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Acting Chair Tricia Mealing, Vice Chair Matt Morley, Treasurer Chelsea Phelan, Clerk Emily Larson and Director Jen Smith attended the review. The board reported that Rivard effectively addresses board inquiries, communicates with the community about district affairs, and has implemented consistent staff performance‑evaluation systems across the district.

The board
lso recorded three goal areas from the evaluation: school board inquiries and development, informing the community as a whole, and staff evaluations. In a written summary read into the record, members stated confidence in Rivard
nd praised his steady leadership that \"aligns with the district's vision of being future minded and student focused.\" The evaluation was handled in accordance with Minnesota statute cited by the board for post‑meeting review procedures.

No formal personnel action was taken at the meeting; the evaluation was entered into the board\u000file and will inform future goals and performance conversations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 16th 2025 School Board Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The school board conducted its annual evaluation of Superintendent Michael Rivard, noting effective communication with the board and community and progress on staff evaluation systems.","taxTitle","SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",59458,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6515765,"Board takes first readings on several policies, approves three policy revisions by voice vote",0,4560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846584-8e6889e1328d1dcc3b49b9da3d8d92c6&start=4560&end=4560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846584-8e6889e1328d1dcc3b49b9da3d8d92c6/thumbnail_4560000.jpg","/articles/6515765/Minnesota/Board-takes-first-readings-on-several-policies-approves-three-policy-revisions-by-voice-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515765-c7cc13f0bc43e8b1ca1057b831c64dc9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153932&Signature=ZlE-ZHl~rTQTZ8djF7Wl~YNzn6ch-U6VHkklel0ykXfpq1tjXs7ZDF1X3tMP8Nx7YLtnGv16wJRAep8j96oUuXMyjMM3iEHm-CyRrQjRK53KSsCgSuitqMdT00s41u4wcYg7Zle-YukhAsucdJ1dAK0KlyS47nFOPjvAz6RSFsvBW6zTjnIpRLaWVXNQUKXbZaZhbvAa4mdmvD2tlu~Bui4EAw-owkl5U2yUvrqvbz8IUw84ygRoUXAvZ~KwWkFFq0zvIg7P4Fjq6qHV7wibVD9RwiKNQ0LHPgfAmySzIfcVrKRPKq5sT0vUzlhEaCy9znR9uH~uZmvHiA2f2hqHLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sartell‑St. Stephen School Board considered first readings of multiple policy updates and approved three policy revisions at its June meeting.

Board members walked through first readings of proposed policies including a new nepotism and employment policy (numbered in packet as 498), revisions to policy 503 (student attendance) and updates to 506 (student discipline) and 512 (school‑sponsored student publications). During discussion members identified formatting and grammar changes, proposed removing redundancy in the attendance language and debated the length of an introductory statement in the discipline policy. Board members agreed to move the policies forward for additional review; those items were presented as first readings and no final vote was taken on them.

Separately, the board approved a motion to adopt policy changes listed earlier in the packet (identified as policies 04/17, 04/25 and 05/2005 in the meeting packet). Motion by Matt Morley, second by Emily Larson; the motion passed by voice vote.

Board members directed staff to incorporate the suggested edits and to present the revised language at the next policy reading.\"","Board members discussed proposed policy updates (including nepotism and student discipline revisions) during first readings and approved a separate set of policy changes by voice vote; several editorial and grammatical edits were requested.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6515770,"Board accepts donations to schools and programs, including booster and vendor gifts",174,3156000,3330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846584-8e6889e1328d1dcc3b49b9da3d8d92c6&start=3156&end=3330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846584-8e6889e1328d1dcc3b49b9da3d8d92c6/thumbnail_3156000.jpg","/articles/6515770/Minnesota/Board-accepts-donations-to-schools-and-programs-including-booster-and-vendor-gifts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515770-66ff8ab936bfb4cd1660e7b0c5990ee1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153932&Signature=hG7Kxz-Eu1gC6bpWLWV2ZdZKkoxPRzWflyieer2FpPA9bKXf6i-KRfk7yogLNJabvtBuhYMpkmtqRIXrhbSq3FNNSonr-wpkz4iSKawkOfBn6mnFV6NYBGbQ9RSLEnrjvbjHuHX2n1490H6mfd9Dee8F3QHM0SwHgZMV4ZAVNwY61Vxv~DYXqTfRNx0ME5IYBypShtj9NLSryGxdEwQtcRzbaNJaYsX~PNLBrsafRuMuoEh5RvkFlHn7qYwJa9jaN~Rx2opjrtIK4J7hJFlPLboUS~mDAC2F9Ty7rDbeCcdvGhK0BrQDJnrRf4ehGiX2Jn6-NgK78vpn7FB3ut0HBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sartell‑St. Stephen School Board approved a resolution accepting multiple donations for school programs and activities during its June meeting.

