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Enrollment and budget context
District officials said the district's current enrollment has been 1,942 for two consecutive weeks and noted that last year the district finished with roughly 1,939 students; board members described the near-term stability as a positive sign given wider regional declines in kindergarten cohorts. Board members and staff cautioned that final membership counts can shift in the first weeks of school as paperwork is completed.

Elementary advisory and Title I funding
Elementary advisory members reported that a portion of the district's Title I funding is determined by the district's share of students at or below the federal poverty threshold. The advisory said the district's reported percentage landed at 4.93%, below a 5% threshold that affects funding formulas; as a result, Title I funding was described as falling from roughly $143,000 to about $60,000. The advisory said that currently one staff member and seven paraprofessionals receive partial salary support from Title I funds and that reduced Title I funding has been absorbed into operating expenses.

Special education caseloads and staffing
Advisors and board members said special-education caseloads remain high; committee reports noted about 40 new special-education students in the district this year and said staffing levels are under review as part of planning tied to the operating-levy discussion.

Student activities and school operations
High-school student representative Jade Foss, the 12th-grade representative, told the board that homecoming attendance was substantially higher than last year; she reported that more than 200 shirts were sold and 370 dance tickets were sold. Sports updates included upcoming tennis playoffs and a 4-0 football record.

MCA scores presentation
John Wenke presented results from the statewide Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) taken in April. He said the district's overall proficient rate in reading was 60.3% and in math 60.0% (grades varied by test). Wenke noted Annandale scored above state averages in several tests and that participation rates were about 95.2% for the district.

Wenke warned that new science standards produced a redesigned science MCA this year and that results for that test cannot be directly compared to prior years; he said the state withheld some comparative benchmarks and that some test-series results will remain embargoed until Oct. 1 pending state calibration.

Why it matters: Enrollment and test results feed staffing and budget choices the board is actively considering as it plans an operating levy and prioritizes programs such as special education and reading interventions. The Title I funding drop and high special-education caseloads were described by board and advisory members as pressure points for the operating budget.

Next steps: Staff will continue monthly enrollment monitoring and add these budget pressures to levy-linked outreach materials.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Annandale Public Schools School Board September Meeting; 09-22-25","oneSentenceSummary","School staff and committee representatives reported stable district enrollment, a large drop in Title I funding due to a poverty-percentage threshold, and generally strong MCA test results. Student activity numbers and school safety drills were also covered in advisory reports.","taxTitle","ANNANDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",59539,"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},6458453,"Annandale board ramps up operating-levy outreach, approves agreement to run Nov. 4 special election",1039,1426000,2465000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5813373-7e4541c2d918f6432abe79779d2c7195&start=1426&end=2465","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5813373-7e4541c2d918f6432abe79779d2c7195/thumbnail_1426000.jpg","/articles/6458453/Minnesota/Annandale-board-ramps-up-operating-levy-outreach-approves-agreement-to-run-Nov-4-special-election","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458453-ac979dac9c2b226d50403f5e3175fcd3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775022840&Signature=SbfVGtxqG8h7-jBud7xL6tdY-IjGiid-QdJbmouYta4ewANi5Kx0U-SmDczoaDu7V9Fo9n6Zm7AtoSjDwLyIhk-yDCfuuNHXV3EgdgEW5usuPFefeCFOfGLe65nx8vi2GqNzFPU1pnkhDg04Uv6H9hJQ66PdGFx0QGt30N7ZYTZU5RTkZcrm2y0Mc1XZHRfGnUFE-0nzawqhA1V1B1DqTFYyJIwrd6RO7G1Qc-hWB3CdT4wc21ypT9RHdkA-AXsyKnm9xipUERdA-0Ya975n7PviziOy7ImisCnvQz8TRcvCf3bX~7w5PCeV50SQsZQanZeTn1KtItWqYMUT2X6RwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Annandale Public School District board at its regular meeting advanced outreach for an operating-levy referendum and approved an agreement with the City of Annandale to administer the district's special election on Nov. 4, 2025.

Board members described an active campaign of presentations to townships and civic groups, a microsite and an FAQ intended to answer common questions about the levy and how it will be implemented. They said a consultant paid for by a private donor is assisting the district's outreach and that short testimonial videos from staff will be released as part of the effort.

District speakers urged residents to use the district's vote-information resources. Early voting has started and the board described options including mail ballots submitted through the county and in-person early voting. The board noted two townships in Stearns County\u0000Linden and Fairhaven\u0000will vote at Annandale City Hall on election day; Stearns County residents otherwise will use the Stearns County Courthouse for early voting.

The board approved an agreement with the City of Annandale for administration of the Nov. 4 special election and then adopted a resolution appointing election judges. Board members also voted to approve the district's levy calculation for the coming year and to request the maximum levy amount as allowed by state calculations.

Board members said they are tracking common public questions and adding answers to the district FAQ. Officials identified the items the district expects voters to ask about most often\u0000how the levy amount was chosen, the effect on property owners with large tracts of land and what portions of property value are taxed.

On levy math, board members said the district's request was based on multi-year budget analysis, enrollment trends and a review of program and personnel costs. The board noted that some taxpayers who own large amounts of land are taxed only on their house, garage and one acre for levy calculations.

Votes at a glance
- Agreement with City of Annandale to administer Nov. 4, 2025 special election (agenda item 9b): Motion to approve; mover: Jen; second: Jenna; outcome: approved (voice vote recorded as \"Aye; Opposed? Motion carries\").
- Resolution appointing election judges for 11/04/2025 special election (agenda item 9c): Motion to approve; mover: Gina; second: Jen; outcome: approved (roll call recorded: Dylan: yes; Jen: yes; Melissa: yes; Jenna: yes; Gina: yes; additional board member: yes).
- Approval of proposed property tax levy (agenda item 9e): Motion to approve maximum levy amount; mover: Jen; second: Melissa; outcome: approved (voice vote recorded as \"Aye; Opposed? Motion carries\").

Why it matters: The operating levy is intended to cover recurring operating expenses the district says are not fully met by state aid, including a gap in special-education funding the board described as a significant local cost. Approving election administration and judges sets the logistics for the referendum.

What the board did next: The board asked staff to continue putting common questions on the referendum microsite and to assist residents who request ballot applications or more detail about the levy math. The board also thanked district staff coordinating election tasks.

Short-term follow-up: Early voting is already open; residents who need a ballot application were told the district can assist with submission to the county. The special election is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2025.","The Annandale Public School District board advanced community outreach for an operating levy referendum and approved an agreement with the City of Annandale to administer the district's Nov. 4, 2025 special election. Board members emphasized voter information, early voting options and coordination with Stearns County townships.","actionData","errors"]

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Annandale reports steady enrollment, Title I cuts and gains on MCA tests; student reps and committees give updates

Annandale board ramps up operating-levy outreach, approves agreement to run Nov. 4 special election