November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Study Session
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I. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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II. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
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III. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
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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IV. 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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V. 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. Payment of Invoices, October 18 - 31, 2025
B. Worker's Compensation Insurance Renewal C. Cooperative Agreement Between the Washington County Development Agency and Independent School District ISD834 D. Rutherford Elementary Outdoor Learn and Play Project |
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V.A. Payment of Invoices - October 18 - 31, 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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V.B. Worker's Compensation Insurance Renewal
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kristine Carlston, Executive Director of Human Resources
Description:
A copy of the worker's compensation insurance renewal is included for your review.
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V.C. Cooperative Agreement Between the Washington County Community Development Agency (CDA) and ISD834
Speaker(s):
Mr. Bob Manning, Career Pathways Coordinator
Description:
CDA will provide $5000 as a one-time only contribution towards the SchoolLinks subscription to support college and career readiness initiatives, including workforce development and work-based learning opportunities.
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V.D. Rutherford Elementary Outdoor Learn and Play Project
Speaker(s):
Mr. Josh Krebs, Rutherford Elementary Principal
Description:
This completes the Outdoor Learn and Play project at Rutherford.
Phase one was the installation of the two ADA playgrounds and phase two is the outdoor learning space. All funds were raised through the PTA via grants, business and local donations. |
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VI. Business Items
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VI.A. Action: High School Course Proposals
Speaker(s):
Mr. Rob Bach, Stillwater Area High School Principal
Description:
At the Oct. 21 learning session, board members reviewed course proposals for 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. Administration recommends approval of the new courses. |
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VI.B. Report: High School Online Economics Course Proposal
Speaker(s):
Mr. Rob Bach, Stillwater Area High School Principal
Description:
At the Oct. 21 board meeting, staff presented a list of proposed new courses for the 2026-27 school year. A new online economics course was inadvertently omitted from that presentation. Staff will review the proposed course. This item is presented for information only. Staff will bring the course forward for board approval at the next regular meeting. |
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VI.C. Report: Boundary Change Options
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mark Drommerhausen, Executive Director of Operations
Description:
To prepare for the opening of the new Lake Elmo and Bayport elementary schools, the district is reviewing elementary attendance boundaries across the southern portion of the district. The goal is to balance enrollment and make room for future growth. A boundary committee has developed three boundary options for the board to consider. This first reading provides the board and public with an overview of the options. Following this meeting, the district will gather community feedback before returning to the board for further discussion and final decision-making. |
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VI.D. Report: Update on Adventure Club Enrollment and Waitlist
Speaker(s):
Ms. Annette Sallman, Executive Director of Community Education
Description:
Staff will provide a report on current enrollment and waitlist status for Adventure Club, the district’s school-age care program. This information is relevant in light of the earlier elementary school start/end times, which have increased demand for after-school care. This item is presented for information only. |
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VII. Workshop Topic
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VII.A. Discussion: Board Committee Framework
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
The school board will discuss its current committee structure and determine the best approach for conducting its governance work moving forward. This conversation will help align the board’s structure with its priorities and support effective governance. |
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VII.B. Discussion: Legislative Platform and Outreach
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
As the district prepares for the upcoming legislative session, the board will hold a discussion to identify and prioritize key issues to be included in the Stillwater Area Public Schools legislative platform. This conversation will help clarify the board’s advocacy goals and provide direction for engagement efforts with local legislators, state agencies, and the broader community. This discussion will inform the development of a formal legislative platform to be brought forward for board approval later this fall. |
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VIII. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Ms. Alison Sherman, School Board Chair
Description:
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