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  • KDS Staff Newsletter: Last Newsletter of the 25-26 S...

    Know. Do. Share. Weekly Staff Newsletter June 5, 2026 Happy Friday and Have a Great Summer! This is the final KDS Staff Newsletter of the 2025-2026 school year. Have a great summer and weโ€™ll see you next year! TL;DR (Too Long; Didnโ€™t Read): Quick Links Business Office Breakdown Career Opportunities at SANB Emergency Family Resources Webpage 2026-2027 Staff + Family Calendars ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ KNOW Summary of Required Work Days and Workshop Week Schedule: 2026-27 ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Summer Building Hours โฐ Board Brief Key Takeaways: June 2 ๐Ÿ“‹ DO Turn in Red Binders ๐Ÿ“• Exit Survey & Exit Checklist โœ… Download Kavira App ๐Ÿ“ฒ SHARE Welcome Beth Lilja ๐Ÿค— SAVHS Scholarship Award Night ๐Ÿ’ฐ SAMS Haiku Highlights โœ’๏ธ Patriots Marching Band Parade Schedule ๐Ÿฅ Read the Brighter Bulletin ๐Ÿ“œ Summary of Required Work Days and Workshop Week Schedule: 2026-27 ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Ready to start planning for the 2026-27 school year? Staff can now view the full required work day and Workshop Week schedule shared via ParentSquare this week. The post includes workshop details, activities, and other important information to help staff prepare for the start of the year. Please refer back to that message as needed throughout the summer! Summary of 2026-27 Schedule Summer Building Hours โฐ Summer building hours begin on Tuesday, June 8 and will be as follows:: Wilshire Park will be open: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. SAMS/SAVHS building will be open: 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. Both buildings will be closed on July 2-3.   Board Brief Key Takeaways: June 2 ๐Ÿ“‹ The Board Brief summarizes the discussions and actions during school board meetings. For full context and exact remarks, please watch the meeting recording. The board recognized the four Spring 2026 retirees: Community Services (CS) van drivers Bob Lawson serving 7.5 years and Jim Trombley serving 3 years, band teacher Jill Westermeyer serving 11 years, and reading intervention teacher Jill Schafer serving 4 years.  District Athletics and Activities Coordinator JT Zell presented about spring sports and the board recognized the achievements of the Boysโ€™ and Girlsโ€™ track teams and coaches.  The board recognized Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille for her 8 years of service as superintendent of SANB. District Assessment Coordinator Laura Guerrero presented an update on Student Success Metrics. Highlights from MCA data included increased math proficiency across most grade levels, along with a decrease in science proficiency - which could be connected to the implementation of a new science curriculum this school year. FastBridge data also showed increased proficiency in reading and math across multiple grade levels. The Panorama student survey results showed a districtwide decrease in classroom effort and an increase in self-efficacy. The board voted to approve the 2026-2027 school year budget.  The board voted to approve the 2028 Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan. The board voted to approve the Long Term Facilities Maintenance Agreement with NE Metro ISD 916. The board voted to approve the MSHSL Membership Renewal. The board voted to designate Assistant Superintendent Hope Fagerland as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA). There was a final reading of the following policies: Policy 423 - Employee Student Relations, Policy 722 - Public Data and Data Subject Requests, Policy 905 - Advertising, Policy 213 - School Board Committee.  The board voted to approve the interim superintendent contract for Dr. Steve Massey for the 2026-2027 school year. 06.02.26 Meeting Recording Turn in Red Binders ๐Ÿ“• Staff must turn in their red binders as a part of their end-of-year checklist. Updated information for next school year will be added to the binders and placed back into your room for the fall. To ensure the correct binders go to their correct spaces, please add a Post-It note with your building and room number to the red binder. WP staff turn in your binders to Helen.  SAMS staff turn in your binders to Traci.  SAVHS staff turn in your binders to Rory.   Exit Survey & Exit Checklist โœ… If you are leaving the District at the end of this school year, we would love to hear from you in the Exit Survey! The information you share helps us improve our practices and work environment for current and future employees. Please also ensure you fill out the Exit Checklist and turn the document into your supervisor. Thank you for your service to our district!   Download Kavira App ๐Ÿ“ฒ Staff who are enrolled in medical insurance should download the Kavira app so you are ready to go when we're active starting July 1! Welcome Beth Lilja ๐Ÿค— Please welcome our new Assistant Director of Literacy and Instruction, Beth Lilja! Beth brings more than two decades of educational experience, including roles as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and regional literacy coach. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her leadership in literacy improvement, educator development, systems change, and equitable instructional practices.  Reflecting on her transition to SANB, Beth shared, โ€œFrom my first conversations with the Teaching and Learning team, I was struck by the depth of expertise, commitment, and passion for student success. It was clear that this is a district where people are eager to learn from one another and work collectively to make a difference for students.โ€   SAVHS Scholarship Award Night ๐Ÿ’ฐ At the June 1st SAVHS Awards and Scholarship Ceremony, 65 scholarships from local sponsors were awarded to seniors totaling $113,000! This support reflects the strength of a community that believes in its students and invests in their next steps beyond SAVHS.   SAMS Haiku Highlights โœ’๏ธ Together, SAMS teaching alum Caley Vickerman and the 8th grade teachers got more than 150 ) 13- and 14-year-olds to write over 350 haikus in 90 minutes! They 8th graders romped around in and outside, talked to strangers and friends, and made the best kind of mischief.  Some students who do not like to write, participated and expressed gratitude to teachers, and said goodbye to each other in haiku form. It was wonderful The way students shined brightly Gratitude for all Ten languages were represented, and a crew of humans whose first language is Spanish wrote all of their haiku (and they were gloriously beautiful ones) entirely in Spanish. When attempting something so wildly ambitious (and perhaps slightly insane) as this, you must rely on all sorts of chaperones, community members, caregivers and partners. Thanks to all who helped make it happen!   Patriots Marching Band Parade Schedule ๐Ÿฅ Staff are invited to support the Patriots Marching Band this summer as they perform throughout the community and beyond. View the logistics below! June 4 โ€“ Spring Lake Park Parade โ€“ 6:30 p.m. June 12 โ€“ Benson Parade โ€“ 6:30 p.m. June 16 โ€“ Northeast Minneapolis Parade โ€“ 6:30 p.m. June 20 โ€“ Buffalo Parade โ€“ 6:00 p.m. June 22 โ€“ Roseville Parade โ€“ 6:15 p.m. June 24 โ€“ Twins Pre-Game Performance โ€“ 6:00 p.m. June 26 โ€“ Columbia Heights Parade - 6:00 p.m. June 28 โ€“ Lake City Parade - 2:00 p.m. July 4 -- Gatlinburg (TN) Midnight 4th of July Parade July 31 โ€“ St. Anthony VillageFest Parade โ€“ 7:00 p.m.   Read the Brighter Bulletin   St. Anthony-New Brighton Public Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

