November 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Business Meeting
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1) Call to Order and Roll Call
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2) Adoption of the Agenda
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Proposed agenda is tentative and subject to change until approved at the beginning of the meeting
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3) Canvass November 3, 2026 General Election Results
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4) Recess
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5) Public Comments
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6) Recess
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7) Reports and Recommendations from the Superintendent of Schools
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7)a. Presentations and Updates
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8) Policy Committee Report
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Policy matters referred from the Policy Committee
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8)a. Resolution Amending Policy 3312
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** Forwarded from 'Policy Committee' **
File Number 2026-0079
Item Title
Resolution Amending Policy 3312
Responsible Division/Department
Finance Background
Following a review of financial operations, it is recommended that the threshold for which formal bids are required is increased from $100,000 to $175,000 to align with state law. EDIA Analysis
An EDIA review process is not required for this policy. Recommended Motion
Forward to the full board with the committee's recommendation. Timeline
Committee Action: 10/27/2026 First Reading: 11/10/2026 Board Vote: 12/08/2026
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8)b. Resolution Amending Policy 8115
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Information Item
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** Forwarded from 'Policy Committee' **
File Number 2026-0088
Item Title
Resolution Amending Policy 8115
Responsible Division/Department
School Board Background
Changes are recommended to revise the appointment term for student representatives from a calendar year to a school year. Additional revisions clarify that students in grades 10-12 are eligible for appointment. EDIA Analysis
An EDIA review process is not required for this policy. Recommended Motion
Forward to the full board with the committee's recommendation. Timeline
Committee Action: 10/27/2026 First Reading: 11/10/2026 Board Vote: 12/08/2026
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9) Action Items by the Board of Education
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9)a. Approval of the Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
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9)a.1. Acceptance of Minutes
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Consent Agenda
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9)a.1.a. Oct. 13, 2026 Regular Business Meeting
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9)a.2. Human Resources Transactions
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Consent Agenda
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9)a.2.a. Approval of List A personnel matters (2026-11-ER-A)
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9)a.2.b. Approval of List B personnel matters (2026-11-ER-B)
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9)a.3. Acceptance of Gifts and Donations (2026-0084)
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9)a.4. Contracts
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Consent Agenda
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9)a.4.a. Contract 4400004142 with Archer Mechanical
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Archer Mechanical for installation of industrial combustion burner and draft control on boiler at Whittier Elementary School, for a term of 11/10/2026-12/31/2027, for an amount not to exceed $104,905.00.
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9)a.4.b. Contract 4400004144 with Archer Mechanical
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Archer Mechanical for replacing the industrial combustion burner, lead lag panel and linkage less controls on boiler at Anderson United Middle School, for a term of 11/10/2026-12/31/2027, for an amount not to exceed $162,840.00.
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9)a.4.c. Contract 4400004143 with Archer Mechanical
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Archer Mechanical for the replacement of two industrial combustion burners, a gas train and a lead lag panel on a boiler at Sanford Middle School for a term of 11/10/2026-12/31/2027, for an amount not to exceed $195,375.00.
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9)a.4.d. Contract 4400004141 with Archer Mechanical
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Archer Mechanical for installation of industrial combustion burner and lead lag panel on boiler at Hmong International Academy, for a term of 11/10/2026 to 12/ 31/2027, for an amount not to exceed $156,652.00.
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9)a.4.e. Amendment to contract 4400003250 with Bolton & Menk
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400003250 with Bolton & Menk to increase the contract amount by $45,330.00, for the term of 8/5/2025-12/31/2026. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $633,365.00.
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9)a.4.f. Amendment to contract 4400003493 with H&B Specialized Products, Inc.
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400003493 with H&B Specialized Products, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $7,216.82, for the term of 12/9/2025 - 10/31/2026. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $435,319.82.
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9)a.4.g. Amendment to contract 4400003107 with H&B Specialized Products, Inc.
