February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Part 1

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Glendale Elementary student supports and academic coaches

Academic pareducator role and impact

Superintendent reports on community town halls

Legislative kickoff and K-12 education priorities

Budget and staffing season processes

MSBA Director's Award presentation

Employee retirement recognition

Citizen input regarding library media specialist positions

Donation acceptance for driver's ed financial assistance

Staffing for boys 9B soccer coach

Intramural flag football program

Great Minds Arts and Letters pilot curriculum purchase

Monthly financial reporting and expenditure analysis

District forecast and budgetary projections

Votes (4)

Approve Agenda

Passed7-0

Moved by Director Johnson · Seconded by Director France

Accept $2,000 donation from Prior Lake Savage Optimus Club

Passed7-0

Moved by Director Atinson · Seconded by Director France

Approve Boys 9B soccer coach staffing

Passed7-0

Moved by Director Johnson · Seconded by Director Mason

Approve intramural flag football staffing

Passed7-0

Moved by Director Johnson · Seconded by Director Atinson

Notable Quotes (3)

If you do not have that relationship with the children, they're not it's not it's not going to produce fruit.

Charlene Lasenby
Student SupportExplaining the importance of trust and relationship building with students.

We find that reimbursement ratio insufficient and so it is a extra burden on districts as they implement mandates that we must meet.

Dr. Thomas
BudgetDiscussing state Read Act funding and mandate costs.

One of the things that I read online was that as a parent was that those positions are in danger with our cuts.

Kristen King
Budget CutsExpressing worry about library media specialist layoffs.

People (6)

Amy BullanBoard Chair

Presiding over the Prior Lake Savage Area School Board meeting.

Dr. ThomasSuperintendent

Leading superintendent reports and district operational updates.

Jennifer MoltorPrincipal

Presenting data on academic pareducator success at Glendale Elementary.

Martha WallsEmployee

Acknowledged by the superintendent as a longtime district icon.

Places Mentioned

Prior Lake Savage Area SchoolsGlendale Elementary SchoolFive Hawks School

Events & Meetings (3)

  • February 9th - Board of Education Meeting
  • February 10th - Town Hall (2:00-3:00 PM)
  • February 25th - Town Hall (6:00-7:00 PM)
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February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Part 1 - Prior Lake Recorder