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After interviewing three finalists and reviewing reference checks and community feedback gathered during a "day in the district," the Wayzata Public Schools board voted 5-2 on March 6, 2026, to extend an employment offer to Dr. Rob Virgen, contingent on negotiating a mutually agreeable contract.
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At a Wayzata Public School District discussion, a presenter said students now have "too much access" to apps and the internet and called for a recalibration to prioritize human relationships while keeping technical tools for creativity and innovation.
Minnesota / School Boards / Wayzata Public School District
Wade Phillips, Wayzata Public School District’s technology director, told a podcast the April 14 referendum seeks to renew two overlapping 10‑year technology levies to maintain current services (device replacement, infrastructure, safety upgrades and cybersecurity) with no proposed tax increase. Early voting begins Feb. 27.
Minnesota / School Boards / Wayzata Public School District
Audit of the draft article against the Issues Rules and transcript accuracy; lists detected problems and recommended fixes.
Minnesota / School Boards / Wayzata Public School District
The Wayzata Public Schools Board of Education voted March 2 to advance three semifinalists to full-board interviews, approved a district 'day in the district' on March 5 and scheduled full interviews March 6. The board agreed to post all three interview recordings for 10 days and keep the lone finalist's recording posted indefinitely.
Minnesota / School Boards / Wayzata Public School District
At the Feb. 23 Wayzata board work session the chair highlighted an MSBA training platform for board members and told the public early voting for the district referendum begins Feb. 27, with the election on April 14.
Minnesota / School Boards / Wayzata Public School District
At a Feb. 23 work session, Wayzata Public School District presented the results of a multi-year CTE curriculum review, announcing 12 pathways by 2026, expanded industry credentials and capacity limits in CNA and culinary programs; staff said a planned referendum could add facilities.
Minnesota / School Boards / Wayzata Public School District
The Wayzata Public Schools board approved a resolution authorizing staff to pursue a voluntary tender offer/refunding process for callable general obligation bonds (Series 2026A) to seek net savings for taxpayers; the measure authorizes sale parameters but requires sufficient participation and demonstrable savings before a final sale.
Minnesota / School Boards / Wayzata Public School District
At its Feb. 9 meeting the board approved updated board policies, appointed the absentee ballot board for the April 14, 2026 general election, set election judge pay for 2026, and approved the 2026 pay equity implementation report; all actions passed on roll call.
Minnesota / School Boards / Wayzata Public School District
District staff presented enrollment, staffing and growth goals for the early learning school and the Transition program and described a clothing closet partnership where transition students practice job skills while serving families; presenters said the initiative supports inclusion, workforce readiness and faster distribution of donated items to families.