Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools — Transcript
Monday, March 9, 2026
Story
Formal Call to Order Opens Prior Lake-Savage Study Session Amidst Community Budget Discussions
Laker Pride student presentations: Bridges project-based learning
Superintendent's report
Proclamation: Assistant Principal and Deans Appreciation Week
Proclamation: Media Specialist Appreciation Week
Proclamation: Unity Appreciation Week
Proclamation: National Occupational Therapist Month
Open forum for citizen input
Approval of agenda
Approval of consent agenda
Resolution for acceptance of gifts
Personnel items
Areas of Interest (4)
- Public tension regarding school budget: parents demand prioritization of class sizes and reading support over field trips.
- Bridges ALC project-based learning program credited with reducing dropout rates.
- Parental accusations that the school board is prioritizing personal political agendas over district financial needs.
- Upcoming district levy conversations amid real estate market changes and inflation.
Votes (3)
Approval of the meeting agenda
Moved by Director Atinson · Seconded by Director France
Approval of consent agenda
Moved by Director Smith · Seconded by Director Olad
Acceptance of gifts
Moved by Director Johnson · Seconded by Director Mason
Notable Quotes (2)
Academic excellence has become a hollow slogan in this room. You cannot claim excellence is your priority while you're resisting the fundamental investments that are required to achieve it.
When we're forced to make trade-offs, I believe we have to prioritize the things that most directly support student learning.
People (7)
BullanChairPresiding over the March 9th school board meeting.
Presiding over the March 9th school board meeting.
Dr. ThomasSuperintendentReporting on surveys, realtor meetings, and thanking staff.
1 quote
Reporting on surveys, realtor meetings, and thanking staff.
“My job is to be the lead learner and to make sure everybody has what they need to be successful.”
Describing the role of superintendent during unity appreciation remarks.
Anastasia OdarrenStudentStudent at Bridges presenting on a chemistry project regarding PFAS (forever chemicals).
Student at Bridges presenting on a chemistry project regarding PFAS (forever chemicals).
Sydney StaerStudentSenior at Bridges ALC sharing a health project about Alpha 1 disorder.
Senior at Bridges ALC sharing a health project about Alpha 1 disorder.
Lauren HardingResidentParent criticizing board focus on 'hollow slogans' versus essential funding.
Parent criticizing board focus on 'hollow slogans' versus essential funding.
Don LenoResidentParent questioning budget priorities between field trips and reading proficiency.
Parent questioning budget priorities between field trips and reading proficiency.
Ashley SchaeferResidentParent advocating for manageable class sizes and academic support over extracurriculars.
Parent advocating for manageable class sizes and academic support over extracurriculars.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (5)
- March 9th - Board of Education Meeting
- April 6th-10th, 2026 - Assistant Principal/Dean/Media Specialist/Unity Appreciation Week
- April 13th - AMSD Day at the Capitol
- April 27th - Board Study Session
- April 29th - Realtor meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Acceptance of $500 from Optimus Club, $25 from Shalom family, and $790.90 from Laker Promotions.