8-19-2026 Board of Education Meeting

The St. Cloud Area School District 742 Board of Education held a meeting on August 19, 2026, where they approved the consent agenda including financial transactions totaling approximately $9.17 million, personnel changes, grant awards, and revised board policies. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to updates on summer construction and capital improvement projects across multiple schools, including flooring replacements, parking lot resurfacing, roof and skylight installations, and safety enhancements. The board also approved the 2026-2027 weather-related e-learning days plan and several revised policies related to discrimination, harassment, drug testing, and chemical use. Additionally, the board approved tentative agreements for a newly organized bargaining unit representing educational support professionals, including salary increases and insurance contributions. The legislative committee reported on maintaining existing goals for the 2027 platform, focusing on special education funding, charter school oversight, student assessment, and public education funding. Future agenda items include facilities updates and policy readings.