Action of the School Board -5.19.25

May 19, 2025

Ashley Brown, International Baccalaureate (IB)/Advanced Placement (AP) coordinator at Champlin Park High School recognized IB and AP students at Champlin Park High School.

IB diploma candidates: Maia Ark, Hunter Capers, Katie Dehonor Fortino, Chloe Kazee, Cecilia Kelly, Marek Krause, Zakiyyah Maalimdahir, Elizabeth Mayor, Kamar Sati, Rhett Simonson, Briar Stouffer, Raziel-Jade Talatala, Elissa Walker,

IB Career diploma certificate: Antonella Avila, Pieter Bulimu, Abigail Burns, Dana Gau, Ezekiel Her, Ntshiabsi Khang, Najib Mohammed, Emily Nguyen, Kailey O'Brien, Kelly Odiakosa, Aubrey Onchiri, Demilola Owoade, Cameron Plantenberg, Danica Purkat, Sammie Sagbeh, Grace Saydee

Alex Speltz, Paulianee Vang, Siana Xiong, Paris Zeah and Evelyn Zimpfer.

AP scholars: Norah J. Allen, Maia L. Ark, Logan J. Beheba, Elias R. Campbell, Peter Coan, Oluwafemi J. Ebohon, Ezekiel M. Her, Deven Khamvongsouk, Marek Krause, Zakiyyah M. Maalimdahir, William B. Maher, Destiny K. Masiasia, Elijah L. Moore, William Olsen, Rebecca E. Ritchie, Brady J. Schornstein and Theresa Ung.

AP scholars with distinction: George A. Lieu, Jedrik Lunde and Elizabeth M. Mayor.

AP scholars with honor: Samuel V. Feuerborn, Lailani V. Hanson, Cecilia C. Kelly, Logan R. Martinez

Jake H. Pollmann, Kamar Sati, Raziel-Jade Talatala, Samuel Wilhelmi, Nash A. Woodward.

Coon Rapids High School

Blake Bodenburg, business teacher and DECA advisor at Coon Rapids High School introduced students with top finishes in DECA state and national competition including: Ja’el Roberts, Elise Yang, Julia Smith, Conner Pierce, Lilyanna Gagnon, Kali Barker, Denise Roberts, Adreanna Fowlkes,

Justyne Vue, Peter Bruhjell, Kimora Freeman, Kelsey Koehler, Maggie Kamwendo. Bodenberg was also recognized for being named Outstanding DECA Advisor for Minnesota and 2025 Best Prep Educator of Excellence Award.

Blaine High School and Anoka High School

Holly Boisjolie, business teacher and Business Professionals of America (BPA) coordinator at Blaine High School attended the meeting to recognize students for top performance at state and national competitions to include: Anan Abdi, Teni Adeogun, Teddy Agem, Ajibike Anjorin, Ali Al-Jumali, Nadaline Barry, Rusis Bhusal, Jordan Blair, Dmer Browne, Sebastian Butorac, Landen Chang, Jada Chen, Ben Darda, Maggie Davini, Vladimir Ditta, Niyjae Douglas, Gabriella Dubois Ketchaya, Mark Elau, Jake Elson, Sarrah Es-Sabha, Fernando Fung Bautista, Nolawi Gibe, Natran Gibe, Sienna Grant, Sydney Greene, Tristan Harris, Omar Hilowle, Andy Hoang, Jacob Hoang, Albert Holman, Leah Holman, Sarah Huynh, Kreem Ibrahim, Laela Jeon, Ishmael Kamara, Halie Kaufmann, Hiba Kemer, Ali Khan, Reema Krishnan, Ericka Miller, Abdulbasit Muhamed, Ayush Naik, Desmon Naimodu, Vivian Nguyen, Derrick Obwaya, Tosin Olasanmi, Nolan Olson, Shripad Patil, Amogh Patil, Isabella Phan, Vy Phan, Karma Phuntsok, Fahima Rashid, Omar Rincon Lopez, Marlena Roby, Umniyah Sekhi, Nelson Sherman, Sandara Sihavong, Anita Simons, Suditya Singh, Anushkaa Sinha, Feneti Sultan, Justin, Sworr, Bethel Teklu, Bona Terfassa, Ella Thomson, Emily Tran, Rosalynn Truong, Chuepor Vue, Isabelle Wegner, Aurelia Woolhouse, Ariel Yajcherthao, Barack Yusuf, Eliana Zerie, and Mary Zins.

The School Board received testimony from Greg Kimball, Kathleen Sekhon, Cedar Kilby, Nicole Hedman, Max Marcial, Jvon Vosquez, Janene Unke-Hanson, Patricia Rysdam and Emily Neuharth.

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. Dr. Jennifer Cherry, Executive Director of Human Resources, presented items for approval.

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.

The board voted unanimously to approve the resolution, an action considered a routine matter conducted annually by the board.

Superintendent Cory McIntyre presented options regarding Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum. Options presented for board approval include maintaining the current SEL programming with Character Strong and Leader in Me, continuing with current materials and entering into a curriculum materials adoption process for implementation in 2026-27, or eliminating current SEL curriculum materials and directing a district process to create materials for character development. A motion to pursue writing Anoka-Hennepin specific SEL curriculum failed on a 3-3 vote with Deschene, Langenfeld and Simon voting no. With no board direction, SEL programming will continue in its current structure until directed differently by the School Board.

Annette Ziegler, associate superintendent for high schools, requested School Board action to approve membership to the Minnesota State High School League for the 2025-26 school year, which the board approved on a unanimous vote.

Greg Cole, chief operations officer and B.J. Ison, director of transportation, proposed changes in non-transported areas for seven schools: Jefferson Elementary, Johnsville Elementary, Mississippi Elementary, Morris Bye Elementary, Sunrise Elementary, Anoka High School and Sandburg Regional High School. These recommendations follow the district transportation policy, which provides transportation services who live 1 mile or further from school. The board is expected to consider approval at a future meeting.

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Dr. Jennifer Cherry, executive director of human resources, provided the School Board with an update on the status of negotiations for employee groups consistent with Board Policy 209, Negotiations Code of Ethics. The presentation included an overview of the status of negotiations with the district’s bargaining groups and policy groups.

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Michelle Vargas, chief financial officer, presented a proposed FY26 all-funds budget timeline for decision-making and a series of financial planning assumptions for the district. The board is expected to consider approval of the 2025-26 budget at its June 23, 2025 meeting.

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1. Minutes from the May 5 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 scholarship report.
6. Monthly revenue and expenditures.
7. #25041P - Group term life and LTD insurance.
8. #25048B - Oak View Middle School and Oxbow Creek ES paving project.
9. Immunization exclusions as required by statute 121a.15.

Special School Board work session, June 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sandburg Education Center, 1902 2nd Ave., Anoka, MN 55303.

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