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- Scott County
- 7/14/25
- 07/15/2025
- 217 Minutes
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Overview: The Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board meeting was marked by both celebratory acknowledgments and discussions. The girls lacrosse team achieved an unprecedented perfect season, finishing with a record of 19-0, a highlight amidst a backdrop of contentious policy debates. The meeting also addressed concerns over the board’s governance and recent decisions regarding equity policies, drawing significant public commentary.
- MN
- Scott County
- 6/16/25
- 06/17/2025
- 284 Minutes
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Overview: The Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board meeting focused on a comprehensive evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Michael Thomas’s performance, discussions around the academic metrics for the district, and significant disputes over board policy procedures. The meeting addressed both the progress of ongoing educational strategies and the complexities of governance policies.
- MN
- Scott County
- 6/9/25
- 06/10/2025
- 196 Minutes
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Overview: In a contentious meeting of the Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board, members voted to sunset an equity and inclusion resolution despite vocal opposition from several community members and some board members.
- MN
- Scott County
- 5/19/25
- 05/20/2025
- 59 Minutes
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Overview: The Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board meeting focused heavily on financial challenges, with discussions surrounding a $4.1 million budget cut and proposed fee increases for facility use and student activities to bridge shortfalls. The board explored various strategies to manage rising costs and improve financial sustainability, including increasing participation fees for sports and activities and revising facility rental fees. These topics were central to the meeting, with debate on how to balance the need for revenue with ensuring fair access for students and community groups.
- MN
- Scott County
- 5/19/25
- 05/20/2025
- 202 Minutes
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Overview: The Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board is grappling with the challenging proposition of closing schools to address a budget deficit. Superintendent Dr. Michael Thomas and other board members are weighing the financial necessity against the community’s needs, striving for solutions that minimize educational disruption. Discussions also touched upon the possible sale of district properties, including the District Services Center (DSC), as part of a broader effort to stabilize the district’s finances.
