Public Meeting Agenda: August 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CONVENE: 6:00 PM

Description: Call to Order - School Board Roll Call
Steve Bartz, Ann Bradsher, Aaron Casper, Debjyoti Dwivedy, Abby Libsack, Kim Ross, Jody Ward-Rannow

Clerk Steve Bartz and Director Debjyoti Dwivedy will participate remotely

Not Present: Vice-Chair Abby Libsack

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Agenda Review and Approval (Action)

Description: Approval of the agenda for the Monday, August 24, 2026, meeting of the School Board of Independent School District 272, Eden Prairie Schools.
Motion _____ Seconded _____

1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

4. Approval of Previous Minutes (Action)

Description: Approval of the UNOFFICIAL Minutes of the School Board Regular Meeting on June 22, 2026, and the Brief Board Meeting on July 27, 2026.
Motion _____ Seconded _____

1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

4.A. June 22, 2026 Unofficial Minutes

Attachments: (1)

5. UNOFFICIAL Minutes 06.22.2026

8/17/2026 at 11:12 AM

4.B. July 27, 2026 Unofficial Minutes

Attachments: (1)

5. UNOFFICIAL Minutes 07.27.2026

8/20/2026 at 2:46 PM

5. Board Education & Required Reporting: 6:05 PM

5.A. Morris Leatherman Survey

5.B. Flight Plan 2035 - Facilities Report to the Superintendent - Presentation Uploaded

Attachments: (1)

Facilities Planning Board Education - 08.24.2026

8/25/2026 at 2:49 PM

6. Public Comment: 7:20 PM

7. Announcements: 7:25 PM (Information)

8. Board Work: 7:30 PM (Action)

8.A. Decision Preparation

8.B. Required Board Action

8.B.1) Naming of Valley View Garage Space - 'Eden Prairie Schools Community Workshop'

8.B.1)a. Executive Summary

Attachments: (1)

Valley_View_Community_Workshop_Naming_of Space 08.24.2026

8/20/2026 at 2:04 PM

8.B.1)b. Presentation

Description:

Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Attachments: (1)

Valley View Community Workshop Naming Presentation 08.24.2026

8/20/2026 at 3:27 PM

8.C. Policy Monitoring

8.C.1) EL 2.1 Emergency Superintendent Succession (Action)
To protect the Board from sudden loss of Superintendent services, the Superintendent shall not permit there to be fewer than two other staff members sufficiently familiar with Board and Superintendent issues and processes who would be able to take over with reasonable proficiency as an interim successor.

Description:

  OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Attachments: (1)

EL 2.1_ Emergency Superintendent Succession 08.24.2026

8/14/2026 at 12:55 PM

8.C.2) EL 2.2 Treatment of Students (Action)
The Superintendent shall not cause or allow an educational environment that is unsafe, unwelcoming, inequitable, disrespectful, unnecessarily intrusive, or that otherwise inhibits the effective learning needs of each student.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Attachments: (1)

EL 2.2 Treatment of Students 08.24.2026

8/17/2026 at 10:37 AM

8.C.2)a. EL 2.2.1 - Allow student to be unprotected against violence or harassment.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.2)b. EL 2.2.2 - Allow private student data to be unprotected.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.2)c. EL 2.2.3 - Unfairly or inequitably identify and address student behavior violations.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.2)d. EL 2.2.4 - Hire paid personnel without first completing an appropriate background check.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.2)e. EL 2.2.5 - Allow any volunteer unsupervised time with students without first completing an appropriate background check.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.2)f. EL 2.2.6 - Neglect to assure an equitable system for access to academic programming.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.2)g. EL 2.2.7 - Allow students to be uninformed of their protections under this policy.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.2)h. EL 2.2.8 - Neglect to assure that all allegations of student maltreatment are handled in a timely manner.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.2)i. EL 2.2.9 - Neglect to provide adequate minimum eating times and access to school meals for students.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.2)j. EL 2.2.10 - Neglect to provide adequate minimum time and access to recess for elementary students.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.3) EL 2.7 Asset Protection (Action)
The Superintendent shall not cause or allow district assets to be unprotected, inadequately maintained, inappropriately used, or unnecessarily risked.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Attachments: (1)

