School Board Business Meeting - February 19, 2026

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Achievement and Integration Plan approval

School board policy updates

Bond sale results (Series 2026A)

Superintendent contract renewal

Votes (6)

Approval of agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Sharon · Seconded by Melinda

Approval of consent items

PassedOne abstention

Moved by Sharon · Seconded by Elizabeth, Louise

Approval of Achievement and Integration Plan

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Sharon · Seconded by Louise

Approval of 13 policy changes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Louise · Seconded by Melinda

Award sale of bond series 2026A

PassedUnanimous roll call

Moved by Sharon · Seconded by Louise

Approval of Superintendent contract

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

If it wasn't for a reading specialist, my daughter would not be reading above grade level.

Jeremy Riviera
Reading specialistsPublic comment on staffing changes

Your job isn't to grow future conservatives or liberals, but to equip them with an understanding of the world.

Roger Green
Education missionSupporting the integration plan

The district... will result in about 5.9 million in savings.

Jen Chapman
Bond savingsReporting bond sale results

People (8)

Kelly JansenAssistant Superintendent

Presented the three-year achievement and integration plan.

James McGeeDirector of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Outlined goals and metrics for the achievement and integration plan.

Julie NielsonSuperintendent

Presented policy changes and pending contract renewal.

Chris BlackburnDirector of Business Services

Reported on successful bond sale savings.

Jen ChapmanFinancial Advisor (Ellers)

Detailed the $5.9 million in bond savings and credit rating.

Katie SchwarzSchool Board Chair

Presided over the board meeting and contract negotiations.

Places Mentioned

District Service Center, Cottage Grove, Minnesota1254 Donagle Drive, Woodbury

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Thursday, February 19th, 2026, 6 PM, District Service Center, Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Series 2026A

General obligation school building, facilities maintenance, and refunding bond issuance.

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