# School Board Meeting   - November 10, 2026

Rochester Public Schools ISD 535 held a school board meeting on November 10, 2026. The board received an overview of special education services, including eligibility, evaluation and IEP processes, service settings, and a reported 3,862 students receiving services. Discussion highlighted the projected $250 million reduction in statewide special education funding in the next biennium; district leaders said potential effects could include reduced state support for special education transportation and pressure to use general-fund dollars. The board requested additional information for a January study session. No district contract awards, bids, or purchasing decisions were identified.

The board also reviewed, but did not yet approve, the 2027–28 course registration guide, with action scheduled for November 17. Proposed offerings include an operating-engineer pathway developed with Minnesota Virtual Academy and Local 49, plus concurrent-enrollment courses involving Winona State University and the University of Minnesota. These were presented as educational partnerships and course plans, not procurement awards. The board discussed the process for filling a board vacancy and approved the resolution canvassing the November 3 election results; neither involved spending or procurement.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [School Board Meeting   - November 10, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWonMbTmwIo) - Rochester Public Schools ISD535