# School Board Meeting - Oct. 27, 2026

Stillwater Area Public Schools school board meeting (Oct. 27, 2026; recording metadata is dated Oct. 28) included a procurement item for demolition of the old Lake Elmo Elementary School. Staff reported 15 bids received for the demolition, playground removal, and site restoration, against a project budget of $1.4 million; the base bid was $697,895, with one alternate also presented. The work was part of the 2013 referendum plan and followed the unsuccessful purchase agreement with Valley Community Center. Staff sought approval of the bids, which were contingent on city approval of the demolition and grading permit at the Nov. 4 city council meeting; the transcript does not capture a clear board vote on the bid award. The playground had separately been sold at public auction, with the buyer expected to remove it.

The board also reviewed proposed high school courses for 2027–28, which are scheduled for a vote at the next meeting. Staff estimated an annual expenditure of about $104,827 if all proposed courses run, with grants offsetting some costs; actual costs will depend on enrollment and the courses offered. Board members requested additional information on concurrent-enrollment costs and potential savings compared with students taking courses through postsecondary options. The superintendent reported that construction at Oakland Middle School was progressing, including completion of the gym, but no related purchasing action was presented. No other procurement award or spending vote was clearly identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 28, 2026

### Sources
- [School Board Meeting - Oct. 27, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh7T3qb1ot8) - Stillwater Area Public Schools