The board received first readings for several proposed high‑school courses that administration recommends adding to the program of studies.

Personal finance — Minnesota statute now requires high‑school students to complete a personal finance course for graduation; the district presented a dedicated personal finance course intended for 11th or 12th graders that covers earning, spending, saving, investing, borrowing and financial protections. Administration said the course was aligned to a state task‑force framework and could be offered in eleventh or twelfth grade.

AP business with personal finance option — As an alternative to the district’s stand‑alone personal finance course, the district proposed an Advanced Placement business offering that meets the personal finance requirement while also layering business, entrepreneurship and marketing content. The AP course includes two major projects and offers students the opportunity to earn college credit via the AP exam and to obtain AP’s career‑focused credentials tied to the AP 'kickstart' program.

Woven Histories: Minnesota and the World — To address a recent Minnesota statutory expectation that districts offer ethnic‑studies coursework, the district proposed an elective focusing on Minnesota and regional histories, with student research, community connections and public products. Administration described the course as locally focused, research driven and intended for eleventh or twelfth graders (ideally after a U.S. history course).

Construction CTE sequence — The board also heard four construction‑related courses developed with Local 49 operating engineers: basic construction fundamentals, basic grading and construction math, basic maintenance of mobile equipment, and construction explorations. Administration said courses include classroom instruction, field experiences, dual‑credit opportunities with North Hennepin Community College and apprenticeship hours recognized by the union, helping students enter construction careers directly after graduation.

All proposals were presented on first reading; further detail and action are expected at a future meeting if the board chooses to adopt the courses.