October 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Business Meeting
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I. Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Recognizes Senator Seeberger
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) has named Senator Seeberger, as one of its 2025 Legislators of Distinction. |
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II. Recognition
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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III. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Up to fifteen speakers will be allotted three minutes each to speak.
The school board encourages community input. While comments and questions are welcome, law prohibits the board from discussing concerns about individual employees or students in a public meeting. The board will not deliberate, discuss, or engage in conversation with speakers. However, the board may ask administration to review the concern(s) presented. Speakers must present their testimony in a respectful manner. Vulgarity, character attacks, malice or specific complaints identifying staff or students by name or implication will not be permitted. We will stop the proceedings immediately if employee or student privacy issues are raised and direct the speaker to forward comments regarding individual employees or students to the superintendent. |
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IV. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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V. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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VI. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited prior to the approval of the meeting agenda.
I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. |
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VII. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Once quorum has been established the School Board Chair will request approval of the meeting agenda.
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VIII. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Zach Cody and Ms. Aurora Swenson, Student Representatives
Description:
The Student Board Members will provide updates on items of interest in the announcement category. Many times these topics develop between the time the agenda is prepared and distributed and the meeting date. Topics generally include announcement of academics, activities, arts and athletics. What is included in this item will vary each meeting depending on the nature of the topics, the school year schedule and time of activities.
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IX. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mike Funk, Superintendent
Description:
Each meeting the Superintendent will provide an update on items of interest in the announcement category. Many times these topics develop between the time the agenda is prepared and distributed, and the meeting date. Topics generally include announcement of attendance at district events, communications items, informational items and correspondence items worth noting. What is included in this item will vary each meeting depending on the nature of the topics, the school year schedule and time of activities.
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X. Board Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Each meeting the Board Chair board will provide updates on items of interest in the announcement category. Many times these topics develop between the time the agenda is prepared and distributed, and the meeting date. What is included in this item will vary each meeting depending on the nature of the topics, the school year schedule and time of activities.
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XI. Consent Agenda
Description:
The consent agenda is a meeting practice which packages routine reports, Board meeting minutes, and other non-controversial items not requiring discussion or independent action as one agenda item. The Board will approve this ‘package’ of items together in one motion.
A. School Board Meeting Minutes, September 30, 2025
B. School Board Meeting Minutes, October 7, 2025 C. Payment of Invoices, October 4-17, 2025 D. Acceptance of a $5000 Gift to Stillwater Area High School E. Policy 806 - Crisis Management Policy - Annual Review F. Human Resources Personnel Report |
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XI.A. School Board Meeting Minutes, September 30, 2025
Speaker(s):
Ms. Katie Hockert, School Board Clerk
Description:
A copy of the minutes is included for your review.
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XI.B. School Board Meeting Minutes, October 7, 2025
Description:
A copy of the minutes is included for your review.
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XI.C. Payment of Invoices, October 4-17, 2025
Speaker(s):
Ms. Marie Schrul, Chief Financial Officer
Description:
A copy of the register has been distributed to Board members.
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XI.D. Acceptance of a $5000 gift to Stillwater Area High School
Speaker(s):
Ms. Marie Schrul, Chief Financial Officier
Description:
Award letter is included for board review.
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XI.E. Policy 806 - Crisis Management
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
This is an annual review of the policy.
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XI.F. Human Resources Personnel Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
A summary of personnel transactions for the month is included for your review.
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XII. Strategic Direction A: Ensure the learning process is adaptable to meet individual student needs
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XII.A. Report: Strategic Investment - High School Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Ms. Marie Schrul, Chief Financial Officer and Ms. Carissa Keister, Chief of Staff
Description:
At the October Learning Session, staff presented an overview of efforts to expand course offerings, college and career pathways opportunities, and online learning at Stillwater Area High School. During this follow-up discussion, board members will consider the potential return on investment of expanded programming, as well as missed opportunity costs if offerings remain limited. This discussion will help inform future budget planning and prioritization, particularly as the district considers how best to allocate resources to meet evolving student needs.
