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School Board Meeting - July 15, 2025

Stillwater Area Public SchoolsWednesday, July 16, 2025
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Public comment regarding memorial for Bud Fowler

Roll call and meeting quorum confirmation

Pledge of Allegiance

Consent agenda approval

Superintendent report on transportation and leadership retreats

Gifted and Talented (GATE) program review and update

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approval of tonight's agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Chair Sherman · Seconded by Director Theelander

Approval of consent agenda

PassedNot specified

Moved by Director Hawker · Seconded by Director Law

Notable Quotes (3)

I'm here tonight to ask that you consider placing a commemorative plaque on school district property at the old athletic field.

— George Hapner
Bud Fowler CommemorationRequesting a historical marker for Bud Fowler.

Transportation has been a real challenge for us the past few years, and we've hired a new individual to supervise our transportation program.

— Superintendent Funk
TransportationAddressing transportation logistics updates.

We have a lot of students who are identified as gifted who are not part of our gate program who we need to make sure we are providing opportunities to as well.

— Carissa
Gifted ProgrammingExplaining the scope of the gifted programming review.

People (6)

George HapnerResident

Proposed a commemorative plaque for Bud Fowler at the old athletic field.

1 quote

“Few people in Stillwater know about Bud Fowler. Few of the kids who currently play or practice at the old athletic field have ever heard of Mr. Fowler or know he's in baseball's Hall of Fame.”

Advocating for historical recognition of Bud Fowler.

Chair ShermanBoard Chair

Moderated the meeting and led agenda approvals.

Superintendent FunkSuperintendent

Reported on transportation logistics and administrative retreats.

CarissaAdministrator

Presented the Gifted and Talented program update and committee findings.

ElsaDistrict Staff

Provided data analysis and committee insights for the gifted programming review.

Director HawkerDirector

Inquired about gender representation within the gifted and talented program.

Places Mentioned

Old athletic field at 6th Avenue and Orleans Street, StillwaterStillwater Middle SchoolMinnetonka school district

Events & Meetings (1)

  • March 2024: Committee meetings regarding Gifted and Talented program
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