--- ## author: Jesse Sierks date: D:20171017085700-05'00' --- ## Business Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 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. Superintendent Report ## Speaker(s): Dr. Mike ## Funk, Superintendent ## VIII.Board Chair Report Speaker(s): Ms. ## Alison Sherman, ## School Board Chair ## IX. Consent Agenda ## IX.A.School Board Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026 ## IX.B.School Board Meeting Minutes, May 5, 2026 IX.C.Payment of Invoices, May 2-15, 2026 ## IX.D.PowerSchool Subscription Renewal for Fiscal Year 2027 ## IX.E.New Servers for the District's Camera\Security Bond ## Project ## IX.F.Human Resources Personnel Report X. Strategic Direction A: Ensure the learning process is adaptable to meet individual student needs ## X.A. Report: Elementary Staffing Support Model Speaker(s): Ms. ## Caitlyn Willis, ## Executive Director of ## Elementary Education ## X.B. Report: Amigos Unidos Program Review Speaker(s): Ms. ## Caitlyn Willis, ## Executive Director of ## Elementary Education ## XI. Strategic Direction B: Foster a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and students ## XII. Strategic Direction C: Utilize systems and align resources in an efficient manner to support learning ## XII.A. Action: Curriculum Adoption for Amigos ## Unidos Speaker(s): Ms. ## Caitlyn Willis, ## Executive Director of ## Elementary Education ## XII.B.Report: Update on Middle School for 2026-27 Speaker(s): Ms. ## Annette Sallman, ## Executive Director of ## Community Services ## XII.C.Action: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Spring Budget Revision ## Speaker(s): Dr. Mike ## Funk, Superintendent XII.D.Action: 2026-2027 Resolution for Membership in the ## Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) ## Speaker(s): Dr. Mike ## Funk, Superintendent ## XII.E.Resolution Rescinding Placement of Teachers on ## Unrequested Leave of Absence Speaker(s): Ms. ## Kristine Carlston, ## Executive Director of ## Human Resources ## XIII.Strategic Direction D: Develop strong partnerships with the communities we serve ## XIV. Adjournment Speaker(s): Ms. ## Alison Sherman, ## School Board Chair ## XV. Attachments ## Independent School District 834 – Stillwater Area Public Schools ## Oak Park Building, 6355 Osman Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082 ## Business Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2026 5:30 PM I. The board recognized the Nutrition Services Team for winning the "Say Yes to School Meals" Photo Contest by the Minnesota Department of Education. ## II. Public Comment: No speakers III. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:38 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. Approval of Agenda: Motion by Sherman, second by Thelander, carried 7-0. VII. Student Report: Zach shared that students are preparing for the upcoming AP testing season and the student council has scheduled several end-of-the-year events. VIII. Superintendent Report: Nothing to report. IX. Board Chair Report: The board recognized Administrative Appreciation Day on Wednesday, April 23. X. Consent Agenda: A. School Board Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2026; B. School Board Meeting Minutes, April 7, 2026; C. Payment of Invoices, April 4-17, 2026; D. Field Trip Request Form - National Speech Tournament, Washington DC; E. Partnership Plan Building Lease Amendment; F. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Dental Insurance Premium Contributions with Nutrition Services Employees' Organization; G. MOA Health Insurance Premium Contributions with Nutrition Services Employees' Organization; H: MOA Health Insurance Premium Contributions with St. Croix Paraprofessional Association; I: MOA Paraprofessional Teacher's Assistant Pilot Program with St. Croix Paraprofessional Association; J: Human Resources Personnel Report. Motion by Hockert, second by Lauer, carried 7-0. XI. Strategic Direction A: Ensure the Learning Process is Adaptable to Meet Individual Student Needs. A. Stillwater Area High School leaders provided an update on academic programming for Fall 2026 based on student registration data. They highlighted the expanded course offerings, the launch of the online learning academy, and increased concurrent enrollment opportunities. 