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Athletic and Activities Director Chris Fink introduced student speakers from boys swimming, marching band and winter guard, speech and debate, Nordic skiing, and other activities. Henry Barton and Lucas McGann, captains of the boys swim and dive team, described the program’s progress: a turnaround from not placing at state four years ago to a 10–1 season, second in the conference and 10th at state, with six records broken and multiple relay achievements.

Students from marching band and winter guard described national and regional travel and competition, including a trip to Indianapolis and participation in WGI events. Speech and debate students said the programs are growing, sending a record number of students to national tournaments and building varsity teams after only a few years of program development.

Sophie and Zelle, captains of the Nordic skiing team, said participation nearly doubled this season, with comingled middle-school newcomers and sustained success of sending skiers to state. Science Olympiad captains from Mounds View described a third-place finish at state, over 60 team members, 15 competitors at state, repeated national appearances and a historical record of placing first at state 15 of the last 20 years for the district program.

DECA students reported 35 chapter members competed at state with seven advancing to international competition in Orlando, operation of two gold-certified student-run stores (Mustang Marketplace and Mustang Spirit Shop), and a week-of-giving that raised more than $5,000 for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf.

Several student captains and seniors shared post‑graduation plans when asked by the board, including military service, college sports commitments and study plans in areas such as equine science, kinesiology and engineering. Jim Galvin, activities director at Mounds View High School, praised student performances this year, noting solo and ensemble achievements, county and state representation, and national appearances in multiple activities. Board members congratulated students and thanked staff and activities directors for their work.

No board votes were required for the recognitions; the board and superintendent acknowledged the students and invited them to remain after the meeting if they wished.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mounds View School Board, 4/8/25","oneSentenceSummary","At the April 8 meeting the board heard student presentations and recognized winter sports, performing arts, DECA, Science Olympiad, speech and debate teams and other student groups for regional, state and national achievements.","taxTitle","Mounds View Public School District, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",13557,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6081048,"District to expand online course options; summer rollout begins with health and physical education",353,3378000,3731000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2944173-e3d1c42718e89c8687e3bd7ecbd0505c&start=3378&end=3731","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2944173-e3d1c42718e89c8687e3bd7ecbd0505c/thumbnail_3378000.jpg","/articles/6081048/Minnesota/District-to-expand-online-course-options-summer-rollout-begins-with-health-and-physical-education","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081048-a3d6005dc40323d6ebce4350e608af6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019643&Signature=hfeGM-yX0xCK47oq~29djTVYe7c7MP~ANRkdCuEkSW5oZVr6CbuXTr1~QQR1O6AZLJN4Fc-7AwjsjZ592i00QqzifdxeWXXCcVPWgY5tu3UImjmDNZWCOx4n9TVrZeiDonVUDlfIYWNu0cDd4LkH1Ges-gHou4PMr3oHf9IeksdhFOgh22lMeQsz1waEqMCkpL0h1HAwy0ImPUIOxy4rMmjWcGjxzhalIDLBKoCfXR0RktMFVFQzsG1Shcu~S8VlqM5ro4r5haceaVuzbiP7v376yV8qaFY97XeiqQA7QFg55VqClL0Fk6Zyn818XjeW3V02GR4UKTipGgUFLWNQkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Lennox told the board on April 8 that offering online courses across the district is both viable and necessary to meet student demand for flexible pacing and scheduling.

Lennox said high schools will expand access this summer to existing online courses in physical education and health — a top demand from students — and staff are working with curriculum teams to identify additional courses that could be adapted for online delivery. He said the district will develop curriculum and assessments, and that online options will be offered alongside in-person and hybrid offerings so students can choose the format that best meets their needs.

Lennox cited one immediate example raised by families and students: the new state requirement for a personal finance course. District staff have formed a group to develop that course and will consider both in-person and online delivery. He said the district intends to make online classes available to students at any of the district’s high schools so students from multiple schools can enroll in the same online section and earn credit at their home high school.

Lennox also said the district will review teacher contract language related to hybrid and online instruction to provide clarity and consistency as course offerings expand. No board action was requested; staff said additional information and timelines will be provided to align online offerings with next year’s high-school registration cycle.","Superintendent Lennox told the board April 8 that online courses are viable and necessary to meet student demand for flexibility; the district will expand summer online access for health and physical education and is designing options for required courses such as personal finance.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6081053,"District review finds broad social-emotional supports in classrooms, urges closer alignment with external partners",849,2615000,3464000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2944173-e3d1c42718e89c8687e3bd7ecbd0505c&start=2615&end=3464","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2944173-e3d1c42718e89c8687e3bd7ecbd0505c/thumbnail_2615000.jpg","/articles/6081053/Minnesota/District-review-finds-broad-social-emotional-supports-in-classrooms-urges-closer-alignment-with-external-partners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081053-70bf2999f054755ff04cab9bf78e50ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019643&Signature=JL3mUzPkWsg75ALWBoDPiqg-qY3-xrwU8~2DJjKN7NJJCm~wwB2TG8LDHHqJeSffPORLhAg55joqgG51ujho81tscu3h5rgjEjZap8Z3QDRgk1X~-pNnnp4KgBZ9sNV-MNMke4ZKS0b4CHzuOYvoOBhYVhL3p0pJGa5XbY7GUgjDPJEtZkMnaOg-7pSnQQ8chbwZQ4FPCJ2jk-F-B7T7~ICoQE0QWf1ii6sPLwQhbv7CJLmCw4K-9DPrrPf4L0~85KZ7yLtgRZeKSnaOYKQuMLfGtbTJoUIxzNH9cvf9ok027dsnLs9-DEV-C9V~Nk7W2ddp1O6fZEOnoizVZxdogg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the April 8 meeting, district staff presented a review of social-emotional and behavioral supports available to students across Mounds View Public School District and identified strengths, gaps and next steps to improve access and coordination.

