July 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Business Meeting
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1) Call to Order and Roll Call
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2) Adoption of the Agenda
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Procedural Item
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Proposed agenda is tentative and subject to change until approved at the beginning of the meeting
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3) Public Comments
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4) Recess
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5) Reports and Recommendations from the Superintendent of Schools
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Presentations, discussions, and items for Board action at future meetings
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5)a. Presentations and Updates
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6) Action Items by the Board of Education
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6)a. Approval of the Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
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Items on the consent agenda are adopted as a group and the overall vote outcome is applied to each item as if they were voted upon individually. Approval of the consent agenda includes authorization for the appropriate board officer(s) or school district administrator(s) to sign all documents necessary to effectuate the items.
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6)a.1. Acceptance of Minutes
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6)a.1.a. June 9, 2026 Regular Business Meeting
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Consent Item
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6)a.2. Human Resources Transactions
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Consent Item
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6)a.2.a. Approval of List A personnel matters (2026-07-ER-A)
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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List A includes all hiring actions by the district since the previous board meeting. Effective upon board approval, per dates listed.
Moved that the board accepts the personnel recommendations and authorizes the appropriate board officer(s) or school district administrator(s) to sign all documents necessary to effectuate these agreements.
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6)a.2.b. Approval of List B personnel matters (2026-07-ER-B)
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Consent Item
Description:
List B includes all employment separations that require board action since the previous board meeting. List B will be posted on the agenda the day prior to the meeting. Effective upon board approval, per dates listed.
Moved that the board accepts the personnel recommendations and authorizes the appropriate board officer(s) or school district administrator(s) to sign all documents necessary to effectuate these agreements.
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6)a.3. Acceptance of Gifts and Donations (2026-0063)
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Consent Item
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Acceptance of Gifts and Donations July 28, 2026.
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6)a.4. Contracts
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Consent Item
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6)a.4.a. Contract 4400003885 with Achieve Twin Cities
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Description:
Authorize the Senior Academic Officer to execute a contract with Achieve Twin Cities for the operation of Career and College Centers, for a term of 08/01/2026 to 06/30/2027, for an amount not to exceed $675,000.00
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6)a.4.b. Contract 4400003759 with Active Internet Technologies (Finalsite)
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Executive Officer to execute a contract with Active Internet Technologies (doing business as "Finalsite") for a public-facing website and content management system services, for a term of 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2030, for an amount not to exceed $315,000.
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6)a.4.c. Contract 4400003794 with Advanced Commercial Kitchens
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Description:
Authorize the Senior Operating Officer to execute a contract with Advanced Commercial Kitchens for Equipment Maintenance and Repair, for a term of one year, for an amount not to exceed $175,000.00.
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6)a.4.d. Contract 4400003937 with Airport Taxi/Transportation Plus
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Description:
Authorize the Senior Academic Officer to execute a contract with Airport Taxi/Transportation Plus for taxi services for ECFE families, for a term of 09/01/2026 - 06/30/2027 for an amount not to exceed $150,000.
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6)a.4.e. Contract 4400003900 with BerganKDV
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Description:
Authorize the Senior Executive Officer to negotiate and execute a contract with BerganKDV for financial auditing services for a term of 8/1/2026 to 12/31/2028, for an amount not to exceed $577,344.
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6)a.4.f. Contract 4400003936 with Bille Bus
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Description:
Authorize the Senior Officer Operations to execute a contract with Bille Bus Transportation for On-Demand Cab Services for the term of 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 for an amount not to exceed $200,000.
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6)a.4.g. Amendment to contract 4400003145 with BILLE BUS
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Description:
Authorize the Senior Officer Operations to execute an amendment to contract 4400003145 with Bille Bus to increase the contract amount by $1,000,000 for the term of 8/30/2026. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $25,000,000.
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6)a.4.h. Amendment to contract 400003321 with Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operation Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400003321 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for construction services at all MPS high schools, to increase the contract amount by $19,645.57, for the term of 09/09/2025 to 6/30/2027. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $211,145.57.
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6)a.4.i. Contract 4400003927 with Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc.
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. for the term of 07/28/2026 to 06/30/2027 for schematic design and design development phases for the future home of Anishinabe Academy, for an amount not to exceed $2,114,890.
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6)a.4.j. Contract 4400003717 with Curriculum Associates, LLC
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Description:
Authorize the Senior Academic Officer to execute a contract with Curriculum Associates, LLC for i-Ready Classroom and Professional Learning, for a term of 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2029, for an amount not to exceed $999,180.48.
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6)a.4.k. Contract 4400003769 with Cybersoft
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Cybersoft for operations software, for a term of 7/1/2026 - 6/30/27, for an amount not to exceed $128,290.00.
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6)a.4.l. Contract 4400003889 with Everway ULS NWS
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Description:
Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute a contract with Everway LLC for Unique Learning System and New2You Math Curriculum for Special Education students, for a term of 10/18/2026 to 10/17/2027 for an amount not to exceed $147,372.50.