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. The board received an update on transportation for the 2026-27 school year. They reviewed the revised transfer model and additional changes aimed at improving efficiency and achieving cost savings. This work aligns with broader district efforts to optimize operations while maintaining safe and reliable transportation services for students. B. The board received an overview of the district’s priority-based budgeting process, including revised revenue and expenditure projections for the 2026-27 school year. This update reflects more refined assumptions based on actual staffing changes since the previous fiscal forecast. C. The board approved a resolution to rescind the unrequested leave of absence for some teachers. Motion by Sherman, second by Grcevich, carried 7-0. D. Dr. Funk shared an update on legislative priorities and proposals. He also shared information from a recent advocacy day with AMSD at the Capitol. XIV. Strategic Direction D: Develop Strong Partnerships with the Communities We Serve. Nothing to report. ## XV. Adjourn A. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 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, May 5, 2026 5:30 PM I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. II. Roll Call: Present: Sarah Grcevich, Katie Hockert, Pete Kelzenberg, Chris Lauer, Alison Sherman, ## Andrew Thelander. Absent: Robert Parker ## III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Approval of Agenda: Motion made by Sherman, second by Thelander, Carried 6-0. V. Motion by Hockert to approve consent agenda: A.Payment of Invoices, April 18-May 1, 2026; B. 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation; C. The New Lake Elmo Elementary School Stormwater ## Maintenance Agreement; D. Oak-Land Middle School Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement, second by Lauer, Carried 6-0. ## VI. Business Items - A. Brett Stringer, principal of Brookview Elementary, gave an update on their school highlighting strengths, challenges, and opportunities. B. The board received an update on the selection of Benchmark Adelante as the new K-5 literacy curriculum for the district’s Amigos Unidos Spanish Immersion program. This resource aligns with the Benchmark literacy curriculum currently in use in our K-5 classroom which was approved by the board last year. ## VII. Workshop Topic A. The board had the opportunity to tour the new Lake Elmo Elementary School. VIII. Recess at 6:41 p.m. Sarah Grcevich did not attend the tour. ## IX. Adjourn A. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. ## Respectfully submitted, Sarah Grcevich, Board Clerk ## EXPENDITURE APPROVAL FORM ## Fiscal Year 2026-27 Instructions: This form is to be completed any time a lease, purchase, or contract for goods or services exceeds $175,000.00 REQUESTED BY: Eric Simmons, Director of Technology DATE: May 19, 2026 ## DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST Requesting board approval to renew PowerSchool Subscriptions for fiscal year 2027 in the amount of $278,960.73. ## FINANCIAL IMPACT ## Budget(s) Impacted: FY27 Tech Levy Is This a One-Time Expenditure? Yes, once implemented there will be no ongoing costs No, it will need to be funded indefinitely (annually) No, it will need to be funded for Fiscal Years Is there an off-setting revenue source(s)? ## Yes List Source(s): ● No ## Motion Passed: A motion and a second to approve will be requested. Motion for expenditure approval passed on (Date): _____________ Board Signature: ______________________________ ## EXPENDITURE APPROVAL FORM ## Fiscal Year 2026-27 Instructions: This form is to be completed any time a lease, purchase, or contract for goods or services exceeds $175,000.00 REQUESTED BY: Eric Simmons, Director of Technology DATE: May 19, 2026 ## DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST Requesting board approval to purchase 4 new servers for our camera\security bond project in the amount of $203,544. ## FINANCIAL IMPACT ## Budget(s) Impacted: FY26 Bond Is This a One-Time Expenditure? Yes, once implemented there will be no ongoing costs No, it will need to be funded indefinitely (annually) No, it will need to be funded for Fiscal Years Is there an off-setting revenue source(s)? ## Yes List Source(s): ● No ## Motion Passed: A motion and a second to approve will be requested. Motion for expenditure approval passed on (Date): _____________ Board Signature: ______________________________ ## PERSONNEL CHANGES:BOARD MEETING 05/19/2026 ## (New Hires, Resignations, Retirements, Terminations, Leave Requests) ## RETIREMENT/RESIGNATION/RELEASE ## NAMESTATUSASSIGNMENTGROUPEFFECTIVE DATE ## Brennan, Helen ## Retirement ## Special Education Teacher, 1.0 FTESCEAMay 26, 2026 23 Years ## Stillwater Area High School ## Calzado, Jessica ## Resignation ## Nutrition Services Employee, 5.75 hours/day ## Nutrition Services May 12, 2026 ## Lake Elmo Elementary ## Dressen, David ## Resignation ## Custodian III, Head Engineer, 8 hours/dayCustodial June 5, 2026 ## Andersen Elementary ## Duden, Morgan ## Resignation Paraprofessional, 26 hours/week SCPAMay 13, 2026 ## Lily Lake Elementary ## Ellingsworth, Mollie ## Resignation Paraprofessional, 6.0 hours/day ## SCPA May 22, 2026 ## Afton-Lakeland Elementary ## Giardino, Ann ## Resignation Principal, 1.0 FTEPrincipalsJune 30, 2026 ## Oakland Middle School ## Hendrickson, Junko ## Resignation ## Nutrition Services Employee, 5.75 hours/dayNutrition Services May 22, 2026 ## Lake Elmo Elementary ## Hooverson, Sophia ## Resignation Paraprofessional, 19.5 hours/week SCPA May 13, 2026 ## Afton-Lakeland Elementary ## Jacobs-Andreson, Kris ## Release ABE Teacher, .17 FTESCEAMay 26, 2026 ## Early Childhood Family Center ## Knippenberg, Megan ## Resignation Kindergarten Teacher, 1.0 FTESCEAMay 26, 2026 ## Brookview Elementary School ## Kooiker, Heather ## Resignation Paraprofessional, 8 hours/week SCPAMay 12, 2026 ## Early Childhood Family Center ## Loida, Deborah ## Resignation Nutrition Services Employee, 4.5 hours/dayNutrition ServicesJune 5, 2026 ## Wildwood Elementary ## Lundgren, Tessa ## Resignation Paraprofessional, 6.0 hours/daySCPAMay 22, 2026 ## Oak-Land Middle School ## McDonald, Paula ## Retirement ## Health Services Supervisor, 1.0 FTECSSAugust 3, 2026 9 Years ## Oak Park Learning Center ## Olsen, Stephen ## Resignation School Aged Care Program Assistant, 3.0 hours / dayCommunity EducationApril 17, 2026 ## Brookview Elementary ## Perez, Daniela ## Resignation ## Combination Classroom Teacher, 1.0 FTESCEAMay 26, 2026 ## Lake Elmo Elementary ## Sawatzke, Katelyn ## Resignation Choir Teacher, 1.0 FTESCEAMay 26, 2026 ## Stillwater Area High School ## Swanson, Makayla ## Terminated Paraprofessional, 6.2 hours/daySCPAApril 27, 2026 ## Brookview Elementary ## HIRES/REHIRES ## NAMEASSIGNMENTSALARY PLACEMENT/ HOURLY RATEREASONGROUPEFFECTIVE DATE Beck, AnnikaSchool Aged Care Program Assistant, 5.25 hours/day$19.06 / hour2026-2027Community EducationMay 26, 2026 - August 7, 2026 ## Rutherford Elementary Staffing Bresette, Kathryn Nutrition Services Employee, 3.0 hours/day$18.58 / hour 2026-2027Nutrition ServicesAugust 12, 2026 ## Bayport Elementary Staffing Bogie, JackSchool Aged Care Aide, 8 hours/week$16.29 / hour2026-2027Community EducationMay 26, 2026 - August 7, 2026 ## Brookview Elementary Staffing Dahlin, AnnaSchools Aged Care Program Assistant, 13 hours/week$19.06 / hour2026-2027Community EducationMay 26, 2026 - August 7, 2026 ## Rutherford Elementary Staffing Hamilton, SamanthaSchool Aged Care Program Assistant, 6 hours/day$19.06 / hour2026-2027Community EducationMay 26, 2026 - August 7, 2026 ## Rutherford Elementary Staffing Jaszczak, ThomasCustodian V, 8 hours/day$27.02 / hour 2025-2026Custodial May 18, 2026 ## Lily Lake Elementary Staffing Katzenmeyer, CarrieSchool Aged Care Program Assistant, 3 hours/day$19.06 / hour 2026-2027Community Education May 11, 2026 ## Rutherford Elementary Staffing Kapfer, KelseySchool Aged Care Program Assistant, 7 hours/day$19.68 / hour2026-2027Community EducationMay 26, 2026 - August 7, 2026 ## Rutherford Elementary Staffing Lewis, AnnaSchool Aged Care Program Assistant, 8 hours/day$19.68 / hour2026-2027Community EducationMay 26, 2026 - August 7, 2026 ## Rutherford Elementary Staffing Rodriguez, LiliaSchool Aged Care Program Assistant, 8 hours/day$19.06 / hour2026-2027Community EducationMay 26, 2026 - August 7, 2026 ## Rutherford Elementary Staffing Richter, JackSchool Aged Care Program Assistant, 8 hours/day$19.06 / hour2026-2027Community EducationMay 26, 2026 - August 7, 2026 ## Brookview Elementary Staffing Staloch, Annika School Aged Care Program Assistant, 6.5 hours/day$19.06 / hour2026-2027Community EducationMay 26, 2026 - August 7, 2026 ## Rutherford Elementary Staffing ## PERSONNEL CHANGES:BOARD MEETING 05/19/2026 ## (New Hires, Resignations, Retirements, Terminations, Leave Requests) ## LEAVES OF ABSENCE ## NAMESTATUSASSIGNMENTGROUPEFFECTIVE DATE ## Anderson-Simon, Michelle ## Approved ## Administrative Assistant - Secondary Assistant PrincipalTechnical Support5/7/2026-6/11/2026 ## Stillwater Area High School ## Ali, Maryan Pending East African Student, Family, & Community Engagement Specialist, 7.0 hours/day Technical Support5/13/2026 - 5/20/2026 ## Brookview Elementary ## Foley, Jessica ## Approved ## Elementary Education Teacher, 1.0 FTESCEA26-27 School Year ## Stonebridge Elementary ## McIntyre, Bridget ## Approved ## Early Childhood Family Education Program Assistant ## Community Education 3/2/2026 - 4/6/2026 ## Lake Elmo Elementary ## Reyes, Hannah ## Approved ## 1st Grade Teacher- Spanish ImmersionSCEA26-27 School Year ## Lake Elmo Elementary ## ASSIGNMENT CHANGES ## NAMEFROMTOREASONGROUPEFFECTIVE DATE Ament, Tim Custodian V, Second Engineer, 8 hours/dayCustodian III, Head Engineer, 8 hours/day 2025-2026 ## Custodial May 26, 2026 ## Central Service Building Lily Lake Elementary Staffing Braun, KellyOccupational Therapist, 1.0 FTEOccupational Therapist, 1.0 FTE2026-2027SCEAAugust 10, 2026 Bayport, Brookview, Rutherford and Stonebridge ElementaryBrookview, ECFC, Rutherford and Stonebridge ElementaryStaffing Caudill, BethanySpecial Education Teacher, 1.0 FTESpecial Education Teacher, 1.0 FTE2026-2027SCEAAugust 10, 2026 ## Oak Park Learning CenterBayport Elementary Staffing Cerra-Castaner, Maria1st Grade Teacher- Spanish Immersion4th Grade Teacher- Spanish Immersion2026-2027SCEAAugust 10, 2026 ## Lake Elmo ElementaryLake Elmo ElementaryStaffing Chacon, ValerieKindergarten Teacher- Spanish Immersion1st Grade Teacher- Spanish Immersion2026-2027SCEAAugust 10, 2026 ## Lake Elmo ElementaryLake Elmo ElementaryStaffing Chapdelaine, AllenHealth Teacher, 1.0 FTEPhysical Ed. Teacher, 1.0 FTE2026-2027SCEAAugust 10, 2026 ## Oak-Land Middle SchoolBayport Elementary, Lily Lake ElementaryStaffing Clevenger, JessicaSpecial Education Teacher, 1.0 FTESpecial Education Teacher, 1.0 FTE2026-2027SCEAAugust 10, 2026 ## Stillwater Middle SchoolOak-Land Middle SchoolStaffing ## Coash, ElizabethVocal Teacher, 1.0 FTEVocal Teacher, 1.0 FTE2026-2027SCEAAugust 10, 2026 ## Lake Elmo Elementary, Lily Lake ElementaryBayport Elementary, Lily Lake ElementaryStaffing Coleman, AngelaSpecial Education Teacher, 1.0 FTESpecial Education Teacher, 1.0 FTE2026-2027SCEAAugust 10, 2026 ## Stillwater Middle SchoolOak-Land Middle SchoolStaffing Crisp, JessicaSpeech Language Pathologist, .60 FTESpeech Language Pathologist, .40 FTE2026-2027SCEAAugust 10, 2026 ## Stonebridge ElementaryStonebridge ElementaryStaffing Daigle, Nancy1st Grade Teacher, 1.0 FTE3rd Grade Teacher, 1.0 FTE2026-2027SCEAAugust 10, 2026 ## Lake Elmo ElementaryLake Elmo ElementaryStaffing Doe, GinaPrincipal, 1.0 FTEPrincipal, 1.0 FTE2026-2027PrincipalsJuly 1, 2026 ## Afton-Lakeland Elementary SchoolLake Elmo Elementary SchoolStaffing Eisenberg, LeanneSpeech Language Pathologist, 1.0 FTESpeech Language Pathologist, 1.0 FTE2026-2027SCEAAugust 10, 2026 Brookview Elementary, Oak-Land Middle SchoolOak-Land Middle School, Stillwater Middle SchoolStaffing Flom, StephanieSpeech Language Pathologist, .80 FTESpeech Language Pathologist, .60 FTE2026-2027SCEAAugust 10, 2026 ## Rutherford ElementaryRutherford ElementaryStaffing Forbes, NicoleOccupational Therapist, 1.0 FTEOccupational Therapist .70 FTE, Speech Language Pathologist .30 FTE2026-2027SCEAAugust 10, 2026 ## Lily Lake Elementary Lily Lake, Bayport ElementaryStaffing Gronseth, BillPrincipal, 1.0 FTEPrincipal on Special Assignment, 1.0 FTE2026-2027PrincipalsJuly 1, 2026 ## Lily Lake Elementary Oak-Land Middle School Staffing Jewell, Brenda Assistant Nutrition Services Mgr, 8 hours/dayNutrition Services Manager, 8 hours/day2025-2026Nutrition Services April 16, 2026 ## Stillwater Area HighOak-Land Middle SchoolStaffing Long, MosesCustodian III, Head Engineer, 8 hours/dayCustodian III, Head Engineer, 8 hours/day 2025-2026 ## Custodial May 25, 2026 ## Lily Lake Elementary Bayport Elementary Staffing Miskowiak, KellyAdministrative Assistant I - Counselors / Office Clerk, 6.25 hours/dayAdministrative Assistant II - Secondary Assistant Principal, 8 hours/day2025-2026Technical SupportApril 15, 2026 ## Oak-Land Middle SchoolStillwater Middle School Staffing Nelson, StevePAC Assistant, 8.0 hours/day PAC Attendant, Varies 2025-2026Community EducationApril 30, 2026 ## Stillwater Area High School Stillwater Area High School Staffing Pupungatoa, KatyPrincipal, 1.0 FTEPrincipal, 1.0 FTE2026-2027PrincipalsJuly 1, 2026 ## Lake Elmo ElementaryAfton-Lakeland ElementaryStaffing Rose, KelseySchool Aged Care Aide, 3.25 hours/daySchool Aged Care Program Assistant, 3.25 hours/day2025-2026Community EducationApril 23, 2026 ## Rutherford ElementaryRutherford ElementaryStaffing Ryan, Ing-MariEnglish Teacher .80 FTE, AVID .20 FTEEnglish Teacher, 1.0 FTE 2026-2027SCEAAugust 11, 2025 ## Stillwater Area High School Stillwater Area High School ## Staffing Sisterman, Luke Custodian VI, 8 hours/day Custodian III - Head Engineer, 8 hours/day 2025-2026 ## Custodial April 20, 2026 ## District Wide Float Afton-Lakeland Elementary ## Staffing ## Ullrich, CourtneyTransportation Coordinator IDistrict Accountant2025-2026CSSMay 16, 2026 ## Central Services BuildingCentral Services