January 13, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Open Forum citizen input
Consent Agenda financials and reporting
Resolution for acceptance of gifts
Life-saving emergency recognition
Prior Lake High School percussion ensemble Midwest Clinic performance
ASBO International meritorious budget award recognition
Additional support staffing request for Community Education
2024 State of Minnesota pay equity report
Annual resolution for reduction in programs and positions
Full Document Analysis
Votes (5)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Director France · Seconded by Director Bullan
Accept the consent agenda
Moved by Director Ainson · Seconded by Director France
Accept donations/gifts
Moved by Director France · Seconded by Director Ainson
Accept additional staffing request (.8 FTE)
Moved by Director Bullan · Seconded by Director France
Accept pay equity report
Moved by Director Johnson · Seconded by Director Olstead
Notable Quotes (3)
Your Role is not to represent outside influences and agendas but to advocate for what is best for all children in our district.
This is all because of your Swift actions and Mom's tough attitude to be appreciative of the time that she's been given.
Our invitation to perform marked the first Minnesota school to be invited since 2001.
People (5)
Lauren HardingResident/ParentPrior Lake school district parent addressed the board regarding trust and student representation.
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Prior Lake school district parent addressed the board regarding trust and student representation.
“Your Role is not to represent outside influences and agendas but to advocate for what is best for all children.”
Advocating for board priorities during the open forum.
Dr. ThomasSuperintendentFacilitated recognition of community life-savers and discussed district achievements.
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Facilitated recognition of community life-savers and discussed district achievements.
“It was because of the efforts of some of the folks that were right there at the concert that literally saved a life that night.”
Recognizing responders at a school event.
Anna BrinsonCommunity MemberRelative of a medical emergency survivor; shared gratitude for school and community support.
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Relative of a medical emergency survivor; shared gratitude for school and community support.
“Mom was given at best a 15% chance of surviving this incident.”
Updating the board on her mother's recovery status.
Justin ShBand DirectorLead the Prior Lake High School percussion ensemble to the Midwest Clinic.
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Lead the Prior Lake High School percussion ensemble to the Midwest Clinic.
“The students perform like never before at the conference... it is a reflection of some first class mentoring.”
Reflecting on the percussion ensemble's national performance.
Tammy FredericksonBusiness Office LeadDiscussed the ASBO Meritorious Budget Award and its impact on bond ratings.
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Discussed the ASBO Meritorious Budget Award and its impact on bond ratings.
“It helps with our bond ratings when we go out and sell bonds they're going to look at what kind of awards has this District received.”
Explaining the strategic value of the budget award.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Regular Board of Education Meeting (Date not explicitly provided in transcript, ongoing)
- Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference, Chicago
- City Council Meeting scheduled for February 3rd
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Formal acceptance of $6,850 for furniture and $19,000 in combined board stipends.
Directs administration to recommend program/position reductions due to financial and enrollment factors.