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Under the consent agenda, the board approved routine items including minutes, personnel changes, acceptance of grant awards and donations, bills and financial transactions totaling $5,450,278.56, and a long‑term facilities maintenance change order of $70,537. Item G on the consent agenda was a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of the district’s general obligation capital appreciation school building bonds and authorizing the district to follow Minnesota statutes, section 126.55, to guarantee payment of principal and interest and to reimburse certain expenditures from bond proceeds. Board members removed item D for separate consideration and later approved it; the remainder of the consent agenda was approved as moved.

The nut graf: the consent approvals cover routine fiscal and operational matters that the district uses to conduct business and to preserve federal and state compliance, and the bond authorization establishes the board’s intent to issue capital appreciation bonds under the cited Minnesota statute.

On the agenda’s action item, the board approved lists of graduates for Apollo and Tech High School for the May 31 commencement. Assistant Superintendent Jason Harris presented lists indicating Apollo’s list includes 308 students and Tech’s list includes 384 students; Harris said the combined total will exceed 700 students when other home‑school designations are included. A motion to approve the graduates was made by Board Member Al Dahlgren and seconded by Board Member Zach Dorholt. Heather Williams, Natalie Copeland, Zach Dorholt, Heather Weems, Scott Andreasen, Al Dahlgren and Chair Shannon Haas all voted yes in the roll call on the graduation list approval.

Discussion vs. decision: the consent agenda approvals and the graduate lists were formal actions recorded by roll call votes. The board did not discuss changes to the items before voting beyond the removal and separate approval of item D. No bond sale occurred at the meeting; the resolution authorized staff to negotiate the sale and declared the district’s intent to reimburse certain expenditures from future bond proceeds.

Background: the bond resolution references Minnesota statutory provisions for capital school building bonds; the board’s action was procedural authorization rather than a completed financing transaction.

Looking ahead: the board indicated future agenda items on June 4 will include executive contracts and the preliminary 2025–26 budget presentation, where any fiscal impacts of the bonds or special assessments will be reviewed further.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5-21-2025 Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved the consent agenda, which included approval of bills totaling $5,450,278.56, a $70,537 facilities change order and a resolution authorizing issuance of general obligation capital appreciation school building bonds; the board also approved graduation lists for Apollo (308) and Tech (384) students.","taxTitle","St. Cloud Public School District, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",13558,"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},6227132,"Board reviews uniform grant guidance changes: procurement thresholds, cybersecurity language and higher equipment capitalization limit",344,4252000,4596000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3494353-e0664c0df725c82be653dcbc35344b30&start=4252&end=4596","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3494353-e0664c0df725c82be653dcbc35344b30/thumbnail_4252000.jpg","/articles/6227132/Minnesota/Board-reviews-uniform-grant-guidance-changes-procurement-thresholds-cybersecurity-language-and-higher-equipment-capitalization-limit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227132-0adf29e9534cdff07482ab75c90c9243/orig.mp4?Expires=1770796491&Signature=fOBTqOxoZYtM10ezYVOq6ahZ~4hGCLN4ErMst2aUi5XOH7SSor0unc-UtR7i7GsxGoZ07r-ocsy3sSm2oMhUs4YLTd8Fo7sVFovfRgZ7fDnvh20mh5Ok5jcOBMjFhcLaX7598nOU6x8ghSn6bD8QQjy3RZcnnWVFF6XT59nWKX0YKrFO7Sgg7V3VnixL9Hn4KRzySWECkothArFf0F7diyPsPOuvX18aDjLh23LHYqCSHjTF1NvHpuK4QpAzonr2PM-y5fJFPKv~O6vtwDjNXl~fKbHUqDAPooB58JoK-NTEp3rxPi92af~unixcMLOPf5zEaxINgDG043j~3OkyjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The School Board received proposed revisions on May 21 to district policies that align federal uniform grant guidance with Minnesota statute and district practice, including procurement thresholds, cybersecurity assurances and a higher equipment capitalization threshold for fixed assets.

Amy Scalarud, executive director of finance and business services, presented three policy items. She said the proposed uniform grant guidance policy updates include a procurement threshold alignment and an increase in the federal equipment definition used for capitalization from $5,000 to $10,000. She explained the changes are driven by updated federal guidance and by state statute differences: “The federal limit to require a sealed bid is $250,000. However, in Minnesota, we have state statutes that are more restrictive…and so the threshold in Minnesota is $175,000,” she said.

The nut graf: the revisions are technical but affect accounting and procurement practice and will flow into the district’s audit and asset reporting. Scalarud said the district will use $10,000 as the capitalization threshold going forward and will not retroactively reclassify assets, noting an effective date in the fixed‑asset policy to avoid prior‑period adjustments: the change “will keep within our accounting and auditing reporting anything that we've added in the past that was under 10,000, but we'll use that 10,000 going forward starting with this fiscal year.”

