Minnesota / School Boards / WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Financial adviser Matt Hammer told the Westonka School Board that a bond sale produced roughly $350,000 in debt-service savings on a refunding and about $5.2 million less in total principal-and-interest cost compared with earlier estimates; the board approved the bond-resolution by voice vote.
Minnesota / School Boards / WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its organizational meeting the Westonka School Board administered the oath of office to members, approved the agenda, and nominated or confirmed officer roles (Gary Waller for chair, Heidi for vice chair, Lauren for clerk, Rob Harrison for treasurer); the organizational meeting then adjourned and the regular January meeting proceeded.
Minnesota / School Boards / WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
District administrators outlined implementation of the state's new REED Act dyslexia screener for grades 4–12 beginning this winter, and described expanding vocational programs (construction, nursing-assistant, EMR/EMT) supported by an approximately $28,980 grant; a medical careers community roundtable is scheduled Jan. 27.
Minnesota / School Boards / WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board heard from its financial advisor and then approved a resolution granting property‑tax abatement for parking‑lot improvements and a related intent to issue tax‑payment bonds; the board authorized a maximum abatement amount of $2.6 million and expects bond sale actions in January.
Minnesota / School Boards / WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Construction leaders told the Westonka board that interior phases (classrooms, administration, media center and gym) will be handed over in stages—some during holiday breaks—and staff plan phasing logistics to reduce interruption to recreation programs and community education.
Minnesota / School Boards / WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its December meeting the Westonka Public School District approved a $22,682,000 levy for payable 2026, a 4.52% increase over the prior year, after a Truth in Taxation presentation and brief discussion about fund components and voter‑approved referenda that drive the change.
Minnesota / School Boards / WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The district’s annual Comprehensive Achievements and Civic Readiness report highlighted high external rankings for several schools, kindergarten‑readiness screening results, modest movement on achievement‑gap measures, ACT prep progress and a new district measure for lifelong‑learning readiness; the board discussed subgroup reporting and program supports.
Minnesota / School Boards / WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board approved the payable‑2026 levy, a resolution to issue general obligation bonds (series 2026A), a property‑tax abatement for parking lots, sale/recycling of obsolete equipment, a 1.0 FTE custodial float position and a 0.1 FTE mathematics overload position by voice votes.
Minnesota / School Boards / WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board approved the consent agenda and unanimously approved action items including recognition of American Education Week, acceptance of stadium project bids, a public hearing on a proposed tax-abatement bond, support for MSHSL Foundation applications, canvassing election returns, and first reading of a records policy.
Minnesota / School Boards / WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Finance staff told the board enrollment is stable (district is about 38 students above the adopted budget baseline of 2,407) and reported revenue and expenditure year-to-date figures through October; staff will present a revised budget at the February meeting.