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Votes at a glance
- Approval of meeting agenda: Motion by Scott Andresen, second by Natalie Copeland; roll-call vote approved (all present voted yes).
- Consent agenda: Motion by Scott Andresen, second by Natalie Copeland; consent items approved unanimously. Consent items listed on the agenda included: (a) personnel/staff changes; (b) monthly financial report for July 2025; (c) monthly treasurer's report for July 2025; (d) proposed revised board policy 506 (student discipline), third reading; and (e) adult meal price increase.
- Resolutions to MSBA: The board adopted three resolutions to forward to MSBA; motions and roll-call votes were unanimous with all board members voting yes.
1) Resolution 252025-1, \"Adequate and equitable funding for targeted services and extended learning\" — moved by Al Dahlgren; second by Zach Dorholt; outcome: adopted (7–0).
2) Resolution 252052, \"Redesigning Education for the Age of AI\" — moved by Al Dahlgren; second by Scott Andresen; outcome: adopted (7–0). The resolution includes requests to modernize standards and addresses both curriculum content and implementation safeguards.
3) Resolution 252053, \"Establish Minnesota Bridal and Cybersecurity for Education PACE Council\" — moved by Al Dahlgren; second by Natalie Copeland; outcome: adopted (7–0). (Text as presented to the board uses the phrase \"Minnesota Bridal and Cybersecurity for Education PACE Council\".)
- Adoption of district mission statement (District 742 mission statement for 2025–27): Motion by Scott Andresen, second by Diana Fenton; outcome: adopted unanimously (7–0).

Formal vote records: The meeting included roll-call confirmations with the following board members recorded present and voting yes on the listed items: Scott Andresen, Natalie Copeland, Al Dahlgren, Zach Dorholt, Diana Fenton, Shannon Hawes, Heather Weems.

Notes: Several items were presented as information-only earlier in the meeting (the multipurpose athletic center preview and the immunization compliance update). The revised policy 4.21 (gifts to district personnel) was presented for a first reading during the board's work session and is scheduled for further revision and a second reading.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","9-3-2025 Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The St. Cloud Area School District 742 Board unanimously approved the meeting and consent agendas, adopted three resolutions for MSBA consideration, and reaffirmed the district mission statement for 2025–27.","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},6475549,"Board discusses proposed revision to gift policy 4.21; trustees ask for clearer language on officials and exemptions",1470,3765000,5235000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5733386-d070b63d3df1c690d10045a18c86619d&start=3765&end=5235","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5733386-d070b63d3df1c690d10045a18c86619d/thumbnail_3765000.jpg","/articles/6475549/Minnesota/Board-discusses-proposed-revision-to-gift-policy-421-trustees-ask-for-clearer-language-on-officials-and-exemptions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6475549-adf954331620f0f00f8069a438344e0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457413&Signature=mzUpYSXjEp5UzXOej7SPQ30dl-hBipOcpPDbHAzt0NLldibYcTpNvvPLjJQk0kJuFc7JpKUv1GJYfAu9OEgjte7YtGOyRQ861~zRPDkq9IRb5SuDw5gTDS~fC0w5pmLTD9MSwLl3f94NmUsBT820ZstG81qXZF~rwcIpP5xFRNipluXV2LfXzipvEITf4rFZJBsR9zNb2cqr2Q0gVVarDGMs8q8wmGFF8AX--K7yhU3EQcuou7mxp3snjdcR9l-ibrdSDD9YJnKnFWBqzjzWv49h2yXZ62trODwowF-gwP7xcE8PSLkR7OFWu0F2fqCNtaqGkDvbVivQbM5ipbM9-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Education held a first reading and extended discussion of a proposed revised policy 4.21 — gifts to district personnel and school board members — intended to align district policy with a Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) sample policy and to clarify exceptions.

Amy Skullerud, executive director of finance and business services, presented the redraft and said much of the policy text is MSBA language. She said the intent is to discourage gifts intended to influence official decisions while allowing modest tokens of appreciation. \"If there's an employee that has a question about accepting a gift, they can confer with administration on that guidance,\" she said.

Why it matters: The policy governs when employees, board members and other officials may accept gifts, and it is designed to prevent conflicts of interest in procurement and contracting decisions while balancing community norms for modest appreciation gifts.

