Meeting Agenda

1. Listening Session (6:00 pm)
2. Call to Order School Board Regular Meeting (6:30pm)
3. Approval of Agenda 
4. Recognitions
4.1. Staff Retirements
5. Approval of Consent Agenda 
5.1. Meeting Minutes from May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting
5.2. Personnel and Payment of Bills
6. Action Items
6.1. 2025-2026 Budget
6.2. Long Term Facilities Maintenance 10 Year Plan
6.3. Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate District Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan
6.4. MSHSL Membership Renewal
6.5. IOwA
6.6. Patriots Joint Powers Agreement 
6.7. Policies Final Reading
506 - Student Discipline
515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records 
601 - School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals
603 - Curriculum Development
620 - Credit for Learning
901 - Community Education
7. Discussion Items

7.1. Request for Clarity on Personal Electronic Communication Devices for 2025–2026 School Year
7.2. School Board Planning
7.3. Superintendent Evaluation Summary
8. Reports
8.1. ISD282 Program and Building Report
8.2. Board Reports
9. Adjourn School Board Meeting
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The mission of the St. Anthony-New Brighton School District is to educate, prepare and inspire

a community of life-long learners in our small, caring environment.

Vision: We are committed to the success of all learners. We will engage, inspire, challenge

and support each learner through innovation and collaboration.

WE ARE EVER BRIGHTER
Meeting: June 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Listening Session & Regular Meeting of the St. Anthony-New Brighton School Board
Subject:

1. Listening Session (6:00 pm)
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:

The purpose of the Listening Session of the School Board is to give community members an opportunity to provide input directly to the School Board about issues that fall within the School Board’s authority.  To fulfill this purpose, comments must be directed to the School Board. The School Board members will not respond to questions.  The board may, however, ask a clarifying question. 

The Listening Session is not a time for citizens to speak to the community or to the audience.  For this reason, the Listening Session will not be recorded.

The School Board sets aside time for a Listening Session prior to regular School Board meetings, but not at work sessions or special meetings.  Time for Listening Sessions at regular School Board meetings is not a requirement of the law; it is something the School Board chooses to provide. 