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XII.B. Report: Stillwater Area High School Course Proposal
Speaker(s):
Mr. Rob Bach, Stillwater Area High School Principal
Description:
As part of the high school’s ongoing efforts to expand academic opportunities and keep students engaged on campus, staff are proposing a set of new courses for the 2026-27 school year. The proposal includes 20 new in-person courses and 9 new online courses. The expanded offerings aim to better meet the interests and postsecondary goals of students while ensuring they have reasons to stay connected to the high school campus.
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XIII. Strategic Direction B: Foster a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and students
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XIII.A. Report: School Safety
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mark Drommerhausen, Executive Director of Operations
Description:
Staff will provide an overview of the safety systems and response protocols in place across the district to ensure the well-being of students and staff. The report will cover prevention measures, emergency protocols, training schedules and family communication processes.
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XIV. Strategic Direction C: Utilize systems and align resources in an efficient manner to support learning
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XIV.A. Action: 2025-2027 Principal Master Agreement
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
The board will review the 2025-2027 Principal Master Agreement.
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XIV.B. Report: First Reading Policy 512 - Student Publications
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
There have been no revisions or updates to this mandatory policy since May 8, 1985. Following an administrative review, the Policy Committee is recommending a revision to align the policy with the updated MSBA model policy.
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XIV.C. Report: Second Reading: Policy 620 Credit for Learning
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
There have been no changes to the policy since the first reading at the September 30 board meeting.
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XIV.D. Action: Approval of Policy 620 Credit for Learning
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
A copy of the policy is included for your review.
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XIV.E. Action: Revoke Policy 910 - Publication or Creation of Materials
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
The policy was reviewed by the Policy Committee at its meeting on October 9. There have been no revisions or updates since its original adoption on January 17, 1972. Additionally, the policy does not reference any state statutes or MSBA (Minnesota School Boards Association) guidelines. |
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XIV.F. Action: Revoke Policy 911 Policy: Positive Relationship
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
The policy was reviewed by the Policy Committee at its meeting on October 9. There have been no revisions or updates since its original adoption on September 4, 2003. Additionally, the policy does not reference any state statutes or MSBA (Minnesota School Boards Association) guidelines.
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XIV.G. Action: Revoke Policy 912 Policy: Respectful Behavior
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
The policy was reviewed by the Policy Committee at its meeting on October 9. There have been no revisions or updates since its original adoption on May 22, 1997. Additionally, the policy does not reference any state statutes or MSBA (Minnesota School Boards Association) guidelines.
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XIV.H. Action: Revoke Policy SR 1.1: Copyright
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
The archived policy was reviewed by the Policy Committee at its meeting on October 9. There have been no revisions or updates since May 8, 1985. Additionally, the policy does not reference any state statutes or MSBA (Minnesota School Boards Association) guidelines.
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XIV.I. Action: Revoke Policy SR 1.21: Development of Parental Involvement Policies For Title I Programs
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
The archived policy was reviewed by the Policy Committee at its meeting on October 9. There have been no revisions or updates since it's adoption on June 24, 2004. Additionally, the policy does not reference any state statutes or MSBA (Minnesota School Boards Association) guidelines. This policy has been replaced by Policy 612.1 - Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title I Programs.
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XIV.J. Action: Revoke SR 1.5: Transportation Operators - Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Lee, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Description:
The archived policy was reviewed by the Policy Committee at its meeting on October 9. There have been no revisions or updates since it's adoption on December 15, 1994. Additionally, the policy does not reference any state statutes or MSBA (Minnesota School Boards Association) guidelines. This policy has been replaced by Policy 416 - Drug and Alcohol Testing.
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XIV.K. Action: Resolution of Governing Board Supporting Form A Applicaton to Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Foundation
Speaker(s):
Mr. Nate Cox, Activities Director
Description:
MSHSL offers this grant to offset student activity fees.
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XIV.L. Action: School Board Meeting Dates 2026
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
The 2026 School Board meeting dates draft is included for you review.
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XV. Strategic Direction D: Develop strong partnerships with the communities we serve
Description:
Nothing to report.
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XVI. Closed Session
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3), which allows the Board to go into closed session to develop or consider an offer to purchase or sell real property. |
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XVII. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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XVIII. Attachments
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