School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (2024)

Welcome to the School Board of Independent School District 622, where we prioritize your interests and strive for educational excellence.

As elected representatives, we establish policies, set goals, and ensure equal opportunities for every child. Our dedicated superintendent and staff work diligently to achieve these objectives, while fostering partnerships and practicing fiscal responsibility. Join us in creating a positive change and staying informed as we communicate key messages to our community. Together, we maximize achievement and expand learning possibilities for all learners.

Goals for the upcoming school year

School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (1)

Continue to direct and empower the superintendent to hold staff accountable for improving student achievement, closing learning gaps and creating a sustained sense of urgency for positive change.

School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (2)

Continue to strengthen and create partnerships to expand learning opportunities and to maximize effective and efficient use of resources.

School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (3)

Continue to reallocate resources and provide optimum educational opportunities for all learners while maintaining sound financial health.

School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (4)

Communicate District 622 key messages with internal and external stakeholders.

Meeting Information

  • Meeting Schedule
  • Meeting Agendas
  • Public Comment
  • Meeting Calendar
  • Public Engagement Opportunities

Meeting Schedule

Regular Business Meetings *

*Regularbusiness meetings are at 6 p.m. except for the July meeting, which begins at 4:30 p.m.

  • Tuesday, July 11 (4:30 p.m.)

  • Tuesday, August 22

  • Tuesday, September 19

  • Tuesday, October 17

  • Tuesday, November 28

  • Tuesday, December 19

  • Tuesday, January 23, 2024

  • Tuesday, February 20

  • Tuesday, March 26

  • Tuesday, April 30

  • Tuesday, May 21

  • Tuesday, June 18

Study Sessions *

*Study sessions begin at 6 p.m.

  • August 8
  • October 3
  • November 14
  • December 5
  • January 9, 2024
  • March 5
  • April 16
  • June 4

Meeting Agendas

Meeting agendas are available on Boardbook and are posted prior to each meeting.

The agenda also includes a section known as the Consent Agenda.

The Board considers Consent Agenda items to be routine and background information has been provided prior to the meeting.

Toward the end of each meeting, School Board members are given an opportunity to share relevant information from partnerships, assigned meetings, or community events. This portion of the meeting is called Board Communication.

Public Comment

The ISD 622 School Board meetings have returned to in-person meetings. The meeting can be viewed live on theDistrict 622 YouTube channel. If you wish to comment on any topic included within the agenda during the School Board meeting, please plan to attend the meeting in person.

Public comment will be limited to the submitted content and board members will not engage in dialog with the person reading their own public comment. The meetings can be viewed live on theDistrict 622 YouTube channel.

Each Regular School Board Meeting agenda will include an item called Public Comment.

This is an opportunity for the public to comment on any agenda item. Speakers are required to fill out a registration card and state their name and address. They will have between two and four minutes, depending on the number of speakers, to address their submitted topic. The Public Comment section of the meeting shall last no longer than 30 minutes. Speakers may not receive an immediate response to questions asked during the public comment portion of the meeting.

Meeting Calendar

The School Board will conduct one business meeting per month in the boardroom at the District Education Center, 2520 East 12th Avenue, North St. Paul, unless otherwise noted. Meeting agendas are posted onBoardbookthe Friday before the meeting date. Business meetings generally begin at 6 p.m.

Business meetings are open to the public and provide an opportunity for parents and residents to stay informed about what is happening in the district. School Board meetings are also broadcast live on Cable Channel 20 (in North St. Paul and Oakdale) as well as on theDistrict 622 YouTube channel.

Meetings are rebroadcast daily at 10 a.m. and 4 and 8 p.m. on Channel 20 and available at any time on YouTube.

Meeting agendas are prepared by the superintendent and board chair, with assistance from staff and board members. Copies of the agenda are available for all persons attending the meeting.

