October 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
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2. Roll Call of Attendance
Speaker(s):
Rebelein
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3. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of Agenda
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4. Board Calendar Dates
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Description:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 — School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2025 — AMSD and Brightworks Annual Conference at 8:15 a.m. |
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5. Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Description:
Visitors attending the meeting who wish to address the school board on any issue that is not on the agenda may do so at this time. We ask that you complete the Request to Address the School Board form linked here prior to the school board meeting. |
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6. Presentations and Discussion Items
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6.1. Language Access Plan
Speaker(s):
Scott Thomas
Description:
Andy Parker, Teacher on Special Assignment |
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6.2. First Reading of School Board Policy
Speaker(s):
Dave Haveman
Description:
Policy 806: Crisis Management |
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6.3. Delegates to the Annual School Board Conference
Speaker(s):
Marilynn Forsberg
Description:
Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA): Colorado Springs, December 3rd - 5th, 2025 Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA): Louisville, March 13th - 15th, 2026 National School Boards Association (NSBA): San Antonio, April 10th - 12th, 2026 |
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7. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Boe
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8. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the Consent Agenda as detailed in the enclosure.
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8.1. Minutes
Description:
Meeting Minutes from September 3, 2025, and September 17, 2025. |
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8.2. Payment of Bills and ACH Payments
Description:
$3,815,381.47 for check numbers *603450–603482, ACH payments and Wires except for voids as marked on the check register. |
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8.3. Personnel
Description:
Employment, Re-hire, Resignation/Termination, Eliminate Position, Adjust Hours/FTE, Reassignment/Transfer |
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8.4. Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Law Prohibiting Discrimination
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Approval of School Board Policy
Speaker(s):
Thomas
Description:
This policy was presented for a first reading at the September 3, 2025, School Board Meeting. No changes have been made since the last review: Policy 601: School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board adopt the School Board policy as presented.
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9.2. Adopt Proposed Policy Modifications
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:
School Board Policy 208 states: If a policy is modified with minor changes that do not affect the substance of the policy or because of a legal change over which the school board has no control, the modified policy may be approved at one meeting at the discretion of the school board. Policy 210: Conflict of Interest — School Board Members Policy 802: Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board adopt the School Board policy as revised.
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9.3. Acceptance of Health Insurance Proposal
Speaker(s):
Halseth/Kumlien
Description:
The Insurance Committee, composed of multiple perspectives from district groups, reviewed multiple health insurance proposals and is recommending the district remain with HealthPartners. HealthPartners submitted the most competitive proposal, with a 9.4% aggregate premium increase for calendar year 2026 and a rate cap of 12.0% for calendar year 2027. The proposal includes changes to plan designs, including adjustments to deductibles, copays, and out-of-pocket maximums, as well as the addition of ancillary convenience care options through Kavira. The HealthPartners proposal has been recommended by the committee, including the acceptance of the exclusive representation of the district’s largest bargaining group, United Educators Local 3748.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board accept the proposal from HealthPartners to provide health insurance coverage for calendar years 2026 and 2027.
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9.4. Acceptance of Dental Insurance Renewal
Speaker(s):
Halseth/Kumlien
Description:
HealthPartners proposed an 11.9% increase in dental premiums for calendar year 2026. While no rate cap was provided for calendar year 2027, the district intends to continue coverage with HealthPartners through 2027, subject to annual renewal terms.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board accept the proposal from HealthPartners to provide dental insurance coverage for calendar years 2026 and 2027.
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10. Board Forum
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Description:
The Board Forum provides School Board members with an opportunity to share items of interest and information from their home district. Board members may share verbal updates at the meeting which are pertinent to all the member districts related to the following: MSBA, AMSD and special events in Northeast Metro 916 and Member Districts. |
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11. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Recommended Motion(s):
Adjournment of Meeting
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