September 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Business Meeting

Description:  Proposed agenda is tentative and subject to change until approved at the beginning of the meeting

Description:  Presentations, discussions, and items for Board action at future meetings

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• Superintendent's Update
• Overview of property tax levy process

Description:  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.

Description:  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.

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. 

Description:  Acceptance of Gifts and Donations July 28, 2026. 

Description:  Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400003643 with Advanced Masonry Restoration to increase the contract amount by $35,280.00, for the term of 9/8/2026-12/31/2026. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $359,531.00.

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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute amendment #6 to contract 4400002941 with B&D Associates, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $20,612.00, for the term of 9/8/2026-12/31/2026. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $619,358.00.

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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute amendment #7 to contract 4400002941 with B&D Associates, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $33,727.57, for the term of 9/8/2026-12/31/2026. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $653,085.57.

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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400003250 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $8,635.00, for the term of 9/08/2026-12/31/2027 . The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $588,035.00.

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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Bolton & Menk Inc, for design services, for a term of 9/8/2026  to 12/30/2028, for an amount not to exceed $642,100.00.

Description:  Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute a contract with College Nannies and Tutors for tutoring services for a term of 9/18/26-7/30/27, for an amount not to exceed $632,301.

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Authorize the Senior Executive Officer to execute an amendment to contract 4400000985 with Concur Technologies to increase the contract amount by $77,927.04 for the term of 07/01/26 to 06/30/2027. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $604,961.64.

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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Comport Consulting Corp for Erate Switches, Wireless Access Points, and associated equipment, for a term of 7/28/2026 - 7/27/2028, for an amount not to exceed $4,733,570.34.

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Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute a contract with David Hoy & Associates (DHA) to provide counseling and social services at Cristo Rey and Ascension Schools for the term of 9/14/2026, through 7/30/2027, for an amount not to exceed $236,114.42.

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Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute a one-year contract with Eastside Neighborhood Services for Menlo Park to provide alternative educational services for eligible Minneapolis Public Schools students during the 2026-2027 school year, for the period of 7/1/2026, through 6/30/2027, in an amount not to exceed $712,858.00.

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Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute a contract with International Baccalaureate Organization for IB exams and program support , for a term of 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027, for an amount not to exceed $665,000.

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Authorize the Senior Academic Officer to execute a contract with Johnson Litho Graphics for printing and mailing the Community Education Brochure and postcards, for a term of 10/1/2026 to 9/ 30/2027, for an amount not to exceed $214,000.00.

Description:  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 $41,032.04, for the term of 09/09/2025 to 9/30/2027. The cumulative contract amount with the amendment is $560,616.91.

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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Kone for providing districtwide elevator maintenance, for a term of 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027, for an amount not to exceed $192,500.00.

Description:  Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute a contract with the Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota (LDAMN) to provide Title I and Title III instructional services to eligible students in grades K-12 attending nonpublic schools. The term of the contract is 9/ 14/2026 -  7/30/2027, in an amount not to exceed $577,983.00.

Description:  Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Paragon Development Systems, aka Pellera for HPE contract renewal, for a term of 9/09/2026-6/30/2027, for an amount not to exceed $194,585.52.

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Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute a contract with Project For Pride In Living- LNAS for 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2027, for a term of one year, for an amount not to exceed $531,836.00.

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Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute a contract with Project For Pride In Living- MERC for 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2027, for a term of one year, for an amount not to exceed $834,140.00.

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Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute a contract with PYC for a term of 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2027, for an amount not to exceed $1,246,466.00.

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Authorize the Senior Academic Officer to execute a contract with Reading & Math, Inc dba Ampact for math tutoring services for student K-8, for a term of 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027, for an amount not to exceed $174,000.

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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to continue the contract with Ricoh for Document Center printing services, for a month-to-month term, for an amount not to exceed $408,000.00 annually.

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Authorize the Deputy Superintendent to execute an amendment to contract 4400003945 with American Indian OIC Takoda Prep to provide alternative educational services for eligible Minneapolis Public Schools students during the 2026-2027 school year, for the period of 7/ 1/2026, through 6/30/2027, in an amount not to exceed $542,691.

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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with Total Filtration Services for providing air quality materials to districtwide sites, for a term of 9/8/2026 to 6/30/2027, for an amount not to exceed $240,000.00.

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Authorize the Senior Operations Officer to execute a contract with True North Consulting for Security Design Services, for a term of 9/08/2026-6/30/2028, for an amount not to exceed $108,250.00.

Description:  Item referred to the full board by the finance committee on 8/25/2026

Description:  Action or informational items from Board Directors