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Westonka Public School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Westonka staff outlines new district AI cabinet; AI tools remain off for students 19:19

  • During the construction report, a speaker said the gym is done and the first volleyball game was set for the next night. 7:01
  • A district staff member described the district's formal approach to artificial intelligence, including a new district AI cabinet and three pillars of safety and security, ethical decision-making and continuous learning. 19:19
  • The staff member said Gemini has been turned on for staff but not for students, and later told speakers the district is not turning on AI tools for students this year. 19:19
  • A financial report said first-day enrollment was 2,455, a gain of 3 students over last year and 26 over the adopted budget. 50:46
Item by item (7)
  1. Opening and agenda 0:01
    • The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. 0:01
    • The chair announced a Facilities Committee meeting this Wednesday at 7 AM, a Finance Committee meeting October 8th at 7:30 and a Policy Committee meeting October 12th at 5 o'clock. 0:28
    • No members of the public spoke when invited. ~0:28
    • The agenda was approved. ~0:22
  2. Student representative report 1:10
    • The student representatives said Student Senate organized a Welcome West Tonka Week for the first time during the first week of school. 2:33
    • The student representatives reported that high school students took a total of 447 AP tests last spring, with an 84.34% pass rate. 3:36
    • The student representatives said the new gym was set to open the next day. 4:07
  3. Construction report 4:31
    • A presenter said the gym is done and the first volleyball game would be the next night. 7:01
    • A speaker said the courtyard portion of the project is called out for the end of March, and another speaker said the precast is expected at the end of October. 10:19
    • A presenter said the final track surface is weather dependent and will happen next June. 12:09
  4. Treasurer's report 18:10
    • A speaker read a list of gifts and said total year-to-date gifts were $49,542.45. 18:13
    • A speaker said the check ledger had been reviewed and all seemed to be in good order. 19:07
  5. Career programs and artificial intelligence update 19:19
    • A district staff member said the nursing assistants program has launched with 16 students, and the EMR EMT lab area will be ready soon. 19:19
    • Asked about other districts, the staff member said the district is part of a statewide consortium of school districts working on AI and is invited to a Twin Cities group. 27:10
    • The staff member said state testing results, including a new reading MCA-4 assessment, would be presented at the October meeting. 49:38
  6. Enrollment and financial report 50:42
    • A presenter said first-day enrollment was 2,455 and kindergarten enrollment was 159. 50:46
    • The presenter said expenditures through August 31st were $1,655,000 or 3.65% of the budget. 53:43
    • The presenter said the proposed levy must be certified to the county auditor by September 30th, with a Truth in Taxation hearing on December 7th. 54:44
  7. District remarks and upcoming business 56:12
    • A speaker said the September agenda includes a food service position, a paraprofessional position and the levy. 59:46
    • The speaker said the grand opening of the construction projects will be next September. 1:00:44

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Video: posted by the district as “September 14, 2026 School Board Meeting”