May 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Work Session of the St. Anthony-New Brighton School Board
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1. Call to Order School Board Work Session
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Time:
2 Minutes
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2. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve the May 19, 2026 agenda as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
Time:
2 minutes
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3. Approval of Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Description:
In accordance with Board rule, there is no discussion of Consent Agenda items, unless a Board Member requests an item be removed for discussion and action.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve the consent agenda as presented, including:
minutes from 5/05/2026 Regular Meeting and 5/12/2026 professional development meeting, personnel, and payment of bills. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
Time:
2 Minutes
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4. Reports and Updates
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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4.1. Spring Trip Report
Speaker(s):
Head Softball Coach Melissa Brandenburg
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
Head Softball Coach Melissa Brandenburg will provide the School Board details regarding the softball and baseball trip to Orlando, Florida this past March.
Time:
5 Minutes
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4.2. Facilities Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Troy Urdahl, Director of Athletics, Activities and Facilities and Ben Berry, Wold
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Attachments:
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Description:
Ben Berry will provide the board with an overview of the district facilities projects and Long-Range Planning Overview. Topics to be covered include the scope and timing of the single-user restrooms, retaining wall replacement, and other future facilities considerations.
Time:
20 Minutes
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4.2.a. Retaining Wall Bid update
Speaker(s):
Troy Urdahl, Director of Athletics, Activities, Facilities
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
Friday, May 15, 2026, is the deadline for public bids from contractors for the retaining wall renovation at St. Anthony Village Middle School-High School. The bids will be presented to the board for consideration and approval.
Time:
15 Minutes
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4.2.b. Walking Tour
Speaker(s):
Troy Urdahl, Director of Athletics, Activities, Facilities
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
The Board will be going on a walking tour of the secondary building.
Time:
15 Minutes
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4.3. Facility Rentals
Speaker(s):
Chair Cassandra Palmer and Vice Chair PJ Striker
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Time:
5 Minutes
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5. Action Item: Acceptance of Retaining Wall Project Bid
Speaker(s):
Troy Urdahl, Director of Athletics, Activities, Facilities
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Description:
On Friday, May 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. public bids were received from four (4) contractors for the retaining wall at St. Anthony Village Middle School-High School. A bid tabulation has been included for school board review. MN Aggregates from St. Francis, Minnesota, submitted the low base bid in the amount of $187,350.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve the retaining wall project bid from MN Aggregates as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
Time:
5 Minutes
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6. Discussion Items
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
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6.1. Budget
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Time:
20 Minutes
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6.1.a. Year to Date 2025-2026 Budget Review
Speaker(s):
Phan Tu - Controller
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Attachments:
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Description:
The School Board, as outlined in Policy 201 shall have the general charge of the business of the district, its facilities and property, and of the interest of the schools. The School Board accepts ultimate responsibility for the care, management, fiscal oversight, and control of the school district while understanding that the day-to-day operations will be conducted by the staff.
Throughout each school year the School Board receives updates and discusses the current budget to ensure it's alignment with district mission, vision, and goals. |
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6.1.b. 2026-2027 Budget Draft Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Renee Corneille - Superintendent and Hope Fagerland, Assistant Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
Budget Draft Assumption
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6.2. Policies - Second Reading
Speaker(s):
Laura Haas, Policy Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Description:
Policy 423: Employee Student Relations
The purpose of this local control/recommended policy is to ensure that the school district is committed to an educational environment in which all students are treated with respect and dignity. Every school district employee is to provide students with appropriate guidance, understanding, and direction while maintaining a standard of professionalism and acting within accepted standards of conduct. There have been no changes to the policy since it's first reading on May 5, 2026. Policy 722: Public Data and Data Subject Requests The purpose of this policy is to establish a staff development program and structure to carry out planning and reporting on staff development that supports improved student learning. There have been no changes to the policy since it's first reading on May 5, 2026. Policy 425: Staff Development and Mentoring The purpose of this policy is to establish a staff development program and structure to carry out planning and reporting on staff development that supports improved student learning. The Policy Committee reviewed and discussed the policy at the May 2, 2026 meeting and is bringing the revised policy to the board for a review/second reading. Policy 905: Advertising The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the advertising or promoting of products or services to students and parents in the schools. The first reading of Policy 905 was on May 5, 2026. The Policy Committee reviewed and discussed the policy at the May 2, 2026 meeting and is bringing the revised policy to the board for a review/second reading.
Time:
5 Minutes
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6.3. Policy 213
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Description:
Policy 213 was before the board for a first reading on 12/16/25 and a second reading on 1/06/26. A refresher and update regarding Policy 213 will be provided. A final reading is scheduled for the June 2, 2026 Regular board meeting.
Time:
5 Minutes
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6.4. Villagefest Planning
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Description:
Discussion will be held regarding Villagefest planning.
Time:
5 Minutes
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7. Board Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Board Reports
Description:
Board Reports
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7.1. ISD282 District, Program, and Building Report
Speaker(s):
Hope Fagerland, Assistant Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
Each school board meeting, time is taken to reflect on the school district's achievements, events and stories of students and staff. The idea of these notes is to keep the board both informed and inspired about all the amazing work our school community has done over the past two weeks.
Time:
5 Minutes
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7.2. Board Member Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Board Reports
Description:
Each school board meeting, the School Board members will take time to share information from the meetings, professional learning and events they have attended.
Time:
10 Minutes
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8. Adjourn School Board Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
Upcoming Meetings: June 2, 2206 at 6:00 p.m. |
