# Minnetonka Schools Board Study Session and Special Meeting September 24, 2026


**Body:** MinnetonkaSchools
**Date:** September 23, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Minnetonka Schools Board held a study session and special meeting on September 24, 2026. The study session focused primarily on updates to professional learning initiatives across the district, highlighting efforts to enhance culturally responsive teaching, literacy, social-emotional learning, and the integration of AI in classrooms. The board also previewed the 2025-26 annual report, which included academic achievements, signature programs, and updates on district-wide facility improvements funded by a voter-approved building bond. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed review of the district's 2026-27 preliminary property tax levy, explaining various levy components, state caps, and the impact on taxpayers. During the special meeting, the board approved the collective bargaining agreement with the Minnetonka Association of Principals, including salary step movements and benefit adjustments. The board then certified the 2026-27 preliminary levy, which includes increases primarily due to enrollment growth and inflation, while noting efforts to minimize tax impact through debt service fund balances. No new contracts or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting included important budget and levy decisions affecting district funding and future procurement capacity.

**Source:** MinnetonkaSchools