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School Board Business Meeting - June 25, 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026

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South Washington County Schools Celebrate Athletic Triumphs, Strong Participation in 25-26 Year

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Roll call

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of agenda

Consent items

Votes (2)

Approval of agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Simei Patnneak · Seconded by Melinda Dos

Approval of consent items

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Simei Patnneak · Seconded by Luis Hines

Notable Quotes (3)

I think our success really boiled down to three things... talented roster... team culture... support we had surrounding us.

— Aaron Peterson
Athletic success factorsDiscussing the Eastridge boys lacrosse team season.

It really I think defined my high school running career. Not that it was taking second, but I got to do it with my best friends.

— Parker Pocheski
Student athlete experienceReflecting on his track relay experience.

We're education based athletics. We're not club sports. We're not AAOU... we really try to be purpose-based.

— Phil Kimmel
Athletic philosophyExplaining the mission of the athletics department.

People (10)

Elizabeth BachmanbergBoard Member

Board member attending the school board meeting.

Luis HinesBoard Member

Board member attending the school board meeting.

Ryan ClarkBoard Member

Board member attending the school board meeting.

Melinda DosBoard Member

Board member attending the school board meeting.

Simei PatnneakBoard Member

Board member attending the school board meeting.

Sharon VanlierVice Chair

School board vice chair presiding over the meeting.

Christine SchaeferSuperintendent

Introduced the annual activities and athletics highlights.

Sarah PaladichukActivities Director (Eastridge)

Presented Eastridge High School's athletic accomplishments.

Phil KimmelActivities Director (Park)

Presented Park High School's athletic accomplishments.

Lander HicksAdministrative Intern

Assisted with Park High School's athletic highlights presentation.

Places Mentioned

District Service Center, Cottage Grove, MinnesotaEastridge High SchoolWoodbury High SchoolPark High SchoolWhite Bear Lake High SchoolUnited Heroes League, Hastings, Minnesota

Events & Meetings (1)

  • June 25, 2026, 6:00 p.m., District Service Center, Cottage Grove, MN
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