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.

Dr. Aaron Rathke
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.

Dr. Aaron Rathke
School SafetyAdvocating for the district's small school model.

People (6)

Laura HelmerMember

League of Women Voters of Eastern Carver County

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.
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School Board Panel Discussion - October 28, 2025 - Chaska Recorder