Jen Lodine, executive director of student support and engagement, said the district used resource mapping, building-level listening sessions and data analysis to inventory services. Early findings showed that expected classroom- and building-level supports are commonly available and accessed; district-level and external partner supports—particularly for special education placements—require closer examination.

Darren Johnson, executive director of school management, detailed strengths at the classroom and building level: direct SEL instruction during morning meetings and advisory periods, differentiated classroom strategies, sensory and calming spaces, flexible furniture, behavior plans, and additional adult support such as small-group licensed staff and paraeducators. He also said buildingwide scheduling and consistent behavior frameworks are helping with connectedness goals and local data-driven adjustments.

Stephanie Marrs, director of student services, summarized district-level systems: coordinated 504 plan management, a continuum of special education settings (including setting 3 programs in neighborhood schools and setting 4 separate placements), transition services for ages 18–22, and district-run alternatives to suspension (Reset at elementary, Tribe at secondary). She noted district mental-health partnerships provide school-based therapy and that the district monitors student needs using the Minnesota Student Survey and is beginning to use the Search Institute survey for student strengths and belonging.

Staff named community partners including Ramsey County services, Suburban Ramsey Family Collaborative, Ramsey County Children’s Mental Health Collaborative, a partial hospitalization program in Roseville, CLUES, Northeast Youth and Family Services, Natalis Psychological Services, LifeStance Health, and Intermediate District 916. Lodine said the district will work with Intermediate District 916 to identify barriers to access and enrollment for students placed outside the district and will prioritize recommendations to strengthen the continuum of services.

No formal board action was taken; administrators said follow-up will include more detailed data sharing with partner organizations and prioritized recommendations for the board to consider at future meetings.","A district review presented April 8 found strengths in classroom and building-level social-emotional and behavioral supports and identified gaps in district-level coordination and access to partner services; next steps include working with Intermediate District 916 to address wait lists and enrollment barriers.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6081058,"Mounds View School Board approves teacher nonrenewals, authorizes certificates to buy NYFS building; consent agenda passes",2324,346000,2670000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2944173-e3d1c42718e89c8687e3bd7ecbd0505c&start=346&end=2670","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2944173-e3d1c42718e89c8687e3bd7ecbd0505c/thumbnail_346000.jpg","/articles/6081058/Minnesota/Mounds-View-School-Board-approves-teacher-nonrenewals-authorizes-certificates-to-buy-NYFS-building-consent-agenda-passes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081058-e7f56f76b3e965d8c05c30b43a8ddd08/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019643&Signature=n-oNlKztd~~X7LNd80ZYYd3HgTy1j7vkg4SPTaBobWb08z5XXJ4YtCvduuglaT5N0AkjmD7iJPrgvG3eKCUBE~wd6qMsYRZaBTXZviVK6K~xIMjXzduu4eUuIJb9TENO2tAOFiFm4Dlzu5bchE2TcB2~dm~jPOrTVv6Ekcx0Aj52GADN0G6yh7xsm1mQPXlX-ys8LQBtICNniMHf9GoCiQaqw3fLvJDENit0xZMYxJSgfQIGKGxJuFCKAf8cI~fuilFLKxBZ-DDBOGl5TjsiiNNQkvkyZ2PjtdwhIbossHCENqd~v4p2bjAFL34m2S0w1Hdf1~XCNc4UPZ5g1KIQQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mounds View Public School District School Board met April 8 and approved several routine and substantive items, including the consent agenda, a resolution terminating probationary teaching contracts listed in the meeting materials, and a resolution authorizing the issuance of certificates of participation to finance acquisition of the NYFS building.

Board members moved and seconded the agenda at the start of the meeting; the chair called for the vote and, after a voice vote of “Aye” with no recorded opposition, the motion carried. Later in the meeting the board approved the consent agenda, which included acceptance of gifts totaling $2,230 for schools and programs and $57,258 for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf.

On the personnel item, Julie Coffey, executive director of human resources, told the board that probationary teachers may be nonrenewed during the probationary period under Minnesota statute for reasons including performance, budgetary or staffing needs, one-year positions, and licensure issues. The board voted to terminate (nonrenew) the teachers listed in Attachment A of the meeting packet; the motion was moved, seconded, and carried on a voice vote of “Aye.” The specific list of names and positions appears in the meeting packet as Attachment A and was not read into the public transcript.

The board also approved a resolution authorizing the sale of certificates of participation and entering into a lease-purchase agreement to acquire the building that had been leased to NYFS. Superintendent Lennox explained that the district has leased space at the NYFS building for years and that negotiations concluded with a plan for the district to become owner-operator while NYFS would lease space from the district. The certificates, similar to bonds, will be used to finance that purchase. The motion to adopt the authorizing resolution was moved, seconded and carried on a voice vote of “Aye.”

Meeting minutes show no roll-call tallies in the public transcript; each of the motions cited above was adopted after a voice vote recorded on the transcript as “Aye” and the chair stating “Motion carries.”","At its April 8 meeting the Mounds View Public School District board adopted the agenda, approved the consent agenda (including acceptance of gifts), approved termination of listed probationary teachers, and authorized a lease-purchase and issuance of certificates of participation to acquire the NYFS property.","actionData","errors"]

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