May 19, 2025 Study Session - PART 1 of 3
Public forum
Superintendent reports
Facility use fees recommendation
Athletic and activities fee review
Preliminary budget review
Monthly financials
Enrollment update
School closure and consolidation recommendations
Superintendent end-of-year evaluation timeline
Policy discussions
Negotiation strategy (closed meeting)
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
So we can continue to cut and cut and keep cutting until there's nothing left. Or we can acknowledge, we can acknowledge that what we have on our hands is not an expense problem. It is a revenue problem.
This year, we're proposing a 5% increase on all rental fees across the board.
By increasing these participation rates to those that we are proposing, we will see approximately $150,000 in increased revenue.
People (8)
Mary Anne Van DevasiCitizen/ParentConcerned resident regarding school district policies on LGBTQ/transgender students.
1 quote
Concerned resident regarding school district policies on LGBTQ/transgender students.
“I am concerned about that and and how comfortable she would feel uh presenting herself as a teacher in this district.”
Regarding her granddaughter applying for a teaching position.
Amber FischerCitizen/ParentConcerned about class sizes and lack of transparency regarding school safety/plans.
1 quote
Concerned about class sizes and lack of transparency regarding school safety/plans.
“I am really struggling to see on how we're going to keep our kids safe in first grade next year”
Regarding concerns about class sizes and safety at Ola Delago.
Dustin SmithCitizen/ParentParent of two children entering kindergarten; addresses financial and revenue challenges.
1 quote
Parent of two children entering kindergarten; addresses financial and revenue challenges.
“The financial hardships that we face are not going away... it is a revenue problem.”
Critique of the district's long-term financial strategy.
Dr. ThomasSuperintendentOverseeing school board study session and budget/policy reports.
Overseeing school board study session and budget/policy reports.
Chair WhiteBoard ChairPresiding over the school board study session.
Presiding over the school board study session.
AnfomStudent RepresentativeGiving student council report; heading to U of M Twin Cities for international relations.
Giving student council report; heading to U of M Twin Cities for international relations.
Director DahBoard DirectorPresenting facility use fee recommendations.
Presenting facility use fee recommendations.
Director MarshallActivities Department HeadPresenting budget adjustments and participation fees for athletics.
Presenting budget adjustments and participation fees for athletics.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Study session of the side school board, evening session
- Action item vote scheduled for June 9th
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Mandates annual reporting for major magnitude international and domestic school trips (500+ miles or overnight).