    Friday, Jun 05 2026

  • KDS Staff Newsletter: May 29, 2026

    Know. Do. Share. Weekly Staff Newsletter May 29, 2026 Happy Friday! TL;DR (Too Long; Didnโ€™t Read): Quick Links Business Office Breakdown Career Opportunities at SANB Emergency Family Resources Webpage 2026-2027 Staff + Family Calendars ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ KNOW Summary of Required Work Days and Workshop Week Schedule: 2026-27 ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Summer Building Hours โฐ Turn in Red Binders ๐Ÿ“• DO Exit Survey & Exit Checklist โœ… Download Kavira App ๐Ÿ“ฒ May Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿ† SHARE 2026 Retirees Celebration: June 2 ๐ŸŽŠ SAMS Capstone Potluck ๐Ÿฆ Summary of Required Work Days and Workshop Week Schedule: 2026-27 ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Ready to start planning for the 2026-27 school year? Staff can now view the full required work day and Workshop Week schedule shared via ParentSquare this week. The post includes workshop details, activities, and other important information to help staff prepare for the start of the year. Please refer back to that message as needed throughout the summer! Summary of 2026-27 Schedule Staff 2026-27 Calendar Summer Building Hours โฐ Summer building hours begin on Tuesday, June 8 and will be as follows:: Wilshire Park will be open: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. SAMS/SAVHS building will be open: 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. Both buildings will be closed on July 2-3.   Turn in Red Binders ๐Ÿ“• Staff must turn in their red binders as a part of their end-of-year checklist. Updated information for next school year will be added to the binders and placed back into your room for the fall. To ensure the correct binders go to their correct spaces, please add a Post-It note with your building and room number to the red binder. WP staff turn in your binders to Helen.  SAMS staff turn in your binders to Traci.  SAVHS staff turn in your binders to Rory. Exit Survey & Exit Checklist โœ… If you are leaving the District at the end of this school year, we would love to hear from you in the Exit Survey! The information you share helps us improve our practices and work environment for current and future employees. Please also ensure you fill out the Exit Checklist and turn the document into your supervisor. Thank you for your service to our district! Exit Checklist Exit Survey May Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿ† There are a few days left to play Well-Being BINGO! Your goal is a cover-all (cover the whole card). Anyone who completes the challenge is entered to win a lunch provided by Lori. Lori will draw one winner from whoever completes the challenge and will get you the lunch of your choice (local establishments like Chipotle, etc.,) during the last week of school. Print the BINGO card and start marking off the squares as you complete them. When you get your cover-all, complete this Google Form (by May 31) to be in the drawing for a free lunch! 2026 Retirees Celebration: June 2 ๐ŸŽŠ Please join us to celebrate 2026 retirees Bob Lawson, Jill Westermeyer, Jill Schafer, Jim Trombley at 5:15 p.m. at Community Services prior to the board meeting on Tuesday, June 2. Thank you to our four retirees for their amazing service to our schools!   SAMS Capstone Potluck ๐Ÿฆ As a part of the 8th grade Capstone Seminar course taught by Ricky Weber and Maya Kruger, all 8th graders pick a topic that is both important to them and one that is relevant to their community. Cheers to Yamah Garzeawu and Mayary Batres Badillo who put together an evening event that included a potluck and a game for all participants to play. The game was designed to explore areas of identity and culture and use stories to find connections.   St. Anthony-New Brighton Public Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

    Friday, May 29 2026

  • KDS Staff Newsletter: May 22, 2026

    Know. Do. Share. Weekly Staff Newsletter May 22, 2026 Happy Friday! TL;DR (Too Long; Didnโ€™t Read): Quick Links Business Office Breakdown Career Opportunities at SANB Emergency Family Resources Webpage 2026-2027 Staff + Family Calendars ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ KNOW Open Enrollment: May 11-22: Compare Plans & Benefits Portal โš•๏ธ Work Day Schedule for Licensed Staff 26-27 ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Turn in Red Binders ๐Ÿ“• Board Brief Key Takeaways: May 19 ๐Ÿ“‹ DO May Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿ† SHARE Free Sports Physicals this Summer ๐Ÿ SAMS Campus Career Day ๐Ÿ’ผ Read the Brighter Bulletin ๐Ÿ“œ Open Enrollment: LAST DAY TO ENROLL! โš•๏ธ If you are a half-time to full time employee, you MUST complete a Medica form, even if you are waiving coverage. All forms need to be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. TODAY, May 22. If you have questions, please contact District HR & Operations Coordinator Destiny Sparks: dsparks@isd282.org.  Here are some reminders: 1. Every employee (.5 FTE-1.0 FTE) must fill out a Medica form, even if you are waiving coverage.  2. Optional Flex Spending (FSA) must be elected every year during open enrollment. The enrollment brochure is on the portal. If you wish to have pre-tax money taken out of your check for medical expenses or dependent care, you must go online to make your elections for the year before May 22. 3. If you are not changing dental or life insurance, you do not need to do anything with Health Partners or Hartford. 4. Kavira is a convenient and exciting benefit that was added this year. If you enroll in medical coverage, you will automatically be eligible to use Kavira. You will need to download the App and fill out the questionnaire starting July 1. 5. All information and forms are available on our Benefits Portal. To help you with pre-enrollment planning, check out Compare Plans and Check Provider Coverage 6. If possible, please use the Fillable PDF Forms available on the portal. You may email forms by 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22 to: hr@isd282.org or WP - Return printed forms to Helen no later than 3 p.m. TODAY CS - Return printed forms to Maggie no later than 3 p.m. TODAY SAMS and SAVHS - Return printed forms to Destiny in the District Office no later than 3 p.m. TODAY All forms and online FSA enrollment must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22. Find the presentation slides attached as a PDF to this email and in ParentSquare. Compare Plans Benefits Portal (Enroll Here) Work Day Schedule for Licensed Staff 26-27 ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ The 2026-27 work day schedule for licensed staff is now available and includes important dates for the upcoming school year such as grading days, professional development days, and other key calendar information. Additional details for next yearโ€™s Workshop Week activities and schedules will be shared soon. 26-27 Work Day Calendar Turn in Red Binders ๐Ÿ“• Staff must turn in their red binders as a part of their end-of-year checklist. Updated information for next school year will be added to the binders and placed back into your room. To ensure the correct binders go to their correct spaces, please add a Post-It note with your building and room number to the red binder. WP staff turn in your binders to Helen.  SAMS staff turn in your binders to Traci.  SAVHS staff turn in your binders to Rory.   Board Brief Key Takeaways: May 19 ๐Ÿ“‹ The Board Brief summarizes the discussions and actions during school board meetings. For full context and exact remarks, please watch the meeting recording. Head Softball Coach Melissa Brandenburg recently traveled with 40 student athletes from both the softball and baseball teams to Orlando, Florida for Spring training of the team with unofficial games and team building activities. This trip was funded entirely through fundraising and parents. Director of Athletics, Activities, and Facilities Dr. Troy Urdahl, District Facilities Coordinator Mark Gibbs, and architect Ben Berry from Wold Architects shared updates on the SAMS/SAVHS bathroom remodel and retaining wall rebuild. The remodelled bathroom is scheduled to be ready for use before the beginning of the 26-27 school year. Discussions also took place around storage and kitchen facilities at Wilshire Park, the SAMS/SAVHS band area, accessibility of the auditorium, and gym locker rooms.  Any construction contract valued over $175,000 must be put out as a public bid process. Bidders must provide a bond showing compliance with the state and ability to complete the project. For contracts under $175,000, the District can seek quotes for the project. MN Aggregates from St. Francis, Minnesota submitted the low base bid in the amount of $187,350 for the project. This base bid combined with the Alternate 1 of $11,000 makes the project total $198,350. The board approved the recommended motion to approve the retaining wall project bid from MN Aggregates as presented. Superintendent Renee Corneille and Assistant Superintendent Hope Fagerland presented the 25-26 and 26-27 budget reports, comparing each budget year. Discussions focused on handling a state funding shortfall for English Language Learner (ELL) programs and managing an increase in qualifying Special Education students, which will require shifting staff resources. The board will vote on the 26-27 budget at its June 2 meeting. The board has directed administration to pause the facility rental fees for St. Anthony nonprofits such as St. Anthony Boosters groups. Until further notice, the current facility rental process for these groups will remain in effect. There was a second reading of the policies: Policy 423 - Employee Student Relations, Policy 722 - Public Data and Data Subject Requests, Policy 425 - Staff Development and Mentoring, and Policy 905 - Advertising.  There was a first reading of Policy 213 - School Board Committees.  The board will review the Resolution Establishing a School Board Engagement Committee for the 2026-27 School Year to evaluate how such a committee is operated. This committee would include a non-quorum number of members of the board alongside administration to discuss, plan, and expand board community engagement opportunities. The board discussed planning for VillageFest which will take place on July 31 and August 1. Director Bosmans will head the planning for VillageFest 2026. 05.19.26 Meeting Recording May Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿ† For the month of May, we will be playing Well-Being BINGO! Your goal is a cover-all (cover the whole card). Anyone who completes the challenge is entered to win a lunch provided by Lori. Lori will draw one winner from whoever completes the challenge and will get you the lunch of your choice (local establishments like Chipotle, etc.,) during the last week of school. Print the BINGO card and start marking off the squares as you complete them. When you get your cover-all, complete this Google Form (by May 31) to be in the drawing for a free lunch! Free Sports Physicals this Summer ๐Ÿ Twin Cities Orthopedics will host several dates offering free sports physicals for high school students this summer. Mark your calendars for a free high school sports physical in the following cities: Hudson: Tuesday, July 28.  Burnsville: Thursday, July 30.  Vadnais Heights: Monday, August 3.  Stillwater & Waconia: Tuesday, August 4.  Blaine & Edina: Thursday, August 6.  Brooklyn Park: Monday, August 10.  Plymouth: Tuesday, August 11.  Eagan: Thursday, August 13.    SAMS Campus Career Day ๐Ÿ’ผ Weโ€™re grateful to the 50+ volunteers who spent three hours with our middle schoolers sharing their career experiences during our first ever Campus Career Day. Big thank you to Kristine Schwintek for her leadership on this event. Bringing the world into SAMS helps us meet our vision of creating opportunities for students to discover interests and passions.   Read the Brighter Bulletin   St. Anthony-New Brighton Public Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

