May 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM - AMENDED Listening Session & Regular Meeting of the St. Anthony-New Brighton School Board
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1. Listening Session
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
The purpose of the Listening Session of the School Board is to give community members an opportunity to provide input directly to the School Board about issues that fall within the School Board’s authority. To fulfill this purpose, comments must be directed to the School Board. The School Board members will not respond to questions. The board may, however, ask a clarifying question. The Listening Session is not a time for citizens to speak to the community or to the audience. For this reason, the Listening Session will not be recorded.
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Time:
20 Minutes
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2. Call to Order School Board Regular Meeting
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Time:
2 Minutes
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3. Approval of AMENDED Agenda
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve the May 6, 2025 AMENDED agenda as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
Time:
2 minutes
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4. Contextual Background Regarding Recent Events
Speaker(s):
Dr. Renee Corneille - Superintendent, Ben Phillip - Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
Superintendent Corneille will share with the school board the school district's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and staff, particularly when confronted with intricate and sensitive legal matters. A central focus will be placed on the adherence to due process, guaranteeing that all individuals within ISD282 are treated fairly and equitably in accordance with established legal and procedural guidelines. This report will underscore the district's dedication to maintaining transparency throughout challenging situations, operating within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations to provide clear and timely information to relevant stakeholders. The aim is to foster a comprehensive understanding of the district's approach to navigating these complexities, balancing the need for safety and accountability with the fundamental principles of due process and openness.
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5. Recognitions & Introductions
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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5.1. Recognize Dr. Troy Urdahl & Hope Fagerland
Speaker(s):
Dr. Renee Corneille - Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to recognize Dr. Troy Urdahl for the 2025 MNIAAA Pete Veldman Class AA Athletic Director of the Year Award and Hope Fagerland for the Minnesota Association of School Administrators 2025 Outstanding Central Office Leader Award. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
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5.2. Administrator Introductions
Speaker(s):
Dr. Renee Corneille - Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6. Approval of Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Description:
In accordance with Board rule, there is no discussion of Consent Agenda items, unless a Board Member requests an item be removed for discussion and action.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve the consent agenda as presented, including:
minutes from April 15, 2025 Board meeting, April 29, 2025 Joint City and Professional Development Meeting, personnel, and payment of bills. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
Time:
2 Minutes
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6.1. Meeting Minutes from April 15, 2025 School Board Work Session and April 29, 2025 Joint City Council and Board Professional Development Meeting
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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6.2. AMENDED Personnel and Payment of Bills
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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7. Discussion Items
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
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7.1. Effective Instruction Implementation Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tim Anderson, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations and Beth Rehfuss, Union President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
For the past few months, District and Union leadership have met collaboratively with qualified neutrals to ensure the implementation of Effective Instruction is done in partnership. Both the union and administration are thankful for the collaborative spirit and truly believe together our district can provide excellent instruction for our students.
Time:
15 Minutes
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7.2. Communications Report
Speaker(s):
Wendy Webster - Director of Community Services and Communication, Jada Richard - CESO Communications Specialist
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Attachments:
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Description:
Twice a year, each program manager and building leader are required to present to the school board regarding their work, program, and department goals. Reports by leaders during School Board meetings are informational with no action required by the Board.
Time:
30 Minutes
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7.3. Policies 1st Reading
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Policy Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Committee Report Item
Description:
506 - Student Discipline - Mandatory/Annual; updated to reflect MSBA updates
515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records - Mandatory; updated to reflect MSBA updates 601 - School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals - Mandatory; aligned with Effective Instruction 603 - Curriculum Development - Mandatory; aligned with Effective Instruction 620 - Credit for Learning - Mandatory; aligned with Effective Instruction 901 - Community Education - Recommended/Local; updated to reflect MSBA updates
Time:
10 Minutes
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7.4. Annual Board and Superintendent Evaluation Reminder
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
MSBA states: Effective school boards recognize that hiring the right superintendents to lead and manage the school districts they serve is one of their most important duties. Delegating authority and holding the superintendent accountable are vital. Effective school boards also know that they have a duty to themselves and their communities to determine whether the authority delegated to the superintendents is being used as intended. As a result, evaluating the superintendent’s performance should be a major focus of the school board and, by extension, the superintendent.
