August 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, August 11, 2025
Prior Lake High School student trip to Germany
Superintendent's report on community events
Open forum on LGBTQ+ student support and district language
Public notice regarding police investigation at Thomas Ryan Memorial Field
Approval of new Executive Director of Administrative Services
Extension of interim administrative services appointment
Enrollment history and state audit reporting processes
Areas of Interest (4)
- Prior Lake Savage Board faces public criticism over allegations of using anti-trans language.
- Community member raises concern over an active police investigation involving a minor at school-affiliated athletic field.
- School board grapples with new data regarding the economic cost of LGBTQ+ student dropout rates.
- Budget and enrollment reporting shifts to include state-level audit metrics for Average Daily Membership.
Votes (4)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Director Atkinson · Seconded by Director Bullion
Accept the consent agenda
Moved by Mary · Seconded by Jess
Accept Robert Coularn as Executive Director of Administrative Services
Moved by Amy · Seconded by Jess
Extension of interim executive director term
Moved by Mary · Seconded by Amy
Notable Quotes (3)
I am here tonight to ask the board members to stop using language that hurts our students and families.
When we fail to nurture all young people, we face not only a moral dilemma but serious economic consequences.
I come saddened to read the news of a situation within our beloved Prior Lake and Savage community. I would like to give a PSA to the knowledge of an open investigation.
People (7)
WhiteBoard ChairModerates the Board of Education meeting.
Moderates the Board of Education meeting.
Dr. ThomasSuperintendentPresents school reports and event updates.
Presents school reports and event updates.
Becca MoserResidentAdvocates for respectful language regarding LGBTQ+ students.
1 quote
Advocates for respectful language regarding LGBTQ+ students.
“I am here tonight to ask the board members to stop using language that hurts our students and families.”
Addressing board members regarding past anti-trans rhetoric.
Mary Anne VanasiResidentCites data on LGBTQ+ student dropout rates.
1 quote
Cites data on LGBTQ+ student dropout rates.
“When we fail to nurture all young people, we face not only a moral dilemma but serious economic consequences.”
Quoting research on the economic impact of student dropout rates.
Jason AndersonResidentReports on an open police investigation at Thomas Ryan Memorial Field.
Reports on an open police investigation at Thomas Ryan Memorial Field.
Robert CoularnExecutive Director of Administrative ServicesIntroduced as the incoming administrative director from Rochester Public Schools.
Introduced as the incoming administrative director from Rochester Public Schools.
RyderDirectorReports on enrollment numbers and state audit processes.
Reports on enrollment numbers and state audit processes.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- August Board of Education Meeting
- August 18: Back to school celebration
- August 26: All staff welcome event