    Friday, May 22 2026

  • KDS Staff Newsletter: May 15, 2026.

    Know. Do. Share. Weekly Staff Newsletter May 15, 2026 Happy Friday! TL;DR (Too Long; Didnโ€™t Read): Quick Links Business Office Breakdown Career Opportunities at SANB Emergency Family Resources Webpage 2026-2027 Staff + Family Calendars ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ KNOW Open Enrollment: Happening Now! - Compare Plans & Benefits Portal โš•๏ธ Board Brief Key Takeaways: May 12 ๐Ÿ“‹ DO Clock Hour Submissions: May 26-29 ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ May Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿ† SHARE 2026 Retirees Celebration: June 2 ๐ŸŽŠ Patriots Marching Band Staff Pre-Sale: TODAY ๐Ÿ’ธ 7th Graders at Leonardoโ€™s Basement Learning Center ๐Ÿ“ก Open Enrollment is Happening Now! โš•๏ธ Staff need to enroll in health benefits now with the last day coming up on May 22. If you have questions, please contact District HR & Operations Coordinator Destiny Sparks: dsparks@isd282.org.  Here are some reminders: 1. Every employee (.5 FTE-1.0 FTE) must fill out a Medica form, even if you are waiving coverage.  2. Optional Flex Spending (FSA) must be elected every year during open enrollment. To use an FSA, you will need to follow the directions in the MidAmerica packet no later than Friday, May 22. The enrollment brochure is on the portal. If you wish to have pre-tax money taken out of your check for medical expenses or dependent care, you must go online to make your elections for the year before May 22. 3. If you are not changing dental or life insurance, you do not need to do anything with Health Partners or Hartford. 4. Kavira is a convenient and exciting benefit that was added this year. If you enroll in medical coverage, you will automatically be eligible to use Kavira. You will need to download the App and fill out the questionnaire starting July 1. 5. All information and forms are available on our Benefits Portal. To help you with pre-enrollment planning, check out Compare Plans and Check Provider Coverage. 6. If possible, please use the Fillable PDF Forms available on the portal. You may email forms by 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22 to: hr@isd282.org or WP - Return printed forms to Helen no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22.   CS - Return printed forms to Maggie no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22.   SAMS and SAVHS - Return printed forms to Destiny in the District Office no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22. All forms and online FSA enrollment must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22. Find the presentation slides attached as a PDF to this email and in ParentSquare. Compare Plans Benefits Portal Board Brief Key Takeaways: May 12 ๐Ÿ“‹ The Board Brief summarizes the discussions and actions during school board meetings. Please note that professional development meetings are not recorded.  Susan Brott, APR, Senior Strategist, CESO Communications provided a review of the school boardโ€™s engagement plan with discussion held to establish a shared understanding of the districtโ€™s approach to community engagement and how it supports the Boardโ€™s governance role. Minnesota School Boards Association Director of Strategic Planning and Board Leadership Gail Gilman facilitated discussions of the school board self-evaluation results. Clock Hour Submissions: May 26-29 ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Even if you don't renew this Spring, please consider submitting hours from this year so that your file is up-to-date.  Send your submissions to the following people based on site:  SAVHS/Community Center: Celine Kronback ckronback@isd282.org.  SAMS: John Mitsch jmitsch@isd282.org.  Wilshire Park: Nancy Terry nterry@isd282.org.  Resources Clock Hour Form FAQ sheet   May Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿ† For the month of May, we will be playing Well-Being BINGO! Your goal is a cover-all (cover the whole card). Anyone who completes the challenge is entered to win a lunch provided by Lori. Lori will draw one winner from whoever completes the challenge and will get you the lunch of your choice (local establishments like Chipotle, etc.,) during the last week of school. Print the BINGO card and start marking off the squares as you complete them. When you get your cover-all, complete this Google Form (by May 31) to be in the drawing for a free lunch! 2026 Retirees Celebration: June 2 ๐ŸŽŠ Please join us to celebrate 2026 retirees Bob Lawson, Jill Westermeyer, and Jill Schafer at 5:15 p.m. at Community Services prior to the board meeting on Tuesday, June 2. Thank you to our three retirees for their amazing service to our schools!   Patriots Marching Band Staff Pre-Sale: TODAY ๐Ÿ’ธ Get an early look at this yearโ€™s Patriots Marching Band sale before it opens to the public. The sale fills the MS/HS lower gym with a wide variety of donated items, including available Fitness Crossroads exercise equipment. All proceeds support the Patriots Marching Band program. Staff can shop from 3-5 p.m. TODAY!   7th Graders at Leonardoโ€™s Basement Learning Center ๐Ÿ“ก Huge shout out to the 7th grade team at SAMS for taking our creative 7th graders out into the world to practice the skills they learn in Mr. Griffin's ETech class. The students and their teachers spent last Friday at local educational workshop and learning center Leonardoโ€™s Basement applying "the powers of imagination, curiosity, problem solving, and risk taking" to create all sorts of art, design and technology projects.   St. Anthony-New Brighton Public Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

