Board approves Minnesota Student Survey distribution with additional parent information

The La Crescent‑Hokah School Board approved distribution of the Minnesota Student Survey, subject to providing parents with trauma‑response materials and the best available information about the survey questions.

Board members raised concerns about parental transparency, opt‑out processes and whether the district could view the exact survey questions in advance. Administrators said the state required districts to sign up to receive the link and that the district would supply parents with PDFs or links as allowed.

After discussion, a board member moved—and another seconded—to approve sending the Minnesota Student Survey along with trauma‑response information and the most complete question materials available from the state. The motion was amended to specify 'best available information' and then passed by voice vote; the transcript shows the board approved the motion but does not include a roll‑call tally.

Administrators said students may skip questions if they are uncomfortable and that staff will be prepared to follow trauma‑informed responses. The board also agreed to revisit and update the district’s student‑survey policy to improve transparency and parental access to materials in future cycles.

Next steps: administration will publish parent communications and trauma‑response guidance and schedule the student testing window in coordination with Minnesota Department of Education procedures.