February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Part 1
Glendale Elementary student supports and academic coaches
Academic pareducator role and impact
Superintendent reports on community town halls
Legislative kickoff and K-12 education priorities
Budget and staffing season processes
MSBA Director's Award presentation
Employee retirement recognition
Citizen input regarding library media specialist positions
Donation acceptance for driver's ed financial assistance
Staffing for boys 9B soccer coach
Intramural flag football program
Great Minds Arts and Letters pilot curriculum purchase
Monthly financial reporting and expenditure analysis
District forecast and budgetary projections
Full Document Analysis
Votes (4)
Approve Agenda
Moved by Director Johnson · Seconded by Director France
Accept $2,000 donation from Prior Lake Savage Optimus Club
Moved by Director Atinson · Seconded by Director France
Approve Boys 9B soccer coach staffing
Moved by Director Johnson · Seconded by Director Mason
Approve intramural flag football staffing
Moved by Director Johnson · Seconded by Director Atinson
Notable Quotes (3)
If you do not have that relationship with the children, they're not it's not it's not going to produce fruit.
We find that reimbursement ratio insufficient and so it is a extra burden on districts as they implement mandates that we must meet.
One of the things that I read online was that as a parent was that those positions are in danger with our cuts.
People (6)
Amy BullanBoard ChairPresiding over the Prior Lake Savage Area School Board meeting.
Presiding over the Prior Lake Savage Area School Board meeting.
Dr. ThomasSuperintendentLeading superintendent reports and district operational updates.
Leading superintendent reports and district operational updates.
Charlene LasenbyAcademic PareducatorDiscussing her role in in-class partnership and student achievement.
1 quote
Discussing her role in in-class partnership and student achievement.
“The inclass there there's three tiers. I feel like it's a trifecta. You have the you have the students, you have the teachers, and then you have the parents.”
Describing the collaborative ecosystem of student support.
Jennifer MoltorPrincipalPresenting data on academic pareducator success at Glendale Elementary.
Presenting data on academic pareducator success at Glendale Elementary.
Kristen KingCitizen/ParentVoicing concerns regarding potential cuts to library media specialist positions.
1 quote
Voicing concerns regarding potential cuts to library media specialist positions.
“When decisions are made like that it truly affects our students and our families.”
Addressing the board about library staffing reductions.
Martha WallsEmployeeAcknowledged by the superintendent as a longtime district icon.
Acknowledged by the superintendent as a longtime district icon.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- February 9th - Board of Education Meeting
- February 10th - Town Hall (2:00-3:00 PM)
- February 25th - Town Hall (6:00-7:00 PM)