December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Part 1

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Inappropriate teacher social media posts regarding immigration

Unconscious bias in school classrooms

Proposed budget cuts for the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center

Potential closure of the Twin Oaks pool

Truth and Taxation / Property Tax Levy presentation

Approval of amended district budget

Votes (1)

Approval of the agenda

Passed7-0

Moved by Director White · Seconded by Director Olstead

Notable Quotes (3)

A teacher meant to provide a safe and nurturing environment not only has openly said such a horrible and hurtful thing publicly.

Danny Nong
Teacher ConductAddressing teacher social media post.

The district thinks it will save $70,000 per year my document shows how that simply is not the case.

Chuck Smith
Budget/PoolDiscussing Twin Oaks pool closure.

Cutting this program would not save the district any significant money but would cost our students invaluable experiences.

Anna Brinson
BudgetAdvocating for Wolf Ridge.

People (11)

Danny NongHigh School Senior

Addressed inappropriate teacher social media conduct regarding deportation.

Dana ReitzTeacher

Stated Wolf Ridge was 100% funded by grants, scholarships, and families this year.

Megan American HorseParent

Advocated against unconscious bias in classrooms and warned against dismissive attitudes toward race.

Trey FornerChaperone

Testified to the personal and developmental benefits of the Wolf Ridge program.

Lauren HardingParent

Expressed concern regarding inflammatory Facebook posts by a Jeffers Pond teacher.

Anna BrinsonParent

Argued Wolf Ridge is essential for student development and challenged budget audit priorities.

Cary LindyParent

Highlighted the social and emotional magic of Wolf Ridge for student growth.

Shannon SmithParent

Shared anecdotes about student success at Wolf Ridge, including adaptive sports accessibility.

Chuck SmithStorm Swim Club representative

Argued against Twin Oaks pool closure, citing inaccurate savings estimates.

Director FredericksonSchool Board Director

Presented the Truth and Taxation report regarding state-mandated property tax levy.

Places Mentioned

Prior Lake High SchoolWolf Ridge Environmental Learning CenterGlendale ElementaryHamilton Ridge ElementaryRed Tail Ridge ElementaryJeffers PondTwin Oaks poolHidden Oaks

Events & Meetings (1)

  • December 9th Business Meeting of the Prior Lake Savage Area School Board
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