# Hopkins School Board Meeting November 10th, 2026

The Hopkins School Board held its meeting on November 10, 2026, following a “State of the District” presentation. The superintendent reviewed enrollment, budget transparency, staffing, and student achievement, noting preliminary enrollment of about 6,500 for FY2027—down roughly 158 students year over year—and that staffing accounts for about 80% of the budget. Board members discussed the need to target resources toward student needs and address achievement disparities. The superintendent said public-facing academic and financial dashboards are planned for next fall, with board input on their design this spring. No spending action was taken during the district overview.

The main procurement-related agenda item was a proposal from District Management Group (DMG) for a districtwide inventory and review of initiatives, including their costs, reach, and alignment with district priorities. The first phase was described as costing $170,000 and taking approximately three to four months; optional later phases would carry additional costs, including an academic ROI institute estimated at about $15,000 and a staffing review priced later. DMG described its claimed guarantee of identifying potential savings equal to at least five times the cost of its work. The board asked questions about deliverables and how effectiveness would be assessed, but the transcript records no motion or vote to approve the proposal. During public comment, speakers urged the district to apply for Minnesota Department of Commerce electric school bus funding; applications are due December 31, 2026, with the program potentially covering 80% of bus costs and 85% of charger costs. No board action on an application was recorded. A board member also cited approximately $200,000 in additional state education funding following a constitutional amendment.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Sources
- [Hopkins School Board Meeting November 10th, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naMoLROakjw) - Hopkins Video