December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Part 1
Inappropriate teacher social media posts regarding immigration
Unconscious bias in school classrooms
Proposed budget cuts for the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
Potential closure of the Twin Oaks pool
Truth and Taxation / Property Tax Levy presentation
Approval of amended district budget
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Director White · Seconded by Director Olstead
Notable Quotes (3)
A teacher meant to provide a safe and nurturing environment not only has openly said such a horrible and hurtful thing publicly.
The district thinks it will save $70,000 per year my document shows how that simply is not the case.
Cutting this program would not save the district any significant money but would cost our students invaluable experiences.
People (11)
Danny NongHigh School SeniorAddressed inappropriate teacher social media conduct regarding deportation.
Addressed inappropriate teacher social media conduct regarding deportation.
Jasmine Du HadwayHigh School SeniorAlleged teacher bias and resistance to inclusivity training.
1 quote
Alleged teacher bias and resistance to inclusivity training.
“She has called the Minnesota flag the Somali flag and resisted taking inclusivity classes.”
Describing teacher behavior.
Dana ReitzTeacherStated Wolf Ridge was 100% funded by grants, scholarships, and families this year.
Stated Wolf Ridge was 100% funded by grants, scholarships, and families this year.
Megan American HorseParentAdvocated against unconscious bias in classrooms and warned against dismissive attitudes toward race.
Advocated against unconscious bias in classrooms and warned against dismissive attitudes toward race.
Trey FornerChaperoneTestified to the personal and developmental benefits of the Wolf Ridge program.
Testified to the personal and developmental benefits of the Wolf Ridge program.
Lauren HardingParentExpressed concern regarding inflammatory Facebook posts by a Jeffers Pond teacher.
Expressed concern regarding inflammatory Facebook posts by a Jeffers Pond teacher.
Anna BrinsonParentArgued Wolf Ridge is essential for student development and challenged budget audit priorities.
Argued Wolf Ridge is essential for student development and challenged budget audit priorities.
Cary LindyParentHighlighted the social and emotional magic of Wolf Ridge for student growth.
Highlighted the social and emotional magic of Wolf Ridge for student growth.
Shannon SmithParentShared anecdotes about student success at Wolf Ridge, including adaptive sports accessibility.
Shared anecdotes about student success at Wolf Ridge, including adaptive sports accessibility.
Chuck SmithStorm Swim Club representativeArgued against Twin Oaks pool closure, citing inaccurate savings estimates.
Argued against Twin Oaks pool closure, citing inaccurate savings estimates.
Director FredericksonSchool Board DirectorPresented the Truth and Taxation report regarding state-mandated property tax levy.
Presented the Truth and Taxation report regarding state-mandated property tax levy.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- December 9th Business Meeting of the Prior Lake Savage Area School Board