman, Gail ## Probationary Release Paraprofessional, 4.0 hours/daySCPAMay 22, 2026 ## Alternative Learning Center ## Day, Isa ## Resignation Paraprofessional, 6.0 hours/daySCPAMarch 12, 2026 ## Stillwater Area High School ## Drew, Debbie ## Retirement Art Teacher, .80 FTESCEAMay 26, 2026 ## Stillwater Area High School ## Dwyer, Rachel ## Probationary Release Paraprofessional, 6.0 hours/daySCPAMay 22, 2026 ## Stillwater Middle School ## Enhelder, Shelly ## Retirement ## Admin Asst II - Secondary Assistant PrincipalTechnical SupportJune 11, 2026 ## Stillwater Area High School ## Hines, Marlene ## Probationary Release Nutrition Services Manager, 8.0 hours/dayNutrition ServicesApril 10, 2026 ## Oak-Land Middle School ## Hubbard, Summer ## Release Health Care Specialist, 16.0 hours/weekTechnical SupportMay 26, 2026 ## Andersen Elementary ## Kelly, Candice ## Resignation Nutrition Services Employee, 4.75 hours/dayNutrition ServicesMarch 12, 2026 ## Oak-Land Middle School ## Krannich, Ansel ## Probationary Release Paraprofessional, 6.5 hours/daySCPAMay 22, 2026 ## Brookview Elementary ## Larson, Leah ## Probationary Release Paraprofessional, 6.5 hours/daySCPAMay 22, 2026 ## Lily Lake Elementary ## Lawson, Anna ## Release Health Care Specialist, 6.5 hours/dayTechnical SupportMay 26, 2026 ## District Wide ## Leivian, Chris ## Probationary Release Paraprofessional, 6.5 hours/daySCPAMay 26, 2026 ## Stonebridge Elementary School ## Lund, Kathy ## Retirement Admin Asst. I - Elementary Building, 6.0 hours/dayTechnical SupportMarch 13, 2026 ## Stonebridge Elementary ## Merrill, Tyler ## Probationary Release Paraprofessional, 6.5 hours/daySCPAMay 22, 2026 ## Lake Elmo Elementary ## Mockovak, Eric ## Probationary Release Paraprofessional, 6.5 hours/daySCPAMay 22, 2026 ## Lake Elmo Elementary ## Morin, Linda ## Probationary Release Paraprofessional, 2.0 hours/daySCPAMay 22, 2026 ## Stonebridge Elementary School ## Mulcahy, Jacalyn ## Retirement Paraprofessional, 6.14 hours/daySCPAMay 22, 2026 ## Rutherford Elementary ## Prichard, Paula ## Probationary Release Paraprofessional, 6.5 hours/daySCPAMay 22, 2026 ## Afton-Lakeland Elementary ## Stahl, Fiona ## Release Admin Asst. I - Elementary Building, 6.0 hours/dayTechnical SupportMay 26, 2026 ## Brookview Elementary ## Swanson, Makayla ## Probationary Release Paraprofessional, 6.2 hours/daySCPAMay 22, 2026 ## Brookview Elementary ## Radecke, Therese ## Release Registrar - High School, 8.0 hours/dayTechnical SupportMay 26, 2026 ## Stillwater Area High School ## Rezkalla Ghabrial, Nourhan ## Resignation Nutrition Services Employee, 4.0 hours/dayNutrition ServicesMarch 12, 2026 ## Oak-Land Middle School 28 Years 30 Years 22 Years 19 Years 41 Years ## PERSONNEL CHANGES:BOARD MEETING 04/21/2026 ## (New Hires, Resignations, Retirements, Terminations, Leave Requests) ## Schmalz, Wendy ## Retirement Preschool Teacher, .739 FTESCEAMay 14, 2026 ## Brookview Elementary ## Smithberg, Christine ## Retirement Spanish Teacher, 1.0 FTESCEAMay 26, 2026 ## Stillwater Area High School ## Zaccagninni, Scott ## Probationary Release Paraprofessional, 6.5 hours/daySCPAMay 22, 2026 ## Brookview Elementary ## Zarfos, Taylor ## Termination Native American Community & Family Engagement Specialist, 7.0 hours/dayTechnical SupportMarch 26, 2026 ## District Wide Koperski, DanielleSchool Age Care Program Assistant, 1.2 hours/day$19.06 / hour2025-2026Community EducationMarch 23, 2026 ## Brookview ElementaryStaffing Ibrahim, AminaSchool Age Care Program Assistant, 3 hours/week$20.30 / hour2025-2026Community EducationMarch 13, 2026 ## Brookview ElementaryStaffing Lopez, CeciliaSchool Age Care Program Assistant, 6 hours/week$19.06 / hour2025-2026Community EducationApril 14, 2026 ## Stonebridge ElementaryStaffing ## Lumby, SaraAsst. Track Coach$2,233.002025-2026Co-CurricularApril 6, 2026 ## Stillwater Middle SchoolStaffing ## Pfannes, Paul Custodian VI, 8 hours/day $22.12 / hour2025-2026 ## Custodial April 8, 2026 ## Oak-Park ## Staffing ## Radke, VeronicaAsst. Girls Golf Coach$1,8272025-2026Co-CurricularMarch 25, 2026 ## Stillwater Area High SchoolStaffing Rose, KelseyCommunity Education Aide, 1.95 hours/day$16.29 / hour2025-2026Community EducationApril 1, 2026 ## Rutherford ElementaryStaffing Schmidt, ScottSchool Van Driver, 7.0 hours/day$22.29 / hour2025-2026Technical SupportMarch 30, 2026 ## Central ServicesStaffing Stein, Willow$19.06 / hour2025-2026Technical SupportMay 25, 2026 ## Rutherford ElementaryStaffing Stevens, NadalieNutrition Services Employee, 4.0 hours/day$18.92 / hour2025-2026Nutrition ServicesApril 20, 2026 ## Mahtomedi Middle SchoolStaffing Sutter, CassieNutrition Services Employee, 4.0 hours/day$18.92 / hour2025-2026Nutrition ServicesApril 13, 2026 ## Stillwater Area High SchoolStaffing ## Torres, MeganAsst. Track Coach$2,639.002025-2026Co-CurricularApril 6, 2026 ## Oakland Middle SchoolStaffing Wilson, AmandaNutrition Services Employee, 5.75 hours/day$18.58 / hour2025-2026Nutrition ServicesApril 6, 2026 ## Brookview ElementaryStaffing ## Ball, Marin ## Approved ## Elementary School TeacherSCEA8/10/26-5/24/27 ## Afton-Lakeland Elementary School ## Luby, Roberta ## Approved ## Elementary School TeacherSCEA3/4/26-5/26/26 ## Lily Lake Elementary School ## Murphy, Ally ## Approved Community Education Site Lead, 8 hours / day ## Community Education 5/18/2026-8/6/2026 ## Andersen Elementary ## Anderson-Simon, MichelleAdministrative Assistant, 3.0 hours/day ## Admin Asst - Secondary Assistant Principal ## No Assign. ChangeTech Support3/26/2026 ## Brookview Elementary ## Stillwater Area High School Correction from 3/24 report Boucher, CarrieNutrition Services Employee, 6.0 hours/dayNutrition Services Employee, 5.5hours/day2025-2026Nutrition Services4/16/2026 ## Stillwater Middle SchoolStillwater Middle SchoolStaffing Gervais, TaylorParaprofessional, 6.0 hours/dayParaprofessional, 6.4 hours/day2025-2026SCPA3/23/2026 ## Rutherford ElementaryRutherford ElementaryStaffing Marcello, Lisa Paraprofessional, 6.0 hours/day Paraprofessional, 6.5 hours/day ## 2025-2026SCPA3/24/2026 ## Rutherford Elementary ## Rutherford ElementaryStaffing ## Summer School Age Care Program Assistant, 8.0 36 Years 12 Years ## HIRES/REHIRES ## NAMEASSIGNMENTSALARY PLACEMENT/ HOURLY RATEREASONGROUPEFFECTIVE DATE ## LEAVES OF ABSENCE ## NAMESTATUSASSIGNMENTGROUPEFFECTIVE DATE ## ASSIGNMENT CHANGES ## NAMEFROMTOREASONGROUPEFFECTIVE DATE ## PERSONNEL CHANGES:BOARD MEETING 04/21/2026 ## (New Hires, Resignations, Retirements, Terminations, Leave Requests) ## ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS ## NAMEPOSITIONREASONGROUPEFFECTIVE DATE ## Lumby, Lancer ## Head Track Coach2025-2026SCEA3/31/2026 ## Oak-Land Middle School/ Stillwater Middle SchoolStaffing ## Stillwater Area High School ## Academic Programming Update for Fall 2026 ## Presented to the School Board April 21, 2026 ## Online Programming The number of students choosing online courses is increasing: ## Reasons Why Students Take Online ## Courses: ●Asynchronous ●Self-paced and flexible ●“Easier” ●Extracurricular activities/ Want last hour off ●Want a different teacher ●Mental health and social anxiety *According to student and family survey spring 2026 ## Why Offer ## Online Courses ## Stillwater ## Online Courses ## External ## Online Courses 2024-25302265 2025-26 347 (Semester 1) 236 (Semester 1) ## 