BuildingStaffing Xiong, Yuzohn Paraprofessional, 6.25 hours/day Paraprofessional, 6.5 hours/day2025-2026SCPAMay 18, 2026 ## PERSONNEL CHANGES:BOARD MEETING 05/19/2026 ## (New Hires, Resignations, Retirements, Terminations, Leave Requests) ## Stillwater Area High School Stillwater Area High School Staffing ## ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS ## NAMEPOSITIONREASONGROUPEFFECTIVE DATE ## McNamara, Rachel School Aged Care Program Assistant 2025-2026Community EducationMay 26, 2026 - August 7,2026 ## Brookview ElementaryStaffing ## Bates, Isabella School Aged Care Program Assistant 2025-2026Community EducationMay 26, 2026 - August 7,2026 ## Brookview ElementaryStaffing ## Elementary Staffing ## Support Model ## Presented to the School Board May 19, 2026 ## Current Approach ●Staffing based on board-approved class size ratios ●When enrollment exceeds the range: ○Add another teacher and classroom section ## Challenge Small enrollment increases can trigger significant staffing increases ## Current Elementary Staffing Model ## New Approach ●Staffing still begins with board-approved class size ratios ●When enrollment exceeds the range: ○Administration may add a Teaching Assistant ○Or add another classroom section ## Goal Maintain strong adult support for students while providing staffing flexibility. ## Teaching Assistant Model ## Teaching Assistant Model ## Primary Example ●52 incoming K students ●Class Size Ratio = 25.5 ●Old Model = 3 sections ○Estimated Cost = $426,000 ●New Model = 2 sections, 1 with a TA ○Estimated Cost = $327,130 ## Adult to Student Ratio ●1 section with 22 students ●1 section with 30 students ## Upper Grade Example ●63 incoming grade 4 students ●Class Size Ratio = 29.5 ●Old Model = 3 sections ○Estimated Cost = $426,000 ●New Model = 2 sections with TAs ○Estimated Cost = 370,260 ## Adult to Student Ratio ●1 section with 31 students ●1 section with 32 students ## Administrative Considerations ●Total enrollment ●Academic and behavioral needs ●Special education and intervention supports ●Overall classroom composition ## Multiple Factors Considered ## Possible Responses ●Add a Teaching Assistant ●Add another classroom section ●Provide additional supports ## Staffing Decisions Are Not Based on Enrollment Alone ## Not Every Classroom Has the Same Needs Two classrooms with the same enrollment may require different levels of support. The proposed model allows the district to: ●Respond to student needs ●Maintain instructional support ●Use staffing resources responsibly ## Why Flexibility Matters ## Proposal Does NOT: ●Eliminate board class size guidelines ●Eliminate the possibility of adding sections ●Establish fixed TA trigger numbers ## Current Ratios Remain In Place ## Proposal DOES: ●Support students and maintains strong adult presence ●Allow administrative flexibility ●Align staffing support to classroom needs ●Provide multiple staffing support options ●Use district resources effectively Authorize administration to utilize flexible staffing support models, including Teaching Assistant support, when enrollment exceeds established class size guidelines, based on student and classroom needs. ## Proposed School Board Action ## Elementary Staffing Ratio ## GradeStaff RatioLowHigh ## K-121.4217.4225.42 2-325.4221.4229.42 4-529.4226.4232.42 ## Questions ## Amigos Unidos ## Program Update ## Presented to the School Board May 19, 2026 ## Meeting Purpose: •Share a high-level summary of the recent program review ## conducted by Liz Hathaway Castelán Consulting •Discuss what’s ahead for 2026-27 and beyond ## Spanish Immersion Program Review •Program launched 2017–18; now K–8 with strong growth potential •Talented, knowledgeable and committed staff •Engaged families and students •Some gaps in resources and alignment •Opportunities to grow and expand - particularly at the secondary level ## Hathaway Castelán Consulting LLC 2026 ## Current Context ●Student learning and language development ●Program structure and instructional model ●Parent and staff feedback ●Alignment with research and best practices ●Long-term program sustainability ## What Was Included In Review •K–8 dual language Spanish immersion program, with high-level Spanish experiences at the high school level •2030 graduates (and beyond) who are bilingual, biliterate, culturally competent, academically strong •College, career, and global ready - poised for success ## Amigos Unidos Program Vision ## Focus By Level •Grade K-6: Develop strong Spanish literacy •Grades 6-12: Focus on explicit writing and academic language instruction •Grade 12: Students receive Seal of Biliteracy (reading, writing, speaking