District staff summarized gifts that month, including nearly $5,200 from the Storm and Sabers Booster Club for girls hockey coach buses; a $3,000 Leesock Township gift to community education for summer recreation sponsorship; a $1,000 scholarship donation from Next Grad; funds from the Sartell‑St. Stephen Education Foundation for staff breakfast and awards‑night sponsorship; and several contributions for a high school golf simulator project (including $1,000 from Chick‑fil‑A, $500 from Westbank and individual gifts).

The motion to approve the resolution accepting the donations was made by Director Jen Smith and seconded by Clerk Emily Larson; the motion carried by voice vote.

Board members thanked donors and volunteers. No amendments or conditions were attached to the acceptance; the donations will be used for the stated purposes as recorded by district staff.","The board approved a resolution accepting multiple donor gifts to district schools and programs, including booster club support and community donations that will fund transportation, scholarships, uniforms and program costs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6515774,"Students and coaches report standout spring seasons at Sartell‑St. Stephen; tennis, softball, robotics and robotics fundraising highlighted",677,1843000,2520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846584-8e6889e1328d1dcc3b49b9da3d8d92c6&start=1843&end=2520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846584-8e6889e1328d1dcc3b49b9da3d8d92c6/thumbnail_1843000.jpg","/articles/6515774/Minnesota/Students-and-coaches-report-standout-spring-seasons-at-SartellSt-Stephen-tennis-softball-robotics-and-robotics-fundraising-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515774-00436dae0f837f690a05e5d5945fd386/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153932&Signature=WWDrSo0JVeRrINQ942Z8LNfpFtoxFdygcSkdKuETX05z9K0vsDQtdIvDHYMGx0B34TjywSWKDz9a8dot7-N8qXBmj3EdPUaX0R6wq9LfDpbe35agUIxAVNdW-O7SXnK42KhwUBTUudfba0P4FBF~mJ8f8tzgTEtMB4I1xUIl1Wl~QYc7IIFi9NJZzYDhUdy7IRD4gJn1eDAUaKlwsMNsWOR130Fxnk4edoiVST30yRjDoZ5lbyQ8LkxLFA9xv50fl1vegKFlqneFnBuUaevOaFzHQ7OHbA8FHupw1VVP6tU1VaLjWsnJicPC3Ylgjvc1JvkdxKeEOuRykgI6i-Flrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sartell‑St. Stephen board heard a spring activities report from Activities Director Bruce Thompson and student captains who summarized a season with conference championships, state qualifiers and high participation across multiple sports and activities.

Thompson introduced captains and leaders from boys tennis, baseball, golf, softball, lacrosse, track, robotics and trap shooting, among others. Students credited coaches, boosters and family support for the season
chievements.

Boys tennis captains Alex Burns and Dane Kenning said the team won the Central Lakes Conference, beat Becker and STMA, took a section title and advanced to state for the first time in program history. The softball captains reported an 18‑6 record, the CLC conference title and a second‑place section finish; the team said it returns eight starters next season.

Robotics captains and students said the program fielded a JV and varsity team, finished among the state qualifiers, and brought home awards including a judges
ward and a team sustainability award. Business captain Caroline Deo said the team raised over $40,000 during the season and two students were Dean\fup finalists.

Multiple student speakers noted team bonding activities, travel and community celebrations. Thompson thanked the board and the district for support; board members thanked coaches, families and volunteers.

