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The Wayzata Public Schools Board on Feb. 4 reviewed a 2,025‑response public engagement report prepared by MSBA, agreed by consensus to post the summary online, and approved a plan for finalist tours and limited community Q&A ahead of March 6 interviews.
Minnesota / School Boards / Wayzata Public School District
HR Director Dave Lourdes previewed the 2026–27 staffing process: earlier enrollment modeling and site engagement, a proposal to lower K–5 class‑size targets by one with four district 'hot spot' FTE, and a 0.5 reduction at 6–12 that yields a small increase in middle/high‑school teachers. The board discussed teacher feedback timing and potential revised budgets.
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Superintendent Chase Anderson presented a three‑question April 14 referendum: a 10‑year technology levy renewal (~$6.5M/year, no new tax), a comprehensive facilities package (~$465M) to add elementary and middle schools and expand the high school, and a separately itemized $31M pool. Anderson cited strong enrollment growth and a positive MDE review.
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Teaching & Learning and Technology directors presented a framework to recalibrate classroom technology use, focusing on active versus passive use, comprehension and attention effects, middle‑school transitions, and audits of classroom apps. They reiterated the tech levy renewal (~$6.5M/year) funds roughly half the district’s technology operating budget including cybersecurity and device replacement.
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Board member Heidi Kader said the superintendent‑evaluation & board‑development committee will meet to select a consultant, run a fresh board self‑evaluation and recommend training and a cadence for board goals aligned with the superintendent evaluation.
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Parents at the Jan. 12 meeting argued district iPad use has become pervasive and asked the board to reintegrate print materials, create opt-outs, restrict device use during transitions and request data on instructional and homework screen time by grade.
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Birchview Elementary staff showcased seven after-school programs — including Bobcat News, Bobcat Readers, Mighty Math Club, Girls on the Run, choir and ambassadors — citing student connection, volunteer engagement (31 community reading volunteers) and plans to expand offerings and transportation supports.
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A parent told the board the district’s revised preschool/pre-K registration guidelines limit placements for children with summer birthdays and include no exemptions, raising concerns about readiness and long-term effects; she asked the board to reconsider the rule.
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At its Jan. 12 organizational meeting the Wayzata Public Schools Board elected Milan Sahoney chair, Sheila Prior vice chair, Heidi Kader treasurer and Dan Genestra clerk; approved committee assignments, a 2.74% board compensation increase and a first-edition board handbook.
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Board members discussed indexing board stipends to a 2.74% formula/COLA figure and agreed (by consensus, not vote) to place a 2.74% adjustment on the January meeting agenda for formal action; members debated accessibility, campaign costs, and an approximate district cost estimate.