March 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Study Session
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I. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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II. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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III. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
I pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. |
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IV. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Once quorum has been established the School Board Chair will request approval of the meeting agenda.
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V. Consent Agenda
Description:
The consent agenda is a meeting practice which packages routine reports, Board meeting minutes, and other non-controversial items not requiring discussion or independent action as one agenda item. The Board will approve this ‘package’ of items together in one motion.
A. Payment of Invoices, February 14 - 27, 2026, Gifts and Donations and Treasurer's Report, January 2026
B. Technology Purchase for Phone Handsets and Related Equipment C. Annual Review of Policy 211 - Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Members, Employee or Student D. District Wide Snow Removal and Pavement Treatment |
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V.A. Payment of Invoices, February 14 - 27, 2026, Gifts and Donations and Treasurer's Report, January 2026
Description:
A copy of the Payment of Invoices register, the Gifts and Donations report and the Treasurer's Report have been distributed to Board members.
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V.B. Technology Purchase for Phone Handsets and Related Equipment
Description:
Requesting board approval to purchase phone handsets and related equipment for the district’s new phone system upgrade.
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V.C. Annual Review of Policy 211 - Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Members, Employee or Student
Description:
A copy of the policy is included for your review.
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V.D. District Wide Snow Removal and Pavement Treatment
Description:
Each year, Stillwater Area Public Schools contracts snow removal and pavement treatment services out for all of the District’s parking lots and playgrounds. The total cost of snow removal is determined by the time, type of equipment and amount of salt needed to keep the parking lots and playgrounds cleared of snow and treated for ice. |
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VI. Business Items
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VI.A. Action: Summer 2026 Multi-Site Long Term Facility Maintenance (LTFM) Improvements
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mark Drommerhausen, Executive Director of Operations and Ms. Heather Murray, Principal on Special Assignment
Description:
The summer 2026 multi-site LTFM improvements include projects at Afton-Lakeland Elementary, Oak Park Learning Center, Rutherford Elementary, Stillwater Middle School, Stonebridge Elementary and the Transportation Terminal are part of the FY 2026-27 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance program.
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VI.B. Acton: Bayport Playground Equipment and Fall Surface
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mark Drommerhausen, Executive Director of Operations and Ms. Heather Murray, Principal on Special Assignment
Description:
St. Croix Recreation Fun Playgrounds Inc. has been working with District staff to provide and install playground equipment and fall surfacing for the new Bayport Elementary School. The project came in below budget.
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VI.C. Action: Lake Elmo Elementary Playground Equipment and Fall Surface
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mark Drommerhausen, Executive Director of Operations and Ms. Heather Murray, Principal on Special Assignment
Description:
St. Croix Recreation Fun Playgrounds Inc. has been working with District staff to provide and install playground equipment and fall surfacing for the new Lake Elmo Elementary School. The project came in below budget.
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VI.D. Action: Approve the Achievement and Integration (A&I) Plan
Speaker(s):
Ms. Caitlyn Willis, Executive Director of Elementary Education and Ms. Jacquelene Bayless, Integration Supervisor
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VI.E. Action: Health Insurance Renewal for 2026-27
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
Included for your review are the HITA written rationale for selection and the health insurance renewal presentation.
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VII. Workshop Topic
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VII.A. Priority Based Budgeting Discussion
Speaker(s):
District Administration
Description:
The board will have a discussion on priroty based budgeting.
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VII.B. Transportation Update
Speaker(s):
Ms. Carissa Keister, Chief of Staff
Description:
The board will receive an update on transportation.
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VIII. Closed Session
Description:
Pursuant to § Minnesota Statute 13D.03(b). The governing body of a public employer may, by a majority vote in a public meeting, decide to hold a closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals, conducted pursuant to sections 179A.01 to 179A.25.
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IX. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
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