June 9, 2025 - School Board Meeting of Forest Lake Area Schools

Monday, June 9, 2025

Approval of agenda

Public comments

Consent agenda

Staff retirement notices

2024-2026 school age care agreement

2024-2026 behavior intervention specialist agreement

Payments for non-curricular advisors (GSA and Open Minds Club)

Votes (6)

Approve the agenda

CarriesNot specified

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve consent agenda

CarriesNot specified

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve staff retirement notice

CarriesNot specified

Moved by Member Christensen · Seconded by Not specified

Approve 2024-2026 school age care agreement

Carries6-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve 2024-2026 behavior intervention specialist agreement

Carries6-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve payments for non-curricular advisors

Carries4-0-2 (Abstentions by Hegland and Rebeline)

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

If you want to change the parameters going forward which we already have... I think to ask people to do the work and then not pay them, I just I don't understand how we're going to do that.

Member Christensen
Advisor payDuring debate on advisor compensation.

I've made motions to strike payments for these groups specifically due to the nature of the topic. I don't think it's a wise use of taxpayer money.

Chair Rebeline
Advisor payExplaining conflict regarding advisor pay.

People (10)

Joss M.Teacher

Advocating for compensation for non-curricular advisors.

Melissa G.Special education teacher

Argues for teacher retention and fair compensation for club advisors.

Karen M.Community member

Supports club advisor pay and urges the board to represent students.

Laura L.School psychologist / Co-advisor

Advocates for the Open Minds Club and compensation for advisors.

Michelle ZimmerSchool psychologist / Co-advisor

Co-advisor for Open Minds Club.

Dr. MassieSuperintendent

Presents staff agreements and retirement notices.

Member ChristensenSchool Board Member

Supports payment for work performed and warns of potential grievances.

Member TysonSchool Board Member

Supports compensation to avoid discrimination claims.

Member AntonsonSchool Board Member

Supports payment for work faithfully executed.

Chair RebelineSchool Board Chair

Expresses conflict regarding the vote and abstains.

Places Mentioned

Forest Lake Area SchoolsForest Lake Area High SchoolEd Center

Events & Meetings (1)

  • June 9th, Forest Lake Area Schools
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