Action of the School Board -2.23.26

February 23, 2026

The School Board received testimony from Sheighlyn Berbig, Rod Kuehn and Michelle Powers.

Tom Shaw, director of student services; and Kimberly Brenden, chair of the American Indian Education advisory committee; joined Mindy Meyers, American Indian education coordinator, in sharing an informational update on the district’s American Indian Education program. Presenters shared data participation and preparation for college-level course participation. They also shared highlights of cultural activities for students and families, and presented a resolution of concurrence as required by state law. The School Board approved the resolution of concurrence on a unanimous vote.

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Tim Palmatier, general counsel, provided a first read of Policy 410.0 for board consideration. The policy will be considered for approval at a future meeting.

Tim Palmatier, general counsel, provided a first read of Policy 605.0 for board consideration. The policy will be considered for approval at a future meeting.

Tim Palmatier, general counsel, provided a repeal of Policy 907.0 for board consideration. The School Board held discussion and voted to repeal the policy on a 6-0 vote.

Dr. Jennifer Cherry, chief human resources officer, presented an updated master agreement with the special education administrators bargaining group. The agreement was within the financial parameters provided by the School Board and it was approved on a unanimous vote.

1. Minutes from Feb. 9, 2026 School Board meeting.
2. Retirements, resignations, terminations, layoffs and recalls, leaves and modified leaves of absence, and appointments.
3. Cash disbursements report.
4. Cash balance report.
5. Donations and scholarships report.
6. Monthly revenue and expenditures.
7. City of Andover and Anoka County Sheriff's office - school resource officer contract.
8. #26038B ESC and RTLC cooler/freezer replacement.
9. #26037B Jefferson and Madison elementary school cooler/freezer replacement.
10. 2026-27 District Strategic Priorities.
11. District Legislative Platform
12. Medical insurance administrator.
13. Immunization exclusions as required by state statute 121a.15.

School Board work session, March 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sandburg Education Center, 1902 Second Ave., Anoka, MN 55303.

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