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October 13, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Prior Lake-Savage Area SchoolsTuesday, October 14, 2025
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Laker Pride recognition for Spanish immersion class of 2027

Legislative update from Senator Eric Pratt and Representative Ben Bakeberg

Superintendent's report on continuous improvement dashboard

School board scholars recognition

Chamber of Commerce partnership community conversation

Laker Hall of Fame 2025 inductees

Special election update for open board seat

Business and Finance Staff Appreciation Week proclamation

Public testimony regarding cellular tower radiation at Westwood Elementary

Public testimony regarding Title IX policy concerns

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Notable Quotes (3)

We're still spending almost $3 billion more than we're bringing in in tax receipts.

— Eric Pratt
State FinanceDiscussing the state budget deficit outlook.

If that commission does not find $250 million in cuts to special ed, it comes out of the cross subsidy. In essence, that is a general education cut.

— Ben Bakeberg
Education FinanceExplaining budget risks for local schools.

What I picked up on the playground was 5.3 millwatts per square meter... it's affecting their health.

— Ellen Fehee
School SafetyPublic testimony on cell tower radiation.

People (7)

WhiteChair

Presiding over the October meeting of the Pri Savage Board of Education.

Dr. ThomasSuperintendent

Presenting Laker Pride awards and coordinating legislative guests.

Kate DunleySpanish Teacher

High school teacher who manages the Spanish immersion language arts program.

1 quote

“Calling them trailblazers is an understatement. They have stuck with this program through all of the highs and lows.”

Reflecting on the inaugural class of Spanish immersion students.

Eric PrattState Senator

Representing District 54; noted his past tenure on the school board.

1 quote

“We've really usurped what I think is the local control that you've been elected to to manage.”

Critiquing state-level mandates on school districts.

Ben BakebergState Representative

Middle school principal and legislator advocating for mandate relief.

1 quote

“We should empower you. We should give you the funding and the flexibility. And then we should get out of the way.”

Describing the desired relationship between the state and local school boards.

Ellen FeheeCommunity Member

Raising health concerns about cellular towers near school properties.

Maryanne VanussiCommunity Member

Commenting on Title IX policy letters signed by board members.

Places Mentioned

Westwood Elementary SchoolPrior Lake City HallMcCall Pond Environmental Learning Center, SavagePrior Lake High SchoolDistrict 54

Events & Meetings (4)

  • October regular meeting: October 2025
  • School board scholars recognition: October 21st, 2025
  • Chamber of Commerce partnership conversation: November 12th, 2025
  • Special election for open board seat: Through January 4th, 2027

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Proclamation

Designating October 27th-31st, 2025 as Business and Finance Staff Appreciation Week.

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