May 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Business Meeting
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I. Recognition
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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II. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Up to fifteen speakers will be allotted three minutes each to speak.
The school board encourages community input. While comments and questions are welcome, law prohibits the board from discussing concerns about individual employees or students in a public meeting. The board will not deliberate, discuss, or engage in conversation with speakers. However, the board may ask administration to review the concern(s) presented. Speakers must present their testimony in a respectful manner. Vulgarity, character attacks, malice or specific complaints identifying staff or students by name or implication will not be permitted. We will stop the proceedings immediately if employee or student privacy issues are raised and direct the speaker to forward comments regarding individual employees or students to the superintendent. |
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III. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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IV. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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V. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited prior to the approval of the meeting agenda.
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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VI. 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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VII. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mike Funk, Superintendent
Description:
Each meeting the Superintendent will provide an update on items of interest in the announcement category. Many times these topics develop between the time the agenda is prepared and distributed, and the meeting date. Topics generally include announcement of attendance at district events, communications items, informational items and correspondence items worth noting. What is included in this item will vary each meeting depending on the nature of the topics, the school year schedule and time of activities.
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VIII. Board Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Each meeting the Board Chair board will provide updates on items of interest in the announcement category. Many times these topics develop between the time the agenda is prepared and distributed, and the meeting date. What is included in this item will vary each meeting depending on the nature of the topics, the school year schedule and time of activities.
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IX. 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. School Board Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026
B. School Board Meeting Minutes, May 5, 2026 C. Payment of Invoices, May 2-15, 2026 D. School Resource Officer (SRO) Contract for Stillwater Middle School E. PowerSchool Subscription Renewal for Fiscal Year 2027 F. New Servers for the District's Camera/Security Bond Project G. Human Resources Personnel Report |
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IX.A. School Board Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026
Description:
A copy of the minutes is included for your review.
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IX.B. School Board Meeting Minutes, May 5, 2026
Description:
A copy of the minutes is included for your review.
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IX.C. Payment of Invoices, May 2-15, 2026
Description:
A copy of the payment of invoices register has been distributed to board members.
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IX.D. School Resource Officer (SRO) Contract for Stillwater Middle School
Description:
A copy of the contract is included for your review.
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IX.E. PowerSchool Subscription Renewal for Fiscal Year 2027
Description:
The Expenditure approval form is included for your review.
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IX.F. New Servers for the District's Camera\Security Bond Project
Description:
The expenditure approval form is included for your review.
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IX.G. Human Resources Personnel Report
Description:
A summary of personnel transactions for the month is included for your review.
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X. Strategic Direction A: Ensure the learning process is adaptable to meet individual student needs
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X.A. Report: Elementary Staffing Support Model
Speaker(s):
Ms. Caitlyn Willis, Executive Director of Elementary Education
Description:
Administration will present a flexible staffing support model for elementary classrooms when enrollment exceeds established class size guidelines. The model would allow consideration of Teaching Assistant support or additional classroom sections based on enrollment, classroom composition, and student needs.
This item is presented for information and discussion only. Board action will be requested at a future meeting. |
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X.B. Report: Amigos Unidos Program Review
Speaker(s):
Ms. Caitlyn Willis, Executive Director of Elementary Education
Description:
Staff will provide an update on the Amigos Unidos (Spanish Immersion) Program Review. The report will include an overview of program strengths, areas for growth, enrollment trends, curriculum alignment, and recommendations to support the long-term success of the program. |
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XI. Strategic Direction B: Foster a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and students
Description:
Nothing to report.
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XII. Strategic Direction C: Utilize systems and align resources in an efficient manner to support learning
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XII.A. Action: Curriculum Adoption for Amigos Unidos
Speaker(s):
Ms. Caitlyn Willis, Executive Director of Elementary Education
Description:
The board reviewed the proposed K-5 literacy curriculum for the district’s Amigos Unidos Spanish Immersion program at the May 5 meeting. Administration requests the adoption of the Benchmark Adelante as the new K-5 literacy curriculum for the program.
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XII.B. Report: Update on Middle School for 2026-27
Speaker(s):
Ms. Annette Sallman, Executive Director of Community Services
Description:
Staff will provide an update on the transition of middle school athletics programming to Community Education beginning in 2026-27 as part of the district’s Priority-Based Budgeting process. Historically, the program has been partially subsidized through the general fund. This transition is intended to reduce district costs while continuing to provide extracurricular opportunities for students. The report will include information on anticipated impacts to families. |
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XII.C. Action: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Spring Budget Revision
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mike Funk, Superintendent
Description:
The school board will receive the 2025-26 Spring budget revision, which includes adjustments to Revenue and Expenditure budgets by Fund since the Fall revision. A motion and a second to approve the fiscal year 2025-26 spring budget revision will be requested.
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XII.D. Action: 2026-2027 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mike Funk, Superintendent
Description:
The resolution is included for your review.
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XII.E. Resolution Rescinding Placement of Teachers on Unrequested Leave of Absence
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
A resolution rescinding placement of teachers on Unrequested Leave of Absence is included for your review.
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XIII. Strategic Direction D: Develop strong partnerships with the communities we serve
Description:
Nothing to report.
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XIV. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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XV. Attachments
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