October 13, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
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.
What I picked up on the playground was 5.3 millwatts per square meter... it's affecting their health.
People (7)
WhiteChairPresiding over the October meeting of the Pri Savage Board of Education.
Presiding over the October meeting of the Pri Savage Board of Education.
Dr. ThomasSuperintendentPresenting Laker Pride awards and coordinating legislative guests.
Presenting Laker Pride awards and coordinating legislative guests.
Kate DunleySpanish TeacherHigh school teacher who manages the Spanish immersion language arts program.
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High school teacher who manages the Spanish immersion language arts program.
“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 SenatorRepresenting District 54; noted his past tenure on the school board.
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Representing District 54; noted his past tenure on the school board.
“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 RepresentativeMiddle school principal and legislator advocating for mandate relief.
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Middle school principal and legislator advocating for mandate relief.
“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 MemberRaising health concerns about cellular towers near school properties.
Raising health concerns about cellular towers near school properties.
Maryanne VanussiCommunity MemberCommenting on Title IX policy letters signed by board members.
Commenting on Title IX policy letters signed by board members.
Places Mentioned
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)
Designating October 27th-31st, 2025 as Business and Finance Staff Appreciation Week.