September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Monday, September 8, 2025
Laker Pride Student Recognition (Lakefront Music Fest Performers)
Superintendent's Report (Back to School Launch)
School Board Recognition Month Proclamation
IT Professionals Appreciation Week Proclamation
Approval of Consent Agenda
Acceptance of Gifts
Kids Company Paraprofessional Staffing Increase
Laker Learning Tutoring Program Expansion
Ninth Grade Football Coaching Position
Business Services Update (Levy Certification)
2025-26 Board Committee Rosters (Policy and Teaching & Learning)
Areas of Interest (5)
- School board recognition of high school choir students who performed with the rock band Foreigner at Lakefront Music Fest.
- Superintendent pushes for community engagement changes, moving away from standard 'State of the District' formats.
- District addressing staffing shortages in Kids Company and tutoring programs through increased hours and broader recruiting.
- Prior Lake Savage district managing preliminary levy certifications while navigating MDE long-term facility maintenance plan delays.
- Concerns regarding the consistent underfunding of arts and music programs raised during board meeting.
Votes (2)
Approve agenda
Moved by Director Bullion · Seconded by Director Atinson
Accept gifts
Moved by Director Bullion · Seconded by Director Johnson
Notable Quotes (2)
Far too often, the first programs that are cut are music and the arts. And that's a sad, sad thing.
This recognition inspires the department to excel in supporting educational programs and all stakeholders.
People (7)
Dr. EllisN/APresented Laker Pride recognition for student performers.
Presented Laker Pride recognition for student performers.
Randy ErinssonDirectorPrior Lake High School choir leader involved in the Foreigner concert project.
Prior Lake High School choir leader involved in the Foreigner concert project.
Rob HanDirectorPrior Lake High School choir leader involved in the Foreigner concert project.
Prior Lake High School choir leader involved in the Foreigner concert project.
Dr. ThomasSuperintendentProvides updates on school launch, community engagement, and proclamations.
Provides updates on school launch, community engagement, and proclamations.
Marcus MalazoDirector of TechnologyAccepted the proclamation for IT Professionals Appreciation Week.
Accepted the proclamation for IT Professionals Appreciation Week.
Chair WhiteBoard ChairPresides over the Lake Savage Board of Education meetings.
Presides over the Lake Savage Board of Education meetings.
Director BullionBoard MemberActive in motions and committee selection processes.
Active in motions and committee selection processes.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- September 21st, 6:00 PM at DSC (State of the District)
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Resolution proclaiming September 2025 as School Board Appreciation Month.
Resolution proclaiming September 15th through 19th, 2025, as IT Professionals Appreciation Week.