School Board work session - August. 10, 2026

The Anoka-Hennepin Educational Service Center held a school board work session on August 10, 2026, focusing primarily on school safety and security updates and the opening of a new enrollment center. The board discussed recent investments in security infrastructure, including secured entrances, additional cameras, and mobile security cameras, as well as strengthened partnerships with law enforcement through multi-year contracts for school resource officers. The session also covered operational responses to emergencies such as weather events and utility outages. Additionally, the board reviewed the transition from a leased family welcome center to a centralized enrollment center at the Educational Service Center, which is expected to save the district approximately $700,000 annually by eliminating lease and mechanical costs. The enrollment center aims to provide a comprehensive and standardized enrollment experience with wraparound services and improved communication. Finally, the board received an informational overview of a proposed Minnesota constitutional amendment to modernize the Permanent School Fund distribution formula, which could increase education funding by an estimated $1 million annually for the district without raising taxes. No votes were taken on the amendment during this meeting, but the board discussed communication plans to inform the public.