Minnesota / School Boards / St. Cloud Public School District
At its Feb. 4 meeting the St. Cloud Public School District board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, unanimously approved a two‑year tentative custodial agreement (combined 2‑year cost 6.37%), and approved a revised board policy 4.10 to align family and medical leave with new statutory requirements.
Minnesota / School Boards / St. Cloud Public School District
St. Cloud Public School District operations staff updated the board on transportation, facilities, nutrition and security work, citing a 144‑vehicle daily fleet, more than 2,000,000 square feet of facilities, and about 1.8 million meals served in 2024–25. Presenters emphasized safety, preventative maintenance and student supports.
Minnesota / School Boards / St. Cloud Public School District
Assistant superintendent Dr. Jason Harris briefed the board on middle‑level (grades 6–8) course offerings and registration for 2026–27, highlighting core tracks, new elective rotations (including theater), honors distinction options and supports for transitions and students with IEPs.
Minnesota / School Boards / St. Cloud Public School District
The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda (personnel and financial items) by voice/roll call following motions by Scott and second by Natalie; the regular meeting adjourned and the work session convened to review Policy 6.24.
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District staff reported growth in the Central Minnesota Virtual Academy (CMVA), described pathways for full‑time and part‑time students, attendance tracking via Schoology, hotspots/devices for connectivity, counseling interventions and that 92% of full‑time seniors are on track to graduate.
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Director Donna Roper briefed the board on district work to integrate AI into classrooms responsibly: a 'human‑AI‑human' framework, teacher professional learning (Dec. 5 changemaker sessions and Jan. 20 application day), priorities on data privacy and verification literacy, and plans to review MSBA policy guidance.
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The St. Cloud Public School District presented an informational update on multi‑layered cybersecurity efforts — stronger passwords, multi‑factor authentication, simulated phishing, endpoint detection and third‑party data‑protection agreements — and discussed vendor monitoring and incident response.
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Director of student services Kate Bukowski said active outreach and clinic partnerships have reduced the district’s noncompliant immunization count to 948 and outlined supports for affected families ahead of a Jan. 5 exclusion date.
Minnesota / School Boards / St. Cloud Public School District
The board approved 'Apex Athletic Center' as the official name of the district's upcoming indoor multipurpose athletic facility after discussion about whether to include '742' in the name; board vote passed with one dissent.
Minnesota / School Boards / St. Cloud Public School District
Administration recommended and the board approved the elementary boundary redesign for 2026–27; board members praised the outreach and acknowledged the emotional nature of redistricting while citing the process, tools, and communication used.