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October 27, 2025 Study Session

Prior Lake-Savage Area SchoolsTuesday, October 28, 2025
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Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Board of Education Study Session

Public Forum

Director Atkinson statement on Title IX project

Point of Order regarding Open Meeting Law and Board Handbook

School boundary options (Elementary)

National School Psychologist Appreciation Week proclamation

National Community Education Day proclamation

2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school year calendar start/end dates

5-year financial forecasting model

Board budget priorities

Policy 722 revisions

Full Document Analysis

Notable Quotes (3)

So I hope that before we talk about what's in that board handbook, we have assurances at this board table that we're going to abide by it.

— Olstead
Board HandbookDuring discussion on governance and board policy.

Until proven otherwise, the legislation used as an excuse is a virtue signaling waste of ink.

— Joe Mleski
History CurriculumCritique of school policy regarding history education.

Scenario C moves 580 students. Scenario E moves 679 students, nearly 100 more students and families impacted.

— Mark Kleenner
Elementary BoundariesComparative analysis of boundary scenarios.

People (5)

AtkinsonDirector

Clarified her work on Title IX is an individual board project.

1 quote

“The work that I'm doing in support of Title N is a project that I'm working on as an individual board member.”

Statement clarifying individual vs. board advocacy.

OlsteadDirector

Raised concerns regarding Open Meeting Law and transparency.

1 quote

“This isn't an agenda item and this whole campaign was done in secret... there's a concern for me that now twice... that breaks open meeting law.”

Critique of Title IX advocacy outside board meetings.

Joe MleskiParent

Critiqued school administration regarding observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

1 quote

“I'm asking for my, you know, school to actually recognize a federal holiday and not revise it and replace it with a culture.”

Criticism of school board's handling of history curriculum.

Mark KleennerParent

Provided feedback on elementary school boundary scenarios.

1 quote

“I respectfully ask that you place particular weight on the option that moves the fewest students.”

Advocacy for boundary scenario C.

Dr. ThomasSuperintendent

Presented board agenda and updates.

Places Mentioned

Prior Lake-Savage Area SchoolsFive Hawks SchoolHamilton Ridge School

Events & Meetings (2)

  • October 27th Study Session
  • November 10th board meeting (scheduled action)

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Proclamation 1

Declares November 3-7, 2025 as National School Psychologist Appreciation Week.

Proclamation 2

Declares November 10-14, 2025 as Community Education Appreciation Week.

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