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400003107-1 with H&B Specialized Products, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $5,666.11, for the term of 06/10/2025 to 12/31/2026. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $326,115.11.
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9)a.4.h. Amendment to contract 4400004017 with Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota (LDA).
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute a contract with Learning Disabilities Association of MN (LDA) for Title I instructional services for eligible K-12 students at Immaculate Conception School. Designed to accelerate student achievement and foster grade-level proficiency in reading and mathematics as measured by standardized assessments, the contract runs from 9/14/2026 through 7/30/2027, in an amount not to exceed $632,213.00
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9)a.4.i. Amendment to contract 4400003046 with Parallel Technologies
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400003046 with Parallel Technologies, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $42,153.30, for the term of 5/13/2026-12/31/2026. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $1,429,273.13.
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9)a.4.j. Contract 4400004139 with Premier Electrical Corporation
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Premier Electricial Corporation for switchgear replacement at Justice Page Middle School in the amount of $462,878.84. Furthermore, authorize the Senior Operations Officer to administer a 10% construction contingency appropriation of $46,254.24 in the performance of this contract, for a total fiscal obligation of $509,133.08.
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9)a.4.k. Amendment to contract 4400003821 with Miller Dunwiddie
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operation Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400003821 with Miller Dunwiddie for consulting services at Olson Middle School, to increase the contract amount by $22,800 for a term of 06/10/2026-12/31/2028. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $300,300.
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9)a.4.l. Contract 4400004155 with Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (City of Mpls)
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Academic Officer to execute a contract with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (City of Minneapolis) to provide high-quality academic support, enrichment opportunities, and youth development programming during out-of-school hours for students and families. The contract term shall be from 9/1/2026, through 8/31/2029, in an amount not to exceed $623,820.00.
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9)a.4.m. Contract 4400004146 with Premier Electrical Corporation
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute contract 4400004146 with Premier Electric in the amount of $112,176.34, for a term of 11/10/2026 to 12/31/2027. Furthermore, authorize the Senior Operations Officer to administer a 10% construction contingency appropriation of $11,217.63 in the performance of this contract, for a total fiscal obligation of $123,393.97.
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9)a.4.n. Amendment to contract 4400001966 with Rimini Street, Inc.
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400001966 with Rimini Street, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $457,760.00, for the term of 12/30/2026-12/31/2028. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $1,077,760.00.
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9)a.4.o. Amendment to contract 4400003460 with T-Mobile
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400003460 withT-Mobile to increase the contract amount by $157,700.00, for the term of 07/01/2025-10/21/2026. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $794,840.00.
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9)a.4.p. Amendment to contract 4400002204 with Wold Architects & Engineers
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operation Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400002204 with Wold A&E for consulting services, to increase the contract amount by $23,842 for a term of 03/29/2024-10/31/2027. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $186,333.
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9)a.5. Agreements/Authorizations
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Consent Item
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9)a.5.a. Amendment to Lease Agreement with Fraser
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Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute the Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Fraser (Tenant) and Special School District No.1 (Landlord) at Hall Elementary 1601 Aldrich Avenue N., Minneapolis MN 55411) for the term of 11/11/2026 through 6/ 30/2027.
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9)a.5.b. City of Minneapolis Easement and Access agreement at Green Central Community
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute Easement Deed and Temporary Construction and Access Easement between Special School District No. 1 (Landlord) and The City Of Minneapolis.
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9)b. Authorizing the Creation of a 501(c)(9) Trust Account Relating to the District’s Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan
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Resolution to authorize the creation of a 501(c)(9) trust account relating to the District’s self-funded health insurance plan. This account is for the purpose of administering assets on behalf of the self-funded health insurance plan.
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9)c. Approval of the 2026-2028 Bargaining Agreement between MPS and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 56, Council 5 (AFSCME)
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Resolution approving the 2026-2028 Bargaining Agreement between MPS and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 56, Council 5 (AFSCME). |
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10) New Business
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11) Reports from Board of Education Directors
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12) Adjournment
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