Mahtomedi Public Schools School Board Meeting January 5, 2026
Election of board officers
Board member appointments to committees
Board member and officer compensation
Board calendar review for January and February
First reading of Policy 902 (Use of school facilities)
Approval of Mameidi Steering Committee charge statement
Coffee and conversation event scheduling
Dessert and Dialogue event proposal regarding Artificial Intelligence
Full Document Analysis
Votes (5)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Director Peterson · Seconded by Director Rean
Approval of consent agenda
Moved by Director Domen · Seconded by Director Peterson
Elect Kelly as chair, Drew as vice chair/clerk, and Ryan as treasurer
Moved by Stout · Seconded by Director Domen
Approve board member appointments and advisory committee structure
Moved by Director Donna · Seconded by Director Peterson
Approve officer and board member compensation per policy 202.1
Moved by Director Peterson · Seconded by Director Dolman
Notable Quotes (2)
I have gladly served as chair for four years. And I would like to nominate a slate so um we can have some new leadership.
With that in place, something that comes up during the construction phase, the the subcontractor or the contractor is at risk to to making up that difference, not the district.
People (4)
StacyBoard MemberPresided over the meeting and managed officer elections.
1 quote
Presided over the meeting and managed officer elections.
“I have gladly served as chair for four years. And I would like to nominate a slate so um we can have some new leadership.”
Discussing the transition of board chair responsibilities.
BarbSuperintendentFacilitated discussions on committee assignments, policy, and steering committee charges.
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Facilitated discussions on committee assignments, policy, and steering committee charges.
“The goal the steering committee is going to be the group that oversees the process.”
Explaining the role of the facilities steering committee.
JennyBoard MemberRaised concerns regarding construction cost overruns based on external district experiences.
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Raised concerns regarding construction cost overruns based on external district experiences.
“And this school district, International Fall, is appealing to MDE and the state of Minnesota because MDE signed off on this construction costs.”
Warning about construction budget risks.
Tim EricsonDirector of Business ServicesExplained construction management delivery models and financial protections.
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Explained construction management delivery models and financial protections.
“We're doing construction manager at risk delivery model so that they'll hold the contracts with the contractors.”
Clarifying how the district protects against budget overruns.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- Special Organizational Meeting: January 5, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
- MSBA Leadership Conference: Week of January 12, 2026
- Facilities Meeting: February 23, 2026
- Proposed Coffee and Conversation: April 27, 2026
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Governs school board member compensation based on the average of Northeast Metro 916 member district school boards.
Concerns use of school facilities; updated for consolidation and administrative efficiency.