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The superintendent told the board that high school enrollment is currently about 775 students, up from roughly 720 last spring; those totals do not include 63 students attending Power View. Kindergarten enrollment was reported at about 136–137 students versus a projected 150. The superintendent said staff would continue to monitor in‑year registrations and revise projections as needed.

On preschool planning, the superintendent said the district aims to implement a universal P4 program and has formed a committee with representation from each building. The goal is to have a concrete plan by January so the district can include P4 options in the 2026–27 budget work. The district scheduled a committee meeting for Thursday at 1 p.m.; board members were invited to serve as sounding boards for the planning process.

Board members noted that a stronger P4 program would help stabilize future kindergarten numbers and improve projection accuracy. No formal vote was required on planning; the board discussed timeline and committee membership.

Officials also reviewed upcoming calendar items: open houses across buildings starting the next day, homecoming week dates (Sept. 22–27) and audit preparation with auditors scheduled to visit the week of Sept. 15.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025.07.28 Regular School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent reported district enrollment of 2,252—80 above the projection used in the June budget—and announced formation of a committee to design a universal four‑year‑old preschool (P4) plan for the 2026–27 budget cycle.","taxTitle","Red Wing Public School District, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",54241,"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},6496386,"Red Wing schools accept $3.2 million donation from Mike Nurse for AI and engineering programs",82,1223000,1305000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681147-b7e62247ca30c00c7f1d69b58d6b8c24&start=1223&end=1305","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681147-b7e62247ca30c00c7f1d69b58d6b8c24/thumbnail_1223000.jpg","/articles/6496386/Minnesota/Red-Wing-schools-accept-32-million-donation-from-Mike-Nurse-for-AI-and-engineering-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496386-94c45f3cfc92be52ecff6150d22ad910/orig.mp4?Expires=1770869570&Signature=GPDemt~o4pW-tNxruBvOSGb4tetBFmk109I-u~lH5yre1dccM99hrIexsO9ADxX8HyaIzZ7QLI79EpCsKvatuPaLCkpb6ObNNOo75rTiWGRHRqxzEAsq5DYy1vSsSjyMp8CFEC7POUhUWC-Jo2cTyCPgacQQ4MFJ-2e9Ttid79~L85Yt8p7WGlBWaaqRQM4vRMBvcy45he~pu-BCJyIGI4bV~N~~lOlkO4-WXfzChgdBwA88o45KNdyGooE6AxDIJfUr6WDrSNITCptS9grCjt0xpLMYcbjXS5wqIQ9yppyzKVyCwlyaV2xHpa4Hi5xcfDztVnf5a9IYEg9yYZnaIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Red Wing Public School District said it accepted a $3,200,000 donation from Mike Nurse to support programs in artificial intelligence, coding and data intelligence.

District officials told the board that Nurse visited staff during a “history kickoff” event and spoke to educators about supporting student work in AI and engineering. The superintendent said the district accepted the gift last month and described the donation as largely unrestricted, noting the donor \"truly wants to help\" and that \"it's not one of those situations where there's a lot of strings that are attached to this.\" The superintendent added the contribution was intended to help expand engineering and related technical offerings for students.

Board members thanked the donor and said the next steps include developing programming and implementation plans. The superintendent said staff work will now begin to integrate the gift into curricular and program plans.

The board listed the donation as part of its donations and grants item during the meeting. Staff did not specify an exact line‑item budget allocation at the meeting; board members said they will ensure the funds are used for programming and instruction related to the stated goals.

