January 20, 2026 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. SWEARING IN OF STUDENT SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
Presenter:
Chair Granlund
Description:
Chair Granlund will administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Student School Board Representatives: Christian Pena Velez and Kadence Hanson.
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III. ROLL CALL
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IV. MISSION STATEMENT
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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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V. 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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VI. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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VI.A. Approval of Agenda
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VI.B. Announcements
Description:
January 26 No School February 5 Flex Learning Day February 6 No School February 10, 5:30 School Board Work Session, Community Room February 17, 4:45 Subcommittee on Policy, Superintendent's Conference Room February 17, 5:00 Subcommittee on Community Engagement, Community Room February 17, 6:00 School Board Meeting, Community Room |
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VII. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
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VII.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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VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
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VIII.A. Personnel Report
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VIII.B. Policy First Reading
Description:
The following policies are Substantive Updates: 2025 MN Legislative Changes, and can be approved in one reading.
524- Internet, Technology &Cell Phone Use and Safety 534- School Meal Policy 707- Transportation Safety |
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VIII.C. Minutes
Description:
January 6, 2026, and January 13, 2026
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VIII.D. Treasury Report
Description:
September 2025 and October 2025
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IX. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS
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X. DISCUSSION, REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS
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X.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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X.B. Superintendent's Report and Correspondence
Description:
The Superintendent will report on activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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X.C. Student School Board Representatives Report
Description:
The Student School Board Representatives will report on activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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X.D. Policy First Reading
Presenter:
Chair Granlund
Description:
The following policies are a three-year cycle review, and this is the first of two readings. |
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XI. ACTION ITEMS
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XI.A. Discontinuance of Programs and Positions for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Lindsey Bennett, Director of Human Resources and Bryan Hennekens, Director of Finance and Operations
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Discontinuance of Programs and Positions Resolution 2026-2027.
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XI.B. FY2025 Audit
Presenter:
Bryan Hennekens Dir. of Finance and Operations, Jim Eichten, MMKR
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Audited Comprehensive Financial Report for FY2025 as presented.
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XII. BOARD TOPICS
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XIII. ADJOURN
Board Members may participate using interactive technology as permitted by MN Statute 13D.02.
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