The Listening Session of the School Board is scheduled at 6:00 pm, or earlier if the need arises, for 20 minutes.  Speakers will have two (2) minutes to address the School Board.  This time limit is necessary in order to ensure that the School Board is able to conduct its business during the meeting in an orderly, efficient, and timely fashion. Any person who does not get a chance to speak is encouraged to submit written comments to the School Board. 
Subject:
2. Call to Order School Board Regular Meeting (6:30pm)
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Subject:
3. Approval of Agenda 
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
The recommended motion is to approve the June 3, 2025 Work Session agenda as presented. This motion, made by PJ Striker and seconded by Cassandra Palmer, Carried.
  • Hood: Yea
  • Oksnevad: Yea
  • Overman: Yea
  • Palmer: Yea
  • Phillip: Yea
  • Striker: Yea
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommended motion is to approve the May 20, 2025 Work Session agenda as presented
Subject:
4. Recognitions
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Subject:
4.1. Staff Retirements
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
With gratitude for an accumulated 149 years of service to SANB the recommended motion is to approve staff retirements as presented. This motion, made by Laurel Hood and seconded by Mike Overman, Carried.
  • Hood: Yea
  • Oksnevad: Yea
  • Overman: Yea
  • Palmer: Yea
  • Phillip: Yea
  • Striker: Yea
Description:
Congratulations to St. Anthony - New Brighton School staff who will be retiring this school year!
Ruth Smith-SAVHS SpEd Para, 2005-2025
Beth Kessler-First Grade, 2003-2025
Todd McDonough-WP Custodian, 2002-2025
Jean Lynch-SAVHS Sped Teacher, 2003-2025
Steve Willman-SAVHS Custodian, 2005-2025
Bill Carlson-WP Custodian, 2005-2025
David Wiggins-SAVHS Math Teacher, 2003-2025
We are grateful for your commitment to our district. We wish you a fulfilling and well-deserved retirement!
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. With gratitude for an accumulated 149 years of service to SANB the recommended motion is to approve staff retirements as presented
Subject:
5. Approval of Consent Agenda 
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
The recommended motion is to approve the consent agenda as presented, including: minutes from the May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting, personnel, and payment of bills. This motion, made by Laura Oksnevad and seconded by Laurel Hood, Carried.
  • Hood: Yea
  • Oksnevad: Yea
  • Overman: Yea
  • Palmer: Yea
  • Phillip: Yea
  • Striker: Yea
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):
  1. The recommended motion is to approve the consent agenda as presented, including: minutes from the May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting, personnel, and payment of bills
Subject:
5.1. Meeting Minutes from May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Subject:
5.2. Personnel and Payment of Bills
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Subject:
6. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
6.1. 2025-2026 Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Renee Corneille - Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
The recommended motion is to approve the 2025-2026 budget, as presented. This motion, made by Cassandra Palmer and seconded by Mike Overman, Carried.
  • Hood: Yea
  • Oksnevad: Yea
  • Overman: Yea
  • Palmer: Yea
  • Phillip: Yea
  • Striker: Yea
Description:
Minnesota Statute 123B.77 Subd 4 requires school boards to approve and adopt their revenue and expenditure for the next school year prior to July 1.  The School Board has reviewed and discussed the budget and its components at each meeting this spring.  This is the final review for approval.  
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommended motion is to approve the 2025-2026 budget, as presented.
Subject:
6.2. Long Term Facilities Maintenance 10 Year Plan
Speaker(s):
Dr. Troy Urdahl - Director of Athletics, Activities, Facilities
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
The recommended motion is to approve the LTFM Capital Expenditure plan for fiscal years 2025-2035, as presented in the resolution. This motion, made by Laura Oksnevad and seconded by PJ Striker, Carried.
  • Hood: Yea
  • Oksnevad: Yea
  • Overman: Yea
  • Palmer: Yea
  • Phillip: Yea
  • Striker: Yea
Description:
To qualify for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance revenue to be included in the pay 2026 levy, Minnesota Statutes 2023, section 123B.595, subd. 4 states a school district or intermediate district must annually adopt and approve a ten-year LTFM facilities plan by July 31.  Dr. Troy Urdahl, Director of Facilities discussed 2025-26 LTFM projects at the April 15th work session.  The documents in the board materials are included for final review and approval.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommended motion is to approve the LTFM Capital Expenditure plan for fiscal years 2025-2035, as presented in the resolution
Subject:
6.3. Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate District Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan
Speaker(s):
Dr. Troy Urdahl - Director of Athletics, Activities, Facilities
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
To approve the Long-Term Facility Maintenance for NE Metro 916 Intermediate School District's Long-term facility maintenance program budget for ISD 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton's proportionate share as presented in the resolution. This motion, made by Laura Oksnevad and seconded by Cassandra Palmer, Carried.
  • Hood: Yea
  • Oksnevad: Yea
  • Overman: Yea
  • Palmer: Yea
  • Phillip: Yea
  • Striker: Yea
Description:
To qualify for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance revenue to be included in the pay 2026 levy, Minnesota Statutes 2023, section 123B.595, subd. 4 states a school district or intermediate district must annually adopt and approve a ten-year LTFM facilities plan by July 31.  As a member of the NE Metro Intermediate School District 916, the school board member of ISD 282 must approve the proportionate share of the costs of the intermediate district's approved LTFM plan.  The proportionate share of FY 2026-27 NE Metro 916 LTFM budget of $597,600 is $11,022.89.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the Long-Term Facility Maintenance for NE Metro 916 Intermediate School District's Long-term facility maintenance program budget for ISD 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton's proportionate share as presented in the resolution
Subject:
6.4. MSHSL Membership Renewal
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
The recommended motion is to approve the MSHSL Membership Renewal as presented in the attached resolution. This motion, made by PJ Striker and seconded by Mike Overman, Carried.
  • Hood: Yea
  • Oksnevad: Yea
  • Overman: Yea
  • Palmer: Yea
  • Phillip: Yea
  • Striker: Yea
Description:
The Resolution for Membership is an annual resolution adopted by MSHSL member schools to renew their membership with the Minnesota State High School League. Each school’s governing board agrees to adopt the Constitution, Bylaws, Policies and Regulations of the League and all amendments as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities and athletics. 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommended motion is to approve the MSHSL Membership Renewal as presented in the attached resolution.
Subject:
6.5. IOwA
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
The recommended motion is to designate Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille as the IOwA for ISD282, as presented. This motion, made by Cassandra Palmer and seconded by Mike Overman, Carried.
  • Hood: Yea
  • Oksnevad: Yea
  • Overman: Yea
  • Palmer: Yea
  • Phillip: Yea
  • Striker: Yea
Description:
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board (PELSB), and Office of Higher Education (OHE) require annual designation of an Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for each local educational agency that uses the Education Identity and Access Management (EDIAM) system. The IOwA is responsible for authorizing, reviewing, and recertifying user access for their local educational agency in accordance with the State of Minnesota Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard, which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The IOwA will authorize user access to State of Minnesota Education secure systems in accordance with the user’s assigned job duties, and will revoke that user’s access when it is no longer needed to perform their job duties.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommended motion is to designate Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille as the IOwA for ISD282, as presented
Subject:
6.6. Patriots Joint Powers Agreement 
Speaker(s):
Dr. Renee Corneille - Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
The recommended motion is to approve the Patriots Joint Powers Agreement as presented. This motion, made by Laura Oksnevad and seconded by Cassandra Palmer, Carried.
  • Hood: Yea
  • Oksnevad: Yea
  • Overman: Yea
  • Palmer: Yea
  • Phillip: Yea
  • Striker: Yea
Description:
The Patriots Marching Band boasts a robust and successful history. This program originated from a Joint Powers Agreement among Fridley, Columbia Heights, St. Anthony, and Spring Lake Park. Presently, only Spring Lake Park and St. Anthony remain participants in the Patriots Marching Band. Despite several attempts, both districts have been unable to locate the existing Joint Powers Agreement. Consequently, with legal counsel, St. Anthony New Brighton Schools proposes the following Joint Powers Agreement to facilitate the sustained and purposeful involvement of Spring Lake Park and St. Anthony in the Patriots Marching Band Program.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommended motion is to approve the Patriots Joint Powers Agreement as presented
Subject:
6.7. Policies Final Reading
506 - Student Discipline
515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records 
601 - School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals
603 - Curriculum Development
620 - Credit for Learning
901 - Community Education
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Policy Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
The recommended motion is to approve policies 506, 515, 601, 603, 620, and 901 as a slate as presented. This motion, made by Laurel Hood and seconded by PJ Striker, Carried.
  • Hood: Yea
  • Oksnevad: Yea
  • Overman: Yea
  • Palmer: Yea
  • Phillip: Yea
  • Striker: Yea
Description:
This is the final reading of policies 506, 515, 601, 603, 620, and 901.  The board and community have had time to review and comment on the policy edits at the May 6th regular meeting and May 20th work session.  
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommended motion is to approve policies 506, 515, 601, 603, 620, and 901 as a slate as presented
Subject:
7. Discussion Items
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Subject:

7.1. Request for Clarity on Personal Electronic Communication Devices for 2025–2026 School Year
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Policy Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Description:

Purpose:
The Policy Committee is seeking direction from the School Board regarding expectations and preferences related to the use of personal electronic communication devices (e.g., cellphones, smartwatches, etc.) in our schools, with a particular focus on SAVHS.

Following a review of stakeholder survey results, the Policy Committee believes it is important to align any policy updates with the School Board’s intent and priorities. Clarifying this now will assist both the Policy Committee and administration in preparing for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Request to the School Board:
At the conclusion of the discussion, it would be helpful if the School Board could provide a consensus-based response to guide:

  1. The Policy Committee in drafting potential updates to the district’s electronic device policy; and

  2. SAVHS administration in setting building-level expectations and procedures for the upcoming school year.

Key Areas for Board Consideration and Guidance:

  • Should there be a district wide standard vs. building-based flexibility?

  • Should smartwatches be included in the same category as phones?

  • Are there exceptions for health needs, IEPs, or emergency contact situations?

  • What is the board’s stance on family communication expectations during the school day?

  • Should we proceed with a trial period of one year and re-visit with the board at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
Subject:
7.2. School Board Planning
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
The school board will discuss the summer meetings schedule along with upcoming school board elections in November.
Subject:
7.3. Superintendent Evaluation Summary
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Description:
The hiring and evaluation of a superintendent is one of a school board's most important responsibilities. The process and timeline for our annual superintendent evaluation includes a mid-year progress report and a year-end evaluation. In May, the Board conducted a detailed evaluation of Dr. Corneille's work for District 282 during the 2024-2025 school year. The school board discussed the findings of the evaluation as a board and with Dr. Corneille during a closed session at the May 20th Work Session, in compliance with Minnesota Statute 13D.05 196 Subd. 3(a). 
Subject:
8. Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Board Reports
Subject:
8.1. ISD282 Program and Building Report
Speaker(s):
Hope Fagerland - Executive Director of Academics
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. 
Subject:
8.2. Board Reports
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
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. 
Subject:
9. Adjourn School Board Meeting
Speaker(s):
Ben Phillip - School Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:

Upcoming Meetings:
June 17, 2025, 6:00 pm
School Board Work Session
High School, Middle School Media Center

August 12, 2025, 8:00 am
Policy Committee
District Office Conference Room

August 19, 2025, 6:00 pm
School Board Work Session
High School, Middle School Media Center

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