    Friday, May 15 2026

  • KDS Staff Newsletter: May 8, 2026

    Know. Do. Share. Weekly Staff Newsletter May 8, 2026 Happy Friday! TL;DR (Too Long; Didnโ€™t Read): Quick Links Business Office Breakdown Career Opportunities at SANB Emergency Family Resources Webpage 2026-2027 Staff + Family Calendars ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ KNOW Open Enrollment: May 11-22: Compare Plans & Benefits Portal โš•๏ธ Board Brief Key Takeaways: May 5 ๐Ÿ“‹ DO May Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿ† Read the EI Newsletter: May Edition ๐Ÿ“‘ SHARE Wilshire Park Art, STEM, and Book Fair Highlights ๐ŸŽจ SAMS Spring Play ๐ŸŽญ Read the Brighter Bulletin ๐Ÿ“œ Open Enrollment: May 11-22 โš•๏ธ Staff can enroll in health benefits from May 11-22. If you have questions, please contact District HR & Operations Coordinator Destiny Sparks: dsparks@isd282.org. Here are some reminders: Every employee (.5 FTE-1.0 FTE) must fill out a Medica form, even if you are waiving coverage.  Optional Flex Spending (FSA) must be elected every year during open enrollment. The enrollment brochure is on the portal. If you wish to have pre-tax money taken out of your check for medical expenses or dependent care, you must go online to make your elections for the year between May 11-22. If you are not changing dental or life insurance, you do not need to do anything with Health Partners or Hartford. Kavira is a convenient and exciting benefit that was added this year. If you enroll in medical coverage, you will automatically be eligible to use Kavira. You will need to download the App and fill out the questionnaire starting July 1. All information and forms are available on our Benefits Portal. To help you with pre-enrollment planning, check out Compare Plans and Check Provider Coverage If possible, please use the Fillable PDF Forms available on the portal. You may email forms by 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22 to: hr@isd282.org or WP - Return printed forms to Helen no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22.   CS - Return printed forms to Maggie no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22.   SAMS and SAVHS - Return printed forms to Destiny in the District Office no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22. All forms and online FSA enrollment must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22. Compare Plans Benefits Portal Board Brief Key Takeaways: May 5 ๐Ÿ“‹ The Board Brief summarizes the discussions and actions during school board meetings. For full context and exact remarks, please watch the meeting recording. The ceremonial oath of office was held for appointed board member Amy Kalar.  Director of Principal Leadership and Learning Matt Menier gave an update on the hirings of Wilshire Park principal and SAMS principal. Dr. Kennethia Jones was named interim assistant principal of Wilshire Park through the end of this school year after Kirsten Donohueโ€™s resignation as she continues to serve as SAVHS Effective Instruction Coordinator. Interviews for the WP assistant principal begin on Wednesday, May 6. Suzanne Moum will be assisting with the hiring process of the WP assistant principal and will begin her tenure as Wilshire Park principal on July 1, 2026. Administrators are continuing their search for an interim middle school principal. Communications Specialist Jada Richard and CESO Communications Senior Strategist Susan Brott presented a communications update to the board. Discussion centered around data from ParentSquare and the website  as well as plans for a community engagement professional development for the board on May 12 centered on the superintendent search for next year.  There was a first reading of the following policies: Policy 423 - Employee Student Relationships, Policy 425 - Staff Development and Mentoring, Policy 722 - Public Data and Data Subject Requests, and Policy 905 - Advertising. The board continued their discussion on the recommended 2026-2027 budget. The board will vote on the budget at its June 2 meeting.  The board discussed 2026-2027 school year board meeting dates, including additional special meetings to do work related to topics such as the superintendent search. 05.05.26 Meeting Recording Read the EI Newsletter: May Edition ๐Ÿ“‘ Read this monthโ€™s effective instruction newsletter. Find all of the EI newsletters in this folder.   May Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿ† For the month of May, we will be playing Well-Being BINGO! Your goal is a cover-all (cover the whole card). Anyone who completes the challenge is entered to win a lunch provided by Lori. Lori will draw one winner from whoever completes the challenge and will get you the lunch of your choice (local establishments like Chipotle, etc.,) during the last week of school. Print the BINGO card and start marking off the squares as you complete them. When you get your cover-all, complete this Google Form (by May 31) to be in the drawing for a free lunch! Wilshire Park Art, STEM, and Book Fair Highlights ๐ŸŽจ Wilshire hosted a variety of events including an art show, STEM Fair, Book Fair, and 5th Grade Concert at the end of April! Smiles and creativity were abundant!   SAMS Spring Play ๐ŸŽญ From Amy Kujawski:  Thank you to the MANY high school student directors and over 80 middle school cast and crew members who put on eight different performances this past weekend of Rotten Apples, the SAMS spring play. What a weekend! Shout out to Allie Guidish and Brynne Diggins for their willingness to be the advisor to this tremendously successful theater event.   Read the Brighter Bulletin   St. Anthony-New Brighton Public Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

