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Board members drew attention to several donations listed on the consent agenda. The superintendent and trustees thanked donors including the St. Louis Park American Legion and the Minnesota Vikings for contributions to district programs; the transcript did not specify amounts for all gifts. The record shows an individual donor, Frank Johnson, gave $500 to support supplies for social worker Michelle Bryant's student groups. Board members discussed options to raise the district's public recognition of such donations beyond the consent agenda.

The motion to approve the consent agenda was moved by Director Casey, seconded by Director Williams, and passed 7-0. Trustees noted that routine consent items are designed to streamline meetings but said the board can remove items from consent for fuller discussion in future meetings if desired.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","St. Louis Park Schools School Board Regular Business Meeting 4/22/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The school board approved the consent agenda, including routine financial items, personnel and policy second readings, and noted community donations to district programs including a $500 individual donation to a social worker.","taxTitle","ST. LOUIS PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST., School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",56357,"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},6576508,"Board approves 2025–26 health and dental rates with UMR, Delta Dental; committee selected modest increase",243,2801000,3044000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3091105-fbaa16ccd691b18a56fe409015a711c5&start=2801&end=3044","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3091105-fbaa16ccd691b18a56fe409015a711c5/thumbnail_2801000.jpg","/articles/6576508/Minnesota/Board-approves-202526-health-and-dental-rates-with-UMR-Delta-Dental-committee-selected-modest-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576508-3dfe70d534bfff2960e42fc80f55cb65/orig.mp4?Expires=1775217924&Signature=UaEW6AzPdtirebxZxOjPHBHVJpJgL7TTr9vKiFagYWrHU8zHyxZSumX~Di0d74c6blokrYWZ474gcD4kQx8BMIcdhRU7Dwuai3SpXHhxXqHGlcq3VALW2-GrGqlHfoXNvBLnrIIZhpFB8uUYt3fakJHzjj~G-4SJ7H60Rn4UywnEo1BfX1edksXpZh623t-hOAVAN5nWxpXjv9BphPzA~Y5I7~~eq~BLRmkGIhRVEUPE6uLJXEIrdH0gJwQHaHGnfcfgpd2inj5T9ZSOd7~QkC1nFoYjhdbEON02Cc3iB0NkfEjc1cLRsvLlDNlgIWQDU3~aL0LdIyQNeAXFZFREVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Louis Park Public School District board on April 22 approved the district's self-funded group health and dental rates for the 12-month period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, endorsing UnitedHealthcare (UMR) for medical administration and Delta Dental for dental coverage.

District presenters told the board the insurance committee—composed of employees representing multiple bargaining units—reviewed competitive bids from UMR and Blue Cross/Blue Shield and, working with consultant Chase Ambrosia of 1Digital, recommended remaining with UMR. The committee recommended rate adjustments that amount to roughly an 8% increase for the plan; staff said that is modest relative to double-digit increases being seen in some neighboring districts. The district also reported a deliberate decision to use reserves rather than pass a larger increase immediately: staff said their target reserve level is about 45% of annual spend and the district currently exceeds that target.

Board members asked about representation on the insurance committee and the process; staff said committee membership includes representatives from across employee groups and that the committee meets regularly to monitor the self-insured plan.

A board motion to approve the self-funded rates passed 7-0. The approved resolution recorded the district's insurers and the plan period explicitly in the motion.","The school board voted 7-0 to approve the district's self-funded group health and dental rates for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026, staying with UMR and Delta Dental after a review by the district's insurance committee and consultant.",{"_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},6576513,"District updates construction timeline; board approves high school restroom renovation bids",2462,622000,3084000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3091105-fbaa16ccd691b18a56fe409015a711c5&start=622&end=3084","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3091105-fbaa16ccd691b18a56fe409015a711c5/thumbnail_622000.jpg","/articles/6576513/Minnesota/District-updates-construction-timeline-board-approves-high-school-restroom-renovation-bids","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576513-5b208d52cf86ee7016b7a08a6a45b46a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775217924&Signature=mcaISwVb-NcmpRbrzw3oY38snPpRSiGBKtEiTqQZF~C1RelXS4RdtC-iZYv~vNAWEAPOTXDToM3TWsc68sixkN~oZMLJDqPh5sWlFym-pfHMKd~whF-Wv4flLMml49fKZs9UwzkVm~J7Purg-U30me6o-E7tDqli9r~NYsVrq7kRFxZhiUwuPGIuc4bLjlB6Aa8ZC3uwtvICPz9UQ3uwiSbPSc-NLqdra5ns6oWmzKqreChx5qF74szhzjgE0OzXZFjHFLsxY-UJeqshflHOFTewuMpQuhMVetU5qf9uCXs9HuaulxQoWx~jiOFcISfl9N9vJD0aC5-hn1M2wS235Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Louis Park Public School District staff and construction contractors briefed the school board on ongoing and upcoming capital projects and the board approved bids for a high school restroom renovation with a unanimous 7-0 vote.

Presenters described progress at the Central community center (locker-room and pool renovation), the Aquila addition and remodel (about a 15,000-square-foot addition with four kindergarten classrooms, new cafeteria and storm shelter), and high school stadium work including bleacher removal, new ADA-compliant seating, team rooms and turf replacement. Staff and contractors said the Central pool mechanicals and new ADA pool lift are installed and that pool and locker-room work is nearing completion; they estimated pool and locker rooms would be operational roughly a week after July 4, with substantial completion of broader Central community center work targeted for Aug. 29.