Major points raised in the discussion:
- Definitions and scope: Board members asked whether the policy should explicitly list categories of \"school district officials\" (superintendents, principals, business managers, activities coordinators, executive directors) who are especially restricted from accepting gifts from interested parties. Several trustees said clarity is needed so administrators understand their obligations.
- Nominal-value exception: Trustees debated how to treat modest gifts from families and community members (end-of-year treats, plaques). The MSBA sample policy treats acceptance more strictly; the district's prior policy allowed small tokens of appreciation and specifically tried to avoid penalizing teachers for modest gifts. \"We don't want our teachers ... to feel like they can't accept that,\" a board member said.
- Vendor relationships: Presenters and trustees emphasized the law's stricter treatment of gifts from persons or entities doing business with — or seeking business from — the district; the policy retains a hard prohibition for those \"interested persons.\"
- Practical procedures: Trustees asked that the policy direct employees to consult administration when uncertain, but not require administrative approval for every small community gift. Staff agreed to rework language for clarity.

Next steps: District staff said they will revise the draft to clarify who counts as a school-district official, preserve practical guidance for modest community gifts, and present a revised draft for a second reading at a subsequent meeting.","At a first reading, board members and staff reviewed a redraft of policy 4.21 (gifts to district personnel) to align with MSBA sample language, while asking administrators to refine definitions and make clear exemptions for small community tokens of appreciation.",{"_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},6475553,"St. Cloud district reports about 2,400 students lack current immunization documentation; exclusion date set for Jan. 5",277,2245000,2522000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5733386-d070b63d3df1c690d10045a18c86619d&start=2245&end=2522","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5733386-d070b63d3df1c690d10045a18c86619d/thumbnail_2245000.jpg","/articles/6475553/Minnesota/St-Cloud-district-reports-about-2400-students-lack-current-immunization-documentation-exclusion-date-set-for-Jan-5","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6475553-b7b43cee4122708b535d3810f53edcea/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457413&Signature=jpE4r1cGq6icYuF82rrIybElXUp9s9QcuSLlTXqg9e4ZExv3Y-eBK7cD0QW-KEbLvJpILP1ZerWeHC1O900mEEzGlsvHcUCk44KfcxoyY24FchlfMWIYeVtWnuMlko7uaCCP0onSCTfJ9P2F1YrWkpufHTyq0bZfXh4bzmQaZCmGbDXogpSF1TVu8VfpM697pRveYF5mxU2si3x3mfVhEFihuk9mghKAT7fIojTqWigd-uDT0NhPEftuV1ihq9me2ldD8WumdaV0gu527LPXpXW2u2Rg84F-eXg0WZFOzNQ5hFzz84eGw5YedGY797o3AtcAdOmE0FOux2aq-25Rng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff on Tuesday told the Board of Education that about 2,400 students currently lack verified immunization documentation or an approved exemption under Board policy 530.

Krista Potter, director of Title programs and multilingual student services, said the figure had decreased slightly since Aug. 20 but remained substantial. \"As of our current status we have about 2,400 students that we do not have accurate documentation for as of this last week,\" Potter said.

Why it matters: State and district rules require students to present proof of immunization or a valid exemption to attend school. Potter said the district is increasing targeted outreach and access so students can meet requirements and avoid exclusion.

What the district described: Potter and Kate Petowski, director of student services, outlined actions already under way and planned communications:
- Policy basis: The district's immunization policy (policy 530) requires proof of immunization or an appropriate exemption — medical provider letter, notarized conscientious-exemption form, or verification that a student is in foster care or homeless.
- Current caseload and grade clusters: Potter said the largest concentrations without documentation are in kindergarten, grade 7 and grade 12 — grades that require different immunization schedules.
- Outreach steps: Noncompliance letters have been sent to many schools; the district is using SkyAlert messages, email, Peachjar, social media and website updates; targeted coordination with the Welcome Center, equity team, nursing staff and community agencies is planned.
- Access and clinics: The district plans immunization clinics at North and Discovery (full-service/community schools) and is coordinating with health agencies to increase access.
- Timeline and enforcement: Exclusion letters for students still out of compliance will be prepared in December–January; the district set a final exclusion date of Jan. 5 for students without required documentation.

Potter described an internal immunization team meeting biweekly and cross-department coordination with equity, nursing, communications and Title staff. \"We're working very diligently in the background to get that documentation in,\" she told the board.

What the board asked: Board members did not move to change the policy at the meeting but asked clarifying questions about the outreach plan and timelines. No changes to policy 530 were proposed at the meeting.

