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June 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Part 1

Prior Lake-Savage Area SchoolsSunday, June 15, 2025
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Laker Pride recognition (National History Day)

Superintendent's report (graduation, staff retirement, strategic planning)

Open forum citizen comments

Motion to amend agenda to remove equity resolution discussion

Approval of meeting agenda

Consent agenda approval

Acceptance of VFW donation

Memorandum of Understanding with MSEA regarding benefits

Additional staffing request (booster-funded girls wrestling coach)

Sunset of Equity and Inclusion Resolution

Full Document Analysis

Votes (5)

Remove new business item 15A from the agenda

Failed4-3

Moved by Unnamed member · Seconded by Unnamed member

Approve the agenda as presented

Carried5-2

Moved by Director Johnson · Seconded by Director Mason

Approve the consent agenda

Carried7-0

Moved by Director France · Seconded by Director Johnson

Accept gift from VFW

Carried7-0

Moved by N/A · Seconded by N/A

Approve MOU with MSEA

Carried7-0

Moved by Director France · Seconded by Director Olstead

Notable Quotes (4)

Equity does not mean indoctrination or unfair advantages. It means students like me will have the same chances to succeed as our peers do.

— Bennett Gillespie
Equity ResolutionOpposing the repeal of the equity resolution

You cannot claim to serve all students while alienating the very ones who need your leadership the most.

— Brian Fleming
Equity ResolutionWarning the board against political narratives

Equity means to remove barriers. It does not mean to give us a hand up.

— Victoria Schultz
Equity ResolutionDefending the importance of equity for all students

When you say everyone is exhausted by the politics of this resolution, have you asked people from traditionally marginalized groups what their exhaustion actually stems from?

— Michael Nelson
Equity ResolutionQuestioning board assumptions regarding public sentiment

People (7)

Chair WhiteBoard Chair

Lead the meeting, addressed public concerns, and facilitated board voting.

Dr. ThomasSuperintendent

Provided superintendent report and updates on school year wrap-up.

1 quote

“The cumulative years of retirement last last week that we recognized was 719, which is our district number of 719.”

Irony of retirement years matching the district number.

Bennett GillespieGraduate/Student

High school graduate arguing for the importance of the equity resolution.

1 quote

“Equity does not mean indoctrination or unfair advantages. It means students like me will have the same chances to succeed.”

Defending equity as a means to provide equal opportunity.

Brian FlemingCommunity Member

Former city planning chair and veteran educator.

1 quote

“You cannot claim to serve all students while alienating the very ones who need your leadership the most.”

Warning about the consequences of repealing equity efforts.

Victoria SchultzParent/Registered Nurse

Advocated for maintaining the equity resolution.

1 quote

“Equity means to remove barriers. It does not mean to give us a hand up.”

Defining the core purpose of equity in education.

Michael NelsonFormer Board Director

Questioned the transparency and process of the equity resolution repeal.

1 quote

“The action you take this evening is not on the administration. It's on you as a board.”

Holding board members accountable for the vote.

Dustin SmithParent

Discussed school site consolidation and the budget crisis.

1 quote

“This is an expense issue. This is a revenue issue.”

Analyzing the district's financial struggles regarding school closures.

Places Mentioned

Prior Lake High SchoolDan Patch StadiumTwin Oaks Middle SchoolHidden Oaks Middle SchoolPrior Lake/Savage area

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Board meeting date not explicitly stated (June 2025 implied)
  • May 19th study session

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

15A

Equity and Inclusion Resolution

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