September 24, 2024 Meeting

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September 24 Meeting Agenda

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Superintendent Report Highlights

Dr. Hines centered her report around the mission to see, inspire, and empower each learner to live their brilliance in an environment that centers student voice and experience to create racially equitable learning that energizes and enhances the spirit of our community. In alignment with the mission, Dr. Hines acknowledged Hispanic Heritage Month and School Board Appreciation Month. Her report consisted of 5 main topics:

Preparations for staff and students for the start of the school
Youth Data Analysts (YDA) summer research and internship
Warm welcome for students and staff
Community engagement sessions to learn more from members of the community
National Merit Scholarship recipients, Estella Hughes and Caleb Teichman
Team USA in the World Junior Ultimate Championships, Ryan duSaire, Thomas Shope and Micah Davis

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Strategic Priority Update

Ashley Sukhu, Director of Communications shared an update on staff of color retention. The three action steps being taken this year include:

Create affinity and ally groups
Develop a leadership development opportunity for racially conscious staff
Fully actualize CARE team cycles in order to decrease the racial opportunity gap

Early Learning Programs Final Review 2023/2024

Patrice Howard, Director of Community Education; Erika Scott, Early Learning Supervisor; and Kim Rosholt, Interim Kids Place Supervisor shared information about Early Learning Programs which serves 577 families.

20.5% scholarship (free/reduced)
52.3% full tuition
27.3% receiving special education services

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Certificates of Participation Sale Approval

Director of Business Services, Patricia Magnuson and Municipal Advisor, Aaron Bushberger presented the Certificates of Participation Sale Approval.

Aquila Phase I Footings and Foundation Bids

Patricia Magnuson, Director of Business Services and Facility Manager Jim Langevin, presented an update on the Aquila construction project with Knutson Construction. The district remains on budget for this project, and the footings will be poured in November.

Preliminary Levy Certification

Director of Business Services, Patricia Magnuson shared current numbers of the payable 2025 payable levy in preparation for School Board action to certify the preliminary levy at maximum. The total levy will n crease +0.89%. Property values will increase +1-2%, resulting in a decreasing tax rate. The levy will get sent to Hennepin County by Oct. 1, 2024.

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Policy Development

Second Reading of Policy 522 Student Sex Nondiscrimination

Get in touch with the School Board

Board members welcome your input. Email the entire School Board at schoolboard@slpschools.org. You can also call the School Board message line with your questions or comments: 952-928-6040. The Board also holds Open Forum at each Business Meeting, which occur on the fourth Tuesday of every month. To participate in Open Forum, please complete this sign-up by 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting at which you would like to address the School Board.