Board members did not take formal action on the report; the presentation was listed as an information item and is expected to inform communications and activity planning for the coming year.","Student captains and the activities director briefed the board on conference championships, state qualifiers and program highlights from the spring season, including robotics team awards and fundraising.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6515779,"Sartell‑St. Stephen board approves preliminary 2025‑26 budget, projects $6.9M unassigned fund balance",3381,696000,4077000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846584-8e6889e1328d1dcc3b49b9da3d8d92c6&start=696&end=4077","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846584-8e6889e1328d1dcc3b49b9da3d8d92c6/thumbnail_696000.jpg","/articles/6515779/Minnesota/SartellSt-Stephen-board-approves-preliminary-202526-budget-projects-69M-unassigned-fund-balance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515779-ec6989df2c7acc0faec9e18449b9a7f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153932&Signature=XWXnBuuiXmLd0-1cZq58hJpzXckcGOD5zFpxbvWfV-O9g6LfCHZnAvdxI4qmFNbyJwUK~rTOqfMo56DCm9EY-U0pe7tcVB70u8~Ftw3g5VAtc3sxFrEDPD44pdZVsp6Wr6bbsaWiNuBS0cwdgzJ9wxXtrayL5eZhU88RgoQA5efw04x4oChaechIeyAo5YmgD6kNV036BsbNjfsSZOVBLMTvsTAn6EL9UaaI0S26LsvJEINjUXFw6MN21YgBaf9m6vXZvBpp5rI63NfOLo9~b9pF2r4QSYQNlatYh74K0h0lcGuVJj4S2cGC5DXan77BxEMWiNOof7DQO9O2vN~Gzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sartell‑St. Stephen School Board voted to approve the district'025'026 preliminary budget at its June regular meeting, preserving a projected unassigned fund balance of just over $6.9 million (about 12% of expenditures) while planning for a modest drawdown in reserves.

The approved budget, presented by district finance director Joe Parker, reflects enrollment and formula changes that together produce both new revenue and several one‑time funding reductions. Parker told the board, “we are projecting a ... fund balance as of 06/30/2026 of just over $6,900,000 or 12%.”

Board members said the preliminary plan sets staffing and program priorities while acknowledging near‑term pressures. The motion to approve the budget was made by Vice Chair Matt Morley and seconded by Treasurer Chelsea Phelan; the board approved the motion by voice vote.

District staff said the budget package counts a net increase of roughly 39 students K‑12 year over year, a change equivalent to about 36 adjusted pupil units and a roughly $266,000 reduction in formula revenue tied only to the pupil‑unit shift. Parker noted other formula and legislative impacts: an increase in basic general education aid tied to the per‑unit formula, a projected roughly $230,000 increase in state special education aid, and several one‑time revenues from the prior year that will not recur.

Parker told the board the general fund faces a preliminary operating deficit in the plan: \"this comes to a total deficit of just over $1,100,000 in the general fund,\" while clarifying that the portion affecting the unassigned fund balance is smaller (about $545,000). He attributed much of the apparent gap to one‑time grants and prior‑year capital receipts that are not expected next year and to planned spend‑down for ongoing literacy (READ/REACT) training.

On expenditures, the budget includes contract placeholders for the district\u000employee groups (unit support, support services and principals), higher substitute teacher costs driven by extended long‑term assignments, and a reduction of about 6.5 certified FTEs compared with earlier projections. Parker also described fund‑by‑fund expectations: the food service fund is projected to roughly break even after identified equipment replacements; community education anticipates a modest deficit tied to inflation and rate changes; and the building construction fund will show large outlays tied to the Riverview HVAC project.

Superintendent Dr. Michael Rivard thanked Parker and staff for preparing a balanced preliminary plan in a volatile legislative year: “we are very fortunate to have Joe on his work and manage the budget of the Sartell‑St. Stephen Community School District,” Rivard said.

The preliminary budget will return to the board for final adoption following any state updates and the usual public review period.

The board recorded the motion to approve the preliminary 2025‑26 budget (motion by Matt Morley; second by Chelsea Phelan) and carried the motion by voice vote.","The Sartell‑St. Stephen School Board approved a preliminary budget for fiscal 2025‑26 that projects an unassigned fund balance of just over $6.9 million (about 12%); board and staff highlighted enrollment shifts, one‑time revenue losses and legislative changes that shaped the plan.","actionData","errors"]

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Board completes annual evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Michael Rivard

Board takes first readings on several policies, approves three policy revisions by voice vote

Board accepts donations to schools and programs, including booster and vendor gifts

Students and coaches report standout spring seasons at Sartell‑St. Stephen; tennis, softball, robotics and robotics fundraising highlighted

Sartell‑St. Stephen board approves preliminary 2025‑26 budget, projects $6.9M unassigned fund balance