The North St. Paul–Maplewood–Oakdale (ISD 622) School Board approved several formal actions during its Dec. 16 business meeting.

Donations accepted: On a motion to approve, the board accepted monetary and in‑kind contributions to support families and programs. Finance staff reported total monetary contributions for fiscal year 2025–26 of $25,165.86, and described multiple in‑kind donations (food, winter coats, clothing, toys and a donated violin) for school pantries and holiday support.

Polling places: The board approved a resolution establishing precinct polling places and combined polling places for school elections not held on the date of a statewide election, citing Minnesota Statute Section 205A.11. The resolution confirms the precinct designations and directs any future changes to be adopted by board resolution no later than Dec. 31 as required by statute.

Personnel/salary resolutions: The board approved nonunit compensation resolutions that provide a 3% salary increase on July 1, 2025 and a second 3% increase on July 1, 2026 for both nonunit salaried and nonunit hourly employees. The resolutions apply to positions not represented by collective bargaining and stated that employees not eligible for adjustments will be notified.

Tax levy adoption: After a Truth and Taxation presentation, the board adopted the 2025 payable‑2026 property tax levy in the total amount of $69,993,802.64 and authorized the board clerk to certify the levy to county auditors and the Minnesota Department of Education. The presentation noted a proposed levy increase of 2.86% (about $1.9 million) and provided examples of tax‑bill impacts and comparisons with neighboring districts.

Motions and votes: The consent agenda and donations were approved by voice vote; the polling‑place resolution was approved by roll call; the salary resolutions and the tax levy resolution were moved, seconded and approved as recorded in the meeting.

What the board did not do tonight: No new disciplinary policies were adopted in response to public comment about social‑media posts, and no additional budget appropriations were made outside the approved FY 2026 budget packet presented to the board.

Key documents: The board referenced Minnesota Statute Section 205A.11 for polling‑place authority and Minnesota Statute 123B.03 when discussing acceptance of donations and the board’s trustee role for district gifts.