March 23, 2026 Study Session - Part 1

Monday, March 23, 2026

Prior Lake Savage Area Schools Board of Education meeting

Approval of agenda

Public forum citizen input

Budget for 2026-2027 school year

High school choir staffing reductions

Secondary Spanish immersion program funding

Transportation RFP and routing services recommendation

Votes (2)

Amend agenda to move transportation RFP to study session

Failed3-4

Moved by Director Bullion · Seconded by Unknown

Move public forum to under section three of the agenda

Passed6-1

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown

Notable Quotes (4)

If the proposed changes to choir happen next year, the damage to our students' futures will be incalculable.

Michael Gillis
Choir budgetPublic forum testimony.

A petition that was started just 3 days ago has just shy of 1,000 signatures of people standing alongside us to fight the good fight.

Grace Galbus
Choir fundingPublic forum testimony.

I suggest that other than until other options are fiscally available and financially available and feasible, the district continues to focus on cutting activities as much as possible to keep class options open.

Rebecca Charts
Budget prioritiesPublic forum testimony.

We're not signing anything at this point, but we are going forward with the negotiations.

Director Powers
Transportation RFPClarification during the transportation agenda item.

People (8)

BullionChairwoman

Presiding over the March 23rd Board of Education meeting.

Director PowersDistrict Representative

Presenting transportation RFP recommendations.

Director ThomasSuperintendent

Providing context on RFP negotiation processes and bid evaluation.

Director AtkinsonBoard Member

Questioning RFP transparency and conflict of interest concerns regarding CESO.

Places Mentioned

Prior LakeMinnesotaSt. Peter's Basilica (Vatican)Republic of Ireland

Events & Meetings (1)

  • March 23rd Prior Lake Savage Area Schools Board of Education meeting
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