School Board Workshop - August 7, 2025
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Introduction of Dr. Megan Hickey as Executive Director of Student Support Services
Overview of the South Washington County Schools Language Access Plan
First reading of proposed board policy changes (203, 203.1, 203.5, 203.6, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209)
Superintendent's report on back-to-school preparations and staff training
Discussion of public comment procedures and potential reforms
Votes (1)
Approval of the agenda
CarriesNot specified
Moved by Sharon Vanlair · Seconded by Simmy Pnik
Notable Quotes (2)
We're required by law to provide this information in a language they can they prefer.
Language Access PlanDiscussing legal requirements for school communication.
I've never come across a language that Language Line did not have, which is pretty awesome.
Student Support ServicesAddressing concerns about finding interpreters for less common languages.
People (5)
Julie NielssonSuperintendent
Presented new staff, language access updates, and proposed policy changes.
Dr. Megan HickeyExecutive Director of Student Support Services
New hire focusing on special education, mental health, and multilingual services.
Sean HoganorfDirector of Communications
Presented the district's language access plan and digital communication tools.
Katie SchwarzChair
Presided over the meeting and managed the agenda.
Simmy PnikBoard Member
Asked clarifying questions regarding language access resources and policy procedures.
Places Mentioned
District Service Center, Cottage Grove, MinnesotaSt. Paul, MinnesotaNewport, MinnesotaWoodbury, MinnesotaSt. Paul Park, Minnesota
Events & Meetings (5)
- August 7, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at District Service Center, Cottage Grove, MN
- August 18, 2025: New staff and P2/P3 teacher welcome
- August 15, 2025: St. Paul Park parade
- August 24, 2025: Woodbury parade
- September 2, 2025: Start of school