Scalarud also described other updates drawn from the federal guidance: updated mandatory disclosures for suspected fraud or conflicts of interest, added cyber‑security minimums and wording cleanups to align district policy with guidance and the U.S. Constitution. She said one procurement provision in the model policy — a provision intended to favor certain vendors — was removed from the district draft because it did not align with current practice and could conflict with recent federal executive orders.

Discussion vs. decision: Policy 701 (budget) was presented for a second reading; Policies 0721 (uniform grant guidance) and 704 (fixed assets) were presented for first reading. No policy votes to adopt new language were taken at the meeting; the board asked clarifying questions about disclosures and capitalization timing.

Background: the federal uniform grant guidance changes have filtered through sample policies from MSBA and the district’s finance committee. The proposed adjustments reflect federal updates and a desire to avoid conflicts with Minnesota law and audit complexities.

Looking ahead: staff said the procurement, disclosure and capitalization changes will move through the board’s adoption process and be reflected in the district’s 2025–26 budget and financial reporting as appropriate.","Finance staff presented proposed policy revisions aligning district rules with federal uniform grant guidance and Minnesota statute, including a change raising the equipment capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 and aligning sealed‑bid thresholds with state law at $175,000.",{"_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},6227136,"St. Cloud school leaders outline expanded summer programs, targeted services and meal partnerships",160,3437000,3597000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3494353-e0664c0df725c82be653dcbc35344b30&start=3437&end=3597","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3494353-e0664c0df725c82be653dcbc35344b30/thumbnail_3437000.jpg","/articles/6227136/Minnesota/St-Cloud-school-leaders-outline-expanded-summer-programs-targeted-services-and-meal-partnerships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227136-fa29ae8a51d2de542dcbddcf5220131d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770796491&Signature=ZC06u0VnhXqHFrPD8kF7x9sIUzzhVVrjSSI7FBxaXXBrTRuMyP1tJMoQ8EBp64R6odjeqgVH7wuqJMdWkFEhn9h9HV3imLLQ1khqBg1DySl464GZQrTNXrEMhA5BOOMP-BL9YwfKjQIQ4NtOHewZJrGg~BBXeIwfcYAAysqM88Te2AaGm0J~5gUYyIbwMX~DASCr3ZplDU1ikg3JQzNBPOX-fkAktYdQnOyMtDBTT9mH2vHykQuzu3fBFRZwKyZ7p89o6CpN9Ef~EBlEWzjRL6z7QqrLpMPuChe9yMPvIiywjMQMnAa0ZSWrjIBWM-17VIwjsmjX2s0fdzLWtIVXpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District leaders told the board on May 21 the 2025 summer school plan will offer a range of programs designed to support students with Individualized Education Programs, students who qualify for targeted services and secondary students needing credit recovery.

Nikki Hanson, assistant superintendent of E‑5 learning, said the district will run extended school year (ESY) sites and K‑5 and 6‑7 targeted services beginning the week of June 9, with some sessions extending into July. ESY sites are organized by program need: Pre‑K at Quarry View, elementary ESY at Discovery, middle and high ESY at Apollo, and Journey programming at Roosevelt.

The nut graf: the district emphasized access and attendance, shifting from a single large “mega site” model to multiple two‑week bursts at neighborhood schools to increase family comfort and participation.

Hanson said targeted services enrollment follows state guidance: “The state outlines 11 different criteria that a student can qualify for that additional support… Just one [of those criteria]” is sufficient for eligibility. She said targeted programs will include newcomer students and two sessions for sixth‑ and seventh‑graders, and secondary credit recovery will be available at the Alternative Learning Center (ALC).

The district described partnerships and enrichment. Hanson listed partners including the United Way and the YES Network; the YES Network will help provide meals for summer programs. The district also said high school “Grow Your Own” future‑educator students and Reading Corps volunteers support classroom staffing and enrichment offerings such as art, theater and Taekwondo.

Operational details: elementary programs will run earlier in the day and secondary later to assist with transportation logistics. Families received calendar invites and communication; principals and staff will continue outreach to support attendance and engagement.

Discussion vs. decision: the presentation was informational; the board did not vote to change program scope or funding during the meeting. Questions from board members sought clarification on eligibility, the content of social‑emotional learning and volunteer involvement; staff confirmed RSVP volunteers were not currently engaged but invited them to participate.

Background: the district adjusted its model based on family feedback to reduce travel and improve local access. Meals and transportation remain central to participation. The board thanked staff and transportation for program planning.

