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At its Jan. 6 meeting the Minnetonka Public School District board swore in members, elected Kim Marie Foss as chair and Dan Olson as vice chair, appointed clerk and treasurer, set meeting and study session schedules, and approved routine organizational motions by voice vote.
Minnesota / School Boards / Minnetonka Public School District
The Minnetonka Public School District board on Jan. 6 approved the sale of approximately $55 million in 2026A general obligation bonds to fund renovations at two middle schools, new science labs, gym/performance venues and a high‑school security upgrade; the district cited its long-standing AAA rating and secured a 4.69% coupon.
Minnesota / School Boards / Minnetonka Public School District
The Minnetonka Public School District opened its Jan. 6 meeting by recognizing varsity boys football and girls swim teams for state qualifications and naming dozens of AP Scholars; Clear Springs fifth‑grade leaders also presented programs that promote safety, mentorship and school pride.
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During the study session members expressed preferences for 2026 leadership slots and sketched committee assignments; the chair said formal nominations and a vote will occur at the first January board meeting.
Minnesota / School Boards / Minnetonka Public School District
District leaders briefed the school board Dec. 18 on assessment changes, diagnostic tools and mandated professional learning under the 2023 Read Act, including Phase 1 completion by July 1, 2026 and Phase 2 by July 1, 2027. Presenters described new diagnostics, progress monitoring, and localized tutoring expansions.
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District leaders described a multi‑session, multi‑site professional‑learning rollout covering literacy, SEL and culturally responsive practice; administrators said they run multiple schedules (21 elementary schedules in August, 40 secondary schedules in November, 34 on Jan. 5) and vet vendors before districtwide adoption.
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The Minnetonka School Board authorized a single $55 million general‑obligation bond tranche, certified a $73,736,113.36 levy (a 5.09% increase), adopted an amended FY26 budget projecting a $3.9 million surplus, and accepted a clean FY25 audit with one food‑service adjustment.
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School leaders updated the board on SAIL (Students Achieving Independent Life): enrollment grew from 26 in 2021 to a high of 42, the program emphasizes independent living, training and employment, operates maker spaces, and student businesses have generated over $6,000 to support program activities.
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The board approved a 0% change to ECFE sliding fees, a 5% increase to Minnetonka Preschool tuition, and fee increases for Explorers (5% for K–5, 10% for juniors), while staff described safety audits, pilot building supervisors and measures to reduce waitlists and boost staffing.
Minnesota / School Boards / Minnetonka Public School District
The board opened with a recognition program for elementary art students, fall sports state qualifiers, AP Scholars with Honor and site coordinators for the employee giving campaign; staff reported the 25‑year campaign has raised more than $1,000,000 historically and $72,300 pledged this year.