    Friday, May 08 2026

  • KDS Staff Newsletter: May 1, 2026

    Know. Do. Share. Weekly Staff Newsletter May 1, 2026 Happy Friday! TL;DR (Too Long; Didnโ€™t Read): Quick Links Business Office Breakdown Career Opportunities at SANB Emergency Family Resources Webpage 2026-2027 Staff + Family Calendars ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ KNOW Open Enrollment Presentations: May 6-7 โš•๏ธ READ Act Training Board Credits ๐Ÿ’ฐ Injuries at Work ๐Ÿ“ž DO May Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿ† Read the EL/ML April Update ๐Ÿ“ SHARE Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting: Congratulations Taylor and Phan ๐Ÿค— 8th Grade Capstone Symposium: June 3 ๐ŸŒŽ SAMS/SAVHS World Savvy Critical Conversations ๐Ÿค ECFE Art Show ๐ŸŽจ Open Enrollment Presentations: May 6-7 โš•๏ธ This year, the goals of the insurance committee were: Familiarity, Continuity, and Affordability. For 2026-27, there will be more plan choices so employees get the coverage they want at a price that best fits their needs. Because we are changing providers, every employee who has insurance or wants to have insurance will need to complete new forms. All employees who have or want to enroll must also attend an informational presentation so they understand their options. Wilshire Park Multipurpose Room: Wednesday, May 6. 7:45-8:45 a.m. Village Kids Room 217: Wednesday, May 6. 9:15-10:15 a.m. SAMS/SAVHS Commons: Thursday, May 7. Sessions at 2 & 3 p.m. Open enrollment will take place May 11-22. If you have any questions please email District HR Coordinator Destiny Sparks: dsparks@isd282.org.   READ Act Training Board Credits ๐Ÿ’ฐ Jaimee Stanley, our Literacy Coordinator, is monitoring the progress of OL&LA and LETRS training for licensed staff. Jaimee updates her records periodically.  When staff complete half of the training, Jaimee notifies Taylor Freund who processes the first half of the stipend.   When you complete the full training, please send your certificate to Jaimee Stanley: jstanley@isd282.org. Once complete, Jaimee will notify Taylor, who will process the second half of the stipend, and will share the completion certificate with Destiny Sparks to be awarded Board credits.   Injuries at Work ๐Ÿ“ž If you ever get injured at work, please follow the following procedure to ensure proper documentation and to get you the help you need. Call our Workerโ€™s Comp company SFM: (855) 675-3501. Notify your supervisor.  Notify HR Coordinator Destiny Sparks at extension #1006 or via email: dsparks@isd282.org. May Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿ† For the month of May, we will be playing Well-Being BINGO! Your goal is a cover-all (cover the whole card). Anyone who completes the challenge is entered to win a lunch provided by Lori. Lori will draw one winner from whoever completes the challenge and will get you the lunch of your choice (local establishments like Chipotle, etc.,) during the last week of school. Print the BINGO card and start marking off the squares as you complete them. When you get your cover-all, complete this Google Form (by May 31) to be in the drawing for a free lunch!   Read the EL/ML April Update ๐Ÿ“ EL/ML April Update Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting: Congratulations Taylor and Phan ๐Ÿค— Congratulations to our Business Services Coordinator Taylor Freund and District Controller Phan Tu on receiving the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International for their work in FY2025! This recognition reflects their strong commitment to transparency and high-quality financial reporting. We appreciate the care and expertise they bring to this important work.   8th Grade Capstone Symposium: June 3 ๐ŸŒŽ All are welcome to join us for the 8th Grade Capstone Symposium in June!  When: Wednesday, June 3. 5-7 p.m.  Where: Capstone projects will be in the Commons, food and activities will be in the SAMS backyard.  Details: This event is open-to-the-community and a science-fair style opportunity to see the myriad of ways students have contributed to making their communities a better place โ€“ complete with food trucks, lawn games, and child care. SAMS/SAVHS World Savvy Critical Conversations ๐Ÿค SAMS 8th graders and SAVHS 9th graders recently made a splash at the World Savvy Critical Conversations event about AI in education and beyond. Students were tasked with exploring artifacts, engaging in round table discussions with experts and donors in the World Savvy community, then sharing their tableโ€™s takeaways to an audience of over 100 people.   ECFE Art Show ๐ŸŽจ Early childhood learners showcased their art to families last week! Check out their creations.   St. Anthony-New Brighton Public Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

    Friday, May 01 2026

  • KDS Staff Newsletter: April 24, 2026

    Know. Do. Share. Weekly Staff Newsletter April 24, 2026 Happy Friday! TL;DR (Too Long; Didnโ€™t Read): Quick Links Business Office Breakdown Career Opportunities at SANB Emergency Family Resources Webpage 2026-2027 Staff + Family Calendars ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ KNOW 2025-2026 Purchasing Deadline: April 24 ๐Ÿ’ฐ Open Enrollment Informationals: May 6-7 โš•๏ธ Board Brief Key Takeaways: April 21 ๐Ÿ“‹ DO April Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ SHARE 62nd Annual POPS Concert: April 24-25 ๐ŸŽท  I Love to Read Month at SAMS ๐Ÿ“– Read the Brighter Bulletin ๐Ÿ“œ 2025-2026 Purchasing Deadline: April 24 ๐Ÿ’ฐ As we prepare for the end of the 2025-2026 school year, we need to wrap up purchasing for this year's budgets. The deadline for purchasing is TODAY, April 24, 2026. If you have questions about your budget balance, please contact Business Services Coordinator Taylor Freund: tfreund@isd282.org.   Open Enrollment Presentations: May 6-7 โš•๏ธ The goals of the insurance committee were: Familiarity, Continuity, and Affordability. For 2026-27, we will have more choices so employees get coverage they want at a price that best fits their needs. Because we are changing providers, each employee who has insurance or wants to have insurance will need to complete new forms. All employees who have or want to enroll need to attend an informational presentation so they understand their options. Wilshire Park Multipurpose Room: Wednesday, May 6. 7:45-8:45 AM.  Village Kids Room 217: Wednesday, May 6. 9:15-10:15 AM. SAMS/SAVHS Commons: Thursday, May 7. 2:00-4:00 PM. First presentation at 2:00 PM, second presentation at 3:00 PM.  Open enrollment will take place May 11-22. If you have any questions please email District HR Coordinator Destiny Sparks: dsparks@isd282.org.   Board Brief Key Takeaways: April 21 ๐Ÿ“‹ The Board Brief summarizes the discussions and actions during school board meetings. For full context and exact remarks, please watch the meeting recording. Student Services team members Wellness Coordinator & RN Lori Watzl-King, EL/ML Coordinator Viviana Chavez-Garcia, Family & Student Support Coordinator Liz Baumgartner, and Assistant Director of Special Education Jenny Kuykendall presented an update on their departments to the board.  Wellness Coordinator & RN Lori Watzl-King presented the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan. Staff will be trained on this cardiac emergency plan through compliance training next school year.  Assistant Superintendent Hope Fagerland and Controller Phan Tu provided the board with an overview of the FY27 draft budget. The proposed budget for the general fund is $20,514,454 with 71% coming from state aid, 21% from the local levy, 2% from the federal government, and 3% from local sources such as rental fees or interest income.. The board plans to vote on the budget in June.  The board discussed proposed 2026-2027 school board meeting dates.  The board received rubric materials for the school board self evaluation. The annual Superintendent evaluation will not be conducted for the 2025-2026 school year due to the transition agreement. 04.21.26 Meeting Recording April Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ April is Stress Awareness Month! Chronic stress can have many effects on our well-being. Over time, stress can have physical and mental impacts that last. Having daily routines that include mindfulness and movement can help to combat the everyday stressors that we face. Here are a few ideas to help you on your wellness journey: Take a daily walk - even 10 minutes makes a huge difference.  Practice mindfulness such as meditation, grounding or breathing exercises, or just reminding yourself to stay in the present moment.  Eat healthy foods. Diets high in processed foods and refined sugars do not give our bodies the nutrients we need to face our everyday challenges. Eat fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low fat proteins, and healthy fats (like olive oil and avocado). Get plenty of rest. Turn off screens 30-60 minutes before bedtime. Set a regular bedtime and routine to help your body know that itโ€™s time for sleep.   Set boundaries on your time. Monitor the time you spend on social media, turn down unnecessary commitments. Tap into your social network. Meet up with friends, connect over the phone, talk to a trusted colleague.  Take time for hobbies. Being creative helps us be better problem solvers and builds our resilience. Strive for a positive outlook. Reframe your thoughts (remember- thoughts are not facts). We are often least kind to ourselves. Set realistic expectations for yourself.  Connect with your community or faith-based organizations.  Seek help! Reach out to the Employee Assistance Program (password: Sourcewell). Reach out to HealthPartners mental and behavioral health 612-371-5400. Reach out to Destiny Sparks or Lori Watzl-King who can help with referrals.  Which of these strategies will you use to help combat your daily stress? Let Lori know if you tried any of these strategies by filling out this Google Form. 62nd Annual POPS Concert: April 24-25 ๐ŸŽท The St. Anthony Village High School Concert Band & Jazz Band present the 62nd Annual POPS Concert โ€“ โ€œFINAL FRONTIERโ€ on Friday & Saturday, April 24th & 25th at 7:00 pm. The concert will feature music performed by the Concert Band and Jazz Band as well as skits and acts prepared by the students. This is truly a "fun for the whole family" event. You can purchase tickets by visiting SAVHSPOPS.com. You can use the promo code SAVDistrictStaff26 at checkout to receive one free ticket. ๏ปฟ ***The promo code will zero out one of whatever ticket level is selected first, so if you're reserving seats with different costs select the most expensive tickets first.***  For those of you that haven't taught these students in a while - they remember you and would love to see you there. Do you remember any of these names? These are our seniors: Griffin Anderson, Jin Cannon, Grady Cartony, Levi D'averill-Derksen, Kaitelin Dambrine, Elena Demarest, Oliver Duncan, Simon Englund, Andy Grabrian, Ayden Jones, Quinn Kaufman, Sarah Kempenich, Cece Kram, Maggs Lomar Exel, Bodie Markham, Zoe Miller, Sonja Oksnevad, Rupert Shackleton, Charlie Springman, Izzy Tapp, Donovan Thompson, Anna Tsukamoto, Peter Vnak, Naomi Waldusky, Billie White, Liv Woodhall, and Karsag Yudon. Come support them! POPS Concert Tickets I Love to Read Month at SAMS ๐Ÿ“– At SAMS, 55 students completed the 800 minute challenge during I Love to Read Month. Thank you all for promoting literacy: Lizzy P, Kristine S, Marilyn and the food service staff! Congrats to the middle schoolers who enjoyed pancakes and played book BINGO Wednesday AM.    Read the Brighter Bulletin   St. Anthony-New Brighton Public Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

