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Wayzata Schools Outline Nearly $500 Million Referendum as Residents Raise Questions About Cost, Growth and Communication
Wayzata Public Schools officials outlined details of a proposed facilities referendum during a March 4 community information session at the district’s Creekside building in Plymouth. The proposal, which voters will decide April 14, could invest nearly half a billion dollars in new school construction, facility improvements, and a new swimming pool across the district. Wayzata…
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District Growth Drives $465 Million Wayzata Schools Bond Referendum Vote
With enrollment continuing to surge across the district and school buildings projected to exceed capacity as soon as the 2027–28 school year, the Wayzata School Board voted 6–1 on November 10 to advance long-range facilities planning toward a potential 2026 bond referendum, with Valentina Eyres casting the lone dissenting vote. The discussion marked the culmination…
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League of Women Voters Hosts Wayzata School Board Candidate Forum (video)
The League of Women Voters of Wayzata-Plymouth, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to fostering informed and active participation in government, convened a public forum this week for candidates seeking election to the Wayzata School Board. Six community members—Laura Conway, Heidi Kader, Alicia Liddle, Julie Joseph, Kate Knight, and Milind Sohoni—took the stage to share their perspectives…
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Wayzata School Board Holds Listening Session on Student Representation
The Wayzata School Board held a work session this week to explore the idea of adding a student representative to the board. Board Chair Milind Sohoni opened the meeting by clarifying that no recommendation or resolution would be made, and that the evening’s purpose was strictly informational. The session was framed as an opportunity to…
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Six Candidates File for Three Wayzata School Board Seats
WAYZATA — The November 2025 Wayzata School Board election will feature a competitive field, with six candidates filing for three open seats. The terms currently held by Milind Sohoni, Heidi Kader, and Sarah Johansen are set to expire at the end of the year. All three seats carry four-year terms. Filing to run are: Johansen…
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Wayzata Schools Support Services Update Highlights Inclusion, Independence, and Student Growth
The Wayzata School Board received an in-depth update on the district’s Student Support Services programs at its recent meeting, with administrators, staff, students, and parents sharing how a range of specialized resources are fostering inclusion, independence, and academic progress. Director of Student Support Services Ginni Nias said the department’s mission is directly tied to the…
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Wayzata Public Schools Honors August Employees of the Month: Steff Weekly and Anna Heetland
At its August 11 Board of Education meeting, Wayzata Public Schools recognized two outstanding staff members—Special Education Coordinator Steff Weekly and Central Middle School multilingual teacher Anna Heetland—as the district’s August 2025 Employees of the Month. A Champion for Every Learner For more than five years, Steff Weekly has served as special education coordinator, anchoring every decision in…
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Wayzata School Board Delays Vote Amid Months Long Pledge of Allegiance Debate
In a move that underscores the complexities of integrating tradition with modern inclusivity, the Wayzata School Board has voted to postpone a decision on reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at board meetings until February 10, 2025. During the most recent session, heated debate ensued over whether to adopt a policy mandating that every board meeting…
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Wayzata School District Presents 2023-24 Progress Report: Academic Achievement, College Readiness, and Graduation Success Amidst Ongoing Equity Efforts
The October 28th presentation to the Wayzata School Board provided an in-depth look at the district’s progress towards its World’s Best Workforce (WBWF) goals for the 2023-24 academic year. Dana Miller, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning, along with Stacey Lackner, Director of Research & Evaluation, led the discussion. Their presentation, titled “Proficiency, College &…
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Attendance Area Adjustments Progressing as Wayzata Public Schools Moves Toward Final Plans
The Attendance Area Adjustment Process for Wayzata Public Schools is advancing, with recent developments underscored at an October 28 School Board Work Session. The process aims to refine the attendance zones to better balance school capacities, maintain neighborhood continuity, and consider transportation efficiencies. As the school district reviews its attendance areas, community input is playing…
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