SSPPS School Board Mtg- October 26, 2026

The South St. Paul Public Schools School Board held its regular meeting on October 26, 2026. The board approved the consent agenda, including financial claims, bills payable, and staffing, with no amounts specified. It also approved participation in the State High School League Foundation, which may provide grants to reduce barriers to students’ participation in athletics and fine arts; approved initial planning for a Spanish class trip to Costa Rica during spring break 2028; and approved a joint powers agreement with Dakota County Public Health for Tri-CAPs programming through August 31, 2031, with no fees between the parties. No contract awards, RFPs, vendor selections, or specific purchasing amounts were identified.

The board discussed its wellness policy in a work session after community concerns about caffeinated drinks sold at the school store. Students reported that these products account for about 69% of store sales. The board plans to renew its wellness committee and gather further information, but made no policy change at this meeting. Presentations also covered district academic goals, curriculum and student-support programs, and achievement integration funding; no related procurement decisions were reported.