School Board Business Meeting - February 19, 2026
Achievement and Integration Plan approval
School board policy updates
Bond sale results (Series 2026A)
Superintendent contract renewal
Full Document Analysis
Votes (6)
Approval of agenda
Moved by Sharon · Seconded by Melinda
Approval of consent items
Moved by Sharon · Seconded by Elizabeth, Louise
Approval of Achievement and Integration Plan
Moved by Sharon · Seconded by Louise
Approval of 13 policy changes
Moved by Louise · Seconded by Melinda
Award sale of bond series 2026A
Moved by Sharon · Seconded by Louise
Approval of Superintendent contract
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.
Your job isn't to grow future conservatives or liberals, but to equip them with an understanding of the world.
The district... will result in about 5.9 million in savings.
People (8)
Jeremy RivieraCommunity memberFormer educator criticizing the reassignment of reading specialists.
1 quote
Former educator criticizing the reassignment of reading specialists.
“If it wasn't for a reading specialist, my daughter would not be reading above grade level.”
Addressing the board regarding staff cuts.
Roger GreenCommunity memberLong-term resident advocating for diversity and the achievement plan.
1 quote
Long-term resident advocating for diversity and the achievement plan.
“Your job isn't to grow future conservatives or liberals, but to equip them with an understanding of the world.”
Urging the board to pass the achievement and integration plan.
Kelly JansenAssistant SuperintendentPresented the three-year achievement and integration plan.
Presented the three-year achievement and integration plan.
James McGeeDirector of Diversity, Equity, InclusionOutlined goals and metrics for the achievement and integration plan.
Outlined goals and metrics for the achievement and integration plan.
Julie NielsonSuperintendentPresented policy changes and pending contract renewal.
Presented policy changes and pending contract renewal.
Chris BlackburnDirector of Business ServicesReported on successful bond sale savings.
Reported on successful bond sale savings.
Jen ChapmanFinancial Advisor (Ellers)Detailed the $5.9 million in bond savings and credit rating.
Detailed the $5.9 million in bond savings and credit rating.
Katie SchwarzSchool Board ChairPresided over the board meeting and contract negotiations.
Presided over the board meeting and contract negotiations.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Thursday, February 19th, 2026, 6 PM, District Service Center, Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
General obligation school building, facilities maintenance, and refunding bond issuance.