# November 4, 2026 School Board Work Session and Special Meeting


**Body:** Sartell-St. Stephen School District 748
**Date:** November 03, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Grants & Funding


The Sartell-St. Stephen School District 748 School Board held a special meeting and work session on November 4, 2026. In the special meeting, the board unanimously approved applications for Minnesota State High School League Form A and Form B grants. The discussion noted that grant funds support activities such as coach professional development, student leadership training, and mental-health and performance coaching; no grant amounts were stated. No other contracts or purchasing decisions were approved.

During the work session, the board discussed planning for a possible operating levy referendum in November 2027. The existing voter-approved levy is $460 per pupil and provides about $2 million annually; it runs through 2029. The board reviewed referendum timing and statewide passage trends but set no proposed amount or ballot question, with discussion expected to resume in February. Potential facilities-related bonding, including safety and security needs, may be considered through the facilities committee. The board also discussed student achievement goals and campus advertising; no related spending decisions or policy changes were made.

**Source:** Sartell-St. Stephen School District 748