and listening) ## Dual Language Immersion: Five Year Plan ## YearFocusKey ActionsOutcomes 2025 - 26Align ## Audit K-8; Define targets; Research 9th+ courses; Align 6-8 model Clear alignment K-8 with specialized courses 9th grade + 2026 - 27Launch Add grade 9 course; Strengthen 6-8: Add teacher training; Assessments Strong transition to high school course offerings 2027 - 28Build Add grade 10 courses with analysis + argument writing and speaking Ready for AP curriculum 2028 - 29Validate ## Add grade 11 AP Spanish Language and Culture; Assess results; Adjust Successful cohort reaching goals 2029 - 30Complete Celebrate! Grade 12 cohort with Seal of Bilingualism awards Full K-8 program with 9-12 Areas identified for improvement: •Professional development opportunities •Literacy curriculum •Consistent student experiences and alignment between grades •Special Education and multilingual learner support •Understanding of dual language immersion ## Hathaway Castelán Consulting LLC 2026 ## Amigos Unidos: Elementary (K-5) ## Amigos Unidos: Elementary (K-5) ## This YearNext Year ✓Expanded ## Spanish resources/books in classrooms ❏Implement Benchmark Adelante literacy curriculum ❏Provide training and professional development ❏Provide staff planning time across elementary and middle school ❏Offer collaborative student experiences grades 4-8 ❏Purchase approximately 700 Spanish language texts for media center Areas identified for improvement: •English Language Arts gap for students •Spanish Language Arts curriculum and text sets •Spanish social studies curriculum •Proficiency assessment required (STAMP) – 8 th grade •Transition to high school ## Hathaway Castelán Consulting LLC 2026 ## Amigos Unidos: Middle School (6-8) ## Amigos Unidos: Middle School (6-8) ## This YearNext Year ✓Created agreement/ commitment for students, families and school ✓Created late entry assessment for middle school students ✓Implemented STAMP 4S assessment for grade 8 ❏Develop curriculum and resources grades 6-8 (SLA & ## Social Studies) ❏Provide staff training and professional development ❏Provide staff planning time across elementary and middle school ❏Offer collaborative student experiences grades 4-8 ❏Create work group to consider middle school schedule models Areas identified for improvement: •Courses with authentic texts, themes and aligned to ACTFL proficiency targets •Amigos Unidos cohort scheduling •Proficiency Assessments - Grades 10 and 11 & 12 •Minnesota Seal of Bilingualism •Student entry and retention ## High School Experiences (9-12) ## High School Experiences (9-12) ## This YearNext Year ✓Evaluated needs for high school ✓Developed course descriptions and a scope and sequence for grades 9-12 ❏Launch grade 9 courses in cohort scheduling ❏Provide staff training and professional development ❏Provide staff collaboration and curriculum writing time ## Future High School Course Offerings ## Grade 9: Temas Globales I ## Grade 10: Temas Globales II Grade 11-12: ## •AP Spanish Language and Culture •College in Schools Spanish 5 •College in Schools Spanish 6 ## Grade 12: Independent Research Capstone Project ●Leadership structure and accountability ## ○District Amigos Unidos Coordinator ○Immersion leadership team to coordinate across levels ○Monitor data, recruitment, and program growth ●Strategic recruitment and hiring of strong, bilingual staff ●Dedicated and sustained funding for curriculum writing, materials ## Hathaway Castelán Consulting LLC 2026 ## District Level Support for Amigos Unidos ## Key Takeaways ●Dual language Spanish immersion is valued and will continue ●We have a strong foundation to build from ●Enhancing our middle school program and expanding high school learning experiences are a priority focus ●Improvement will be thoughtful and ongoing Thank you for supporting dual language Spanish immersion! ## Presented to the School Board May 19, 2026 ## Update on Middle ## School Sports ●District is cutting its general fund budget for 2026-27 by more than $5 million ●Middle school sports are currently operating at a loss = about $150,000/year ●Shifting this cost away from general fund to ## Community Education ## Why We’re Here In the past 3 years the district has cut $12 million ## Reasons For Cuts: Unfunded state mandates Legislation negatively impacting revenue Inflation and rising costs ## Community Education's mission: To provide lifelong learning opportunities that promote the health and wellbeing of our community. What aspects of current programs are most important to preserve? What else would you like the district to consider? ●Access and equity ●Convenience and location ●Coaching ●School connection and culture ●Development and variety ●Keep athletics within the district/school ●Increase participation fees ●Maintain accessibility and equity for all students ●Transportation is critical ●Value of sports and teacher/coach connection ## Community Feedback •Provide the highest quality middle school sports program at the most reasonable cost •Create a budget that ensures financial stability and long-term viability of the program •Maintain accessibility for students ## Our Goals ## What This Means For Families ## What Stays The Same ✔ Sports offered ✔Coaching staff ✔Transportation ✔School connection and culture ## What Changes ✔ Higher participation fees ## •Boys and Girls Cross Country •Boys and Girls Soccer •Boys and Girls Tennis •Boys and Girls Track ## •Boys Baseball, Girls Softball •Boys and Girls Basketball •Girls Swimming •Girls Volleyball •Boys Wrestling ## Programming ## Current Fees: Grade 6-8 = $95 Reduced = $47.50 Free = $0 2026-27 ## Proposed Fees: Grade 6-8 = $200* Reduced = $75 Free = $25 *Fees will not exceed $200 per participant ## Managing Costs We’re reducing impact on families by: ✔ Subsidizing transportation and activities coordinator costs within general fund ✔ Finding cost savings within current program structure Additional cost savings may be possible: ●Cities asked to levy for recreation funding ●Donations from community organizations Actual cost to run middle school sports = $285 per student ## Fees In ## Surrounding ## Districts DistrictRun by:Fees ## Spring Lake Park Community Ed$200 ## Centennial Community Ed$200 Stillwater (Proposed for 2026-27)Community Ed$200 ## South Washington County (in-district only)Community Ed$182 ## Mahtomedi Community Ed$159 ## Mounds View (in-district only)Community Ed$159 ## White Bear Lake Community Ed$150 Chisago (no free/reduced fee option) Outsourced$225 ## RosevilleSchool District$110 ## North St. Paul-Maplewood-OakdaleSchool District$75 ●Participation fees to be finalized this summer ●Registration for fall sports begins mid-July ●Process to register will be the same as this year ## What To Expect Questions? ## Fiscal Year 2025-2026 ## Spring Budget ## Revision ## Presented to the School Board ## Superintendent Funk May 19, 2026 ## Purpose ●To present the 2025-26 spring budget revision to the School Board for approval ## 2025-26 Budget Revision (Revenue - All Funds) ## Fund 2025-26 ## Preliminary ## Budget ## Fall ## Revision ## Spring ## Revision 2025-26 ## Revised ## Budget ## General $153,373,977 $488,514$1,864,043$155,726,534 ## Food Service 7,887,103 057,808 7,944,911 ## Community Service 9,595,953 0396,443 9,992,396 ## Building Construction 80,545,000 014,440,60794,985,607 ## Debt Service 18,551,334 0018,551,334 Custodial (Trust) 7,000 007,000 ## Total Revenue$269,960,367$488,514$16,758,901$287,207,782 ## 2025-26 Budget Revision (Revenue Changes) ## AdjustmentsAmount ## General Fund: ## State Aid Special Education revenue adjustment Hourly unemployment, revenue received from state agencies ## Grants Grant revenue not included in the fall budget revision Federal grant revenue not included in the fall budget revision Local/Other revenue ## Total General Fund Revenue Adjustments $673,632 401,272 425,797 342,842 20,500 $1,864,043 ## Food Service Fund: Adjustments to State, federal and local revenue (sales & interest) ## Total Food Service Fund Revenue Adjustments $57,808 $57,808 ## 2025-26 Budget Revision (Revenue Changes) ## AdjustmentsAmount ## Community Service Fund: Fees & Tuition (changes are mainly to School Age Care & tuition) State Aid (changes are mainly to Early Childhood Family Ed. & Non-public state aid) ## Local/Other ## Federal ## Total Community Service Fund Revenue Adjustments $219,219 78,354 70,915 27,955 $396,443 ## Building Construction Fund: ## Sale of Bonds & Interest Earnings ## Total Building Construction Fund Revenue Adjustments $14,440,607 $14,440,607 ## 2025-26 Budget Revision (Expenditures - All Funds) ## Fund 2025-26 ## Preliminary ## Budget ## Fall ## Revision ## Spring ## Revision 2025-26 ## Revised ## Budget ## General $153,373,977 $488,514$1,864,043$155,726,534 ## Food Service 7,859,232 0119,632 7,978,864 ## Community Service 9,284,092 0698,778 9,982,870 ## Building Construction 125,140,042 00125,140,042 ## Debt Service 17,509,221 0017,509,221 Custodial (Trust) 7,000 007,000 ## Total Expenditures$313,173,564$488,514$2,682,453$316,344,531 ## 2025-26 Budget Revision (Expenditure Changes) ## AdjustmentsAmount ## General Fund: Grant activity not included in the fall budget revision Program & site adjustments (includes levy funded programs, indirect costs) Compensatory