August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 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
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.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve the 8/18/26 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.
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 8/04/26 Regular Board meeting, personnel, addition of new Special Ed teacher position (1.0) 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. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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4.1. 2026-2027 Adult Meal Prices
Speaker(s):
Dr. Steven Massey, Interim Superintendent and Hope Fagerland, Assistant Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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Description:
The Minnesota Department of Education released the minimum adult pricing for meals for the 2026-2027 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to implement the new adult meal prices as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
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4.2. Superintendent Search Timeline
Speaker(s):
Dr. Steven Massey, Interim Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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Description:
The superintendent search timeline was presented to the board at the August 4, 2026, meeting for review. The superintendent search timeline is now before the board for approval.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve the Superintendent search timeline as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
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4.3. Superintendent Search Request for Proposal
Speaker(s):
Dr. Steven Massey, Interim Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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Description:
The proposed RFP was presented to the Board on August 4, 2026, for review. It is now before the Board for approval.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve the Request for Proposal draft as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
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4.4. Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant
Speaker(s):
Troy Urdahl, Executive Director of Operations
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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Description:
The St. Anthony-New Brighton School District has been selected to receive $7,300 through the Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant program. The grant funds will be used to purchase new volleyball standards and nets, as well as pole vault poles for the track and field program. We are grateful these equipment needs are now able to be met through Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant (HCYAG) funds. The HCYAG program is funded through proceeds from the county’s 0.15% sales tax surcharge, authorized by state legislation for the construction of Target Field.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve the Resolution Accepting Donation as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
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5. Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Board Reports
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5.1. Director Introduction and Responsibilities
Speaker(s):
Hope Fagerland, Assistant Superintendent; Troy Urdahl, Executive Director of Operations; Matt Menier, Executive Director of Academics and Wendy Webster, Executive Director of HR & Community Services
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Attachments:
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Description:
Each director will present a 2-3 minute summary covering their core departmental duties and focus areas for the upcoming year.
Time:
20 Minutes
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5.2. MN Public Land Trust Presentation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Steven Massey, Interim Superintendent and Hope Fagerland, Assistant Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Board Reports
Attachments:
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Description:
A short video on MN Public Land Trust will be presented. MN Public Land Trust Presentation: Video
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5.3. ISD282 District, Program, and Building Report
Speaker(s):
Hope Fagerland, Assistant Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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:
10 Minutes
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5.4. Board Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Board Reports
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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5.5. MN Kids Rise
Speaker(s):
Chair Cassandra Palmer
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Attachments:
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Description:
Minnesota Kids Rise is a statewide public education initiative that highlights the impact of Minnesota’s public schools by sharing local proof, real stories, and clear statistics demonstrating how public schools help children and communities succeed. It aims to build trust and pride in public education across the state.
A video of MN Kids Rise will be shared: MN Kids Rise Video
Time:
2 Minutes
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6. Adjourn School Board Meeting
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
Upcoming Meetings: Policy Committee Meeting Listening Session/Regular Meeting |
