November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Convene: 6:00 PM (Roll Call)
Description:
Call to Order - Steven Bartz, Ann Bradsher, Abby Libsack, Debjyoti "DD" Dwivedy, Kim Ross, Jody Ward-Rannow
Aaron Casper, Board Chair, will participate remotely |
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Agenda Review and Approval (Action)
Description:
Approval of the agenda for the Monday, November 24, 2025 School Board of Independent School District 272, Eden Prairie Schools.
Motion _______ Seconded _______ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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4. Approval of Previous Minutes (Action)
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Approval of the UNOFFICIAL Minutes of the School Board Regular Business Meeting on October 27, 2025.
Motion _______ Seconded_______ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__
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5. Spotlight on Success 6:05 PM (Information)
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5.A. Eden Lake Elementary — Topic: Responsive Use of Data through Collaborative Literacy implementation
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6. Superintendent's Incidental Information Report 6:20 PM (Information)
Description:
Incidental Information is considered as "nice to know" information regarding district business. Monitoring and decision-making information are handled elsewhere on the agenda. These items are not open for debate, but rather for awareness and understanding. (Supports EL 2.9 in general and 2.9.6 specifically)
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6.A. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Updates
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7. Public Comment: 6:35 PM
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8. Announcements 6:40 PM (Information)
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9. Board Education & Required Reporting: 6:45 PM (Information)
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9.A. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Audited Financial Presentation Information
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9.A.1) FY 2024-25 Executive Summary - Annual Financial Audit
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9.A.2) Audited Financial Presentation
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9.A.3) Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (See Appendix "A")
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9.A.4) Management Report (See Appendix "A")
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9.A.5) Special Purpose Audit Reports (See Appendix "A")
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10. Board Work 7:10 PM (Action)
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10.A. Decision Preparation
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10.A.1) School Board Mid-Year Treasurer's Report
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10.B. Required Board Action
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10.C. Policy Monitoring — Executive Limitations 2.5 & 2.9 (Action)
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10.C.1) EL 2.5 Financial Planning and Budgeting - The Superintendent shall not cause or allow financial planning and budgeting for any fiscal year or the remaining part of any fiscal year to deviate materially from the School Board’s Ends priorities, risk financial jeopardy, or fail to be derived from a multiyear plan. Furthermore, there will be no financial plan that: (Action)
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OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__
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10.C.1)a. EL 2.5.1 Risks incurring those situations or conditions described as unacceptable in the School Board policy "Financial Condition and Activities."
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OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.C.1)b. EL 2.5.2 Neglects to present, no later than the third quarter of the current fiscal year, the assumptions, any material reinvestment of unbudgeted revenues or savings, and a timeline for the next annual budget.
Description:
OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.C.1)c. EL 2.5.3 Allows the fiscal year-end unassigned general fund balance to fall below 8% of expenditures.
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OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.C.1)d. EL 2.5.4 Does not collect appropriate input from various sources.
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OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.C.2) EL 2.9 Communication and Support to the School Board - The Superintendent shall not cause or allow the School Board to be uninformed or unsupported in its work. (Action)
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OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__
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10.C.2)a. EL 2.9.1 The Superintendent shall not: Neglect to submit monitoring reports required by the School Board in a timely, accurate, and understandable fashion.
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OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.C.2)b. EL 2.9.2 The Superintendent shall not: Be untimely in reporting any actual or anticipated noncompliance with any policy of the School Board.
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OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.C.2)c. EL 2.9.3 The Superintendent shall not: Neglect to submit unbiased information required by the School Board or let the School Board be unaware of relevant trends.
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OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.C.2)d. EL 2.9.4 The Superintendent shall not: Let the School Board be unaware of any significant incidental information it requires, including district press releases, anticipated media coverage, threatened or pending lawsuits, and material internal and external changes.
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OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.C.2)e. EL 2.9.5 The Superintendent shall not: Fail to advise the School Board if, in the Superintendent's opinion, the School Board is not in compliance with its own policies on Governance Process and Board-Management Delegation, particularly in the case of School Board behavior that is detrimental to the working relationship between the School Board and the Superintendent.
