July 21, 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:
1 Minute
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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 7/21/26 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. Introduction of Dr. Steve Massey
Speaker(s):
Dr. Steven Massey, Interim Superintendent and Hope Fagerland, Assistant Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
Following an introduction, Dr. Steve Massey will present the district updates regarding the Superintendent and principal hiring process.
Time:
5 Minutes
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4. 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 June 16, 2026, work session, Board 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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5. Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
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5.1. Unison Contract
Speaker(s):
Dr. Troy Urdahl, Director of Athletics, Activities and Facilities and Eric Brever
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Description:
During the June 16, 2026 meeting, information was provided on a proposal recommended by district consultants to lease mobile phone antenna site on the MS/HS complex in exchange for a lump sum payment.
Currently, ISD 282 hosts an antenna site via a lease to a mobile phone provider in exchange for an annual sum payable over time. This lease arrangement has been in effect since 1996, and the most recent negotiation occurred in 2021. A third party aggregator has offered to acquire the rights to the current lease and the ability to provide future leases on the site in exchange for a lump sum and a percentage of any new leases the aggregator obtains. The school district would lose likely annual lease payments going forward but obtain a significant amount of up-front capital that can be used immediately, and reduce the risk of cancellations or costs of entering into new site leases. Mr. Brever will be available to provide additional background information and field any questions regarding the proposed contract with Unison. |
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5.1.a. Unison Contract
Speaker(s):
Dr. Troy Urdahl, Director of Athletics, Activities and Facilities
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve of the contract with Unison as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
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5.2. Boys' Volleyball Co-op
Speaker(s):
Dr. Troy Urdahl, Director of Athletics, Activities and Facilities
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Description:
Dr. Troy Urdahl will provide information regarding the proposed boys' volleyball co-op with DeLasalle.
Time:
10 Minutes
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5.3. Monarch contract
Speaker(s):
Dr. Troy Urdahl, Director of Athletics, Activities and Facilities
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Attachments:
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Description:
The school district has exercised its option to extend its contract with Monarch Bus Service, the district's contracted provider of student transportation services. The proposed extension maintains the terms of the existing contract without change. The annual rate increase remains as originally outlined in the agreement: 3% or CPI, not to exceed 5% per year. Beyond the contractual terms, Monarch Bus Service has established a strong and growing partnership with ISD #282 and the communities we serve. Monarch has consistently provided safe, reliable transportation for our students and families. Their commitment extends well beyond daily service: they have participated in the Village Fest parade and sponsored the petting zoo for the past two years, and they also participate in the New Brighton Stockyard Days parade. In addition, Monarch has awarded two $1,000 scholarships to district students in each of the past two years and intends to continue that scholarship program going forward. Monarch has demonstrated that it is a partner who genuinely cares about the community it serves, and the administration looks forward to this continued partnership. |
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6. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.1. Q-Comp Memo
Speaker(s):
Dr. Steven Massey, Interim Superintendent and Hope Fagerland, Assistant Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Description:
St. Anthony-New Brighton has operated Q-Comp continuously since 2006-07. The program ties teacher professional growth, peer coaching (CORE Colleagues), and performance pay to the district’s teacher development and evaluation system. It is funded through state alternative compensation aid and the local alternative compensation levy, with unused funds carrying over to the following year’s Q-Comp budget. The Q-Comp/TDE Oversight Committee — which includes the Superintendent, Union President, and building-level representatives — reviews and approves the annual budget.
Recommended Motion(s):
Administration recommends the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement regarding Q-Comp between ISD 282 and SAVEA for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
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6.2. P-Card
Speaker(s):
Hope Fagerland, Assistant Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Description:
Hope Fagerland, Assistant Superintendent, will provide an overview of the need for a P-Card and proposed guidelines.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve Hope Fagerland, Assistant Superintendent, as the authorized user of a District owned P-Card. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
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7. Discussion Items
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
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7.1. Superintendent search kickoff and Board sponsored community engagement goals
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Time:
5 Minutes
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8. Board Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Board Reports
Time:
10 Minutes
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8.1. ISD282 District, Program, and Building Report
Speaker(s):
Hope Fagerland, Assistant Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action 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 since the last meeting.
Time:
5 Minutes
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8.2. School Board Member Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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.
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9. Adjourn School Board Meeting
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
Upcoming Meetings: Listening Session/Regular Meeting Policy Committee Meeting |