The donor spoke with staff for about 15–20 minutes, district staff said; district leaders said they appreciated the gift and the donor’s interest in student opportunities in technology and engineering.","The district announced acceptance of a $3,200,000 donation from Mike Nurse to support artificial intelligence, coding and data‑science programming for students; the donor visited staff and emphasized no restrictive conditions on the gift.",{"_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},6496388,"Red Wing board awards ancillary benefits contract to MetLife, bundles state PFML",452,1787000,2239000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681147-b7e62247ca30c00c7f1d69b58d6b8c24&start=1787&end=2239","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681147-b7e62247ca30c00c7f1d69b58d6b8c24/thumbnail_1787000.jpg","/articles/6496388/Minnesota/Red-Wing-board-awards-ancillary-benefits-contract-to-MetLife-bundles-state-PFML","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496388-699cc541253850357c7ba8d5145f1c75/orig.mp4?Expires=1770869571&Signature=bAfEZ5pWr129QoN8uLbpfTj8UvHhhH652JYRNDgCUF9QBKdyIhvjRzSW9k7cmf4UodPzQbhHqgUbfsjzQRik5-hYYKCKYsHMfhNioBEAQe2UjFhqliOccURUnXHU6P9kwJVqBZeDtGAJBEpqYr28f7BYmEF0fL6bHEenC1cB3m7AsWLdNw3okA8-xGg4BeQdlVvFYPLgHXwLL05a1wqhjQAKX5DnqBhlM40fppUiozUOsr9f3C44JcahdWlNKB6aNl~kjSi86at2rNt6pa16labChMaTVa-M4adT4EeegiAl0oe4zaJ72mdUoECJwEtpM41OoGx~RYptPLBhOrPAJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Red Wing Public School District board voted to award its 2026–27 ancillary benefits contract to MetLife and to bundle multiple optional coverages, including the state’s forthcoming paid family and medical leave (PFML), during its regular meeting.

District officials told the board that Minnesota requires employers to provide PFML beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and that bundling benefits with a single carrier would simplify billing and claims. A benefits presenter said the bundled MetLife proposal would slightly increase the PFML funding rate relative to the public option but produce net savings across other ancillary lines.

“...the most financially viable option that provided savings to the district across the ancillary benefits … was to put all the benefits with MetLife,” the presenter said. Jake, a member of the benefits team, corrected a figure during discussion, saying the MetLife differential was “just under $5,000.” The presenter and staff said the district expects about $20,500 in savings compared with the district’s current MetLife pricing and about $37,000 in savings compared with renewing the district’s existing carrier.

Board members also were told MetLife offers a two‑year rate guarantee on PFML if two or more core lines are bundled. Supporters said a single carrier means one bill and one claims process for employees, which the administration and the district’s labor‑management committee favored.

During discussion board members and staff clarified how costs are allocated: some ancillary options are employee‑paid, while others are partly paid by the district as part of the benefits package. A board member moved to award the ancillary insurance contract to MetLife; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call.

Votes at a glance
- Ancillary benefits contract to MetLife — approved (roll call; unanimous).
- Consent agenda — approved.
- Second reading of policies 06/2621 — approved.
- 2025–26 restrictive procedures plan — approved.
- Move Dec. 22 meeting to Dec. 15 (truth and taxation hearing) — approved.
- Custodian agreement 2025–27 — approved.
- Motion to meet in closed session for the superintendent evaluation — approved.

Board members and administrators said the decision balances an uncertain start‑up for the state PFML program with administrative efficiencies and potential savings in other ancillary lines. The district’s labor‑management committee and administrative team recommended the MetLife package.

The board approved the motion by roll call. Those recorded on the roll included Miss Brack, Therese, Caleb, Rachel and Jennifer (all voting aye); the chair also recorded an aye vote. The motion carried.","The Red Wing Public School District board voted to award its 2026–27 ancillary benefits contract to MetLife, approving a bundled package that includes Minnesota’s upcoming paid family and medical leave program. Board members cited administrative simplicity and projected savings while noting a small net premium difference for one line item.","actionData","errors"]

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Red Wing enrollment exceeds projection by 80 students; district starts universal P4 planning

Red Wing schools accept $3.2 million donation from Mike Nurse for AI and engineering programs

Red Wing board awards ancillary benefits contract to MetLife, bundles state PFML