School Board Workshop - October 2, 2025

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Student board representative introductions

Read Act legislation compliance and implementation

Literacy professional development for teachers and paraprofessionals

District literacy curriculum review and standards

Literacy achievement data analysis (MCA, ACT, FastBridge, ERA)

Future literacy initiatives and diagnostic screening

Votes (1)

Approval of agenda

PassedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Sharon Vanlair · Seconded by Melinda Do

Notable Quotes (3)

This in my 25 years in education has been the most comprehensive legislation that I've seen and the quickest moving in education.

Leah Bulos
Literacy LegislationDiscussing the Read Act.

I wanted to be the person that can really speak up for them and make change when it feels like you can't make any.

Matilda Samuel
Student RepresentationExplaining her motivation for joining the board.

I think that it's foolish to believe that really only after fifth grade that an English teacher or a reading teacher has an impact on a child's literacy journey.

Leah Bulos
Staff Professional DevelopmentJustifying why secondary teachers received literacy training.

People (7)

Julie NelsonSuperintendent

Oversees the board meeting and introduces student representatives.

Andrew ChastineStudent Board Representative

Representative from Eastridge High School focusing on student advocacy and inclusivity.

Matilda SamuelStudent Board Representative

Representative from Woodbury High School involved in Black Student Union and student council.

TA AlvaringaStudent Board Representative

Representative from Park High School participating via recorded video.

Kelly JansenAssistant Superintendent

Introduces the teaching and learning team and literacy report.

Leah BulosDistrict Literacy Lead

Responsible for district literacy efforts and Read Act compliance.

Jolene MastElementary Teaching and Learning Director

New to the team, formerly principal at Pineh Hill Elementary.

Places Mentioned

District Service Center, Cottage Grove, MinnesotaEastridge High SchoolWoodbury High SchoolPark High SchoolForest Lake

Events & Meetings (1)

  • October 2nd, 2025, 6 p.m. at District Service Center, Cottage Grove, MN

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Policy 626

District literacy policy ensuring alignment with the Read Act legislation.

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