Regular School Board meeting - Sept. 28, 2026

The Regular Anoka-Hennepin School Board meeting was held September 28, 2026. The board adopted a resolution to address a $16.5 million health insurance fund deficit by transferring funds from the general fund to the internal service fund. The plan also assigns $10.5 million in the general fund as a contingency reserve that remains available for later reallocation, with periodic updates to the board. Members said the approach would avoid an additional 4% premium increase for employees and support staff recruitment and retention. No vendor selection, RFP, or contract award was discussed.

The chief financial officer presented a maximum preliminary tax levy of $140.295 million for taxes payable in 2027, a 3.5% increase (about $4.7 million); final certification and public testimony are expected in December. The transcript does not clearly capture a vote on the preliminary levy. Board members also discussed the district’s reliance on E-rate funding for connectivity and safety systems, including $3.6 million received since 2020, and concern about a possible FCC sunset of the program. No procurement action on that funding was recorded.