2026-27900TBD ## Profile Of Online Academy Student 48 took at least one online course last year 86 took at least one online course this year 7% are students receiving special education services ## Average ## GPA = 3.28 13 are taking PSEO this year 409 signed up for 1 course 260 signed up for 2 courses Of 900 students who signed up for online classes next year: ## Pony Online Academy Courses ## MathOnline Algebra 2 ## Online Algebra 3 ## Online Pre-Calc ## EnglishOnline English 10 ## Online English 11 ## Online English 12 ## Social StudiesOnline US History ## Online Government ## Online Economics ## ScienceOnline Chemistry ## Health/PEOnline Personal and ## Community Health ## Online Wellness ## Through Movement 1 2 3 4 Indicates most popular classes ## Online Trends ## Total Online Course Registrations ## SAHS Enrolled Students 1 or more external courses 1 or more SAHS courses 2024-25 602 courses 379 courses 2025-26 982 courses 513 courses ## 2026-27TBD 1,732 courses ## Online Students ## Attending Elsewhere ## Full Time 2024-25 95 students 2025-26 86 students ## 2026-27TBD ●A flexible schedule ●Emphasis on personalized learning ●Engaging, high-quality courses designed and taught by Stillwater teachers ●A support system and resources ○Students have access to teachers, technology support, counseling, and academic help throughout the program ○These supports are designed to ensure every learner stays on track and feels connected to their school community ## Features Of Our Online Academy ## Concurrent Enrollment ## ●40-credit Minnesota Transfer ## Curriculum with Mankato State ## University: ○1 full cohort 40+ students ● ## ●60-credit Associates of Arts Degree ## with Inver Hills Community College: ○1 full cohort 30+ students ## CE Program ## Expansion ●Increases access to rigorous opportunities for more students ●Reduces college costs for families by helping students earn credits before graduation ●Builds college confidence while students still have high school support ●Makes high school more relevant and purposeful ●Supports both college readiness and career readiness ●Helps students transfer into college with momentum ●Strengthens the school’s academic offerings and value to families $25,000 value Students saved this year: $1.4m ## Benefits For All Students ## Endorsement: Bethel University (14 credits) ## CNA: Certification Internship and work experience ●More than 240 students enrolled year 1 ●Grants: $15,000 to date ●Community Partnerships have donated over $27,000 of materials and supplies so far ## Healthcare ## Program ## Coursework: ●Introduction to ## Healthcare ●Introduction to ## Healthcare ## Communication ●Introduction to Ethics ●Human Anatomy, ## Physiology, Tech, & Med ## Devices ●CNA & Internship New grant-funded courses coming soon–2027: ●Child Psychology and ## Development ●Pre-School Lab ## New Elective Opportunities New electives 2026-27: ●CE Introduction to Computer ## Science with Python ●Intro to Guitar ●Data Science ●Cybersecurity ●Eastern Philosophy ## Questions ## Update: Transportation Changes for 2026-27 ## Presented to the School Board April 21, 2026 ## Our Commitments: ●Student safety remains the top priority ●Maintain reliability and predictability for families ●Improve operational efficiency ●Reduce underutilized routes and empty seats ●Use models already proven successful in our district ●Minimize disruption to families Creating a smarter, more efficient transportation system to serve students for years to come. ## History of Transportation Costs ## Total Transportation Expenditures ## Actual 2020-21 ## Actual 2021-22 ## Actual 2022-23 ## Actual 2023-24 ## Actual 2024-25 ## Projected 