    Friday, Apr 24 2026

  • KDS Staff Newsletter: April 17, 2026

    Know. Do. Share. Weekly Staff Newsletter April 17, 2026 Happy Friday! TL;DR (Too Long; Didnโ€™t Read): Quick Links Business Office Breakdown Career Opportunities at SANB Emergency Family Resources Webpage 2026-2027 Staff + Family Calendars ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ KNOW 2025-2026 Purchasing Deadline: April 24 ๐Ÿ’ฐ Open Enrollment Presentations: May 6-7 โš•๏ธ DO April Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ SHARE Chamber and Concert Choir Receive MSHSL Superior Rankings ๐ŸŽถ SAMS Best Buddies Go Bowling ๐ŸŽณ 2025-2026 Purchasing Deadline: April 24 ๐Ÿ’ฐ As we prepare for the end of the 2025-2026 school year, we need to wrap up purchasing for this year's budgets. The deadline for purchasing is Friday, April 24, 2026. If you have questions about your budget balance, please contact Business Services Coordinator Taylor Freund: tfreund@isd282.org.   Open Enrollment Presentations: May 6-7 โš•๏ธ The goals of the insurance committee were: Familiarity, Continuity, and Affordability. For 2026-27, we will have more choices so employees get coverage they want at a price that best fits their needs. Because we are changing providers, each employee who has insurance or wants to have insurance will need to complete new forms. All employees who have or want to enroll need to attend an informational presentation so they understand their options. Wilshire Park Multipurpose Room: Wednesday, May 6. 7:45-8:45 AM.  Village Kids Room 217: Wednesday, May 6. 9:15-10:15 AM. SAMS/SAVHS Commons: Thursday, May 7. 2:00-4:00 PM. First presentation at 2:00 PM, second presentation at 3:00 PM.  Open enrollment will take place May 11-22. If you have any questions please email District HR Coordinator Destiny Sparks: dsparks@isd282.org April Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ April is Stress Awareness Month! Chronic stress can have many effects on our well-being. Over time, stress can have physical and mental impacts that last. Having daily routines that include mindfulness and movement can help to combat the everyday stressors that we face. Here are a few ideas to help you on your wellness journey: Take a daily walk - even 10 minutes makes a huge difference.  Practice mindfulness such as meditation, grounding or breathing exercises, or just reminding yourself to stay in the present moment.  Eat healthy foods. Diets high in processed foods and refined sugars do not give our bodies the nutrients we need to face our everyday challenges. Eat fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low fat proteins, and healthy fats (like olive oil and avocado). Get plenty of rest. Turn off screens 30-60 minutes before bedtime. Set a regular bedtime and routine to help your body know that itโ€™s time for sleep.   Set boundaries on your time. Monitor the time you spend on social media, turn down unnecessary commitments. Tap into your social network. Meet up with friends, connect over the phone, talk to a trusted colleague.  Take time for hobbies. Being creative helps us be better problem solvers and builds our resilience. Strive for a positive outlook. Reframe your thoughts (remember- thoughts are not facts). We are often least kind to ourselves. Set realistic expectations for yourself.  Connect with your community or faith-based organizations.  Seek help! Reach out to the Employee Assistance Program (password: Sourcewell). Reach out to HealthPartners mental and behavioral health 612-371-5400. Reach out to Destiny Sparks or Lori Watzl-King who can help with referrals.  Which of these strategies will you use to help combat your daily stress? Let Lori know if you tried any of these strategies by filling out this Google Form. Chamber and Concert Choir Receive Superior Rankings ๐ŸŽถ Chamber Choir and Concert Choir both received SUPERIOR rankings at MSHSL Contest this week - the highest level they could have received. Congrats to them on their skill and dedication!   SAMS Best Buddies Go Bowling ๐ŸŽณ How much joy can one picture hold? The SAMS Best Buddies group held a bowling party at Flaherty this week. Big thanks to Corey Hughes and Emma Carlson for their leadership of this awesome group.   St. Anthony-New Brighton Public Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

