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Board approves long-term facilities plan and independent employee agreements; consent items pass 5-1
Summary
At its July 28 meeting the South St. Paul School Board approved a Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) 10-year plan to access roughly $1,000,000 in state revenue, and approved independent employee agreements with a 2% salary and 2% insurance increase; the consent agenda passed 5-1.
The South St. Paul School Board took multiple formal votes at its July 28 meeting, including approval of a long-term facilities maintenance plan and a salary/benefits update for independent employee groups.
Long-Term Facilities Maintenance 10-Year Plan The board voted to approve the district’s FY27 long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) 10-year plan and to submit the application to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) in order to access roughly $1,000,000 in LTFM revenue. District staff Raja (Ra) Thap and Director of Buildings and Grounds Mark Fenton presented the annual project list and implementation priorities, including a new roof at the Community Learning Center, carpet and lighting projects and site rotation to alternate buildings in different summers. The board adopted the item by roll call, recorded as six yays, zero nays. The motion language submitted to MDE and the required statement of assurance will be signed by Superintendent Dr. Zambrino.
Independent Employee Agreements (2025–26) The board approved independent employee group agreements for the 2025–26 school year, recommending a 2% salary increase and a 2% increase on health insurance for independent employees (administrators, coordinators, administrative support, district support, technology, student support, nutrition services and part-time facilities). The motion passed 6–0; the district will work with Human Resources and Payroll to implement the changes.
Consent Agenda and Other Motions The board approved the consent agenda, which included financial claims, bills payable and staffing, by voice vote that resulted in a 5–1 tally in favor. Earlier in the meeting the board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes (motion carried 6–0).
Roll calls and tallies matched the minutes as read at the meeting. No motions failed. Where roll-call names were recorded, they were: Director W. Felton, Director Claflin, Director T. Felton, Director Duffy, Director Weber and Chair Heumann (all recorded as "yes" for the LTFM item).