2025-26* $8,335,669$7,095,924$11,956,361$12,696,526$14,022,609$13,454,419 ## Transportation Changes Are Paying Off We’re tracking to finish the year on budget for the first time in 3 years ## Good News! ●Internal staff built draft bus routes using existing rider data ●Created more efficient routes ●Simplified two tier busing model ●Created a transfer model for middle, high school, charter/private schools ○District preK-5 students do not transfer ## What’s Changed ## Since February Commitment to later start times for our secondary students: ●All bus routes will start at same time, or later, than existing routes ●Revised model maintains (and in some cases shortens) existing bus route length We heard your feedback! Keeping existing school hours at the elementary level: ●Maximizes cost savings ●Creates shorter afternoon wait times for Tier 2 students at their transfer locations ●Maintains busing model for special education students ## Elementary Hours Remain The Same 2026-27 ## Elementary Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. ## Transfer Model: Morning ## TIER 1 ## Neighborhood ## Bus Picks Up: ●Elementary School ●New Heights ## ●St. Croix Catholic ## Elementary ## Schools ## New ## Heights ## St. Croix ## Catholic ## Neighborhood ## Bus Picks Up: ●Middle School ●High School ## ●St. Croix Prep ## Transfer Location ## HIGH ## SCHOOL ## Oak-Land ## Middle ## TIER 2 ## Stillwater ## Middle ## St. Croix ## Prep Morning school drop off windows: ## Elementary: 7:20 to 7:35 a.m. ## Oak-Land: 8:20-8:30 a.m. ## Stillwater Middle: 8:20-8:30 a.m. ## High School: 8:05-8:15 a.m. High school transfer site: ●K-12 charter/private students transferring ●More buses coming through ●Will require additional supervision between 8:05 and 8:20 a.m. ## Impact On Our Schools ## Transfer Model: Afternoon ## Elementary ## Schools ## TIER 1 ## Transfer Location = SMS and ## OMS ## TIER 2: Transfers ## High School ## New Heights ## St. Croix Prep ## St. Croix Catholic ## NORTH ## SOUTH Afternoon bus departure times: ## Elementary: 2:25 p.m. ## Oak-Land: Wave 1 = 3:20-3:30 p.m. Wave 2 = 3:30-3:35 p.m. ## Stillwater Middle: Wave 1 = 3:20-3:30 p.m. Wave 2 = 3:30-3:35 p.m. ## High School: 3:15-3:20 p.m. ## Impact On Our Schools Middle school transfer sites: ●High school students and K-12 charter/private students transferring ●More buses coming through in two separate waves ●Will require additional supervision until 3:35 p.m. ●Redrawn bus routes ●Centralized bus stops ●Single pick-up and drop-off location ○Joint custody exception ●Walk/no bus zones ○Secondary: More than 2 miles (at state maximum) ○Elementary: More than ½ mile (less than state maximum = 1 mile) ●Fuller buses (no buses scheduled over capacity) ## What Families Can Expect ## What Students Can Bring ## On The Bus ●Backpacks, small instruments ●Must fit comfortably on their lap ## What Cannot Come ## On The Bus ●Larger instruments ●Athletic equipment ●Large school projects Larger items must be transported by families ## Additional Riders (Friends) ●Elementary: Friends permitted, as space allows ●Middle, High School & ## Charter/Private Schools: Friends not permitted ## Why These Changes: More efficient use of buses | More reliable routes | Fewer routes needed overall ## Increased Efficiency New school hours: ## ●St. Croix Catholic 8:20 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. ## ●St. Croix Prep 8:35 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. ●New Heights 8:10 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. ## Impact On Charter/Private Schools ●Charter/private students ride with district students ●Charter/private students will transfer buses in AM and PM ●No busing