November 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Special School Board Meeting - Canvass Election

Although titled a special meeting to canvass the election, the provided transcript focuses on Duluth Public Schools’ legislative priorities for Minnesota’s 2027 budget year; it contains no election-canvass results. Board members discussed advocating for adequate, sustainable state education funding, with unanimous support for increased general education aid and help addressing rising student transportation costs. Other priorities included special education costs, unfunded mandates, class sizes, long-term financial stability, continued investment in the Duluth Promise Initiative, and protecting arts, music, career pathways, culturally relevant curriculum, and student support services.

Participants proposed meeting with legislators before the session begins and organizing a Duluth Public Schools day at the Capitol in March, while coordinating advocacy with statewide education groups. No procurement activity, contract awards, purchasing decisions, or related spending votes were identified in the transcript.