SSPPS School Board Mtg- Sept 28, 2026

The South St. Paul Public Schools Board held its regular meeting on September 28, 2026. The board discussed the proposed payable-2027 levy, including a $1.2 million general-fund levy for LTFM pay-as-you-go infrastructure costs and an estimated 7.28% increase; the finance director recommended setting the levy at the proposed maximum to preserve flexibility. The transcript does not clearly capture the board’s vote on the levy. The board also reviewed feedback from 370 respondents to a survey following the May special election, where a proposed $50 million facilities bond and renewal of the capital project levy both failed. Board members discussed next steps for the resulting facilities and maintenance needs. A pool groundbreaking and rehabilitation of the tennis courts were mentioned, but no contract awards, vendors, or project costs were provided.

The board approved the consent agenda, which included financial claims, bills payable, and staffing, and approved eight policies under final review; a new memorials policy remained under review. The meeting also included student and school program updates, including elementary social-emotional learning and arts programming, with no associated procurement decisions or amounts specified. No bids or vendor selections were identified.