Regular School Board - 6 p.m. at Dakota Ridge School

 

A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

{Moment of Silence for Jolene Deilke, a District 196 Early Childhood Special Education speech-language pathologist, who passed away on June 29.}

1. Approval of Agenda

B. Recognition

1. Eagan High School’s Josiah Schaffhausen and Tristin Nguyen placed 2nd in Policy Debate during the National Speech and Debate competition
   - presented by Chris McDonald, Speech and Debate Coach
2. Apple Valley High School's top finishers at National Speech and Debate competitions: Mas’ud Hirsi - 3rd Place Duo at NCFL Nationals and 10th place at NSDA Nationals, Hanna Husen - 3rd Place Duo at NCFL Nationals, Isra Yasin - Champion in Oratory at NCFL Nationals and 5th place at NSDA Nationals, Maab Mohamed Ali - Champion in Oral Interpretation at NCFL Nationals and 6th Place at NSDA Nationals, Amelia Ugas - 3rd Place Drama at NCFL Nationals and 4th Place at NSDA Nationals.
   - presented by Tzitel Voss, Speech and Debate coach
3. Cliff Dodge, multimedia communications specialist, wins two national awards from the National School Public Relations Association
   - presented by Janet Swiecichowski, director of Communications

C. Superintendent’s Recognition

1. Introduction of Bethany Van Osdel, Educator Development and Instructional Coordinator
    

D. Consent

1. Minutes of June 22, 2026, Regular School Board meeting
2. Treasurer’s Report for May 2026
3. Revenues and Expenditures Report for May 2026
4. Gifts
5. Grants
6. Truth-in-Taxation Hearing
7. Appointments to the Budget Advisory Council 
8. Long-Term Facilities Maintenance 10-Year Plan for 2027-2036
9. Personnel 
10. Agreement for Student Teaching Experience with Educate Pathways
11. Agreement for Clinical Experience with University of St. Thomas
12. Activity Centers Audio Visual Solutions
13. Refrigerated Freight Truck
14. Continuation and Upgrade of Nutrition Services Software
15. Read 180
16. Acquisition Settlement Agreement for Permanent and Temporary Easements
     

E. Reports

1. Nutrition Services Update | Presentation
   - presented by Christopher Onyango-Robshaw, director of Finance and Operations, and
   Spencer Fischer, coordinator of Nutrition Services
    
2. 2026 District 196 Family Survey | Presentation
   - presented by Janet Swiecichowski, director of Communications

F. Other Action

1. Collective Bargaining Agreement with Nutrition Services
   - presented by Joel Milteer, director of Human Resources
    
2. Collective Bargaining Agreement with Vehicle Technicians
   - presented by Joel Milteer, director of Human Resources
    
3. Resolution for Sale of General Obligation Facilities Maintenance and School Building Bonds
   - presented by Christopher Onyango-Robshaw, director of Finance and Operations

G. Board Member and Superintendent Updates

1. School Board and Superintendent Updates

H. Adjournment