for out-of-district students to charters and private schools ●Priority: Take over the highest cost routes from our vendor and run them in house ●Help mitigate mid-day coverage costs ## Internal Van Fleet ## Latest Update: ●5 vans purchased ○2 being used by Special Education for shuttles at Bridge ## Transition and SAHS ●1 driver hired and began driving routes on April 13 ●Additional driver positions posted ## Projected Cost Savings Total estimated savings for 2026-27 $663,875 ## This Week: ●Communicating transportation changes for next year to families ## Summer: ●Assign riders to routes ●Work with vendor to finalize routes ## End of July: ●Bus information released to families ## Communications Plan & Timeline ## Be Sure To Opt-In ## For Busing Families who haven’t opted in are not being routed for fall Form is available in PowerSchool or contact schoolbus@stillwaterschools.org ## Questions 2026-27 ## Priority Based ## Budgeting Update ## Presented to the School Board April 21, 2026 ## Marie Schrul ## Chief Financial Officer ## Priority-Based Budgeting (PBB) Framework ## Prior to October ## October - December ## January - FebruaryFebruary - June June and beyond ## Strategic Directions and Initiatives Strategic Direction A: Ensure the learning process is adaptable to meet individual student needs Strategic Direction B: Foster a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and students ## Strategic Direction C: Utilize systems and align resources in an efficient manner to support learning ## Strategic Direction D: Develop strong partnerships with the communities we serve ## Focus Areas: ●Literacy ●School Culture/Equity & Inclusion ●Social Emotional ## Learning & Mental ## Health ●Unfunded state mandates ●Legislation impacting revenue ●Inflation and rising costs ●Projected enrollment levels ## Current Financial Reality ●Employee salaries and benefits ●Transportation ●Special Education ●External enrollment options ## Most Significant Cost Drivers 2025-262026-27 ## Budgeted8,0768,081 ## Actual8,077TBD Difference 1 *Actual enrollment as of 4/1/26 ## K-12 Enrollment ## 2026-27 General Fund Revenue Assumptions (in millions) ## Revenue Category 2025-26 ## Revised ## Budget 2026-27 ## Projected ## Budget ## DifferenceProjection Assumptions ## State Aid ## (excluding Comp Ed, Sped, EL) $74.9$76.6$1.7 Includes a 2.69% increase to the general ed. basic aid formula for FY27 ## Compensatory ## Education 1.91.8-0.1 Projected revenue is pending FY27 formula recommendations from the 2025 Legislative session Compensatory Ed working group ## Special Education23.625.41.8 Projection includes current law – pending outcomes from the 2025 Legislative session Special Education funding working group ## English Learner (EL)0.50.70.2 Projection includes EL cross-subsidy revenue ## Levy46.645.3-1.3 Based on the certified Pay 2026 levy, current law & projected enrollment Federal 2.32.50.2 Projection assumes similar federal sources for FY27 ## Other4.13.7-0.4 Projection is lower than FY26 levels (includes student activity funds, athletics, interest, grants) ## Total$153.9$156.0$2.1 Current fiscal year (2025-26) is the baseline budget year ## 2026-27 General Fund Expenditure Assumptions (in millions) Current fiscal year (2025-26) is the baseline budget year ## Expenditure Category 2025-26 ## Revised ## Budget 2026-27 ## Projected ## Budget ## Difference ## Projection Assumptions ## Salaries$75.9$79.2$3.3 Assuming current FY26 staffing levels as of 7/1/25, negotiated agreements, (steps and lanes, where applicable), COLA % included ## Benefits ## FICA, PERA, TRA ## Health & Dental Insurance ## Paid FMLA ## OPEB ## Work Comp, Life, TSA, VEBA, other 12.0 