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6)a.4.m. Amendment to Contract 4400003146 with Frontier Transportation
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Description:
Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute an amendment to contract 440003146 with Frontier Transportation to increase the contract amount by $175,000 for the term of 7/1/2025 - 8/30/2026. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment would be $3,575,268.
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6)a.4.n. Contract 4400003693 with GBR Interpreting and Translation Services
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Executive Officer to execute a contract with GBR for translation and interpretation services, for a term of 8/4/2026-6/30/2027, for an amount not to exceed $200,000.
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6)a.4.o. Contract 4400003895 with HealthPartners
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Human Resources Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400003895 with HealthPartners to increase the contract amount by $58,468.95 for the term of 8/1/2026 - 7/31/2027. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $547,847.95.
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6)a.4.p. Amendment to contract 4400003338 with Kraft Contracting & Mechanical, LLC
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400003338 with Kraft Contracting & Mechanical, LLC for construction service at FAIR School, to increase the contract amount by $18,163.07, for the term of 09/09/2025 to 9/30/2027. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $519,584.87.
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6)a.4.q. Contract 4400003701 with Language Line
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Executive Officer to execute a contract with Language Line for translation and interpretation services, for a term of 8/4/2026 - 6/30/2027, for an amount not to exceed $103,500.
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6)a.4.r. Contract 4400003891 with Rethink Ed
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Description:
Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute a contract with Rethink Ed for Vizzle Classroom Access, for a term of 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027, for an amount not to exceed $114,922.50.
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6)a.4.s. Amendment to contract 4400003294 with Stages Theater Company
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Description:
Authorize the Senior Academic Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400003294 with Stages Theater Company to increase the contract amount by $70,000, for the term of 8/4/26-6/30/26. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $150,000.
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6)a.4.t. Contract 4400003848 with SVL
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Description:
Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with SVL for removal and replacement of Left Gas Master Boiler with natural gas type boiler, for a term of 7/1/26 - 6/30/27, for an amount not to exceed $219,151.00.
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6)a.4.u. Contract 4400003916 with Trafera, LLC
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Trafera, LLC for Varonis Renewal, for a term of 7/30/2026-06/29/2029, for an amount not to exceed $2,255,830.00.
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6)a.4.v. Contract 4400003926 with Transportation Plus
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Transportation Plus for Gap Cab On-Demand Services for the term of 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 for an amount not to exceed $700,000.
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6)a.4.w. Contract 4400003915 with Trane Inc.
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Trane Inc. for chiller coil replacement, for a term of 7/6/2026-06/30/2027, for an amount not to exceed $127,896.00
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6)a.4.x. Contract 4400003918 with the University of Minnesota
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute a contract with University of Minnesota for school psychology graduate student support services, for a term of 8/24/2026 - 6/30/202, for an amount not to exceed $782,137.
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6)a.4.y. Amendment to Contract 4400003097 with Waste Management of Minnesota, LLC
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Executive Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400003097 with Waste Management of Minnesota, LLC to increase the contract amount by $57,000, for the term ending 6/30/26. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $895,517.
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6)a.4.z. Contract 4400003858 with Xello
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorize the Senior Academic Officer to execute a contract with Xello for Renewal of college and career readiness software, for a term of 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027, for an amount not to exceed $159,708.08.
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6)a.4.aa. Updating Contract Alternative Schools Contracts for 2026-27
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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Authorizing the Deputy Superintendent to update Exhibit A for the 2026-2027 school year on Contract Alternative Schools Contracts
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6)b. Resolution Amending Policy 6690 (Wellness Policy)
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Action Item
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File Number 2026-0045
Item Title
Resolution Amending Policy 6690 (Wellness Policy)
Responsible Division/Department
Operations Division Background
Following a regular review, the wellness committee has recommended the indicated changes to incorporate feedback and ensure compliance. EDIA Analysis
An EDIA review process is not required for this policy. Timeline
Committee Action: 6/2/2026 First Reading: 6/9/2026 Board Vote: 7/28/2026
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6)c. Approval of the 2026-2027 e-learning day plan
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6)d. Approval of the 2026-2028 Non-Represented Employees Compensation Plan
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Action Item
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Authorization of revisions to the Non-Represented Employee Plan
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6)e. 2026-2027 First Budget Amendment
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Action Item
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This amendment is proposed to incorporate additional Compensatory Education Revenue and to utilize Operating Capital Revenue Fund Balance and Literacy Incentive Fund Balance
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6)f. Resolution Authorizing Changes in the Contemplated Use of Bond Proceeds Under Applicable Minnesota Statutes
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7) New Business
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Action or informational items from Board Directors
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7)a. 2025-2026 Superintendent Evaluation Summary
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7)b. Resolution Authorizing Negotiations for a Subsequent Superintendent Employment Contract
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7)c. Resolution Extending Equity and Diversity Impact Assessment (EDIA) Focus on Early Literacy for the 2026-2027 School Year
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7)d. Resolution Approving the Strategic Plan Prioritized Strategies for the 2026-27 School Year
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8) Reports from Board of Education Directors
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9) Adjournment
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