November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Thelander
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2. Roll Call of Attendance
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
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3. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of Agenda
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4. Board Calendar Dates
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Description:
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 — AMSD and Brightworks Annual Conference at 7:30 a.m., Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Hotel & Conference Center, Brooklyn Park Wednesday, November 11, 2026 — Astronomy Night at 916 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Quora Education Center Sunday, November 22, 2026 – 916 Education Foundation Topgolf Event, 12-3pm, Top Golf, Woodbury Wednesday, December 9, 2026 — School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Bellaire District Office |
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5. Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Thelander
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 prior to the school board meeting. |
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6. Presentations and Discussion Items
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6.1. VirTra V-180 Simulator: Scenario Based De-Escalation Practice
Speaker(s):
Scott Thomas
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6.2. Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Plan (CACR)
Speaker(s):
Scott Thomas
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6.3. First Reading of School Board Policies
Speaker(s):
Scott Thomas
Description:
Policy 425: Staff Development and Mentoring Policy 615: Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions For IEPS, Section 504 Plans, And LEP Students |
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7. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Boe
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8. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Thelander
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 7, 2026. |
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8.2. Payment of Bills and ACH Payments
Description:
$3,643,540.27 for check numbers *603951 – 603980, 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, Reassignment/Transfers, New Position |
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Retirements (10+ Years)
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:
May Ann Kukielka, Education Assistant Specialist, has provided the school district with 10 years of service. Her retirement date is November 13, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board accept the resignations listed above upon the occasion of their retirement.
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9.2. Approval of 2027 School Board Meeting Dates
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:
The schedule of proposed meeting dates for 2027 is attached. Regular meetings are set for the first Wednesday of each month, with adjusted dates in January and December, and an additional meeting in June. These meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. at the Bellaire District Office, where meetings may be recessed and adjourned as deemed necessary by the Board, and such special meetings may be called as provided by law.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the 2027 meeting schedule as attached and presented.
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9.3. 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 506: Student Discipline
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board adopt the policy as revised.
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10. Board Forum
Speaker(s):
Thelander
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):
Thelander
Recommended Motion(s):
Adjournment of Meeting
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