September 21, 2026 School Board Regular Meeting

The Sartell-St. Stephen School District 748 held its regular school board meeting on September 21, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the preliminary levy with a projected 1.23% increase, reflecting adjustments in various levies such as a $72,000 increase in the general fund levy and a $230,000 decrease in the career and technical levy due to prior overestimations. The board also approved a new three-year contract with the Minnesota School Employees Association, featuring a 2.31% annual cost increase and enhanced benefits. Facilities updates highlighted completed capital improvement projects including HVAC upgrades, carpeting, and tennis court refinishing, with plans for a new roof and parking lot maintenance. Additionally, the board unanimously approved dissolving the current Alpine Ski Cooperative to form a new cooperative with expanded district participation. Strategic planning was emphasized as a primary goal for the upcoming year, with ongoing focus on communication, school safety, and student mental health. No new major purchasing decisions or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.