Public Engagement Opportunities

To engage district residents on education-related topics in a setting outside the formal structure of a School Board meeting, a number of public engagement opportunities will be scheduled. The public will be asked to share opinions and respond to questions from the board. The locations, dates, and times for public engagement opportunities will be posted on the website as soon as they become available.

Resources

  • Role of the School Board
  • Achievement Awards
  • Elections

Role of the School Board

The School Board of Independent School District 622 transacts matters pertaining to the maintenance and operation of the School District. The state gives the School Board the authority and responsibility to:

  • Develop and adopt policies for the operation of the schools.
  • Employ a superintendent to provide educational leadership for the district and to serve as its chief administrative officer.
  • Provide materials, equipment, supplies and facilities to support an effective educational program.
  • Express and represent the view of the school district community on educational issues.
  • Provide equal educational opportunities for every child in accordance with state and federal statutes.

Members of the School Board are elected by you to represent your interests in determining how our schools will be operated.

The Board establishes policies on everything from curriculum to athletic programs, and these policies are carried out by the superintendent of schools.

Board members must stand for election every four years.

Achievement Awards

The School Board of North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District is proud of its students, citizens, and staff who demonstrate service "above and beyond" the call of duty.

The School Board recognizes these individuals through its Achievement Awards, which are presented during Board meetings. If you know of someone who deserves to be recognized, contact May Her in the Superintendent's Office at the District Education Center.

Elections

  • Levy 2022
  • School Board Election 2022
  • Levy 2021
  • School Board Election 2020
  • Bond 2019
  • School Board Election 2018

Levy 2022

Levy 2022

Unofficial Results, November 8, 2022

Unofficial results as posted on the Minnesota Secretary of State's website:

On November 8, 2022, School District 622 residents will be asked to vote on a $3 million/year capital projects levy.

The capital projects levy will fulfill needs such as

  • classroom technology tools

  • technology staff

  • infrastructure and data security updates, and

  • school/district safety enhancements

District 622 does not have a technology levy, which voters in all of our neighboring and comparable districts have approved.

School Board Election 2022

School Board Election 2022

NOTE:All results are considered unofficial until certified.The District 622 School Board is scheduled to certify the 2022 election results on Tuesday, November 15.

Follow theDistrict 622 School Board election resultson the Minnesota Secretary of State's Election Results webpage.

More Information

If you are curious, you can learn more abouthow election results are compiled in Ramsey County.

School Board Election 2022 Campaign Finance Reports

Levy 2021

Levy 2021

On November 2, 2021, School District 622 residents will be able to vote on whether to renew the existing operating levy. In addition, residents will consider a capital project levy, something District 622 has never had before.

  • Question 1is a no-tax-increase renewal of our existing levy. It was first approved by voters in 2011 and expiresnext year.

  • Question 2willprovide digital curriculum and classroom tools, establish a replacement cycle for more than 10,000 district-owned devices, provide technology staffing and support the technology infrastructure needed.

If voters approve both the no-tax-increase renewal of our existing operating levy, as well as the new capital projects levy, the average homeowner ($250,000 home) would see a tax increase of $5.75 per month.

ISD 622 Referendum - Unofficial Results, Special Election,November 2, 2021

Unofficial results as posted on the Minnesota Secretary of State's website:

School Board Election 2020

School Board Election 2020 Campaign Finance Reports

Bond 2019

Bond 2019

UPDATE: Since the Bond referendum passed on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, you are invited to.

Ballot question: Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $275,000,000?

