School Board Work Session - Sept. 14, 2026

The Anoka-Hennepin Educational Service Center held a School Board Work Session on September 14, 2026, focusing primarily on literacy implementation updates, online learning retention strategies, and health insurance fund stabilization. The board received detailed reports on literacy training for teachers, curriculum implementation, and student assessment data, highlighting ongoing investments in foundational reading skills and professional development. Discussions included plans to expand online course offerings within the district to retain students currently enrolled with external providers, addressing administrative challenges and potential revenue impacts. Additionally, the board reviewed the district's self-insured health insurance program, noting significant deficits due to rising claims and inflationary pressures, and considered options for fund balance transfers to stabilize the insurance fund. No formal votes on procurement or contracts were recorded, but the session included budgetary and programmatic considerations relevant to future spending and resource allocation.