Looking ahead: programs start June 9; staff will collect family and staff feedback for future adjustments and report back as needed.","Assistant superintendents described a menu of summer programs — ESY, K‑5 and 6‑7 targeted services, credit recovery and enrichment — starting June 9, with community partners providing meals and enrichment.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6227141,"St. Cloud schools report 1,073 students identified as homeless; liaison describes services under McKinney‑Vento",119,1130000,1249000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3494353-e0664c0df725c82be653dcbc35344b30&start=1130&end=1249","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3494353-e0664c0df725c82be653dcbc35344b30/thumbnail_1130000.jpg","/articles/6227141/Minnesota/St-Cloud-schools-report-1073-students-identified-as-homeless-liaison-describes-services-under-McKinneyVento","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227141-72f8309306e4f05febd7d3cb4ff16f57/orig.mp4?Expires=1770796491&Signature=DWj69B1octHbElHw2lIpc7YVgG1Cj8JIUo4ZLghXEb5pr~5~L0Lf4On4eDiBfFo8SIca6XHy83H7h~2v~We-a7o-Lplmy~pOfh7Oku2szPr1~u2BRmq7yKITPAaqJFaK43E5mRODfr5UPC5nt9q4sd3-YnXq53y89KbTbsRW3jTkEdZTpVfWSpYsbNLlm5QyC9IBoIWR7~vV6becnsBSFKmBC9R9brUvmedQL~Hs7R-QICreQgvttqq1kEm4txbfkBeHLLdtiRjg7BQYhVfPRdySN0lAr6hvUpXxBqcsxP4tMv4aJswicMk5P2wMk9Ioxu9hoTnqKfXoW~VE-5p2Tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Cloud Public School District staff told the School Board on May 21 that 1,073 students were identified as experiencing homelessness and described the district’s intake, transportation and wraparound supports under the McKinney‑Vento framework.

Kim Braxton, family advocate and intake coordinator for transitional services, said the liaison role connects students and families with school and community partners to secure “essential educational resources and support services.” She told the board the intake process covers “school placement, transportation arrangement, food, physical needs, academic needs and MARS,” and that the district uses those data to coordinate services.

The nut graf: the district presented operational details the board said matter because housing instability disrupts students’ access to education. Board members framed the report as central to the district’s stated mission to provide a “safe and caring climate” and to the board’s recent discussions about basic needs and equity.

Braxton said the district’s count — 1,073 students in a district of about 9,500 — reflects students who have been identified as homeless “so far this year.” She added that the McKinney‑Vento Homeless Assistance Act places no statutory time limit on how long a student may be categorized as homeless: “Under McKinney Vento, there’s no limit as far as like statute of, length of homelessness.”

Board members pressed for practical details. At the board’s request, Braxton described how the district handles transportation and school placement. She said the district attempts to preserve school stability when possible and partners with families to choose the “school of origin.” When distance or safety concerns make a school of origin impractical, the district coordinates with neighboring districts and third‑party providers so students retain uninterrupted instruction. Braxton cited recent out‑of‑district transports as examples: “Last year, we had a student that wanted to graduate from Tech, and he picked up every day in Glenwood. This year, it was Minneapolis for a while.”

Board members asked about food and other basic‑needs supports. Braxton described partnerships with community agencies and charities, and direct district efforts: the district has used donated funds to purchase grocery certificates, delivered food to students and used a district van to transport students and families to appointments when needed. She said Stearns County Bank donated $16,000 for grocery support and that the district partnered with Ruby’s Pantry for food distribution. Staff monitor need lists to invite families in cycles so multiple families can be served.

Braxton said the district works with coordinated entry and housing partners to place families on housing lists and that district staff continue to support students year‑round: “Now that we have a 12‑month employee… I will continue to serve. It’s not as vast through the school year, but there are some that still need services.”

Board members and Superintendent Lori Putnam framed the update as tied to larger concerns about poverty and students’ readiness to learn. Board Member Al Dahlgren noted the scale of the need and repeated the board’s view that schools cannot solve housing shortages alone. Superintendent Putnam thanked transitional staff and highlighted community partnerships in the district’s wraparound approach.

Discussion vs. decision: the presentation was informational; no board action was taken. The presentation included requests for clarifying information and described existing district policies and partnerships. The board did not adopt new policy or allocate new funding during the meeting.

Background: the district identified its homeless liaison functions and described compliance with federal McKinney‑Vento requirements, including transportation, school‑of‑origin protections and community coordination. Board members repeatedly tied the issue to broader community needs and to the district’s mission to reduce barriers to learning.

Looking ahead: board members thanked the transitional team and noted the district will continue year‑round supports, partner with county and community agencies for housing referrals, and keep the board apprised of needs that may affect future budgets or programming.","District transitional services staff told the school board the district has identified 1,073 students experiencing homelessness and described transportation, food and placement supports under the McKinney‑Vento framework.","actionData","errors"]

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