June 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Part 1
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Laker Pride recognition (National History Day)
Superintendent's report (graduation, staff retirement, strategic planning)
Open forum citizen comments
Motion to amend agenda to remove equity resolution discussion
Approval of meeting agenda
Consent agenda approval
Acceptance of VFW donation
Memorandum of Understanding with MSEA regarding benefits
Additional staffing request (booster-funded girls wrestling coach)
Sunset of Equity and Inclusion Resolution
Votes (5)
Remove new business item 15A from the agenda
Moved by Unnamed member · Seconded by Unnamed member
Approve the agenda as presented
Moved by Director Johnson · Seconded by Director Mason
Approve the consent agenda
Moved by Director France · Seconded by Director Johnson
Accept gift from VFW
Moved by N/A · Seconded by N/A
Approve MOU with MSEA
Moved by Director France · Seconded by Director Olstead
Notable Quotes (4)
Equity does not mean indoctrination or unfair advantages. It means students like me will have the same chances to succeed as our peers do.
You cannot claim to serve all students while alienating the very ones who need your leadership the most.
Equity means to remove barriers. It does not mean to give us a hand up.
When you say everyone is exhausted by the politics of this resolution, have you asked people from traditionally marginalized groups what their exhaustion actually stems from?
People (7)
Lead the meeting, addressed public concerns, and facilitated board voting.
Provided superintendent report and updates on school year wrap-up.
High school graduate arguing for the importance of the equity resolution.
Former city planning chair and veteran educator.
Advocated for maintaining the equity resolution.
Questioned the transparency and process of the equity resolution repeal.
Discussed school site consolidation and the budget crisis.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Board meeting date not explicitly stated (June 2025 implied)
- May 19th study session
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Equity and Inclusion Resolution