January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - AMENDED Work Session of the St. Anthony-New Brighton School Board
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1. Call to Order School Board Work Session
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Chair Palmer called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Staff in attendance include: Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille, Assistant Superintendent Hope Fagerland, Laura Haupt-Coleman, Laurel Anderson (ceso), Destiny Sparks (HR), Matt Meiners (virtually), Phan Tu (virtually), Laura Guerrero (Effective Instruction Coordinator) and Liz Baumgartner (Family and Student Support Coordinator)
Description:
Dr. Cassandra Palmer, Chair to call to Order School Board Work Session
Time:
2 Minutes
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2. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The recommended motion to approve the January 20, 2026 Work Session agenda as presented was approved.
Description:
Board to review and approve agenda.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve the January 20, 2026 agenda as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
Time:
2 minutes
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3. Approval of Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Chair Palmer led the Consent Agenda item.
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):
The recommended motion is to approve the consent agenda as presented, including:
minutes from January 6, 2026 Board meeting, personnel, and payment of bills. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
Time:
2 Minutes
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4. Updates
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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4.1. Principal hiring update
Speaker(s):
Laurel Anderson (ceso), Susan Brott (ceso), Destiny Sparks
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Discussion:
Laurel Anderson of ceso presented the five work sections being established for the process of recruitment for positions to be filled within the District.
Individuals interested in participating on a stakeholder/participation group will be included in the process. Discussion addressed how the community would be involved, noting that interviews would incorporate stakeholder input to develop questions specific to the needs of the District. The overall process and resulting recommendations will be based on feedback from all components. Certified and non-certified staff, as well as union leadership, will be included. Board members expressed their desire to receive updates throughout the process.
Description:
Principal Hiring Process Overview
Time:
25
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4.2. AIPAC Concurrence
Speaker(s):
Hope Fagerland
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Discussion:
Assistant Superintendent Fagerland presented historical information regarding AIPAC, community involvement with AIPAC and efforts made to get community involvement in creating a committee. Information will be provided to MDE that there is no committee established at this time.
Attachments:
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Description:
Hope Fagerland to provide update on AIPAC concurrence.
Time:
10
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4.3. School Board Goals
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Discussion:
Chair Palmer presented the Board with a list of draft goals for the Board. Discussion was held regarding when the draft was created and whether any changes have been made since. Goals will be discussed again at a future meeting.
Description:
To ensure that the new Board members are provided a copy of the previously discussed School Board goals which will be brought back for further review and discussion at a future meeting.
Time:
5 minutes
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5. Discussion Items
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
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5.1. MN Student Survey Results
Speaker(s):
Laura Guerrero - Effective Instruction Coordinator and Liz Baumgartner - Family and Student Support Coordinator
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Laura Guerrero and Liz Baumgartner provided a summary of the major themes from the 2025 MN Student Survey. Information was provided regarding steps taken that have shown increased support for students in comparison to the 2022 survey results. Concerns were expressed and discussions held regarding ideas to provide additional support as needed and the accuracy of student self-reported information.
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Description:
Laura Guerrero and Liz Baumgartner will provide a summary of the major themes from the 2025 MN Student Survey. This survey is given every 3 years across the state of MN to students in 5th, 8th, 9th, and 11th grade. Extracted themes include feelings about school and student mental health.
Time:
25
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5.2. Mid-Year Budget to Actual budget update
Speaker(s):
Controller Phan Tu
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Discussion:
Controller, Phan Tu, provided the board with an overview of the mid-year budget in comparison to actual budget.
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Description:
The mid-year Budget to Actual update will be presented, providing an overview of the General Fund and other major fund expenditures as of December 31, 2025. This update will also include a comparison to prior-year expenditures, along with a summary of student activity account balances.
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5.3. Budget enrollment projection update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Renee Corneille - Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Corneille provided information regarding the enrollment process in place and ability to meet the budget for the 2026-2027 school year. A vote will be held at the 1/27/26 meeting to keep the status quo.
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Time:
20
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5.4. Board Committee Assignments
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Chair Palmer provided the Board with the committee assignments and emphasized that committee membership may fluctuate. She also expressed her appreciation to the members for their willingness to serve on committees.
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Description:
Chair Palmer will share the 2026 board member committee assignments with the board.
Time:
10
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5.5. 2nd Reading: Policy 522.
Speaker(s):
Chair Laurel Hood
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Policy Committee Chair Hood presented the 2nd reading of Policy 522. At this time, the policy committee is recommending passage of the policy with minor changes to language based on review of the MSBA model policy. This policy will return for final action at our 1/27/26 meeting.
Description:
The purpose of Policy 522 is to ensure district compliance with Title IX. This is a mandatory policy which was last reviewed and approved in 2020. This policy is based on Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) model policy and reflects current state and federal requirements applicable to K-12 school districts.
incorporated into the policy 522 link on our website --ISD 282 Title IX complaint form --Title IX compliance training on website/policy page --Investigative Process a Guide for Parents on website/policy page The Policy Committee reviewed policy 522 at the December 9th and the January 13th meeting. At this time, the policy committee is recommending passage of the policy with minor changes to language based on review of the MSBA model policy. This policy will return for final action at our January 27 meeting. 2nd Reading - Policy 522
Time:
10
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6. Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Description:
Reports and udpates
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6.1. ISD282 District, Program, and Building Report
Speaker(s):
Hope Fagerland, Assistant Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
School district achievements, events, and stories of students and staff were presented by Assistant Superintendent Hope Fagerland.
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.
Time:
5
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6.2. MSBA Convention Share Out
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
School Board members shared their experiences at the MSBA convention.
Description:
The Chair will provide a brief report about the MSBA Leadership conference which the entire School Board attended between January 14th -16th, 2026.
Time:
2 minutes
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6.3. Board Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Board Reports
Discussion:
School Board members shared information from the meetings, professional learning and events they have attended. Director Laurel Hood announced that she will be moving out of the School District, with final dates for her change of residence not yet determined. When Director Hood moves out of the SANB district, an appointment by the board will be made to fulfill her remaining term that ends in 2027.
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.
Time:
10 Minutes
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7. Adjourn School Board Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Chair Palmer adjourned the meeting at 8:17 pm.
Description:
Upcoming Meetings: February 10, 2026 |