17.6 0.2 1.0 6.3 37.1 12.7 19.3 0.4 1.6 6.9 40.9 0.7 1.7 0.2 0.6 0.6 3.8 Employee benefit costs (assuming FY26 staffing levels and negotiated agreements) ## Purchased Services28.329.10.8 Cost of inflation included in projections Includes utilities & insurance ## Supplies, Materials, Other 12.612.3-0.3 Cost of inflation included in projections ## Total$153.9$161.5$7.6 2026-27 General Fund Budget (in millions) 2025-26 ## Revised Budget 2026-27 ## Projected Budget (as of 4/17/26) ## Difference ## Revenue$153.9$156.0$2.1 Expenditures -153.9-161.5-$7.6 ## Surplus/(Shortfall)$0.0-$5.5 ## Priority Based Budgeting ## Adjustments/Reductions 0.05.4 ## Shortfall Balance$0.0-$0.1 2026-27 Budget ## Timeline Jan./Feb. 2026 ## Jan 6: School Board Mtg ## FY25 Financial Audit presentation ## Jan 20: School Board Mtg ## Fiscal Forecast ## Feb 2: School Board Mtg ## FY27 Priority Based Budgeting ## Update Feb 5: FY27 preliminary enrollment projections ## Feb 17: School Board Mtg ## FY27 Budget Guidelines & Assumptions ## FY27 Staffing allocations provided to schools Aug. 2025 ## Aug 5: School Board Mtg ## Enrollment Report ## Pay2026 Levy planning (MDE summer levy input) Sept. 2025 ## Sept 30: School Board Mtg ## Pay2026 Preliminary levy approval Oct. 2025 Oct 1: Initial “Oct 1” Enrollment count Nov. 2025 ## FY27 Budget planning meetings Dec. 2025 ## Dec 2: School Board Mtg ## Pay2026 Levy TNT Hearing ## Dec 16: School Board Mtg ## Pay2026 Final Levy Certification ## FY27 Budget & Capital planning meetings ## FY27 Revenue projections March 2026 Staffing Meetings with school & program administrators ## Mar 3: School Board Mtg ## FY27 Priority Based Budgeting ## Update FY27 Budget allocations provided to schools & programs April 2026 ## Apr 21: School Board Mtg ## FY27 Priority Based Budgeting ## Update School & Program staffing plans due May 2026 School & Program budgets due ## May 5: School Board Mtg ## FY27 Priority Based Budgeting ## Update ## May 19: School Board Mtg ## FY27 Priority Based Budgeting ## Update June 2026 ## Jun 2: School Board Mtg ## FY27 Priority Based Budgeting ## Update ## Jun 23: School Board Mtg ## FY27 Preliminary Budget Presentation (approval) July 2025 2026-27 Long-Term ## Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) 10-year plan submitted to MDE ## Questions Member ________________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: ## RESOLUTION RESCINDING PLACEMENT OF TEACHERS ON ## UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE WHEREAS, on March 24, 2026, the School Board of Independent School District No. 834, Stillwater, voted to propose the placement of teachers on unrequested leave of absence; and WHEREAS, the District’s needs have changed such that the previously approved ULA placement for the teachers listed below is no longer necessary, and such placement on ULA has not yet become effective. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 834, Stillwater, as follows: 1. The District’s action placing the following teachers on ULA that was approved at its meeting on March 24, 2026 is hereby rescinded. ## ● Elizabeth Anderson ## ● Mary Barsness ## ● Angela Hooverson ## ● Anne Johnson ## ● Danielle Johnson ## ● Maren Skyberg 2. Administration is directed to notify the teachers that the ULA Resolution has been rescinded, and that their continuing contract employment with the District will continue. