December 10, 2024 Meeting

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December 10 Meeting Agenda
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Truth in Taxation Hearing


Director Patricia Magnuson shared information about the Proposed Payable 2025 tax levy. The proposal is an increase from 2024 of $198,670 or 0.45%, and the changes by levy category and reasons for major increases & decreases in levy. She also provided:


  • Background Information on School Funding
  • Insight on the District’s Budget
  • District’s Proposed Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2024


Superintendent Report Highlights


Dr. Hines shared an update on recent happenings within the district. Here are some of the items she shared more about:


  1. Celebrations from Special Education Day, Inclusive Schools Week
  2. Secondary athletic and activity highlights
  • First middle school newspaper of the year
  • Theater performances of The Wizard of Oz and Robinhood
  • Collegiate athlete signing day
Watch the report

Enrollment Data and Budget Update


Director Patricia Magnuson provided an update regarding fall 2024 (FY2025) K-12 enrollment sharing enrollment insights using FY2024 MARSS data. The district had an increase in enrollment.


  • FY2025 K-12 enrollment exceeds projections by 3.4%
  • Capture rate mid-range in comparison to neighboring districts
  • Gain more students than our lost through enrollment options
  • Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School not reflective of the racial makeup of the residents who choose St. Louis Park Public Schools


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Overview, Preview, and Discussion of Curriculum and Program Review Process - Design Teams and 3 Phases


Director of Teaching and Learning Patrick Duffy shares information about the Curriculum and Program Review Process. Some highlights include:

  • Leadership Development program
  • Design Teams and Consulting Teams
  • Transformational change needs to have an intentional antiracist lens
  • Student-centered recommendations and plans
  • Need to consider pace that is good for the system and meets the needs of students


Watch the presentation

Action Items


  • Pay 2024 Levy Certification
  • Approval of SY26 & SY27 School Calendar
  • Stadium Storage Bid Acceptance

Get in touch with the School Board


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