June 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Part 1
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
Moved by Unnamed member · Seconded by Unnamed member
Approve the agenda as presented
Moved by Director Johnson · Seconded by Director Mason
Approve the consent agenda
Moved by Director France · Seconded by Director Johnson
Accept gift from VFW
Moved by N/A · Seconded by N/A
Approve MOU with MSEA
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.
You cannot claim to serve all students while alienating the very ones who need your leadership the most.
Equity means to remove barriers. It does not mean to give us a hand up.
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?
People (7)
Chair WhiteBoard ChairLead the meeting, addressed public concerns, and facilitated board voting.
Lead the meeting, addressed public concerns, and facilitated board voting.
Dr. ThomasSuperintendentProvided superintendent report and updates on school year wrap-up.
1 quote
Provided superintendent report and updates on school year wrap-up.
“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/StudentHigh school graduate arguing for the importance of the equity resolution.
1 quote
High school graduate arguing for the importance of the equity resolution.
“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 MemberFormer city planning chair and veteran educator.
1 quote
Former city planning chair and veteran educator.
“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 NurseAdvocated for maintaining the equity resolution.
1 quote
Advocated for maintaining the equity resolution.
“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 DirectorQuestioned the transparency and process of the equity resolution repeal.
1 quote
Questioned the transparency and process of the equity resolution repeal.
“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 SmithParentDiscussed school site consolidation and the budget crisis.
1 quote
Discussed school site consolidation and the budget crisis.
“This is an expense issue. This is a revenue issue.”
Analyzing the district's financial struggles regarding school closures.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Board meeting date not explicitly stated (June 2025 implied)
- May 19th study session
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Equity and Inclusion Resolution