Minnetonka Public School District board meeting, Oct 1, 2026

1 h 52 min

Chronic absenteeism ▶ 1:19:40 Reading and test scores ▶ 15:36

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Minnetonka school board adopts district annual report 37:57

The board heard a school report from Deephaven Elementary, followed by updates on wellness and social-emotional learning and on attendance procedures and guidance. 1:17
The board approved a motion to adopt the district's annual report after the executive director of communications presented the final draft. 25:39
The board also approved the consent agenda. 1:47:25

Item by item (8)

Opening and agenda 0:15
- The meeting was called to order, and attendees were asked to stand for the Pledge to the Flag, which was then recited. 0:15
- The student board representatives were introduced at the meeting. 0:55
- The board adopted the agenda. ~0:45
Deephaven Elementary school report 0:55
- The principal said the school welcomed 683 students with almost 30% open enrollment, with 45% in the English program and 55% in the immersion program. 2:11
- Two teachers described the Harbor program, a center-based program that joined the school this year for students with cognitive and physical disabilities. 6:25
- A kindergarten Spanish teacher gave an update on K-5 implementation of the new Benchmark Adelante Spanish language arts curriculum, saying each unit lasts 3 weeks and features a vertical alignment. 15:36
Annual report adoption 25:31
- The chair said there were no community comments. 25:31
- The executive director of communications said the report notes 865 students graduated last year and 99% of the class graduated. 27:13
- The executive director of communications said the district made $8.1 million worth of cuts over the last 2 years and none this year. 35:25
- The motion to adopt the annual report carried. 37:57
Wellness and social-emotional learning update 38:23
- The executive director of student services said the district has trained almost every staff member, including bus drivers, nurses and food and nutrition staff, and that this year's focus is on behavior. 39:04
- Karen Jordan asked how and when a reduction in behavioral referrals would be measured, and a staff member said major incidents are pulled monthly from EduClimber. 1:08:19
- Dan Olson asked about EduClimber, and a staff member said the Skyward Q rollover affected its data and that it is not where the district wants it to be. 1:16:35
Attendance procedures and guidance update 1:19:40
- The executive director of student services defined chronic absenteeism as missing 10% or more days of school for any reason. 1:20:13
- A staff member said letters to families will be sent automatically at thresholds of 3, 7, 12 and 17 unexcused absences and 7, 10 and 17 excused absences. 1:30:22
- Karen Jordan asked what percentage of students were chronically absent last year, and a staff member said an update would be provided to the board separately. 1:37:32
Consent agenda 1:47:25
- A motion to approve the consent agenda was made and seconded. 1:47:25
- The motion to approve the consent agenda carried. 1:47:43
Board reports and announcements 1:47:43
- Karen Jordan said the Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation released tickets to its gala on January 30th, 2027. 1:47:53
- The superintendent described homecoming events, including a parade in Excelsior and an alumni breakfast. 1:48:36
Adjournment 1:49:56
- A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. 1:49:56
- The motion to adjourn carried. 1:50:08

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