March 10, 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. ROLL CALL
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III. 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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IV. HYLANDER HIGHLIGHT
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Congratulations to Senior Shane Whitley on being selected to play in the All-State Band. This is the highest level of achievement for high school bands in Minnesota.
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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
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March 17, 5:30, Work Session, Community Room March 19 and 20, No School March 24, 6:00, School Board 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. Treasury Report
Description:
January 2026
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VII.C. Minutes
Description:
February 17, 2026
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VII.D. Policy Second Reading
Description:
These policies were presented for review at the February 17th meeting. Approval will be sought at tonight's meeting: 522-Title IX, 103-Complaints, 420-Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Diseases and Infection Conditions, 422.1 Respect and Professionalism in the Workplace, 423- Employee Student Relationships, 715- Post-Issuance Compliance
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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 and Correspondence
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 School Board Representatives Report
Description:
The Student School Board Representatives report on activities since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
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IX.D. Winter Activities Update
Presenter:
Jake Henderson, Activities Director
Description:
An update on the Winter Activities will be presented.
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IX.E. Activities Co-ops
Presenter:
Jake Henderson, Activities Director
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on Activities co-ops, including a proposal to modify how families pay for non-host co-ops.
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IX.F. Overnight and Out of State Field Trips
Presenter:
Superintendent Stenvik and Tara Thukral, Director of Teaching and Learning, Sarah Matusovic, Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Jake Henderson Activities Director, and Kristen Sinicariello, CHHS teacher.
Description:
The Board will be provided with information on instructional and extended field trips and multiple overnight opportunities.
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IX.G. Summer Programming
Presenter:
Bondo Nyembwe, Assistant Superintendent, Tara Thukral, Dir. of Teaching and Learning, Sarah Godfrey, Dir. of Special Education; Kristen Stuenkel, Dir. of Comm. Ed and Communications, Jake Henderson, Activities Director.
Description:
The Board will be presented with information on summer programming for Columbia Heights Public Schools in 2026.
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IX.H. Policy First Reading
Presenter:
Chair Granlund
Description:
101-Legal Status of the School District, 301- School District Administration, 302- Superintendent, 303- Superintendent Selection, 304- Superintendent Contract, Duties, and Evaluation, 305- Policy Implementation, 402-Disability Non-Discrimination, 421-Gifts to Employees, 427- Workload Limits, Certain Special Education Teachers. These policies will appear on a future agenda for approval.
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X. ACTION ITEMS
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X.A. Achievement & Integration Budget
Presenter:
Bondo Nyembwe, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the Achievement and Integration Budget.
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X.B. Election Judge Resolution
Presenter:
Chair Granlund
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the election judges for the April 14, 2026, Election.
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XI. BOARD TOPICS
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XII. ADJOURN
Board members may participate via interactive technology in accordance with MN Statute 13D.02.
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