October 27, 2025 Study Session
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.
Until proven otherwise, the legislation used as an excuse is a virtue signaling waste of ink.
Scenario C moves 580 students. Scenario E moves 679 students, nearly 100 more students and families impacted.
People (5)
AtkinsonDirectorClarified her work on Title IX is an individual board project.
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Clarified her work on Title IX is an individual board project.
“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.
OlsteadDirectorRaised concerns regarding Open Meeting Law and transparency.
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Raised concerns regarding Open Meeting Law and transparency.
“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 MleskiParentCritiqued school administration regarding observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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Critiqued school administration regarding observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
“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 KleennerParentProvided feedback on elementary school boundary scenarios.
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Provided feedback on elementary school boundary scenarios.
“I respectfully ask that you place particular weight on the option that moves the fewest students.”
Advocacy for boundary scenario C.
Dr. ThomasSuperintendentPresented board agenda and updates.
Presented board agenda and updates.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- October 27th Study Session
- November 10th board meeting (scheduled action)
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Declares November 3-7, 2025 as National School Psychologist Appreciation Week.
Declares November 10-14, 2025 as Community Education Appreciation Week.