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member __________________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against: Based on the vote, this Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. WHEREUPON said resolution was duly declared passed and adopted. ## STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. ## COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of Independent School District No. 834 (Stillwater Area Public Schools), State of Minnesota, hereby certify that the attached and foregoing is a full, true and correct transcript of the minutes of a meeting of the school board of said school district duly called and held on the date therein indicated, so far as such minutes relate to authorizing the issuance of a certificate of election, and that the resolution included therein is a full, true and correct copy of the original thereof. WITNESS MY HAND officially as such clerk this 22th day of April 2026. Signature . ## Sarah Grcevich, School Board Clerk Date: . ## TO: Northeast Metro 916 Board of Education ## FROM: Dr. Val Rae Boe DATE: April 6, 2026 ## RE: April 1 Board of Education Meeting Talking Points ## Members present: Knisely-12, Jones-14, Forsberg-16, Bock-621, Nitardy-622, Clark-623, ## Thompson-624, Stout-832, and Thelander-834. Members absent: Palmer-13, Striker-282, Rebelein-831, and Dols-833. Presentation: From Pilot to Practice: The Implementation of Ukeru at 916 Jenna French-Greff, behavior analyst at 916, shared the basics of Ukeru, pad blocking intending to create space while being grounded in trauma-informed practices, and the timeline of the initial pilot. Jenna highlighted some of the data and feedback that has been collected through debriefs during the pilot including reduction in restrictive procedures, enhanced staff safety and confidence, and effective de-escalation and redirection. She ended with sharing highlights from the ongoing collaboration and consultation, as well as some of the challenges that have been shared as areas of continued growth and learning. ## Presentation: First Reading of Board Policies The Board was presented with first reading of Policies 529, 604, 606, and 618. These policies will be brought back to the May meeting for approval. Approval of School Board Policies: The School Board approved Policies 203.2, 213, 303, 501, 503, 506, 520, and 619. Approval of Karner Blue Play Area Project: The School Board approved expansions to the Karner Blue play area. These expansions, including installation of a rubberized safety surface and addition of accessible, inclusive play equipment, will support the accessibility and developmental needs of the students. This project is being funded through medical assistance revenue. Approval of the 2026-27 School Calendars: The School Board approved the 2026-27 Staff and Student calendar for 916 sites. Additionally, stretch calendars for 916 Mahtomedi Academy and Bellaire Education Center were also approved. Long Term Facility Maintenance: The school board voted to approve a resolution that allows member districts to contribute levy dollars to Northeast Metro ISD 916’s long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM). LTFM pays for expenditures such as fire safety, asbestos removal, roof systems, indoor air quality, and other projects that benefit students from all member districts. This was approved for the 2027-28 School Year in the amount of $600,500. Renewal of Insurance Policies: The School Board approved the renewal of the Workers’ ## Compensation Insurance with Risk Administration Services, Liability Insurance with Hanover Insurance Group, Cyber Liability Insurance with Beazley, and Property Insurance with Chubb Insurance Company. Approval of United Educators Local 3748 and Behavior Analysts Local 3748 Contract: Both the United Educators Local 3748 and Behavior Analysts Local 3748 contracts were approved for the effective dates of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.