The process and timeline for our annual superintendent evaluation includes a mid-year progress report in December and a year-end evaluation in June. The evaluation includes the following performance areas: leadership; finance; curriculum and instruction management; community relations and engagement; personnel/organizational management; board relations; and student support. The tool will be disseminated to board members and results will be discussed at an upcoming closed session. In addition: As the entity legally charged with governing a school district, each school board is responsible to its community for governing efficiently and leading effectively to provide for equitable education, resulting in high student achievement. Effective school boards engage in a continuing process of self-assessment and use the results to identify opportunities for improvement. Using the MSBA five standards of school board leadership (conduct & ethics, vision, structure, accountability, advocacy & communication), an evaluation tool was developed for the St. Anthony-New Brighton school board to identify effectiveness and opportunities for improvement. The tool will be disseminated to board members. The results will be discussed at an upcoming work session.
Time:
10 Minutes
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7.5. 2025/26 Budget Draft and Recommendations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Renee Corneille - Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Attachments:
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Description:
The School Board will review and discuss recommended reductions to the 2025-26 Budget. Budget Model Assumptions were discussed at the March 4th Regular Meeting. During the March 18th Work Session and April 1st Regular Meeting, budget assumptions were discussed. A first reading of the draft budget was reviewed at the April 15th Work Session.
The School Board will be required to take action on the 2025-2026 budget before July 1, 2025.
Time:
30 Minutes
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7.6. 2025-2026 School Year Board Meeting Dates
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
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Description:
The School Board will review potential meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year.
Time:
5 Minutes
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7.7. School Board Meeting Preparation and Minutes Contract Approval Discussion
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Description:
Due to the vacancy in the Board and Superintendent Administrative Assistant position, there is a need to reassign responsibilities for board packet development, meeting preparation, and minutes, as these tasks have not yet been assumed.
Time:
10 Minutes
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8. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.1. School Board Meeting Preparation and Minutes Contract Approval (2 minutes)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Renee Corneille - Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve the School Board Meeting Preparation and Minutes Contract as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
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8.2. Community Service Update on Wage Agreement
Speaker(s):
Wendy Webster - Director of Community Services and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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Description:
The recommendation for the Community Services wage agreement for 2024-25 and 2025-26 aligns with the increases approved for other bargaining groups. Similarly, this wage agreement proposal continues to align the salaries of coordinators who work in Community Services with other coordinator positions in the district.
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommended motion is to approve the 2025 Community Service Wage Agreement as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
Time:
5 Minutes
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8.3. AMENDED Addendum to the Executive Director of Academics Contract
Speaker(s):
Dr. Renee Corneille - Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Description:
Due to Superintendent Corneille's FMLA the district is recommending Executive Director of Academics, Hope Fagerland's contract to be modified to reflect the increased duties during the Superintendent's leave.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve the addendum to the Executive Director of Academic's contract as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
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8.4. Policies Final Reading and Approval
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Policy Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Description:
This is the final reading for each of the policies:
205 - Open Meetings and Closed Meetings 512 - School Sponsored Student Publications and Activities 806 - Crisis Management No changes have been made since the 2nd reading on April 15, 2025.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve policies 205, 512, and 806 as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
Time:
5 Minutes
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9. Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Board Reports
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9.1. ISD282 Program and Building Report
Speaker(s):
Hope Fagerland - Executive Director of Academics
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
Each school board meeting, time is taken to reflect on the school district's achievements, events and stories of students and staff. The idea of these notes is to keep the board both informed and inspired about all the amazing work our school community has done over the past two weeks.
Time:
10 Minutes
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9.2. Board Reports
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Board Reports
Description:
Each school board meeting, the School Board members will take time to share information from the meetings, professional learning and events they have attended.
Time:
10 Minutes
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10. Adjourn School Board Meeting
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
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