November 5, 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:
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 — AMSD and Brightworks Annual Conference at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, November 23, 2025 – 916 Education Foundation Tee Off for Education Event, 12-3pm at Top Golf, Brooklyn Center Wednesday, December 10, 2025 — School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.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. Intermediate School Districts Career and College Readiness
Speaker(s):
Val Rae Boe
Description:
Jill Stewart-Kellar, Director of Career and College Readiness |
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6.2. First Reading of School Board Policy
Speaker(s):
Scott Thomas
Description:
Policy 613: Graduation Requirements |
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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 October 1, 2025. |
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8.2. Payment of Bills and ACH Payments
Description:
$5,456,965.85 for check numbers *603483 - 603532, 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, Leave of Absence, Reassignment/Transfers, New Position |
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Approval of 2026 School Board Meeting Dates
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:
The schedule of proposed meeting dates for 2026 is attached. All meeting dates are the first Wednesday in each month, with the exception of the January and December meetings. January's meeting is the third Wednesday, to allow time for member districts to name their representatives at their organizational meetings to the Northeast Metro 916 School Board. December's meeting is the second Wednesday to allow attendance at the AESA Annual Conference.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the 2026 schedule attached where the regular meeting of the School Board shall be held at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire School on the first Wednesday of each month, except as indicated in the attached document, where meetings may be recessed and adjourned as deemed necessary by the Board, and such special meetings may be called as provided by law.
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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 203.1: School Board Procedures; Rules of Order Policy 206: Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations Policy 301: School District Administration Policy 305: Policy Implementation Policy 602: Organization of School Calendar and School Day Policy 701: Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget Policy 704 Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System Policy 805: Waste Reduction and Recycling
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board adopt the policies as revised.
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9.3. Approval of School Board Policy
Speaker(s):
Haveman
Description:
These policies were presented for a first reading at the October 1, 2025, School Board Meeting. No changes have been made since the last review: Policy 806: Crisis Management
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board adopt the School Board policy as presented.
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9.4. Approval of 916 Language Access Plan
Speaker(s):
Thomas
Description:
MN Statute requires school boards to establish a Language Access Plan (LAP) by 2026, and review it every two years. The LAP created by Northeast Metro 916 reflects and meets the statutory requirements. This LAP was presented at the October 1, 2025 School Board meeting. The addition of language regarding Captioning Services has been added and is reflected in red on page 5.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the Language Access Plan as presented.
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9.5. Approval of T-Mobile Devices and Services
Speaker(s):
Noor
Description:
Due to challenges during the deployment of AT&T/FirstNet cellular radios, the district evaluated alternate options. We conducted a beta test at two sites with a new service (T-Mobile) with a more stable and reliable signal as well as a new more advanced radio, which better utilizes Wi-Fi for communication. They also allow staff to trigger and communicate using the Raptor app on the device and feature a familiar touch-screen interface for easier navigation. Based on positive tests, we would like to continue the testing and rollout to our remaining programs through the rest of this year. The cost of this deployment includes a $66,000 one-time radio cost and a $12,416.64 monthly recurring cost, totaling $148,999.68 per year. This is an 8% increase over our existing FirstNet service, while providing significant advantages over our existing devices and services. This purchase would be carried out under the NASPO State Contract and paid for using the Safe Schools Budget.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the continued rollout of new services and radios supplied by T-Mobile Government.
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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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