November 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
Presenter:
Chair Granlund
Description:
Heights Herald and HNN, Minnesota State Journalism Awards 2026
Best of Show-Newspaper - Eighth Place-The Heights Herald All-State - Gold: Website: HeightsHerald.Org All-State - Gold:Podcast:TeenVoice-The Heights Herald All-State - Silver: Newspaper: The Heights Herald All-State - Bronze: Broadcast: Hylander News Network News story - Fourth: Sumaya Adan-The Heights Herald Editorial/Opinion-Third Place: Christian Pena Velez |
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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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Nov. 17, 5:30 Work Session Nov. 25-27, No School Nov. 26 & 27, District Closed Dec. 4, No School Dec. 8, 4:45–5:50 Subcommittee on Policy meeting, Superintendent's Conference Room Dec. 8, 5:00-5:50 Community Engagement Advocacy Committee meeting, Community Room Dec. 8, 6:00 Board Meeting, Community Room |
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VI. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
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VI.A. Citizens and Employee Representatives
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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. Lane Change
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VII.B. Personnel Report
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VII.C. Policy
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VII.D. Treasury Report—September 2026
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VII.E. Minutes- June 30, 2026 October 27, 2026
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VIII. DISCUSSION, REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS
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VIII.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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VIII.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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VIII.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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VIII.D. Strategic Plan Vision 2030 Elementary
Presenter:
Michele Janke, Principal Highland, Brett Asleson, Principal North Park School for Innovation, Danielle Ketchum, Principal Valley View, Tara Thukral, Assistant Superintendent, Emily Gartner, Director of Teaching and Learning
Description:
The board will be presented with information on the Strategic Plan Vision 2030- Elementary
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IX. ACTION ITEMS
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IX.A. Education Assistant Contract
Description:
The Board will be asked to take formal action on the Master Agreement between Independent School District 13, Columbia Heights, and the Columbia Heights Education Assistant SEIU Local 284.
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IX.B. Canvassing Returns of Special Election Resolution
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the resolution certifying the balloting results from November 3, 2026, Columbia Heights ISD #13 School Board Special Election.
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IX.C. Canvass Returns of the Election — School Board
Description:
The Board will be asked to approve the resolution certifying the balloting results from the November 3, 2026, Columbia Heights ISD #13 School Board General Election.
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X. BOARD TOPICS
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XI. ADJOURN
Board members may participate via interactive technology in accordance with MN Statute 13D.02.
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