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Administrators previewed the district’s 2026–29 Achievement & Integration (ANI) plan, which focuses on closing achievement gaps, diversifying staff, and boosting community engagement; final vote is scheduled for Feb. 19 with state submission by March 15.
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District leaders and the indigenous education coordinator reported NAPAC concurrence on a six‑focus plan funded in part by state American Indian Education Aid (about $222,000 for 2025–26), outlining college prep, literacy supports and culturally grounded curriculum.
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District presenters described a multi-year rollout to align K'12 math instruction with the Minnesota math standards, introduced new elementary enrichment "concept quests," and said a new secondary curriculum will be phased in ahead of MDE's assessment changes; students and board members raised questions about assessment comparisons and course pathways.
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Superintendent Julie Nielsen read a message to families about increased immigration enforcement activity and the district's visitor/volunteer and secured-entry procedures; the superintendent also presented six policy updates (minor edits, one title change, two recommended deletions, and a technical update to debt compliance) to be presented to the board for a vote at the next meeting.
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Independent auditors reported an unmodified (clean) opinion on the district's fiscal-year financial statements for the year ended 06/30/2025, highlighted ADM of 19,220 and general fund revenues/expenditures near $346 million, and noted a required GASB accounting change affecting unrestricted net position; the federal single audit remained in progress with a March 31 deadline.
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The board certified a final levy that increases taxes payable in 2026 by $5,667,951 (4.4%), with the presentation attributing most of the increase to debt service from a recent bond referendum; certification passed by voice vote.
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The board approved tentative two-year agreements covering teachers and transportation staff and heard public comments from office professionals who said negotiations left lower-paid staff behind and led to mediation.
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The Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness report showed mixed results: kindergarten reading at 65.5% proficiency, MCA math 51.8% and reading 54.5%, 4-year graduation 92.5%, and a new lifelong-learner survey baseline; district also previewed course guide changes including a personal finance requirement and ethnic-studies planning.
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The South Washington County Schools board voted to approve district policies to inventory and account for fixed assets and Policy 802 governing disposition of obsolete equipment and materials.
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Superintendent Julie Nielsen presented the 2026–27 academic calendar; the board approved it. The calendar committee considered feedback favoring a post–Labor Day start but scheduling constraints keep the Sept. 8 start date.