Board certifies election results, issues certificates and approves nonresident enrollment for 2026–27
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Summary
The board approved an abstract of votes and a resolution authorizing certificates of election for winners of the Nov. 4 contest, adopted a resolution to allow specified nonresident enrollment for 2026–27, and announced an application window to fill a board vacancy through Dec. 12.
At the meeting, Superintendent Lennox presented election documents from Ramsey County and recommended the board approve the abstract of votes from the Nov. 4, 2025 election. The board moved, seconded and approved the abstract by voice vote; board members congratulated election winners and thanked volunteers.
Lennox then presented a separate resolution to authorize issuance of certificates of election for Shauna Bach, Tasha Just and Mark Sockeye; the board moved, seconded and adopted the resolution.
The board also heard a resolution from Darren Johnson opening nonresident enrollment for specified schools, programs and grade levels for the 2026–27 school year, consistent with state statute. After a question from a board member about funding, Johnson said, "So the money that that they would have generated, via state sources comes with them is the quickest way to say that." The resolution was moved, seconded and carried.
Earlier in the meeting the board announced a vacancy after Jonathan Weininghagen’s immediate resignation. Administration said applications will be accepted from Nov. 17 through noon on Dec. 12, with the board reviewing applications the week of Dec. 15 and setting interview dates in January 2026. The appointed candidate will serve the remainder of the term that expires Jan. 3, 2028.
All motions on these items passed on voice votes with no recorded opposition in the meeting minutes.