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December 4, 2025 - School Board Meeting of Forest Lake Area Schools

Forest Lake Area SchoolsFriday, December 5, 2025
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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

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve meeting agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

The school district really tries to keep that levy as flat as possible.

— Eddie
TaxationExplaining the 2.4% tax levy increase.

We need leaders who will fact check the information they put out to the public as truth.

— Claire L
School Board AppointmentComment on board transparency expectations.

I want to strongly encourage the board to find another person, appoint another person with a like mind.

— Dean E
School Board AppointmentPublic comment on ideological alignment of board members.

People (5)

EddieDirector

Leading the Truth and Taxation presentation.

1 quote

“The school district really tries to keep that levy as flat as possible.”

Explaining the 2.4% tax levy increase.

AntonsonBoard Member

Reporting on the public listening session regarding the board vacancy.

1 quote

“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 Member

Advocating for specific candidates for the board vacancy.

1 quote

“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 MEducator

Speaking in favor of candidates Jim Smith and Andy Corna.

1 quote

“I hope that you consider Jim Smith or Andy Cornelia for the open position.”

Public comment on board vacancy.

Dean ECommunity Member

Encouraging the board to appoint a candidate with a like-minded perspective to previous voters.

1 quote

“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

Forest Lake School DistrictForest View ElementaryForest Lake High School

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Truth and Taxation Hearing, evening of meeting
  • Regular Board Meeting, following recess at 6:30 p.m.
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