November 24, 2025 Study Session

Monday, November 24, 2025

Ceremonial oath of office for board member Dustin Smith

Approval of agenda

Election of school board chair

Election of school board vice chair

Transition to study session

Proclamation on Inclusive Schools Week

Comprehensive achievement and civic readiness report

Revised final budget

Budget priorities review

Draft 2026-2027 school year calendar

UHL contract proposal review

Draft 2026 legislative platform

Votes (2)

Approval of agenda

Passed7-0

Moved by Director Atinson · Seconded by Director Johnson

Adjourn business meeting and transition to study session

Passed7-0

Moved by Director France · Seconded by Director Johnson

Notable Quotes (4)

I was gravely disappointed. To see these results in a district like ours is just I think we need to start having some really hard conversations.

Director Atinson
Academic PerformanceDiscussion on student achievement report.

The goal setting is a little bit tricky because every year we set goals for about three percentage points higher than we were previously.

Dr. Zumbush
Data/GoalsExplaining the logic behind yearly performance targets.

We are a very, very lean system and so some of the infrastructure of support to capture students when they're maybe not on track is really challenging.

Dr. Thomas
Budget/ResourcesExplaining resource constraints for student interventions.

More than a third of our students at the high school are advanced placement students. 80% of those kids got a qualifying score of three or above.

Dr. Chad Thorp
College ReadinessDefending college readiness efforts.

People (7)

Dustin SmithBoard Member

Newly elected board member taking the oath of office.

Chair BullianBoard Chair

Presiding over the board meeting and overseeing elections.

Director AtinsonBoard Member

Voiced concerns regarding academic performance and proficiency rates.

Director JohnsonBoard Member

Participated in motions and committee discussions.

Dr. ThomasSuperintendent/District Official

Presented data, reports, and explained district resource limitations.

Dr. ZumbushDistrict Official

Provided psychometric context for goal-setting and report data.

Dr. Chad ThorpHigh School Official

Discussed AP participation, college readiness, and standardized test scores.

Places Mentioned

Independent School District 719Prior Lake Savage Area Schools

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Board of Education meeting (evening)
  • Study Session (post-business meeting)
  • Inclusive Schools Appreciation Week: December 8th - 12th, 2025

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

N/A

Resolution joining the Inclusive Schools Network and recognizing December 8-12 as Inclusive Schools Appreciation Week.

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November 24, 2025 Study Session - Prior Lake Recorder