    Friday, Apr 17 2026

  • KDS Staff Newsletter: April 10, 2026

    Know. Do. Share. Weekly Staff Newsletter April 10, 2026 Happy Friday! TL;DR (Too Long; Didnโ€™t Read): Quick Links Business Office Breakdown Career Opportunities at SANB Emergency Family Resources Webpage 2026-2027 Staff + Family Calendars ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ KNOW SAVEA Teacher 2025-2027 Contract ๐Ÿ“‘ 2025-2026 Purchasing Deadline: April 24 ๐Ÿ’ฐ Open Enrollment Presentations: May 6-7 โš•๏ธ Board Brief Key Takeaways: April 7 ๐Ÿ“‹ DO April Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ SHARE Stadium Field New Free Hours ๐ŸŸ๏ธ Literacy Night at SAMS ๐Ÿ“š Green Team Save the Bees Concert ๐Ÿ Evening of Gratitude and Healing Event: April 22 ๐Ÿ™ Read the Brighter Bulletin ๐Ÿ“œ SAVEA Teacher 2025-2027 Contract ๐Ÿ“‘ The St. Anthony Village Education Association (Teacherโ€™s Union) 2025-2027 contract is available for staff to view on the website. isd282.org > Careers > Teacher Contract. SAVEA 2025-2027 Contract 2025-2026 Purchasing Deadline: April 24 ๐Ÿ’ฐ As we prepare for the end of the 2025-2026 school year, we need to wrap up purchasing for this year's budgets. The deadline for purchasing is Friday, April 24, 2026. If you have questions about your budget balance, please contact Business Services Coordinator Taylor Freund: tfreund@isd282.org.   Open Enrollment Presentations: May 6-7 โš•๏ธ The goals of the insurance committee were: Familiarity, Continuity, and Affordability. For 2026-27, we will have more choices so employees get coverage they want at a price that best fits their needs. Because we are changing providers, each employee who has insurance or wants to have insurance will need to complete new forms. All employees who have health insurance or want to enroll need to attend an informational presentation so they understand their options. Wilshire Park Multipurpose Room: Wednesday, May 6. 7:45-8:45 AM.  Village Kids Room 217: Wednesday, May 6. 9:15-10:15 AM. SAMS/SAVHS Commons: Thursday, May 7. 2:00-4:00 PM. First presentation at 2:00 PM, second presentation at 3:00 PM.  Open enrollment will take place May 11-22. If you have any questions please email District HR Coordinator Destiny Sparks: dsparks@isd282.org.   Board Brief Key Takeaways: April 7 ๐Ÿ“‹ The Board Brief summarizes the discussions and actions during school board meetings. For full context and exact remarks, please watch the meeting recording. The board recognized several students for their accomplishments including Bodie Markham as a National Merit Finalist, Becca Nelson and Grady Cartony for the Triple โ€˜Aโ€™ Award, Becca Nelson as the Athena Award winner, Calvin Urdhal and Tatum Lyon for the ExCEL Award, Science Olympiad team that qualified for State, receiving the Spirit Award. Science Olympiad members including Lark Pearo, Imed Bourouis, Lola Busby, Ilia Ballard, Olivia Hernandez, Benjamin Wyckoff, Benjamin Rice, Bashayir Mohamed, Annika Anderson, and Yeva Heleveria. The Speech Team were Section 4AA runners-up members Gaby Jasiczek, Quinn Kaufman, Maitreya Reeder, Linden Phillip, Olive Schroeder, and Elsa Dungan-Hawks. Joan Nelson won Section Coach of the Year.  District Human Resources & Operations Coordinator Destiny Sparks and Senior Client Manager in Health & Welfare Consulting Tyler Kerber presented the new 2026-2027 health insurance plans for SANB employees. The Health Insurance Committee included union representatives from each bargaining group. The committee voted to transition from HealthPartners to Medica after bids were received from several different health insurance carriers, a comprehensive plan was retained while adding a new lower-cost option. The board voted to approve the new 2026-2027 health insurance coverage plans.  The board voted to approve the resolution regarding probationary non renewals.  The board voted to approve the resolution regarding unrequested leaves of absence for teacher overages. These teachers will remain teaching at their continuing contract status.  The board held a final reading of Policy 515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records. The board voted to approve the ratified 2025-2027 St. Anthony Village Education Association Teacher Contract. CESO Nutrition Consultants Kim Franta and Michelle Sagedahl presented a Food/Nutrition Services report.  Director of Community Services & Communications Wendy Webster gave a report on the updated Title IX procedures. These procedures will be updated again when Policy 522 is reviewed by the Policy Committee in April. The board requested a written summary of attorney Mick Waldspurger and this is available in the 04.07.26 board packet materials. 04.07.26 Meeting Recording April Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ April is Stress Awareness Month! Chronic stress can have many effects on our well-being. Over time, stress can have physical and mental impacts that last. Having daily routines that include mindfulness and movement can help to combat the everyday stressors that we face. Here are a few ideas to help you on your wellness journey: Take a daily walk - even 10 minutes makes a huge difference.  Practice mindfulness such as meditation, grounding or breathing exercises, or just reminding yourself to stay in the present moment.  Eat healthy foods. Diets high in processed foods and refined sugars do not give our bodies the nutrients we need to face our everyday challenges. Eat fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low fat proteins, and healthy fats (like olive oil and avocado). Get plenty of rest. Turn off screens 30-60 minutes before bedtime. Set a regular bedtime and routine to help your body know that itโ€™s time for sleep.   Set boundaries on your time. Monitor the time you spend on social media, turn down unnecessary commitments. Tap into your social network. Meet up with friends, connect over the phone, talk to a trusted colleague.  Take time for hobbies. Being creative helps us be better problem solvers and builds our resilience. Strive for a positive outlook. Reframe your thoughts (remember- thoughts are not facts). We are often least kind to ourselves. Set realistic expectations for yourself.  Connect with your community or faith-based organizations.  Seek help! Reach out to the Employee Assistance Program (password: Sourcewell). Reach out to HealthPartners mental and behavioral health 612-371-5400. Reach out to Destiny Sparks or Lori Watzl-King who can help with referrals.  Which of these strategies will you use to help combat your daily stress? Let Lori know if you tried any of these strategies by filling out this Google Form. Stadium Field New Free Hours ๐ŸŸ๏ธ Stadium Field and the track will now be open for free use to the community on Sunday mornings from 8:00 - 10:00 AM. Outside of these hours, the stadium will remain locked on weekends. The stadium will still be available for use intermittently on weekdays. View the stadium schedule for more details.  These new hours will allow for groups who reserve the stadium to use the facilities without interruption. This will also prevent unnecessary wear and damage to the field and track. To reserve the space, please contact Community Services: communityservices@isd282.org.   Literacy Night at SAMS ๐Ÿ“š On the last day of literacy month in March, middle schoolers and middle school teachers stayed late at school to celebrate their love of reading. Great games were played including Manga and book bingo and trivia, prizes were plentiful, and the best prize of all was people choosing to gather because they love reading! Check out all the photos here.   Green Team Save the Bees Concert ๐Ÿ The SAVHS Green Team environmental group hosted the Save the Bees concert last Thursday. Proceeds raised from the event went to the MN Bee Lab to promote the conservation, health, and diversity of bee pollinators. Shout outs go to the student & staff bands that put on a great show as well as our student leaders for the work promoting this annual community event! Additionally, thanks to Eric Hodell and his work supporting the students.   Evening of Gratitude and Healing Event: April 22 ๐Ÿ™ Bethel University is partnering with Columbia Heights Public Schools and the Minnesota Department of Education to host a special Evening of Gratitude and Healing on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, starting at 3:30 pm. This evening is free for all educators and will feature street tacos from Don Goyo, followed by an evening lineup of recognitions and appreciations, Roots Wellness Center teaching us about collective trauma and healing practices, and a keynote address by New York Times best-selling author Austin Channing Brown. Evening of Gratitude RSVP   Read the Brighter Bulletin   St. Anthony-New Brighton Public Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

