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School Board Business Meeting - August 21, 2025

South Washington County SchoolsFriday, August 22, 2025
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Summer construction project update

Proposed school board policy changes

Superintendent's report on district welcome events

Future meeting scheduling

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Votes (3)

Approve the agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Sharon Venlier · Seconded by Louise Hines

Approve consent items

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Sharon Venlier · Seconded by Sydney Pnik

Approve proposed policy changes

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Sharon Venlier · Seconded by Sydney Pnik

Notable Quotes (2)

If I had to stress anything, I would stress that families, please be patient with us, especially with drop off and pickup.

— Tyrone Brookens
Summer constructionAdvice to parents regarding construction-related traffic.

Our district theme this year is together we can.

— Julie Nielsen
School district updatesIntroducing the theme for the school year during the Superintendent's report.

People (4)

SchwarzBoard Chair

Presiding officer for the board meeting.

Tyrone BrookensAssistant Superintendent

Reporting on the $200 million bond project progress.

1 quote

“If I had to stress anything, I would stress that families, please be patient with us, especially with drop off and pickup.”

Requesting patience during construction transitions.

Alex SloumConstruction Project Manager

Providing technical details on site logistics for bond projects.

Julie NielsenSuperintendent

Presenting board policy changes and district updates.

1 quote

“Our district theme this year is together we can.”

Sharing the theme for the upcoming school year.

Places Mentioned

District Service Center, Cottage Grove, MNEastridge High SchoolHolman Middle SchoolWoodbury Middle SchoolPark High SchoolWoodbury High SchoolLake Middle SchoolCottage Grove Middle SchoolGreycloud ElementaryPine Hill ElementaryBailey Elementary

Events & Meetings (3)

  • August 21st, 6 PM - District Service Center, Cottage Grove, MN
  • September 4th, 2025 - Schoolboard workshop meeting
  • September 18th, 2025 - Schoolboard business meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

200 series

Proposed board policy changes regarding operations, public meetings, and ethics.

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