School Board Business Meeting - April 24, 2025

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Student District Ambassadors Highlights

National Merit Scholarship Recipients Recognition

US Presidential Scholars Program Candidates Recognition

Long-Range Facilities Planning Update

Votes (2)

Approval of the agenda

PassedNot specified

Moved by Sharon Vanlair · Seconded by Melinda Dos

Approval of consent items

PassedNot specified

Moved by Eric Tesmer · Seconded by Sharon Vanlair

Notable Quotes (4)

One interesting thing happening at our school is our culture night. Better together building together.

Juliana Palasio Sanchez
Student HighlightsDescribing diversity events at Crestview Elementary.

I've learned there's so many people who work behind the scenes at the district to make schools a better place.

Tagan Vu
Student HighlightsSharing insights gained as a student ambassador.

At some point, the district is going to need to take action to secure some land for future needs.

Tyrone Brookens
Facilities PlanningDiscussing the urgency of land acquisition amidst rapid housing development.

We are facing about 2,000 empty seats at the elementary level.

Dan Hines
Facilities PlanningDetailing the lopsided enrollment patterns across elementary schools.

People (7)

Julie NielsonSuperintendent

Introduced student ambassadors and facilitated student board presentations.

Kira Mcdana5th Grade Student

Pullman Elementary student interested in art and higher education.

Tagan Vu7th Grade Student

Lake Middle School student discussing new building construction.

Kelly JansenAssistant Superintendent

Introduced National Merit and Presidential Scholar candidates.

Tyrone BrookensAssistant Superintendent

Presented on long-range facility planning and district space needs.

Dan HinesAssistant Director of Engineering and Infrastructure

Presented data on district demographics and elementary enrollment capacity.

Places Mentioned

South Washington County SchoolsCrestview ElementaryPullman ElementaryLake Middle SchoolWoodbury High SchoolEastridge High SchoolDistrict Service CenterCottage GroveWoodbury

Events & Meetings (1)

  • School Board Meeting
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