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SenateThursday, April 30, 2026 8:30 AM 

Education Policy

Public Notice Date: 4/27/2026 10:09 AM
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Location: 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg.

Chair: Senator Steve A. Cwodzinski

This is an appointment confirmation hearing for the Office of School Trust Lands and PELSB.

Public Testimony will only be accepted in written format.

HANDOUTS: Please send electronically in an accessible .pdf format to emma.zellmer@mnsenate.gov by 12 pm on April 29. All documents must be named as follows: Senate File # - Organization or Individual’s Name - Title of Document. Incorrectly named files or late submissions may not be accepted.

Agenda:

Call to Order
School Trust Lands Director

Aaron Vande Linde - School Trust Lands Director

Student Testimony

a. Vaughn Granlund, Student, Columbia Heights High School (REMOTE)

PELSB Executive Director Opening Remarks

a. Dr. Yelena Bailey

Professional Educator Licensing And Standards Board

Amy Aho - Teacher (Related Services Category) Nathan Wood - Principal (Alternates Between Elementary and Secondary) Jennifer Trask - Teacher (Outside Seven-County Metropolitan Area) Brandee Shoemaker - Teacher (Outside Seven-County Metropolitan Area) Glazell Toledo - Teacher (Seven-County Metropolitan Area) Liana Lingofelt - Teacher (Seven-County Metropolitan Area) Dr. Gift Saloka - Teacher (Special Education)

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