School Board Meeting - May 19, 2026

The Rochester Public Schools ISD535 School Board held a regular meeting on May 19, 2026, focusing primarily on educational program updates and strategic planning. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the implementation and outcomes of a new block scheduling model at Dakota Middle School, which aims to improve student engagement, instructional time, and teacher prep time without additional budget increases. The board also reviewed the district's 2030 strategic plan outline, emphasizing evidence-based strategies, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and enhanced student and staff support systems. The board approved the strategic plan outline and authorized the superintendent to develop detailed implementation plans. No specific procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed in detail during this meeting, though future meetings were scheduled to address the 2026-2027 budget proposal and school relocations.