Wayzata board approves consent agenda, policy updates, ISD 287 LTFM allocation and reaffirms OPEB investment policy

The Wayzata Public Schools Board of Education took multiple formal actions during its regular meeting on May 12, 2025, including passage of the consent agenda, approval of several policy updates, adoption of an intermediate‑district long‑term facilities maintenance (LTFM) plan, and reaffirmation of the district’s OPEB investment policy statement.

Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda at the start of the meeting by roll call, with Directors Heidi Kader, Valentina Ayers, Dan Genestra, Sarah Johansson, Sheila Pryor and Milan Sahony voting yes; Director Paras Bende was absent. The clerk recorded the vote after a motion and second were made; the motion and second were not named in the roll call transcript.

Policy approvals: The board approved updates to several policies reviewed by the policy committee: Policy 606 (Instructional Arrangements — Class Size), Policy 608 (Literacy and the READ Act), Policy 626 (Nonpublic Student Participation), Policy 631 (Technology: Acceptable Use & Safety), Policy 914 (Relations with Community Organizations), and Policy 915 (Relations with Religious Organizations). A motion to waive a second reading and approve the policies carried by voice vote. The motion and second were recorded but individual movers were not specified in the roll‑call transcript for that item; the board entered a unanimous voice vote of “aye” in favor.

ISD 287 LTFM capital expenditure plan: The board approved Intermediate School District (ISD) 287’s long‑term facilities maintenance capital expenditure plan for fiscal years 2027 through 2036 and adopted a resolution affirming Wayzata Public Schools’ portion of the fiscal year 2026‑27 expenditures. Wayzata’s apportioned amount in the resolution was $180,147.11. Roll call recorded: Sheila Pryor — Yes; Heidi Kader — Yes; Valentina Ayers — Yes; Dan Genestra — Yes; Sarah Johansson — Yes; Paras Bende — Absent; Milan Sahony — Yes. The superintendent explained ISD 287 levies LTFM dollars on behalf of member districts and that the 2015 legislative session established the LTFM revenue program that replaced earlier maintenance revenue and alternative bonding programs.

OPEB investment policy statement reaffirmation: The board reaffirmed the district’s Other Post‑Employment Benefits (OPEB) investment policy statement and appointed the OPEB committee members as specified in the board packet. The OPEB committee includes finance subcommittee members, two Citizens Finance Advisory Council representatives, the Wayzata Education Association president, and district administrators; investment advice is provided by PFM Asset Management. Roll call on the reaffirmation recorded: Paras Bende — Absent; Sheila Pryor — Yes; Heidi Kader — Yes; Valentina Ayers — Yes; Dan Genestra — Yes; Sarah Johansen — Yes; Milan Sahony — Yes.

Financial reports (informational): Administration provided a combined financial report for the period ending March 31, 2025. Superintendent Chase Anderson noted that three‑year comparisons of revenues and expenditures were generally within a few percentage points and highlighted variability in capital and construction funds. Administration said federal aid variances may reflect the timing of post‑COVID federal grants such as ESSER and referenced roughly $11 million in COVID‑era federal funding that had been disbursed over prior years; the board asked staff to follow up with the director of finance for more detailed explanations.

No other board actions were taken that evening. Several informational items and school recognitions appeared on the agenda but required no vote.