Education & Literacy incentive aid adjustments Federal grant activity not included in the fall budget revision Salary & Benefit adjustments (mainly to hourly unemployment & Voluntary Pre-K program) ## Total General Fund Expenditure Adjustments $425,797 417,434 378,550 342,842 299,420 $1,864,043 ## 2025-26 Budget Revision (Expenditure Changes) ## AdjustmentsAmount ## Food Service Fund: ## Food & Milk ## Salary & Benefits ## Supplies, Materials, Equipment & Other ## Total Food Service Fund Expenditure Adjustments $120,625 -69,090 68,097 $119,632 ## Community Service Fund: Salary & Benefits (adjustments are mainly to Community Education, Afterschool ## Enrichment, School Age Care and School Readiness programs) ## Fees for Service ## Chargeback, Supplies & Other adjustments ## Total Community Service Fund Expenditure Adjustments $419,673 104,378 174,727 $698,778 ## Questions ## Recommendation To approve the 2025-26 Spring budget revision as presented 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. ## ● Sarah Domin 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 19th day of May 2026. Signature . ## Sarah Grcevich, School Board Clerk Date: . ## TO: Northeast Metro 916 Board of Education ## FROM: Dr. Val Rae Boe DATE: May 12, 2026 ## RE: May 6 Board of Education Meeting Talking Points ## Members present: Knisely-12, Palmer-13, Jones-14, Forsberg-16, Striker-282, Nitardy-622, ## Clark-623, Thompson-624, Rebelein-831, and Thelander-834. Members absent: Bock-621, Stout-832, and Dols-833. ## Presentation: 916 Teacher Apprenticeship Program The School Board was presented with information on the state’s first registered ITRAC ## (Intermediate Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Collaboration) program. The four Intermediate Districts partnered with the MN Department of Labor and Industry and Minnesota State University Mankato, with Brightworks as the sponsor. Information was shared about this apprenticeship program versus a traditional licensure program. The Board also heard directly from one of the graduating apprentices and a journey worker regarding their experiences over the last two years. Lastly, celebrations and next steps were discussed. All seven of the 916 apprentices from Cohort 1 are graduating this month. Cohort 2 just began year two and Cohort 3 will be starting in June. First Reading of FY27 Budget: Mark Kumlien, executive director of finance, presented the first reading of the proposed FY27 budget to the School Board. Mark highlighted the preliminary financial assumptions, spoke about the Certificates of Participation (COPs) - Refunding, and gave an overview of the revenues and expenditures, broken down by fund. Mark ended with information on the district’s fund balance which is within policy parameters. Staff Recognition: Years of Service: 916 recognized 39 staff who have completed ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, and thirty years of continuous service to the district. ## Policies: • First Reading: Policies 416 and 417 were presented and will be brought back in June for approval. • Approval of Policies: Approved Policies 529, 604, 606, and 618 that were presented as a first reading in April. • Adopted Proposed Policy Modifications: Policies 405, 407, 414, 415, 418, 420, 421.1, 422, and 427. Approval of Strategic Actions for the 2026-27 School Year: The School Board approved the 26-27 Strategic Actions which reflect the district’s commitment to continuous improvement and its dedication to providing an exceptional, individualized education for all students. ## Approval of Contracts: • Approval of Educational Services Agreement with Spring Lake Park ISD 16: Approved the agreement for Northeast Metro 916 to provide the educational services at Avanti Center on behalf of the Spring Lake Park School District from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. • Approval of Aris Clinic Agreement to provide Educational Services: Approved the agreement between Northeast Metro 916 and Aris Behavioral Health, LLC to provide regular and special education or tutoring services to adolescent clients being served at Aris from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028. • Approval of Contract Agreement with the City of Fridley: Approved a two-year agreement with the City of Fridley for the Fridley Police Department to provide a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) at Metro Heights Academy from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. • Approval of Food Service Agreement: Approved the food service agreement with Centennial ISD #12 to provide food services for the 2026-27 school year.