Description:
OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.C.2)f. EL 2.9.6 The Superintendent shall not: Present information in unnecessarily complex or lengthy form or in a form that fails to differentiate among information of three types: monitoring, decision preparation, and incidental
Description:
OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.C.2)g. EL 2.9.7 The Superintendent shall not: Provide a mechanism for official School Board, officer, or committee communications that is ineffective.
Description:
OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.C.2)h. EL 2.9.8 The Superintendent shall not: Communicate with individual School Board members in addressing official School Board business except when responding to officers or committees duly charged by the School Board.
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OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.C.2)i. EL 2.9.9 The Superintendent shall not: Neglect to supply for the School Board’s consent agenda, along with applicable supporting information, all decisions delegated to the Superintendent yet required by law, regulation, or contract to be School Board-approved.
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OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.C.2)j. EL 2.9.10 The Superintendent shall not: Allow the School Board to be unaware of potential consequences to the district posed by pending legislation or regulation.
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OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.C.2)k. EL 2.9.11 The Superintendent shall not: Send letters or surveys under the School Board’s name or on behalf of the School Board without School Board approval.
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OI Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ Evidence Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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10.D. Record of Board Self-Evaluation (Action)
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10.D.1) 2024-25 Record of Board Policy Monitoring - Board Management Delegation (BMD) Policies and Governance Policies (GPs) (Action)
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Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__
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10.D.2) 2024-25 Record of Board Policy Monitoring - Executive Limitations (EL's) (Action)
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Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__
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10.D.3) 2024-25 Record of Board Policy Monitoring - Ends (1.1 - 1.6) - No Updates
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11. Superintendent Consent Agenda 7:40 PM (Action)
Description:
Management items the Board would not act upon in Policy Governance, but require Board approval from outside entities.
Motion _____ Seconded _____ Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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11.A. Monthly Reports
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11.A.1) Resolution of Acceptance of Donations
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11.A.2) Human Resources Report
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11.A.3) Business Services Reports
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11.A.3)a. Board Business
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11.A.3)b. Financial Report - Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Report
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12. Superintendent's Incidental Information Report 7:45 PM (Information)
Description:
Incidental Information is considered as "nice to know" information regarding district business. Monitoring and decision-making information are handled elsewhere on the agenda. These items are not open for debate, but rather for awareness and understanding. (Supports EL 2.9 in general and 2.9.6 specifically)
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12.A. Flight Plan 2035 Study Team Process
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12.B. December Levy - Presentation Uploaded
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13. Board Action on Committee Reports & Minutes 8:15 PM
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13.A. Board Development Committee
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13.B. Community Linkage Committee
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13.C. Negotiations Committee
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13.D. Policy Committee
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14. Other Board Updates (AMSD, BRIGHTWORKS, ISD 287, MSHSL ) 8:20 PM (Information)
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14.A. AMSD (Association of Metropolitan School) - Abby Libsack
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14.B. BrightWorks - Ann Bradsher
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14.C. ISD 287 (Intermediate School District 287) - Kim Ross
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14.D. MSHSL (Minnesota State High School League) - Ann Bradsher
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15. Board Work Plan 8:35 PM (Action)
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15.A. Work Plan Changes Document (Action)
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Motion _____ Seconded _____
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__
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15.B. 2025-26 Annual Work Plan (Information)
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16. Adjournment (Action)
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Motion _____ Seconded _____ to adjourn at PM.
Aaron Casper Yes__ No__ Abby Libsack Yes__ No__ Kim Ross Yes__ No__ Ann Bradsher Yes__ No__ Steve Bartz Yes__ No__ Debjyoti Dwivedy Yes__ No__ Jody Ward-Rannow Yes__ No__ |
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17. Appendix "A" - Fiscal Year 2024-25 Audited Financial Presentation Information (Item #8A)
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17.A. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
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17.B. Management Report
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17.C. Special Purpose Audit Reports
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