December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Description:
The meeting will open with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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II. ROLL CALL
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III. MISSION STATEMENT
Description:
Creating worlds of opportunity for each and every learner "All Belong, All Succeed"
CORE VALUES: Community, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Innovation. |
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IV. HYLANDER HIGHLIGHT
Presenter:
Chair Granlund
Description:
Congrats to Columbia Heights High School Senior Amjad Mohamed for his selection to the MN State High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State Class AA Second Team! Amjad has been with Columbia Heights Soccer since 7th grade. |
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V. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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V.A. Approval of Agenda
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V.B. Announcements
Description:
No School December 22–January 2 District Closed on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1. January 6, 6:00 Organizational Meeting, Community Room |
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VI. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
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VI.A. Citizens and Employee Representatives
Description:
At this time any citizen or employee may briefly address the School Board. The Board will listen to the brief remarks, ask clarifying questions and, if desired, request that the administration follow up. The Board will not take action at this meeting on requests presented at this time. Time will be limited to three minutes per speaker. |
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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VII.A. Personnel Report
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VII.B. Minutes
Description:
November 25, 2025
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VIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS
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IX. DISCUSSION, REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS
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IX.A. Reports from Members of the Board
Description:
Board members will report on Board activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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IX.B. Superintendent's Report
Description:
The Superintendent will report on activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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IX.C. Student Representative Report
Description:
The Student School Board Representatives will provide updates on their recent activities.
The Students will be recognized for their contributions to the school Board during 2025. |
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IX.D. DISTRICT'S ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING (TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING)
Presenter:
Bryan Hennekens Dir. of Finance and Operations and Matthew Hammer, Senior Municipal Advisor, Ehlers
Description:
The Board will be provided with information regarding the District's Annual Budget Hearing (Truth in Taxation Hearing).
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IX.E. Community Education Early Childhood Program Fees 2026-2027
Presenter:
Kristen Stuenkel, Director of Communication and Communications
Description:
Information will be provided on the fees for Columbia Public Schools Community Education's Early Childhood Programs for 2026-2027.
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X. ACTION ITEMS
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X.A. 2025 Payable 2026 Levy
Presenter:
Bryan Hennekens Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the 2025 Payable 2026 Levy.
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X.B. Valley View Construction Bids
Presenter:
Bryan Hennekens Dir. of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the bid for the Valley View project.
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X.C. Resolution to Combine Precincts for Special Elections
Presenter:
Chair Granlund
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve a Resolution to combine precincts for Special Elections.
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X.D. Special Election Resolution
Presenter:
Chair Granlund
Description:
The Board will be asked to accept the Special Election Resolution
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X.E. Joint Powers Agreement for Election Expenses with Anoka County
Presenter:
Stephanie Alvarez, School Board Election Clerk
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for allocation of cost for Election Expenses.
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X.F. Building Capacity
Presenter:
Superintendent Stenvik
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the reopening of the Transition Program to open enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year.
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XI. BOARD TOPICS
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XII. ADJOURN
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