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Votes at a glance: board approves consent items, policy readings, co-op and personnel resolutions
Summary
The South Saint Paul School Board approved several routine and business items on Feb. 24, including the consent agenda, policy second readings, a girls hockey cooperative with New Life Academy, a joint powers agreement with Dakota County, acceptance of a SHIP grant, authorization for a board member to be employed as coach/substitute, and the budget
Results of board votes at the Feb. 24 South Saint Paul School Board meeting (all outcomes recorded at the meeting):
- Consent agenda (minutes, claims, bills payable, staffing as presented): Motion carried (voice vote recorded as 7-0).
- Policy second readings: The board acknowledged second readings for the listed policies (no final vote required at this meeting; third reading to follow).
- Girls hockey cooperative agreement with New Life Academy (beginning 2025-26): Approved (motion carried; co-op initially two years; team will play under South Saint Paul banner).
- Acceptance of Native American Parent Advisory Committee (NAPAC) vote of nonconcurrence: Approved 7-0 (board accepted committee's resolution and will incorporate concerns into district review).
- Joint Powers Agreement for school wellness with Dakota County: Approved (voice vote recorded as unanimous).
- Acceptance of SHIP funds for Lincoln Center outdoor classroom (approx. $7,000): Approved (voice vote recorded as unanimous).
- Resolution approving employment of a school board member as coach and substitute (per Minnesota statute referenced in meeting): Approved by roll call as required; recorded as 7 yes.
- Resolution directing administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and/or positions (budget preparation): Approved by roll call 7 yes; directed administration to prepare recommended reductions and return to the board with options.
Notes: For several items the meeting transcript records roll-call votes naming each director (Claflin, Cummings, T. Felton, Duffy, Weber, W. Felton, Chair Heumann) and showing unanimous yes votes when provided.
End: These votes implement routine business, confirm cooperative agreements and set the district's direction to prepare for possible budget reductions tied to state funding changes.