    Friday, Apr 10 2026

  • KDS Staff Newsletter: March 27, 2026

    Know. Do. Share. Weekly Staff Newsletter March 27, 2026 Happy Friday! TL;DR (Too Long; Didnโ€™t Read): Quick Links Business Office Breakdown Career Opportunities at SANB Emergency Family Resources Webpage KNOW 2026-2027 Staff + Family Calendars ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Staff Intranet Reminder ๐Ÿ’ป Board Brief Key Takeaways: March 24 ๐Ÿ“‹ DO March Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿ–๏ธ SHARE Community Learning Committee: April 16 ๐Ÿงฎ 8th Grade Capstone: Volunteers Needed ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ SAMS Lights Out in the Library ๐Ÿ“™  Read the Brighter Bulletin ๐Ÿ“œ 2026-2027 Staff + Family Calendars ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ The 2026-2027 staff and family calendars are available to view. You can find the staff calendar on the Staff intranet > Calendar > 2026-2027 Staff Calendar. The family calendar is available on the website: isd282.org > News > Calendar > 2026-2027 Calendar. 2026-2027 Staff Calendar 2026-2027 Family Calendar Staff Intranet Reminder ๐Ÿ’ป The Staff Intranet is available on the website and contains important human resources information, tax forms, technology resources, and more for staff to view and use. If youโ€™re retiring, you can find the retirement form in the Human Resources > Employee Resources webpage. If you forgot to bookmark an important web application, you can find it on the Technology Support & Resources webpage.  Staff need their email and computer login to access the Staff Intranet.   Board Brief Key Takeaways: March 24 ๐Ÿ“‹ The Board Brief summarizes the discussions and actions during school board meetings. For full context and exact remarks, please watch the meeting recording. The school board voted to approve the resolution to accept a $10,000 donation from the Minnesota Vikings to the 2026 SAVHS Girlsโ€™ Flag Football program.  The board nominated and selected by acclimation Director Annie Bosmans as school board Clerk.  The board voted to approve the 2026-2029 principal contract.  The board voted to approve the hiring of Suzanne Moum as the Wilshire Park principal.  The board voted to approve the hiring of Dr. Joel Leer as the St. Anthony Village High School principal.  There was a discussion on hiring an interim superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year. The hiring team included the board chair Cassandra Palmer and vice chair PJ Striker as a non-quorum number of members of the board. Input from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), St. Anthony Village Education Association (SAVEA), and district administrators came through a survey. Important qualities in a superintendent that came from these stakeholders were stability, clear and transparent communication skills and strong skills in school budgets and finances. Individual board members had an opportunity to meet and discuss finalist candidates. Dr. Steve Massey will serve as interim superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year. Next steps include Chair Palmer and assistant superintendent Hope Fagerland meeting with Massey to determine the details of  the interim superintendent contract.  Board members used a scoring system to evaluate the school board vacancy applications they received. The board reviewed applications with redacted names, grading each applicant using a rubric. The final results of the scoring resulted in two candidates with the highest scores out of 500. The board decided to have a discussion about the two finalists in lieu of an applicant interview. The board discussed the two finalist candidates who were revealed to be Amy Kalar with the highest total, followed by Stacy Dean. The board made an amendment addendum to the agenda to make a motion to fill the school board vacancy by appointment. The board voted to approve the resolution to appoint Amy Kalar to the board.  Effective Instruction Coordinator Laura Guerrero presented on the 2026 updated success metrics. The goals include academic excellence, student wellness, and being a positive contributor. Guerrero presented on standardized test data, teacher coaching cycles, panorama assessments, and more. Superintendent Renee Corneille presented the 2026-2027 school year budget assumptions. There was a focus  on future expenditures including increased costs for special education services, staff health insurance cost increases, building utility costs, and more. 03.24.26 Meeting Recording March Wellness Challenge ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Elena Aguilar writes in her book Onward, โ€œCreativity and play unlock inner resources for dealing with stress, solving problems, and enjoying life. When we are creative, we are resourceful, and we problem-solve in new and original ways, which fuels our courage. Our thinking expands, and our connections with ourselves and others deepen.โ€ (P247) . She says that play can relieve stress, improve relationships, improve brain function, stimulate the mind and boost creativity, and keeps us feeling young and energetic. (P 251-252) This month, your challenge is to play and create. Have fun! Involve family and/or friends. If youโ€™d like, take pictures of your fun times (or creations) and send them to Jada Richard jrichard@isd282.org and we'll figure out a great way to share them out. At the end of the month, fill out this Google Form to let Lori know how playing/creating improved your well-being this month. I (Jada) had an arts and crafts day with my buddies, here's what we made! Community Learning Committee: April 16 ๐Ÿงฎ SANB invites parents, caregivers, students, staff, and community members to join us for our third Community Learning Committee session. Over the past two meetings, our community helped define a shared Portrait of a SANB Student and began exploring how our systems, policies, and supports align with that vision. In the next session, we will continue that work by examining more closely how our district decisions and practices support the outcomes we want for our students while taking time to start to plan our work for the 2026-2027 school year. We will also share updates on recent district work, including the hiring of new school leaders and progress toward a new math curriculum, and gather your input on how these efforts can best reflect our shared vision for students. At this event, you will have the opportunity to: Revisit the Portrait of a SANB Student and reflect on its connection to current district work Provide feedback on how our systems and decisions align with what we want for students Continue contributing to a shared direction for teaching, learning, and student support Event Details When: Thursday, April 16. 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Where: SAMS/SAVHS Media Center. Community Learning Committee 8th Grade Capstone: Volunteers Needed ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Mentors are needed to help 8th grade students complete their Capstone Project. Volunteers can do everything from email if they want by helping brainstorm ideas, offer feedback, and support edits. Students will present their projects on Wednesday, June 3. Volunteer for 8th Grade Capstone SAMS Lights Out in the Library ๐Ÿ“™ On Tuesday after school, we had about 30 middle school students join us for Lights Out in the Library for our SAMS Read-A-Thon! Students had hot cocoa and read their books ๐Ÿ“• in all the cozy corners. Students have been working hard on their reading goals this month!   Read the Brighter Bulletin   St. Anthony-New Brighton Public Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

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