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School Board Business Meeting - June 12, 2025

South Washington County SchoolsFriday, June 13, 2025
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Alternative Teacher Professional Pay System (ATPPS) annual report

ATPPS budget update and legislative funding status

Teacher goal setting (Social Emotional Learning and Academic)

Peer observation and instructional coaching processes

Community Education department overview and program highlights

Community Education 2025-26 proposed budget

Staffing and retirement transitions in Community Education

Post-COVID recovery for Kids Club and senior programs

Full Document Analysis

Votes (1)

Approve amended agenda moving 4.2 activities update to end of meeting

CarriedVoice vote (unanimous)

Moved by Sharon · Seconded by Ryan

Notable Quotes (2)

If we get and help develop our young teachers, we'll be able to retain them and hopefully have better student outcomes in the long run.

— Tim Bunnel
Teacher RetentionExplaining the shift in instructional coaching focus.

Salaries make up about 60% of all of our expenditures and benefits are at about 20%.

— Jake Winchell
BudgetExplaining the cost drivers of Community Education.

People (4)

Dana Luis HinesBoard Member

Conducting the school board meeting in Cottage Grove.

Kelly JansenAssistant Superintendent

Introduced the ATPPS report.

1 quote

“He is so dedicated to our teachers and our kids. He's able to navigate complex challenges with direct, honest and truly kind approach.”

Referring to Tim Bunnel's career upon his retirement.

Tim BunnelATPPS Specialist

Delivering his final ATPPS annual report before retirement.

1 quote

“Beginning in 2526, there will be no general fund dollars involved in any of the ATPs processes.”

Discussing the long-term funding stability of the ATPPS program.

Jake WinchellDirector of Community Education

Presenting the Community Education annual highlights and 2025-26 budget.

1 quote

“It's going to be a multi-year process to get build back a fund balance in community education, but our team did a really good job getting to this point.”

Reflecting on the fiscal management of the department.

Places Mentioned

District Service Center, Cottage Grove, MinnesotaSpirit Lake (reference to Dakota people land)Generations Cafe

Events & Meetings (1)

  • June 12, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at District Service Center, Cottage Grove, MN
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