July 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Business Meeting
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I. Recognition
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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II. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Up to fifteen speakers will be allotted three minutes each to speak.
The school board encourages community input. While comments and questions are welcome, law prohibits the board from discussing concerns about individual employees or students in a public meeting. The board will not deliberate, discuss, or engage in conversation with speakers. However, the board may ask administration to review the concern(s) presented. Speakers must present their testimony in a respectful manner. Vulgarity, character attacks, malice or specific complaints identifying staff or students by name or implication will not be permitted. We will stop the proceedings immediately if employee or student privacy issues are raised and direct the speaker to forward comments regarding individual employees or students to the superintendent. |
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III. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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IV. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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V. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited prior to the approval of the meeting agenda.
I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. |
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VI. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Once quorum has been established the School Board Chair will request approval of the meeting agenda.
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VII. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mike Funk, Superintendent
Description:
Each meeting the Superintendent will provide an update on items of interest in the announcement category. Many times these topics develop between the time the agenda is prepared and distributed, and the meeting date. Topics generally include announcement of attendance at district events, communications items, informational items and correspondence items worth noting. What is included in this item will vary each meeting depending on the nature of the topics, the school year schedule and time of activities.
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VIII. Board Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Each meeting the Board Chair board will provide updates on items of interest in the announcement category. Many times these topics develop between the time the agenda is prepared and distributed, and the meeting date. What is included in this item will vary each meeting depending on the nature of the topics, the school year schedule and time of activities.
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IX. Consent Agenda
Description:
The consent agenda is a meeting practice which packages routine reports, Board meeting minutes, and other non-controversial items not requiring discussion or independent action as one agenda item. The Board will approve this ‘package’ of items together in one motion.
A. School Board Meeting Minutes, June 23, 2026
B. Payment of Invoices, June 20-July 24, 2026; Treasurer's Report, Gifts and Donations March 2026 C. District Handbook D. Acceptance of $2,100 Grant to Community Education for the Ponies Care Project E. Policy 506 - Student Discipline - Annual Review F. Policy 722 - Public Data Request - Annual Review G. Policy 806 - Crisis Management - Annual Review H. Policy 524 - Student Technology and Internet Access and Acceptable Use - Legal Requirements I. Ratification of a Resignation Agreement J. Human Resources Personnel Report |
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IX.A. School Board Meeting Minutes, June 23, 2026
Description:
A copy of the minutes is included for your review.
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IX.B. Payment of Invoices, June 20 - July 24, 2026; Treasurer’s Report, Gifts and Donations March 2026
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IX.C. District Handbook
Speaker(s):
Ms. Carissa Keister, Chief of Staff
Description:
Every fall the district is required to inform families of district policies and required notices, as well as the rights and responsibilities of our students and their guardians. All of this information is included in the district’s Student Handbook (https://www.stillwaterschools.org/our-district/student-handbooks). The handbook is published electronically and can be found on the district’s website. Families are expected to review the handbook each year and complete a sign off form within PowerSchool. The handbook contains summaries of important policies, with links for families to view the full policies. Families will be receiving multiple communications from their child’s school, as well as in district communications, directing them to the online handbook and the required sign-off form. |
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IX.D. Acceptance of $2,100 Grant to Community Education for the Ponies Care Project
Description:
Ponies Care: Service learning for middle school students.
1. Students will learn about the foster care system and make things to give to children experiencing Foster Care in collaboration with Washington County Mental Health 2. Students will partner with participants of Community Thread on an intergenerational service learning project. |
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IX.E. Policy 506 - Student Discipline - Annual review
Description:
The policy committee reviewed this on July 22, 2026.
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IX.F. Policy 722 - Public Data Request - Annual Review
Description:
The policy committee reviewed this on July 22, 2026.
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IX.G. Policy 806 - Crisis Management Policy - Annual review
Description:
The policy committee reviewed this on July 22, 2026.
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IX.H. Policy 524 - Student Technology and Internet Access and Acceptable Use - Legal Requirements
Description:
The policy committee reviewed this on July 22, 2026.
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IX.I. Resignation and Release of All Claims
Description:
The Resignation and Release of All Claims document is included for your review.
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IX.J. Human Resources Personnel Report
Description:
A summary of personnel transactions for the month is included for your review.
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X. Strategic Direction A: Ensure the learning process is adaptable to meet individual student needs
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X.A. Report: Academic Year Data Review
Speaker(s):
Ms. Elsa Mundt, Education Data Analyst & Assessment Supervisor and Ms. Carissa Keister, Chief of Staff
Description:
Staff will provide an update on academic achievement, student behavior, and student experience data.
This item is presented for information only. |
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X.B. Report: Literacy Implementation Update
Speaker(s):
Ms. Skye Hoekstra, Literacy Coordinator
Description:
Staff will provide an update on districtwide literacy achievement data, implementation of the new K-5 literacy curriculum, and the impact of professional development in the Science of Reading.
This is a report for information only. |
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XI. Strategic Direction B: Foster a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and students
Description:
Nothing to report.
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XII. Strategic Direction C: Utilize systems and align resources in an efficient manner to support learning
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XII.A. Report: First Reading Policy 610 - Activities and Programs Away from the School Campus
Speaker(s):
Ms. Efe Agbamu, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
The policy committee reviewed this on July 22, 2026.
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XIII. Strategic Direction D: Develop strong partnerships with the communities we serve
Description:
Nothing to report.
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XIV. Closed Session
Description:
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3), which allows the Board to go into closed session to develop or consider an offer to purchase or sell real property.
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XV. Closed Session
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05 Subd. 3, a public body may close a meeting to evaluate the performance of an individual who is subject to its authority. The public body shall identify the individual to be evaluated prior to closing a meeting.
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XVI. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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