December 4, 2025 - School Board Meeting of Forest Lake Area Schools
Truth and Taxation hearing
School district budget overview
Proposed tax levy for payable 2026
Public comment on taxation
School board vacancy appointment process
Listening session report
Student achievement and positive happenings
Anti-bullying initiatives
High school musical theater production
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Adjourn Truth and Taxation hearing
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve meeting agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (3)
The school district really tries to keep that levy as flat as possible.
We need leaders who will fact check the information they put out to the public as truth.
I want to strongly encourage the board to find another person, appoint another person with a like mind.
People (5)
EddieDirectorLeading the Truth and Taxation presentation.
1 quote
Leading the Truth and Taxation presentation.
“The school district really tries to keep that levy as flat as possible.”
Explaining the 2.4% tax levy increase.
AntonsonBoard MemberReporting on the public listening session regarding the board vacancy.
1 quote
Reporting on the public listening session regarding the board vacancy.
“There was concerns around placement of Mrs. Duragu about her nomination and some people said things have changed since the election.”
Reporting community feedback.
Claire LCommunity MemberAdvocating for specific candidates for the board vacancy.
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Advocating for specific candidates for the board vacancy.
“Mr. Smith and Mr. Corna are candidates who value inclusion, equity, transparency, honesty, and the success of every student.”
Supporting candidates for board appointment.
Joselyn MEducatorSpeaking in favor of candidates Jim Smith and Andy Corna.
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Speaking in favor of candidates Jim Smith and Andy Corna.
“I hope that you consider Jim Smith or Andy Cornelia for the open position.”
Public comment on board vacancy.
Dean ECommunity MemberEncouraging the board to appoint a candidate with a like-minded perspective to previous voters.
1 quote
Encouraging the board to appoint a candidate with a like-minded perspective to previous voters.
“I want to strongly encourage the board to find another person, appoint another person with a like mind.”
Advice on board vacancy appointment.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Truth and Taxation Hearing, evening of meeting
- Regular Board Meeting, following recess at 6:30 p.m.