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“Student learning is our core purpose as a district,” Provo said, summarizing the department’s mission and six themes for improvement. Giorgi, director of teaching and learning for PreK–12, described the district’s phased standards‑review and curriculum process, alignment to Minnesota’s standards cycle and an emphasis on building teacher capacity and consistent learning targets across schools.
Presenters said classroom teachers remain the most influential factor on achievement, with building leaders the second most important influence. They described a multi‑phase standards review (engage, unpack, field‑test, implement) designed to produce shared learning targets, common assessments and aligned professional development. The presenters showed a grade‑level example unpacking a third‑grade math benchmark — “use strategies and algorithms based on knowledge of place value, equality, and properties of addition and multiplication to multiply a 2‑ or 3‑digit number by a 1‑digit number” — and explained teachers convert those benchmarks into student‑friendly learning targets and assessments.
Sandy Giorgi said curriculum is more than buying a textbook: it includes instructional resources, aligned assessments and evidence‑based practices. The presenters discussed classroom rigor, DOK (depth of knowledge) levels and the need for teachers to calibrate instruction to how the MCA will assess standards.
Board members pressed for specifics. Director Nicholson asked how much standards change from review to review; Giorgi said some reviews produce significant changes in content and rigor and cited recent statewide shifts in science and math. Director Anderson asked how the district will support teachers during stacked implementation cycles; presenters described phased professional development, field testing of resources and a plan to build a curriculum hub, videos and exemplars for onboarding new teachers.
On curriculum selection, staff said they surveyed other Minnesota districts and interviewed vendors before field testing resources; Bridges (Bridal/Bridges was discussed in the presentation) was named as a chosen elementary math resource candidate because it includes intervention and enrichment components. Presenters noted Minnesota’s standards are set by statute and districts have latitude for the “how” but not the “what.” They also described state funding constraints for elementary literacy and recent MDE guidance expanding allowable uses of literacy aid from “highly aligned” to also include “partially aligned” resources.
Presenters identified near‑term steps: a unified district message emphasizing teaching and learning, a five‑year teaching-and-learning plan, expanded professional learning communities, a mentor pilot for new teachers, licensed reading interventionists in elementary buildings and a work group to systematize interventions. They said school schedules (the high‑school six‑period day was cited) limit time available for intervention and that schedule review may be necessary.
The presentation prompted questions about assessment cadence (FastBridge proficiency vs. growth), common assessments at unit level, how to measure advanced students’ needs and the timeline for MDE full implementation of standards and associated MCAs. The department said FastBridge growth is tracked separately from proficiency and that EduCLIMBER is used for progress tracking and intervention monitoring.
No formal board votes were taken on curriculum selection during the meeting. Staff said they will return with specific recommendations, field‑test results and implementation timelines for board approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting - September 23rd, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Tracy Provo and Sandy Giorgi told the Lakeville Area Schools board on Sept. 23 that strengthening teaching and learning requires districtwide systems: shared learning targets, consistent standards‑based curriculum review, aligned assessments and targeted interventions.","taxTitle","Lakeville Public School District, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",13453,"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},5975185,"Lakeville parent urges district to revise fundraising-communications rule, citing lost PTO revenue",177,336000,513000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5842597-596cc002d8321745b90666ce9bce7dec&start=336&end=513","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5842597-596cc002d8321745b90666ce9bce7dec/thumbnail_336000.jpg","/articles/5975185/Minnesota/Lakeville-parent-urges-district-to-revise-fundraising-communications-rule-citing-lost-PTO-revenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975185-6aa48e20720b85fe10498bc003276a20/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144129&Signature=S-LtGdPGBO8jWVmTr3R2wZLJMnmIiFh2SliTLs~iV3yz-e1vtZIswCW0PS95j6nWlvVJcnLquDj~FlcWTDQ1ImdHTLK-kviKgM-12a1~ZxMJXIgsldBnn3Mb~nUcgI2TYTiepoRn5Cs46DJDozr4vONlRg4JViD3Tb7F3U2Qye1GSH0Fref-NlvsR4K08gzj0XVb2VD6oBap8Z--7B9jaqoS3ZyGC5TEkcUvpRcNcaRNJvb3vnAjLqXjCEF9P8O9XP9mCHe2p723A-dm~5CpG8fvKbRB3FUcitd0r2eRTXw8VjvI6g1D408wm0olBVIdfJmJol5AxjJVbN6KH4dGPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Catherine Staples, speaking for the Kenwood Trail PTO and on behalf of other Lakeville PTOs, asked the Lakeville Area Schools Board of Education on Sept. 23 to change the district’s rules that bar schools from sending PTO fundraising requests directly to families.
