Board accepts gifts, hears student reports and recognizes national student poet
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Student representatives from Irondale and Mounds View reported fall activities; the board received a gifts report recommending acceptance of $3,604.44 to schools/programs and $18,183.05 to the Ralph Reeder food shelf; senior Nadine Sitar was recognized as a 2025 National Student Poet with a $5,000 award.
The Mounds View School Board on Oct. 7 heard student representative reports, accepted a gifts report and recognized a Mounds View High School senior as a national student poet.
Kenna, student representative from Irondale High School, told the board the orchestra performed its annual Disney concert for elementary students; the Irondale marching band placed eighth at the Band of America competition in Iowa, its first finals appearance in 12 years; DECA held a Homecoming Royalty showcase and ticket proceeds were donated to the Iron Door food shelf; and debate teams registered strong results in recent meets.
Sarah presented on behalf of Carly, the Mounds View High School student representative who was absent with influenza. Sarah reported that Mounds View High School had recent strong event turnout, including a fall movie night and Homecoming activities. The transcript included a reference to National Merit Scholarship commended students at Mounds View High School; the number was not specified in the meeting record.
Shauna reported gifts received during the period: five gifts for schools and programs totaling $3,604.44, and 10 gifts to the Ralph Reeder food shelf totaling $18,183.05. Shauna said it was recommended that the board accept the gifts and extend thanks to donors. Those items were included in the consent agenda, which the board approved.
Superintendent Lennox recognized Nadine Sitar, a senior at Mounds View High School, who was named a 2025 National Student Poet in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards; Sitar will receive a $5,000 academic award as part of that recognition.
Board member Jonathan reminded the public that early voting opens Oct. 17 and Election Day is Nov. 4; he noted a capital-levy question and three board seats are on the ballot and provided district web links for more information. Board members also reported on Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) and Northeast Metro 916 meetings. The Irondale marching band was noted to have an upcoming state appearance at US Bank Stadium.
At the meeting’s start the board approved the agenda and later approved the consent agenda. The chair adjourned the meeting at the close of business.