Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Approval of Agenda
V. Consent Agenda
V.A. Payment of Invoices, January 17-30, 2026
V.B. Annual Review: Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy 731
VI. Business Items
VI.A. Report: First Reading Policy 213 - School Board Committees
VI.B. Report: First Reading: Policy 423 - Employee-Student Relationships
VI.C. Report: Second Reading Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements
VI.D. Approval: Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements
VII. Workshop Topic
VII.A. Report: Assessment Update
VII.B. Report: Priority-Based Budgeting Process Update
VIII. Closed Session
IX. Adjournment
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Meeting: February 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Study Session
Subject:
I. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Subject:
II. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Subject:
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.
Subject:
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.
 
Subject:
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, January 17-30, 2026
B. Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy 731
Subject:
V.A. Payment of Invoices, January 17-30, 2026
Description:
A copy of the payment of invoices has been distributed to board members.
Subject:
V.B. Annual Review: Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy 731
Description:
This was reviewed by our finance department and the policy committee.
Attachments:
Subject:
VI. Business Items
Subject:
VI.A. Report: First Reading Policy 213 - School Board Committees
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
This was reviewed by the policy committee on January 29.
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.B. Report: First Reading: Policy 423 - Employee-Student Relationships
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
This was reviewed by human resources and the policy committee.
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.C. Report: Second Reading Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services and Mr. Rob Bach, Stillwater Area High School Principal
Description:
A minor correction was made following the first reading on January 20. This was reviewed by the policy committee on January 29.
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.D. Approval: Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services and Mr. Rob Bach, Stillwater Area High School Principal
Description:
Board approval will be requested.
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. Workshop Topic
Subject:
VII.A. Report: Assessment Update
Speaker(s):
Ms. Elsa Mundt, Education Data Analyst & Assessment Supervisor
Description:

Staff will provide an overview of the Winter FastBridge universal screening results, which are used to monitor student progress in reading and math. These mid-year results help identify trends in student learning, guide instructional decision-making, and inform the district’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) efforts.

This item is presented for information only. 
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Report: Priority-Based Budgeting Process Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mike Funk, Superintendent
Description:

Following the fiscal forecast presented at the last board meeting, this update outlines the process administration is using to identify budget priorities for the 2026-27 school year.

The district is using a Priority-Based Budgeting (PBB) approach to align financial decisions with the strategic plan, ensuring resources are focused on the programs and services that have the greatest impact on student outcomes. This process also supports efforts to address the projected budget shortfall in a thoughtful and transparent manner.

This report is for information only.
Subject:
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.
Subject:
IX. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:

 

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