On Aquila, contractors described a phased plan that prioritizes interior renovations and special-education quiet rooms so classrooms and key spaces will be ready for the start of school; interior work and outfitting were projected to be substantially complete for fall with a certificate of occupancy targeted in October and a staged move of classroom furniture and technology in November, with students using the new spaces after winter break and a target of Jan. 5 for full student occupancy in the new gym area. The project includes a precast-panel storm shelter and new kindergarten classrooms and Kids Place space; contractors said construction sequencing was adjusted to avoid overtime and weekend work that would substantially increase costs.

Contractors said crews are already dismantling the high school home-side bleachers and installing storage and team-room spaces beneath new seating; they noted the existing turf had exceeded its expected life and crews are recycling the turf infill for the new field. Presenters said the stadium work will improve accessibility and provide railings and designated areas for spectators using wheelchairs.

The board then considered and approved bids for the high school restroom renovation project. District staff said bid pricing for the restroom work came in about 15% higher than anticipated but recommended proceeding; the motion to approve passed unanimously.

Clarifying details provided at the meeting included projected substantial-completion dates (Central: Aug. 29; Aquila certificate of occupancy targeted for October; staged move and student occupancy after winter break/Jan. 5 target), Central pool and locker rooms operational roughly a week after July 4, and that the Aquila addition is roughly 15,000 square feet. Contractors described trade-offs made in design (for example, scaling back a two-story clerestory in the Aquila cafeteria to meet schedule constraints).","District staff and contractors updated the board on multiple facilities projects — Central community center pool and locker renovation, Aquila addition and remodel, high school stadium and turf replacement — and the board approved high school restroom renovation bids 7-0.",{"_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},6576517,"St. Louis Park board approves midyear adjustments for community education and school nutrition",2632,150000,2782000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3091105-fbaa16ccd691b18a56fe409015a711c5&start=150&end=2782","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3091105-fbaa16ccd691b18a56fe409015a711c5/thumbnail_150000.jpg","/articles/6576517/Minnesota/St-Louis-Park-board-approves-midyear-adjustments-for-community-education-and-school-nutrition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576517-6710a83745f5c10b0807646db05ae324/orig.mp4?Expires=1775217924&Signature=GMarszwWVAZIudzZJpqQF1-hx7xPTTzGasqsuWLBezYG0A0NCx3oG7Abn~EQpd7ROnJKrHOw8vbp8znTildGvsz2Av60eJ-naPt~4RF3GP4dFIsO2nKMGrxC0lsArYl7LKtzWwnyy~vE2G5990hRHUSodhDgGiQC~IZuv0xMQOqkj-hos32RGfFv1UBrU9DIl3YArPToIiepnFBKpCLH4pUKdD-qsnof4o1aCCX2OTXVj0oU1nBXUOpdz0CmRuFlOggoZMPMnD6IA-EXaD1wRyXZRSvj3QhwN3LM9yVQsdDbooGhjXOOhrcbGwb0h0dUZCdqT2weOEN38FyEHIXDPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Louis Park Public School District board on April 22 approved midyear budget adjustments for the Community Education and School Nutrition funds, voting 7-0 to accept the changes ahead of the June full-budget adoption.

The midyear review showed a $686,000 increase in Community Education revenue, largely driven by higher-than-expected tuition and fees, and a $535,000 increase in related expenses; the net result is a $357,000 increase to that fund's balance. School Nutrition revenue also rose, driven by updated federal and state reimbursement rates and higher participation after Minnesota's free-meal policies took effect; school nutrition expenditures increased by roughly $169,000, mostly for supplies.

Board members and staff framed both funds as restricted outside the general fund. District staff said the Community Education and School Nutrition funds cannot be transferred to the general fund under current law; if either special fund runs a negative balance, the district must move general fund money into that fund to cover it. Staff also said the district has categorical funding and a tax levy that supports Kids Place and students with disabilities who participate in Community Education programs; that revenue has been applied to support additional staffing for students with special needs.

Board discussion emphasized conservative budgeting and cost containment steps taken by program managers, particularly in Kids Place preschool and expanded site offerings. Staff said they had held back hiring while gauging program enrollment and later used wait-list participants to add staff once enrollment supported the change.

The board approved the midyear adjustments with a 7-0 vote. Staff said next steps are to incorporate these changes into audit preparation and bring the full fiscal year 2026 budget forward for review on June 10 and for final approval on June 24.

Clarifying details recorded at the meeting included: Community Education revenue up $686,000 and expenses up $535,000, producing a $357,000 increase to the fund balance; School Nutrition expenditures up approximately $169,000; school nutrition and community education funds are separate from the general fund and generally may not be transferred into the general fund under current law; the district receives state and federal reimbursements for school meals and maintains a tax levy for Kids Place special-education supports.","The St. Louis Park School Board approved midyear budget adjustments for the district's Community Education and School Nutrition funds, recording revenue increases and limited flexibility for using those funds under current law.","actionData","errors"]

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