Action of the School Board

July 13, 2026

The School Board received testimony from Samantha Streater, Milly McCollor, Allison Merriman, Michelle Powers, and Jessica Ploehn.

Sarah Hunter, Chief Academic Officer, presented two new rigorous high school classes. Honors Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Principles of AI would be offered at Coon Rapids High School and Blaine High School as part of its magnet programming. The curriculum, which will provide extensive instruction in artificial intelligence, is developed and supported through the national STEM education leader Project Lead the Way. Anoka High School is proposing to add a course named “Maker Methods” to the school's STEAM speciality offerings. The courses are expected to return for approval at a future meeting.

Michelle Vargas, chief financial officer, reviewed the calendar and action steps required for the School Board to adopt the 2027 property tax levy as required by state law. The Board will set a public hearing date for Monday, December 7, as part of its regular school board meeting. Individual property owners will receive a notice of proposed taxes in advance of the public hearing and adoption.

Tim Palmatier, general counsel, provided a presentation regarding the legal aspects involving the responsibilities of the school district regarding a petition of citizens who have requested a two-question school funding request be placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Watch the presentation.

Dr. Jennifer Cherry, chief human resources officer, presented a master employment agreement with child nutrition site supervisors that was within the budget authority provided by the School Board. The agreement received unanimous approval from the School Board.

Dr. Jennifer Cherry, chief human resources officer, presented a master employment agreement with building supervisors that was within the budget authority provided by the School Board. The agreement received unanimous approval from the School Board.

1. Minutes from the June 22 School Board meeting.
2. Retirements, resignations, terminations, layoffs and recalls, leaves and modified leaves of absence, and appointments.
3. City of Blaine School Resource Officer Contract.
4. Terms and conditions of employment for unaffiliated employees - 2026-27.
5. Policy 620.0 Awarding Credit by Assessment.
6. City of Coon Rapids Polling Place Agreement.

School Board work session, Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sandburg Education Center, 1902 Second Ave., Anoka, MN 55303.

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