Minnesota / School Boards / CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
External auditor Abdo reported an unmodified (clean) opinion on the district’s FY2025 financial statements, noted a modified single-audit finding for the child nutrition cluster, and said the general fund balance rose by about $3.3 million to roughly 7.06% of expenditures, within board policy.
Minnesota / School Boards / CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
At a Dec. 11 Truth in Taxation hearing the district’s business officer reviewed the levy process and numbers and said the proposed final levy remains $11,600,000. Board members discussed enrollment declines and a small decrease in the general-fund levy while noting state aid is falling, leaving a modest funding gap.
Minnesota / School Boards / CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
Director Dan outlined Community Education growth: revenue rose to about $3.5M, programming serves 5,000+ youth, partnerships exceed 60 organizations, and the Wildcat Community Center provides age‑segmented daily services; staff expansions credited with enrollment and revenue gains.
Minnesota / School Boards / CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board approved the consent agenda, accepted a $765 donation from the Chisago City Fire Department for a field trip, and authorized a change in the district dental plan maximum from $2,000 to $1,500 based on insurer quotes.
Minnesota / School Boards / CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
After vetting six bidders across three scopes, the board accepted bids totaling $4,506,184 and added a 5% contingency for an estimated $4.7M; BL Dawson Roofing was recommended for high school and middle school and McPhillips Brothers Roofing for the primary school.
Minnesota / School Boards / CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
Director of Business Services Robin reported district enrollment steady at 3,201 with Wildcat Academy at 35, no audit findings this year, and reinvestment of two matured investments at slightly lower interest rates; board accepted the routine financial updates.
Minnesota / School Boards / CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board approved the district’s five Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness goals: kindergarten screening target raised to 83%, expanded monitoring of special-education gaps, maintenance of a 4‑year plan for high-school students, multi-year graduation targets, and a new lifelong‑learner (growth-mindset) goal.
Minnesota / School Boards / CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
Under recently enacted state legislation that temporarily allows calendar adjustments, the board approved revised school-year calendars for 2026–27 and 2027–28 that start earlier and shift PD days to Fridays; graduation weekend timing will also shift as a result.
Minnesota / School Boards / CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its regular meeting, the Chisago Lakes School District Board of Education approved a package of items including new district goals, revised calendars, roofing contracts and an employee-benefits change.
Minnesota / School Boards / CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Director of Community Education presented growth in programming and revenue at the Wildcat Community Center, citing expanded participation, new staff roles and targeted outreach that increased early-childhood screenings. Board members praised outreach and community partnerships.