Staples said the PTOs previously relied on administrators to forward clear, PTO-branded fundraiser messages to each school's contact list and that the district’s new interpretation of Minnesota’s public-purpose doctrine has stopped that practice.
“The district is saying the schools cannot send fundraising requests on behalf of the PTO, citing the state of Minnesota’s public purpose doctrine as the reason,” Staples told the board. “This year, the PTO fall fundraisers across Lakeville area schools were aiming to raise over $315,000 total, but these funds are in jeopardy.”
Staples said PTO funds pay for recess equipment, field trips, school events, positive-behavior rewards, teacher and staff appreciation and resource dogs. She described Kenwood Trail’s PTO as a five-person volunteer team serving roughly 900 students and staff and said limited volunteer capacity makes less-effective alternative outreach — Facebook, non‑district websites, Peachjar and small contact lists — a heavy additional burden.
Staples asked the board to “immediately revisit your interpretation of this doctrine” and “amend this rule to allow schools to communicate fundraiser details, including links and progress updates to families at their school,” noting several fundraisers were already underway and closing in days.
The board did not take formal action during the public-comment period. Superintendent Michael Baumann and board members did not offer a policy response on the record during the meeting; district staff said administration would follow up on individual concerns as appropriate.
If trustees wish to act, the district will need to consider the legal limits of Minnesota’s public-purpose standards and whether narrower guidance to building administrators could allow limited, clearly labeled PTO requests to families without using public resources for private benefit.","A Kenwood Trail PTO representative told the Lakeville Area Schools board the district's interpretation of Minnesota's public-purpose doctrine has blocked schools from sending direct fundraising emails on behalf of parent-teacher organizations, putting roughly $315,000 in PTO fundraising at risk.",{"_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},5975170,"Board approves preliminary pay‑26 levy at maximum amount; trustees set targets for next meeting",76,763000,839000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5842597-596cc002d8321745b90666ce9bce7dec&start=763&end=839","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5842597-596cc002d8321745b90666ce9bce7dec/thumbnail_763000.jpg","/articles/5975170/Minnesota/Board-approves-preliminary-pay26-levy-at-maximum-amount-trustees-set-targets-for-next-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975170-3db63ec381dcb5d91e4b06c9db3ba0a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144129&Signature=aiGLlf5jugoFFauMng4-u0Z7914zwnEx6jfXWGc0-9RLznPQcyRFBoTURYFNSWKQKyRPNVY2UHTBQxqG6uCFItLczA4oYYO~ByGte0yTWCxY8lNiyPyLVJvgKwSXWgzqQqFtKv8mMA26EMt~uh0rwh7dUe0OEyQggjriyXgUbnLL4XJO1WEDn-XySQrXuOe~xAPJdH4wzPUMGtMBML69rhwfITKXMDArtlWuravnm3zTiRXOasYxh3gmXMQP1Vl7SwTiKh2KKStwys~B9jDzrJ38R6m~vblBc3sIkrEv-0rX896xfgVuZPxHKLLmThc0x-B~JKusFZntCz62qXy4dQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Treasurer Jim Baker presented the district’s recommended pay‑26 levy certification and the board approved the preliminary levy for the maximum amount by roll call on Sept. 23.
Baker explained the levy is comprised of operating (general fund), debt service and community‑education components and is governed by Minnesota statutes cited in the presentation. He told trustees that market value and enrollment changes drive levy collections and walked through component changes, including increases in enrollment‑based operating levies and a reduction in debt‑service levies as current debt is paid down.
