School Board Workshop - 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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approval of the agenda
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.
I've never come across a language that Language Line did not have, which is pretty awesome.
People (5)
Julie NielssonSuperintendentPresented new staff, language access updates, and proposed policy changes.
Presented new staff, language access updates, and proposed policy changes.
Dr. Megan HickeyExecutive Director of Student Support ServicesNew hire focusing on special education, mental health, and multilingual services.
1 quote
New hire focusing on special education, mental health, and multilingual services.
“I am particularly excited to think about how we use that framework to serve our multilingual learners.”
Describing her approach to student support systems.
Sean HoganorfDirector of CommunicationsPresented the district's language access plan and digital communication tools.
Presented the district's language access plan and digital communication tools.
Katie SchwarzChairPresided over the meeting and managed the agenda.
Presided over the meeting and managed the agenda.
Simmy PnikBoard MemberAsked clarifying questions regarding language access resources and policy procedures.
Asked clarifying questions regarding language access resources and policy procedures.
Places Mentioned
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