August 25, 2025 Study Session

Monday, August 25, 2025

Approval of agenda

Finance and operations committee rosters

Public forum: Girls on the Run program

Board of directors proclamation: Payroll appreciation week

School district audit update

Levy certification process

Student enrollment update

Budget updates 25-26

District boundary and consolidation planning

Transportation capacity and opt-in considerations

Votes (3)

Approval of the agenda as submitted

Carried7-0

Moved by Director Johnson · Seconded by Director Bullion

Approval of the committee roster for finance and operations

Carried7-0

Moved by Director Mason · Seconded by Director Johnson

Adjourn the business portion of the meeting

Carried7-0

Moved by Director France · Seconded by Director Bullion

Notable Quotes (3)

We'll be leveraging our board committee structures in a far greater capacity this year than we ever have.

Dr. Thomas
Committee StructureExplaining the shift to committee-based decision making.

Girls on the Run aims to inspire to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence regardless of their ability or background.

Lindsay Waltman
Girls on the RunAdvocating for the program's inclusion.

The intent is to also close and sell the district service center with staff relocating to Greenwood.

Director Ryder
ConsolidationExplaining the rationale for new boundary maps.

People (6)

Chair WhiteBoard Chair

Facilitating board meetings and managing agenda flow.

Director FranceBoard Member

Questions the selection criteria for committee applicants and board processes.

Director RyderDistrict Administrator

Presents audit updates, levy certification, and enrollment projections.

DanDistrict Administrator

Developing boundary change scenarios and criteria.

Places Mentioned

Westwood ElementaryGreenwood ElementaryDistrict Service CenterEdgewood schoolJeffers Pond ElementaryMcKenna Crossing Nursing HomeMinnesota State Fairgrounds

Events & Meetings (3)

  • September 8th: Upcoming board committee roster presentations
  • November 9th: Girls on the Run 5K event at Minnesota State Fairgrounds
  • September 9th: Finance and Operations Committee meeting regarding boundaries
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August 25, 2025 Study Session - Prior Lake Recorder