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Superintendent gives legislative update; district staff, student reps and committees report

Sartell–St. Stephen School Board (Independent School District 748) · May 18, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Michael Rivard updated the board on recent legislation; staff recognized award winners and student representatives reported on school activities. Committee updates noted the accessibility deadline extension to 2028 and a planned Skyward migration in spring/summer 2027.

Superintendent Michael Rivard briefed the board on takeaways from the recent legislative session and introduced a guest from the Minnesota Interscholastic Activities Administrators Association to present Bruce Thompson with the Region 8AA Activities Director of the Year award.

Principals Sara Nelson and Julia Bjerke presented May Sabre Star awards and student representatives Emily Schlangen and Mariam Al-Areedy summarized positives from district schools; the board extended best wishes to outgoing student representative Emily Schlangen as she graduates and prepares for college. Committee reports highlighted that the district’s accessibility compliance deadline has been extended to 2028 and staff are planning a Skyward migration for student information and finance systems in spring and summer 2027; a district technology network audit was also completed.

The reports contained updates for administration and committees and set a short list of upcoming meetings and work sessions for further follow-up and policy work.