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- Motion to amend agenda to move public comment to item No. 2: Moved by Director Amber Cameron; seconded by Director Carly Anderson. Chair Matt Swanson called the question and the board voted to amend the agenda; the chair announced “the motion passes.” No roll-call vote with individual member names was recorded in the transcript.

- Motion to approve the agenda as amended: Moved by Director Paul Carbone (transcript identifies the motion maker at the time of approval as Director Nicholson for the motion to approve) and seconded by Director Kim Baker; the chair announced the motion passed.

- Motion to approve the consent agenda (subsections A and B): Moved by Director Amber Cameron; seconded by Director Brett Nicholson. The board approved the consent agenda as presented.

- Motion to adjourn: Moved by Director Paul Carbone; seconded by Director Carly Anderson. The board voted to adjourn and the meeting ended.

Votes recorded in the public transcript show the motions were moved, seconded and the chair called for in‑meeting voice votes. The transcript includes the chair’s announcements that motions passed; the meeting record does not include a roll‑call tally with each member’s recorded yes/no vote for these procedural items.

Ending: These were routine, procedural approvals. No policy or program decisions were made in these actions; the agenda amendment enabled public comment speakers to appear earlier in the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting - February 18th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its Feb. 18 meeting the Lakeville School Board voted to amend the published agenda to move public comment to item No. 2, then approved the agenda as amended and later approved the consent agenda and adjourned.","taxTitle","Lakeville Public School District, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",13453,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6320723,"Lakeville schools cite flat test scores, rising chronic absenteeism and behavior spikes in data review",8510,3022000,11532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2355205-f80635018d6ca5fb72679a89096335b3&start=3022&end=11532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2355205-f80635018d6ca5fb72679a89096335b3/thumbnail_3022000.jpg","/articles/6320723/Minnesota/Lakeville-schools-cite-flat-test-scores-rising-chronic-absenteeism-and-behavior-spikes-in-data-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6320723-3233d3bf5deb1a65a64d809794d04f7f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145191&Signature=iZLupRU8vSUBvWNmTENFvJeWMt1H-KXc0dI9xVVplFqfNi-k~29nJJA1aIvh~y8uAxNdaS0UlBn3kS2Bl9AE3exbO5~VEq~zxviSD0Sd~Ksu86BVrbhNvaRyjwTaMrfxxcWANVTv7OuO~D6SEPCphkr4eMxhTjYsYFI~FWLb-11mlhIey~BH1NPYL1aSChd~LwBB6vhnp9ZnYRiUvruzXtN-iJBuUjbUguv-xd6R4ZS-0wOx5OnbwvF6tfIyXjVgO8VBvJlUNcYquD4c~mUqHea-Fm4T218krV6g8oR4rNFFyjykJdlCuJ8GcmygUEEmriX0gc7XUtwTczZaCeiGMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lakeville — District staff presented a wide data review to the Lakeville School Board on Feb. 18, saying statewide and national assessments show an uneven recovery in student achievement, chronic absenteeism and behavioral challenges that are constraining classroom instruction.

Nicole Adams, director of Integrated Continuous Improvement, told the board the nation’s Report Card (NAEP) and Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) show modest rebounds at some grades since 2022 but widening gaps between higher‑performing students and those in the lower 20th percentile. “The majority of the growth that you're seeing is actually coming from students in the top 75th and 90th percentiles,” Adams said.

The presentation summarized national and local metrics and district priorities. Key points staff delivered:

- National and state trends: NAEP scores remain below their 2013 peak in many subjects; Minnesota historically outperforms the national average but saw declines that mirror national trends. Adams said no state made gains in fourth‑grade reading from 2022 to 2024. The district’s fourth‑grade MCAs were above the state average and rose 3.6 points in 2024.

- Chronic absenteeism: Using first‑semester data through Jan. 23, district staff reported 1,077 students (K–12) missing 10 or more days: 462 elementary students (8.84% of elementary enrollment), about 15.09% at the middle school level and 575 high‑school students. Staff said elementary rates are lowest and middle‑school rates are the highest by percentage.

- Behavior and discipline: The district logged 340 major behavior incidents K–12 so far this school year; 98 students accounted for multiple major incidents. Staff emphasized a shift to more non‑exclusionary responses after a 2023 statute and listed the top classroom (minor) and major behaviors the district is tracking.

- Intervention capacity: Staff said the district has a stronger intervention infrastructure at the elementary level; K–1 shows the highest intervention use. At the middle school level, staff said the district lacks sufficient scheduled time, personnel and formal intervention capacity to provide timely Tier 2/Tier 3 supports.

- Counselors and staff ratios: District staff said counselor staffing is limited at secondary schools and falls short of national recommendations; one presenter noted the counseling ratio is substantially higher than the ASCA-recommended 250:1 standard.

- Courses and outcomes: High school data showed 1,735 students enrolled in one or more Advanced Placement (AP) courses out of 3,906 high‑school students (about 44%). Staff also reported a rise in the number of semester failures in core high‑school classes, most commonly in math, which affects progress toward graduation.

Board members and staff discussed curriculum review timelines, pacing and the district’s Read Act work for early literacy. Directors and staff described curriculum selection and implementation as a multiyear process that includes understanding new standards, selecting aligned resources, and providing teacher training and coaching. Sandy Georgi and other directors described recent elementary literacy investments such as updated phonemic-awareness resources (Heggerty) and a phased math curriculum roll-out (Bridges/Bridal) for K–5.