EL 2.7 Asset Protection 08.24.2026

8/14/2026 at 12:55 PM

8.C.3)a. 2.7.1 - Develop a facilities construction renovation and maintenance plan that is not part of a comprehensive rolling ten-year plan.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.3)b. 2.7.2 - Fail to insure against theft and casualty losses at 100 percent of replacement value and against liability losses to School Board members, staff, and the organization itself in an amount greater than the average for comparable organizations.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.3)c. 2.7.3 - Subject facilities and equipment to improper wear and tear or insufficient maintenance.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.3)d. 2.7.4 - Allow external guests or user groups access to the facilities or assets without procedures in place to protect district concerns.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.3)e. 2.7.5 - Unnecessarily expose the organization, its School Board, or its staff to claims of liability.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.3)f. 2.7.6 - Endanger the organization's public image, its credibility, or its ability to accomplish ends.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.3)g. 2.7.7 - Allow uninsured personnel access to material amounts of funds.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.3)h. 2.7.8 - Receive, process, or disburse funds under controls that are insufficient to meet the School Board-appointed auditor's standards.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.3)i. 2.7.9 - Compromise the independence of the School Board’s audit or other external monitoring or advice.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.3)j. 2.7.10 - Substantially change the principal educational purpose of a school by closing, repurposing, consolidating, combining or creating new or choice destination schools without School Board approval.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.3)k. 2.7.11- Allow anyone other than the School Board to name facilities, schools, classrooms, or spaces within the district.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.C.3)l. 2.7.12 - Eliminate any non-state-required programs that would adversely affect our reputation and/or diminish the value of our broad-based educational opportunities without School Board approval.

Description:

OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

8.D. Record of Board Self-Evaluation (Action)

8.D.1) 2025-26 Record of Board Policy Monitoring — Board-Management Delegation (BMD's) No Updates

Attachments: (1)

Rcd of Bd Self Evalu. BMD's 2025-2026 08.24.2026

8/17/2026 at 2:20 PM

8.D.2) 2025-26 Record of Board Policy Monitoring — Governance Policies (GP's) No Updates

Attachments: (1)

Rcd of Bd Self Evalu. GP's 2025-2026 08.24.2026

8/17/2026 at 2:20 PM

8.D.3) 2025-26 Record of Board Policy Monitoring — Executive Limitations (EL's) No Updates

Attachments: (1)

Rcd of Bd Self Evalu. EL's 2025-2026 08.24.26

8/17/2026 at 2:20 PM

8.D.4) 2025-26 Record of Board Policy Monitoring - Ends (Action)

Description:

Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Attachments: (1)

Rcd of Bd Self Evalu. ENDS UPDATE 1.1-1.6 08.24.2026

8/17/2026 at 2:20 PM

9. Superintendent Consent Agenda: 8:15 PM (Action)

Description:

Management items the Board would not act upon in Policy Governance, but require Board approval from outside entities.
Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

9.A. Monthly Reports

9.A.1) Acceptance of Donations

Attachments: (1)

Acceptance of Donations 08.24.2026

8/21/2026 at 12:44 PM

9.A.2) Human Resources Report

Attachments: (1)

Human Resources Report 08.24.2026

8/19/2026 at 11:59 AM

9.A.3) Business Services Reports

9.A.3)a. Board Business

Attachments: (1)

August 24, 2026 Board Business 08.24.2026

8/20/2026 at 11:47 AM

9.B. 2026-27 School Meal Price Increase

9.B.1) Executive Summary

Attachments: (1)

ES-Meal Prices FY27 08.24.2026

8/14/2026 at 2:19 PM

9.C. Seek Bid - Valley View 2nd Floor ALC Construction

Attachments: (1)

Seek Bids-VV-2nd Floor ALC Construction 08.24.2026

8/18/2026 at 7:53 AM

10. Board Education & Required Reporting: 7:50 PM (Information)

11. Board Action on Committee Reports & Minutes: 8:20 PM

11.A. Board Development Committee

11.B. Community Linkage Committee

11.B.1) Discuss: Fall 2026 Inspiring News Topic

Attachments: (1)

Fall 2026 Inspiring News Draft 08.24.2026

8/24/2026 at 2:21 PM

11.B.2) Community Linkage Committee Minutes for 8/12/2026 Meeting

Description:

Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Attachments: (1)

CLC Minutes 081226 08.24.2026

8/24/2026 at 2:18 PM

11.C. Negotiations Committee

11.D. Policy Committee

12. Other Board Updates (AMSD, BrightWorks, ISD 287 & MSHSL): 8:35 PM (Information)

12.A. BrightWorks (formerly ECSU) - Ann Bradsher

12.B. MSHSL (Minnesota State High School League) - Ann Bradsher

12.C. ISD 287 (Intermediate School District 287) - Kim Ross

12.D. AMSD (Association of Metropolitan Schools) - Abby Libsack

13. Board Work Plan: 8:45 PM (Action)

13.A. Work Plan "Changes" Document (Action)

Description:

Motion _____ Seconded _____
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

Attachments: (1)

Work Plan Changes 08.24.2026

8/21/2026 at 11:55 AM

13.B. 2026-27 Board Annual Work Plan (Information)

Attachments: (1)

Annual Work Plan 2026-27 08.24.2026

8/18/2026 at 12:43 PM

14. Adjournment: (Action)

Description:

Motion _____ Seconded _____ to adjourn meeting at _____ PM
1. Steve Bartz              Yes ___ No ___ 5. Abby Libsack              Yes ___ No ___
2. Ann Bradsher          Yes ___ No ___ 6. Kim Ross                     Yes ___ No ___
3. Aaron Casper          Yes ___ No ___ 7. Jody Ward-Rannow Yes ___ No ___
4. Debjyoti Dwivedy    Yes ___ No ___

August 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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