001We business meeting of March 10th, 2026 uh to order at 6:30. Um do we Okay. So maybe Director Anderson, could you read the land acknowledgement? >> I put you on the spot or do you want me to? >> Oh, I can read it since I have it. >> Okay. Uh we acknowledge or we are gathered on the land of the Dakota and Ajiway peoples. I ask you to join me in acknowledging the Dakota and Ojiway community, their elders, both past and present, as well as future generations. St. Louis Park Schools also acknowledges that it was founded upon exclusions and erasers of many indigenous people, including those on whose land this district is located. This acknowledgement demonstrates a commitment to dismantling the ongoing legacies of colonial power and the district's desire to support the ongoing work
002of local indigenous communities to thrive in our schools. Uh with that, uh we need to pass the agenda. The motion is um it is recommended that the school board approve the agenda for March 10th, 2026 as presented. Do I have a motion? >> Thank you, Patrick. Second. Thank you, Celia. All those in favor say I. >> I. >> All those opposed say no. Uh passes 70 because we're all here. Uh so the first action item is the closure of open enrollment in grade 12 and director Suko is going to present. So we have just been taking in consideration open enrollment across the high school in general and when we consider class sizes and um some of the needs that our high school has. We have made the recommendation to close 12th grade. We had already
003made a move to close 9 through 11 uh in December. Um and now we're looking at addressing the needs for grade 12. >> Great. I forgot to read uh the motion. So, it is recommended that the school board close open enrollment to grade 12 for the 202526 school year. Um, I'll move it. Do I have a second? >> Thank you, Patrick. All those in favor say I. Oh, wait. I'm sorry. We got to do discussion first. I was moving through this really fast today. Um, do we have any questions or discussions for closing? Um maybe just to give a little bit of background that was in board book. It is up to state statute says that the school board can make this decision and this is the decision that we've made to maintain um class
004size is what I am guessing. Awesome. So all those in favor say I. I. All oppose say no. >> I oppose this. Sorry. >> Okay. So, I think it passed 70. Um, all right. Next on the agenda is the approval for bids for Susan Lingren gem ceiling um and high school restrooms. It is recommended the school board of independent school district um 283. I almost read the wrong number. approved the 12 competitive trade packages and three alternates in the amount of 800,992 dollars and approved Kudson construction general con conditions. Okay. um in the amount of $280,250 for the total project cost of 1 million81 or 81,24. That was just a very odd number there, but yes. Um I think Patricia is not here. So, do we have any questions? >> Oh, uh sorry. Um do
005I have a motion? Thank you, Colin. Second, uh, Taylor. And now for questions. And so, does anybody have any questions? This is Director Magnus is presenting, but she's not here. So, there are questions. >> Okay. Any This is all part of the something we've already talked about a number of times. Okay. >> Perfect. >> Yeah. Just just to clarify, this is coming this is again coming out of existing funding that we have. Correct. This is part of deferred maintenance. Okay. >> Yep. Thank you. >> All right. All those in favor say I. I. >> All oppose say no. >> Passes 70 >> thankfully. All right. Um and with that I will adjourn this meeting at 6:35. Well done everybody. Five minutes. >> Impressive. >> Yep.