Board members discussed national and state Title IX developments and agreed to set a work session to consider the district's response after hearing that federal findings could affect federal funding.

A board member urged the board to sign a petition and send a letter supporting protections for girls' sports, referencing a website titled "Title 9 Minnesota" and federal findings posted there. The board discussed differences between 2020 and 2024 federal Title IX guidance and the potential fiscal implications for districts. One board member told colleagues the district could face a significant fiscal impact if federal action leads to funding changes; a number of presenters and the superintendent said federal funding represents a meaningful share of the district budget.

The board agreed to schedule a work session and a canvassing date tied to other administrative timelines; members discussed November 10 as a possible date for a special session or canvassing meeting. Superintendent Sandson said the district had received guidance materials from the Minnesota Department of Education on federal funding impact and asked the board to reserve time for a focused conversation.

Board members emphasized they wanted a thoughtful approach and more time to review materials and legal implications before deciding on lobbying or formal letters. One member said 292 school board members from 117 districts had signed a letter supporting protections for girls' sports; other members warned that legal differences between the 2020 and 2024 Title IX rules change how districts must evaluate participation and equal opportunity.

(Ending) The board did not adopt a formal resolution at the meeting but agreed to a work session in November to review MDE materials and federal findings and to consider a potential joint statement or letter.