Ending: District staff said they will continue targeted outreach and run clinics this fall and early winter and will notify schools and families before any exclusions occur on Jan. 5.","District staff told the board the immunization team is targeting outreach and clinics after identifying roughly 2,400 students without verified immunization records or exemptions; district plans continued communications, targeted clinics, and potential exclusion letters with a final exclusion date of Jan. 5.",{"_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},6475558,"St. Cloud district previews 742 Multipurpose Athletic Center planned at Apollo High School",1987,219000,2206000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5733386-d070b63d3df1c690d10045a18c86619d&start=219&end=2206","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5733386-d070b63d3df1c690d10045a18c86619d/thumbnail_219000.jpg","/articles/6475558/Minnesota/St-Cloud-district-previews-742-Multipurpose-Athletic-Center-planned-at-Apollo-High-School","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6475558-07b61583b1623777ab9d74c0ac189ebd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457413&Signature=D-X44h~6dhtF5GFzart1S0tdITn3WZLtId3KxRaxUIXltcNxDEKt27z8PSMo5NPbXOJD1B7aStAKyZglgnw2sCJNyfBgO~LoQncNWi74TnM88QZbdHtEtd9hf7C6C1Wo2m1e2I-KoWi5xfy~IuooMP4k7GBXnhtD5XHXkcjzZX0bJWNW0N6d9aHXMJowMGzbcvxwKc9TAQFIw~EfYBxR9la~PhBYKR~9B2qAkWrFOgx~RYHQXRELp4r5c0hBCbW5VHyk1Maykmmx3aR~15Z1J0bj-n9P-3bxxKMKAV4r~4ntBZ4VPYYkzHscON6SLKGdSkHUwFC6j1vac58RAuDRBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Cloud Area School District 742 leaders on Tuesday reviewed schematic designs for a proposed indoor turf facility — presented as the “742 Multipurpose Athletic Center” — to be located on the grounds of Apollo High School.

The presentation, led by Ryan Rademacher of JLG Architects and Apollo Principal Justin Scalarud, outlined the building footprint, field striping priorities, accessibility and an overall timeline that places construction bidding in early 2026 and onsite work through 2026–27. \"We are currently in design development,\" Rademacher said, adding that construction documents are scheduled for Sept. 22–Dec. 19 and bidding in January–February.

The project is sized around a high school regulation soccer field with a surrounding walking track and a mezzanine for batting cages and golf simulators. The floor plan shows a turf field with color-coded striping to support soccer, football practices, lacrosse and softball practice layouts, and a wraparound track intended for walking and training. The design includes a reception and lobby, team room, office, storage and multiple restroom types including single-user and accessible facilities, plus exterior restrooms for adjacent outdoor fields.

Why it matters: District officials said the facility would provide year-round athletic practice and wellness space for district teams and the wider community, addressing weather-related limits on outdoor play and consolidating underused adjacent fields. The project also raises trade-offs about cost, footprint and how much of the mezzanine and interior area to finish.

Key details: Rademacher and Scalarud described the main elements and constraints:
- Schedule: schematic design completed April–July; final design development due Sept. 19; construction documents Sept. 22–Dec. 19; bidding Jan–Feb 2026; construction 2026–27.
- Field and interior: primary driver is a high-school regulation soccer field; turf area with a surrounding track; permanent ceiling netting and a mechanically operated center divider curtain to split the field for simultaneous smaller activities.
- Mezzanine uses: batting cages roughly 28 feet by 70 feet (divisible), space for up to four golf simulators, and storage and circulation; mezzanine does not span the full facility width.
- Restrooms and accessibility: a mix of single-user and handicap-accessible restrooms, including adult and child changing stations; limited-use lift to mezzanine for accessibility.
- Spectator options: portable/roll-in bleachers and mezzanine viewing were discussed as potential viewing arrangements; visibility from the proposed scoreboard locations was considered.

Board members asked about security and controlled access. Scott Andresen raised concern that someone could enter past the receptionist; Rademacher and Principal Scalarud said entry points will be secured and that staff would control access during school uses and rentals. \"When we have rentals ... that person is going to be, essentially buzzing people in,\" Scalarud said, describing a controlled check-in process.

Members also pressed on facility footprint and whether a full-length 11-on-11 football field could fit; Rademacher said a full-size football field would require about 60 additional feet in length and a substantially higher cost. On the mezzanine, several board members asked whether extending the mezzanine across the full facility would be feasible; architects said extending the precast plank mezzanine across would add substantial cost and might not deliver proportional value.

Budget and scope notes: Presenters said the mezzanine was not part of the original referendum package but was added during design with efficiency gains. Board members emphasized that some design choices will depend on budget trade-offs to be resolved during design development.

What’s next: Design development continues through September with more decisions to be made about mezzanine extent, scoreboards and ancillary spaces. Presenters said they will continue to meet with the district design committee and user groups.

Ending: District leaders and the architect said they will return with updated plans as design development moves toward construction documents and bidding next year.","Architects and district leaders presented schematic designs for a year-round indoor turf facility at Apollo High School, describing schedule, layout, accessibility features and trade-offs including mezzanine scope and field sizing.","actionData","errors"]

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