Why it matters: Staff framed the data as an operational priority: strengthening Tier 1 instruction so interventions remain manageable, widening access to non‑exclusionary behavioral supports, and expanding intervention capacity at secondary schools. Board members asked for follow‑up dashboards and pledged additional discussion on scheduling, staffing and targeted investments.

Ending: Staff provided board logins to the district data dashboard for deeper review and said the administration will return with enrollment detail and follow‑up analyses. Several directors asked the board to consider scheduling and staffing changes, and to prioritize recruitment and retention of teachers and counselors to address classroom capacity.","District staff told the board the district outperforms state averages in some grades but faces widening gaps, rising chronic absenteeism (1,077 students as of Jan. 23), behavior incidents and limited middle-school interventions.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6320727,"Parents urge Lakeville board not to close Lakeville Online Academy",773,2185000,2958000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2355205-f80635018d6ca5fb72679a89096335b3&start=2185&end=2958","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2355205-f80635018d6ca5fb72679a89096335b3/thumbnail_2185000.jpg","/articles/6320727/Minnesota/Parents-urge-Lakeville-board-not-to-close-Lakeville-Online-Academy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6320727-ff50bb600a0d5c965485f4cab3769cca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145191&Signature=JW9~aOtTxSEAtpv8wPf12DI7OuVGLyl8BYKgOiSLgEEH4BYbRV5i6VhySJhHMMyupMriMynD6fUCJ3ri9-nYHfgtUZUPcjTB3O7VeLXxiFOTZ~G0~5XiUckblClT8OL2WJKp8uHbK-DYg6mihjaMWPyFNt9nphToHCZ6nu4uruaZoozlb0Zh9-cmDl39wN1goD1fxtSjyz7Rzl93Smq~zXCZeVULDInz974YsdYGvb9q2tE1JbJyQ5S35Roh5fcjt0W8QAqopYF~QtM6JTNlN3cAaOLOW~B4~lttPfbCPNiqQJksoXWF4fpfVaNhfwiPQI9lLKzw36Y-0IzLbnXvqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lakeville — At the Lakeville School Board’s Feb. 18 meeting, several parents and families urged the board to reverse or delay an administrative decision to close Lakeville Online Academy (LOA), saying the program serves students who cannot thrive in traditional classrooms.

Corinne Henning, who identified herself during public comment, told the board, “Closing Lakeville Online Elementary means ignoring district policy, ignoring the district's mission” and warned the district could lose “nearly half a million dollars in funding” tied to enrollment. Henning cited several district policies by number as the basis for her concerns and urged the board to re-evaluate the closure with full data and discussion.

Bill C., who said his son Jack has ongoing health needs and found LOA to be a fit, read a statement and appealed to the board for time: “Give us a year,” he said, asking the board to continue the program for at least one more school year so families can plan.

Other parents described similar experiences. Jessica H. praised LOA’s teachers and said the program served her family during the pandemic and after: “When my daughter wanted to graduate early, they worked with her, respected her right, her need to carve her own path, and they made it happen.” Lisa Martin, a business executive, urged the district to invest in marketing and enrollment support for LOA and said she encountered a broken link when trying to find the program on the Minnesota Department of Education website. Martin cited a per-pupil figure she said she had seen for online students — $11,275 — and asked the district to treat LOA staff as educators, not marketers.

Speakers framed three main concerns: the program’s fit for students with medical or social needs; the financial effect of closing a program that draws state enrollment dollars; and the process by which the decision was made. Several commenters named district policies they said the closure contradicts, including Policy 209 (code of ethics), Policy 301 (school district administration), Policy 302 (superintendent duties), and Policy 605 (alternative programs).

The board did not take a formal vote on the future of LOA at the meeting. Board members and several directors engaged in a broader agenda discussion earlier in the meeting and later approved moving public comment earlier on the agenda; speakers said the change made it easier for families with young children to address the board.

Board members did not provide a timeline or a vote on LOA during public comment. The superintendent and other administrators said the administration would follow up as necessary and that individual student or staff privacy concerns should be pursued with administration outside the public forum. Several parents asked that the board treat the LOA staffing and enrollment questions as items for either the full board or a return presentation from administration.

Why it matters: Parents and district staff told the board LOA serves students who need a flexible schedule for medical appointments, advanced pacing or other needs; closing the program could force those families to find paid private alternatives or leave the district. Speakers said a closure could reduce state per-pupil funding tied to enrollment and that some policy provisions require the superintendent to identify and recommend alternative programs before eliminating one.

The board has not yet published a timetable for a decision or a staff report specifically addressing LOA enrollment trends, the district’s financial model for online students, or administrative rationale for the proposed closure. Parents asked for a one-year extension and for the district to present a detailed enrollment and budget analysis before final action.

Ending: Board members said the administration would follow up on individual concerns and that the public comment period would not prompt immediate board action that evening. Parents who spoke requested the board place the LOA question on a future agenda with full financial and programmatic detail.","Parents and families spoke at the Feb. 18 Lakeville School Board meeting to urge the board and administration to preserve Lakeville Online Academy, saying closure would harm students who rely on flexible, online instruction and could cost the district enrollment-based funding.","actionData","errors"]

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