July 16, 2026 School Board Meeting

The Chisago Lakes School District held a school board meeting on July 16, 2026, focusing heavily on budgetary and procurement matters related to facilities maintenance and educational programs. Key procurement discussions included approval of a resolution to issue facilities maintenance bonds totaling approximately $5.5 to $6 million to fund deferred maintenance projects such as roofing, indoor air quality improvements, and parking lot repairs. The board also approved a conditional contract with Nexus for design services related to these projects, pending legal review. Additionally, the district renewed property and liability insurance with CHUBG and workers' compensation insurance with SFM, noting increased deductibles but overall cost savings. The board accepted donations totaling over $18,000 for various school programs and approved a principal contract for 2026-2028 with an 8.39% increase, which was under budget. The meeting included updates on the Wildcat Academy program expansion and a discussion on the need for future funding to address middle school facility issues. Motions related to bond issuance, contract approvals, and budget adjustments were passed by roll call vote, reflecting the district's ongoing capital improvement and operational planning efforts.