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
ISD 622
Bond Referendum Unofficial Results
Special Election May 14, 2019
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $275,000,000?
YesNoTOTALS
Precinct:
North St Paul
North St Paul P1149113262
North St Paul P211769186
North St Paul P3197128325
North St Paul P4183170353
Subtotal-North St. Paul6464801,126
Maplewood
Maplewood P38382165
Maplewood P412871199
Maplewood P57835113
Maplewood P610570175
Maplewood P78974163
Maplewood P8 & WBL, W4, P112263185
Maplewood P910160161
Maplewood P10431962
Maplewood P1112996225
Maplewood P1215251203
Maplewood P13203137340
Subtotal-Maplewood1,2337581,991
Oakdale
Oakdale P1 & Landfall9896194
Oakdale P27990169
Oakdale P3251117368
Oakdale P418593278
Oakdale P5163106269
Oakdale P623888326
Oakdale P7313202515
Oakdale P8 & Pine Springs642892
Subtotal-Oakdale1,3918202,211
Woodbury
Woodbury P1, P2, P7 & P814489233
Subtotal-Woodbury14489233
Lake Elmo
Lake Elmo P1 & P27773150
Subtotal-Lake Elmo7773150
TOTALS3,4912,2205,711
% OF TOTAL61.1%38.9%100.0%

School Board Election 2018

Election Results 2018

Unofficial: November 6, 2018, School Board Election Results

(Posted 12:17 am 11-7-18)

CandidateTotalsPercentage
Caleb Anderson14,04025.7
Andres Gonzalez-Butron10,78919.7
Benjamin Jarman11,83921.6
Michelle Yener17,66632.3
Candidate Name:AndersonGonzalez-ButronJarmanYenerWrite-insTOTALS
Precinct:
North St Paul
North St Paul #1547376451663232060
North St Paul #2419369382605101785
North St Paul #3543404513663182141
North St Paul #4567378427738122122
Subtotal-North St. Paul2,0761,5271,7732,669638,108
Maplewood
Maplewood #3471442404606141,937
Maplewood #442139436752781,717
Maplewood #5377331313446121,479
Maplewood #6512359461625101,967
Maplewood #7564427471672162,150
Maplewood #8489401427668121,997
Maplewood #9311260271381121,235
Maplewood #1023820420032413979
Maplewood #11489366359583211,818
Maplewood #12544554509736132,356
Maplewood #13701599571909292,809
Subtotal-Maplewood5,1174,3374,3536,47716020,444
Oakdale
Oakdale #1535390422643212011
Oakdale #2493348396610141861
Oakdale #38596617591,157203456
Oakdale #4663473550805162507
Oakdale #5622506551852142545
Oakdale #6721502578825132639
Oakdale #71,2527001,0041,424154395
Oakdale #8318211288424131254
Subtotal-Oakdale5,4633,7914,5486,74012620,668
Woodbury
Woodbury #17083741084339
Woodbury #2394332337511121586
Woodbury #72492101873248978
Woodbury #81371171031804541
Subtotal-Woodbury8507427011123283444
Lake Elmo
Lake Elmo #134024129440911285
Lake Elmo #212682112159479
Subtotal-Lake Elmo46632340656811764
Landfall
Landfall Community Center68685889283
Subtotal-Landfall686858890283
Pine Springs
OH Anderson Elementary11
Subtotal-Pine Springs010001
TOTALS14,04010,78911,83917,66637854,712
% OF TOTAL25.7%19.7%21.6%32.3%0.7%100.0%

School Board Election 2018 Campaign Finance Reports

Board Members

To reach all board members, email SchoolBoard@isd622.org with questions/comments.

School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (5)

Kita Yang

Chair

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Term ends Dec. 31, 2024

School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (6)

Caleb Anderson

School Board Vice Chair

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Term ends Dec. 31, 2026

School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (7)

Dan Peltzman

Treasurer

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Term ends Dec. 31, 2026

School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (8)

Charlotte Nitardy

Clerk

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Term ends Dec. 31, 2024

School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (9)

Nancy Livingston

Director

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Term ends Dec. 31, 2024

School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (10)

Julia Martens

Director

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Term ends Dec. 31, 2024

School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (11)

Michelle Yener

Director

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Term ends Dec. 31, 2026

School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (12)

Kaden Ekereke

School Board Student Rep - Tartan

School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (13)

Cece Goracki

School Board Student Rep - North

School Board - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (2024)
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