Baker described the district’s voter‑approved portion of the levy and the capital‑projects levy that will appear on the November ballot. He said the capital projects levy was assumed to pass for pay‑26 certification purposes and noted the district must plan for both scenarios. During discussion trustees asked staff to preserve previously board‑approved metric requests for the executive dashboard and asked for more disaggregated MCA reporting (by grade band and by school) on future dashboards.
The board approved the motion to certify the preliminary pay‑26 levy at the maximum amount. The motion was made by Director Amber Cameron and seconded by Director Paul Carbone; the board conducted a roll call and the motion passed.
Baker and finance staff will return with details and a truth‑in‑taxation hearing schedule as required by state law.","The Lakeville Area Schools Board of Education voted to certify the district’s preliminary pay‑26 levy at the maximum amount on Sept. 23 after a presentation from Treasurer Jim Baker explaining enrollment and property‑value drivers and the district’s levy components.",{"_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},5975175,"Superintendent presents draft executive dashboard metrics; board asks for goals and interactive view",105,554000,659000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5842597-596cc002d8321745b90666ce9bce7dec&start=554&end=659","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5842597-596cc002d8321745b90666ce9bce7dec/thumbnail_554000.jpg","/articles/5975175/Minnesota/Superintendent-presents-draft-executive-dashboard-metrics-board-asks-for-goals-and-interactive-view","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975175-46a9b1f7d7d5595ae75004d62c68d030/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144129&Signature=F5m3ZYEAdHlkLvqrsJFSupJeK9tSJPniFpbToWquwldYuDizfIjCYa5MN1x55OfGqEmv9xSWhCo0udR5REH70a-sFE9H8DKKcu4vCwLdLcm-G0eEvFHokd6zArNiT4zuH5AJgimwDEwNhczLkZTHOomTfPm9h~pDL4n9NE7YKiPr39FdXlnOZHNgY2BYA8ff80qrTEN8L4eM~gT2w8PI76a9JrQxYkGd~K1B1mpskKSl67r0AXq4eOQdrKfNcHZvhQzqcPFBjGdBCgIy7xM6KWgCoSx~j56BWUhTN2mjOhM8NGBy52eF-uQiN8oW~8SZjQ4GX-UHr~qod8uzOYn3sA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Michael Baumann presented a draft executive‑dashboard recommendation to the Lakeville Area Schools board on Sept. 23 and asked trustees for feedback and guidance on district goals for school years 2025–26 and 2026–27.
“We intend to do a quarterly business review,” Baumann said, asking the board if it was ready to move from baseline metrics to goal setting. Baumann said the administration had organized proposed metrics as leading and lagging indicators in the domains of academics, student services, human resources, operations and finance and that some elements already exist in district systems while others still need building.
Board members asked for more disaggregation and interactivity. Director Cameron and others requested MCA metrics by grade band (elementary, middle, high) and school, and asked that FastBridge social‑emotional measures and high‑school participation‑rate effects on averages be included. Director Nicholson asked whether the GPA measure would use weighted or unweighted values; Baumann said the district would start with weighted GPA.
District staff explained FastBridge proficiency and growth differ: proficiency compares students to national target scores while growth measures individual student improvement between benchmark windows; staff use EduCLIMBER for progress monitoring and weekly intervention tracking for students needing accelerated growth. The administration said it could produce school‑level and grade‑level views and would aim to have proposed targets ready at the next regular board meeting; Baumann suggested a first quarterly business review in October.
Trustees asked staff to preserve previously board‑approved metrics that were not shown on the draft and to return with an interactive dashboard and proposed goals. No formal board action was taken; staff will return with recommended targets and an implementation timeline.","Superintendent Michael Baumann presented a recommended set of leading and lagging metrics for academics, student services, human resources, operations and finance and asked the board for feedback and targets; trustees asked for grade‑ and school‑level views and for staff to return with proposed goals at the next meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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