School Board Panel Discussion - October 28, 2025
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
District 112 Referendum
School District Financial Challenges
State Education Funding Disparities
Operating Budget Pressures (Inflation, Health Benefits, Compensation)
Administrative Costs and Efficiency
Safety and Small School Models
Enrollment Projections
Gifted and Talented Programming
Student Mental Health Services
Career and College Pathways
Property Tax Impacts
Notable Quotes (2)
If you're facing it, so are we.
InflationReferring to inflation and rising costs like fuel and food.
What keeps schools safe is being known. Being known by an adult is what we know that's a proactive way to keep kids safe.
School SafetyAdvocating for the district's small school model.
People (6)
Laura HelmerMember
League of Women Voters of Eastern Carver County
Steve CurtisPresident
Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Aaron RathkeSuperintendent
District 112, in his second year as superintendent.
Angela EricksonDirector and Vice Chair
District 112 School Board
Jenny StoneDirector
District 112 School Board
David BrekkeExecutive Director of Finance and Operations
Mentioned as the person responsible for the district's five-year projections.
Places Mentioned
District 112Eastern Carver CountyChanhassenChaskaCarverVictoria
Events & Meetings (1)
- November 4th, 2025: Scheduled ballot date for the referendum.