Action of the School Board
May 18, 2026
RECOGNITIONS
Middle school math and choir awards
Dr. Annette Ziegler, assistant superintendent of secondary schools, presented advisors from district middle schools who recognized students who were awarded with honors related to math and choir.
Roosevelt Middle School,
- St. Cloud State University Mathematics Competition - William Lockhart, Callan Salmi and Knowles Schaefer.
Anoka High School
- All State Speech Team - Mabel Gauslin.
- Business Professionals of America National Qualifier students: Matthew Braaten, Hayley Christensen, Jessica Moua, Ngum Sama and Avery Warzala.
- DECA National Qualifier students: Noah Ammann, Bailey Barth, Gus Moran and Rylee Wahlberg.
Blaine High School
- Business Professionals of America (BPA) awarded students: Brook Aberra, Samuel Agboola, Zabida Ahmed, Shaurya Ahuja, Rusis Bhusal, Jada Chen, Kenya Cooper, Vladimir Ditta, Mark Elau, Nolawi Gibe, Sienna Grant, Tristan Harris, Jacob Hoang, Roshna Hoti, Hibatallah Kemer, Reema Krishnan, Ayana Layeni, Lillia Mathias, Ericka Miller, Sarah Mishkulin, Fru Mofor, Abdulbasit Muhamed, Abdulwadud Muhamed, Ayush Naik, Tyler Nguyen, Josephine Nnadi, Derrick Obwaya, Amogh Patil, Karma Phuntsok, Fahima Rashid, Omar Rincon Lopez, Sandara Sihavong, Anushkaa Sinha, Kelly Tran, Pal Trivedi, Isabelle Wegener and Eliana Zerie.
Coon Rapids High School
- DECA awarded students: Lilyanna Gagnon, Kalista Barker, Winston Vue, Daniel Hammond, Magret Kamwendo, Michaela Jackson, Conner Pierce, Kalkidan Eshetu, Brianna Towle, Aantu Biramo, and Avery Larsen.
- Minnesota DECA Advisor of the Year: Blake Bodenberg
- National Woods Board: Bobby Miller, advisor
- Skills USA/MN Woodworkers Guild awards: Andrew Lessard.
COMMUNICATIONS, DELEGATIONS AND PETITIONS
The School Board received testimony from Bethaney Costello, Lynn Burley, Rod Kuehn, John Wolhaupter, Kara Schmidt and Cedar Kirby.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
The School Board took action regarding employees and positions in the district in relation to a reporting timeline needed to comply with contracts and state requirements. Shelly Leciejewski, Director of Employee Services, presented items for approval.
Resolution relating to the non-renewal of teaching contracts of probationary teachers
The board voted unanimously to approve the resolution in compliance with Minnesota Statute 122A.40, sub. 5. The action is considered a routine matter conducted annually by the board.
Resolution to rescind the inclusion of certain teachers’ names in resolution terminating probationary teachers
The board voted unanimously to approve the resolution, an action considered a routine matter conducted annually by the board.
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Learning and Achievement: Pilot Resource Recommendations - K-5, 8, 9, 10 and 12
Sarah Hunter, executive director of learning and achievement, presented social studies curriculum materials for approval at both the elementary and secondary levels. The recommendation followed the district’s rigorous curriculum approval process. A vote to authorize purchase failed on a 3-3 vote and the materials will not be purchased as a result.
FINANCE
Preliminary FY27 general fund budget
Michelle Vargas, chief financial officer, presented a preliminary FY27 general budget timeline for decision making, which includes a series of financial planning assumptions for the district. The School Board is expected to consider approval of the 2026-27 budget in June. By state law, the School Board is required to approve a budget by July 1, 2026.
LABOR RELATIONS AND BENEFITS
2027-28 School Calendar committee proposal
Dr. Jennifer Cherry, chief human resource officer, provided the School Board with an overview of the proposed school calendar for the 2027-28 school year. The draft was prepared for consideration through a 31 member calendar committee. Final approval will be considered by the School Board at a future meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
- Minutes from May 4, 2026 School Board meeting.
- Retirements, resignations, terminations, layoffs and recalls, leaves and modified leaves of absence, and appointments.
- Cash disbursements report
- Cash balance report
- Donations and scholarships report
- Monthly revenue and expenditures
- Communicable Disease Policy
- Enrollment options policy
- School security and visitors to Anoka-Hennepin District Buildings and Sites
- CRFPM Lease amendment and extension
- #26052B MSFBG Bid #3 - Food and beverage items
- Immunization exclusions as required by state statute 121a.15.
NEXT MEETING
School Board worksession, June 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sandburg Education Center, 1902 Second Ave., Anoka, MN 55303
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