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Frederickson said, \"After 32 years in public education, I remain passionate about this work. However, I've reached a personal and professional crossroads.\" He added that at times the climate in the boardroom made sustained collaboration difficult and encouraged reflection on trust, respect and shared purpose.

Board members offered personal tributes during board reports. Several directors thanked Frederickson for his work, described his financial leadership as strong and thorough, and wished him well in retirement. Chair White and others noted his professionalism and the positive working relationships with administration and staff.

No board action accompanied the announcement; it was presented as an administrative report and will be followed by standard personnel transition procedures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Part 2","oneSentenceSummary","Director Frederickson announced his retirement effective at the end of the month; board members thanked him and praised his work during administrative reports.","taxTitle","PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",38260,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6208152,"Board adopts revised meeting-agenda policy language in final reading",154,4823000,4977000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3749670-20f1ce85ba83952c233764c02ac59d32&start=4823&end=4977","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3749670-20f1ce85ba83952c233764c02ac59d32/thumbnail_4823000.jpg","/articles/6208152/Minnesota/Board-adopts-revised-meeting-agenda-policy-language-in-final-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208152-8c88be2dd4441a5beba26e00fa091062/orig.mp4?Expires=1770748843&Signature=bUkRAFQfurQMljbXvfjhQ9L2MQ5Gf-n5ryjrXB1l4OIR-VLiOYdSU2slICGyJ-KhnIqwkdz8QVvsJasOQO1uxTUJ3i6mpiCu2OJ4lbmuJRCgKrNLfV1Ee2j-GwbYEi1MOltslYJ6BiMD7AMtDOzDe4M-5kiHeTHBK~xRCtXXfEQa-8TNs9vy~dgy9~APHHZZTMjtn3RXSSNWFnRqhTUG1EhO170lVkOm9uxhhP~~f-gr~NKeLdqWjTGvYGOMeYAj8wKoEzp95pzp2uf4SQ7KHe3s8PwcLkicAJc12ZUvAongJ0o7lmToLSgDvmOZ2i~Ae71JQneZe98K7UPhsy7M2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved the final reading of policy 203.5, which governs meeting agendas and the availability of related printed or electronic materials.

Directors reviewed language changes discussed in study sessions and recommended a minor edit to split a long sentence in subsection F for clarity, and to make clear that printed or electronic materials related to agenda items \"shall be available in the meeting room for inspection by the public while the school board considers the subject matter.\" Board members moved the revised policy language; Director Johnson moved the motion and Director Mason seconded.

The motion was approved on a voice vote with an \"Aye\" tally announced by the chair and the clerk; the chair announced the motion carried 7-0. Board discussion focused on removing redundant phrasing and aligning the policy with open-meeting requirements; staff noted the language was drawn from open-meeting guidance already in district policy.

Implementation: The revised policy will become part of the district’s policy manual and the district will follow the clarified procedure for making printed or electronic materials available to the public at board meetings.","The board adopted a final reading of policy 203.5 (meeting agendas) with a minor edit clarifying availability of printed/electronic meeting materials; the change passed on a voice vote, 7-0.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6208157,"Board approves annual Southwest Metro allocations and LTFM plan resolutions",32,4645000,4677000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3749670-20f1ce85ba83952c233764c02ac59d32&start=4645&end=4677","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3749670-20f1ce85ba83952c233764c02ac59d32/thumbnail_4645000.jpg","/articles/6208157/Minnesota/Board-approves-annual-Southwest-Metro-allocations-and-LTFM-plan-resolutions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208157-1a4de4a2d244f79deffc2d57ed434e5b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770748843&Signature=bIBSvDKMrrTPe9EjxYVndPeJg8XLo~upwX8U4wbQ-otHoGQzJdKUOXQi2OVb3XCWtmbjmlNAdaWzS85XsoYgdnaTO11tgJceNa0zAvlxKnXOVRaFfXmLcKrfcBO~3tn0TqT4GtBbFVimECYXES~oMaAjccZwJbDQuYF6U~SyLeFuRAC576FBsC0br7Y3I904x-~v4R9Ef2JPfA9t3qFk~LYzXMpole0UIqhiUlIRpmPTGt9puvBEIeb78RX5aGZqP1T8TbYPqtDO8HaHQMflgCDUuzF5ICFqcZP7CYajinn0N4xrtVDW47v9k2OQJI~pofnE7OYErm60vYnyk-A4hg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Board of Education approved annual resolutions to allocate the district’s proportional share of levy funds to the Southwest Metro Intermediate School District and accepted the district’s 10-year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) allocation plan.

Director Frederickson explained the two resolutions are the routine, statutorily required allocations the intermediate district calculates for the district’s portion of the LTFM levy and the Safe Schools levy. The board moved both resolutions and conducted roll-call votes that recorded unanimous support.

For the first resolution on the proportional LTFM allocation, Director Bullion moved and Director Johnson seconded; board members answered individually on the roll call (Director Olson, Director Johnson, Director Bullion, Director Frantz, Director Mason, Director Atkinson all voted \"Aye\"), and Chair White announced the motion carried 7-0. The Safe Schools allocation resolution was moved and carried by roll call in the same manner.

Director Powers then reviewed the 10-year LTFM plan previously presented in study sessions; no substantive changes to the plan were reported during the meeting. Staff indicated the plan will return for formal action when required in July.","The board passed required resolutions to pay the district's proportional share to the Southwest Metro Intermediate School District for LTFM and Safe Schools levies and accepted the LTFM 10-year allocation plan; votes were unanimous on roll calls.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6208163,"Board continues discussion on proposed Westwood closure, DSC relocation and Greenwood repurpose; no final vote",1646,530000,2176000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3749670-20f1ce85ba83952c233764c02ac59d32&start=530&end=2176","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3749670-20f1ce85ba83952c233764c02ac59d32/thumbnail_530000.jpg","/articles/6208163/Minnesota/Board-continues-discussion-on-proposed-Westwood-closure-DSC-relocation-and-Greenwood-repurpose-no-final-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208163-11cb94c98d01ab56945bc1f63e17139d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770748843&Signature=oC1TQ-DiVJ6oLuxui0vBmCzp7EoGgDRLpu5t3~oRKIEADsLSibh3Ay6tguwYJUa0Wi3vwRhu2VGS~ehHczHULIW1nziknwtz4WIo-54vd86DpPDxd232~RIkH94~cD5JiYXW96zyYgpgXqz3H6ZIPnmdDah11s8GZXkj7DCoTxwUolN42tR4WxNVqY59u4mbh4nd43RGlTH~LPe3SoorhEgpuN1dPvLH2RXlrSFgYwO9yKqv1wXS2WQmuGd~xgRG8yE-GF4iQGVDmZ~sEwRSBSTra2jSqrv0VJyx0yPPWA98iN2zWhWQBGiMb2UM5NJ3m1ub3T56F4LPXKFeM9MXLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District leaders presented the board with a multi-part proposal to close Westwood Elementary, relocate Lola del Lago to Westwood, move Greenwood programs and the District Services Center (DSC) to alternate space, and explore repurposing Greenwood as a combined district-services and program hub.

Doctor Thomas (Executive Director for Facilities) opened the review of revised slides and a facility transition matrix that compared scenarios for closing Westwood, moving Lowell and relocating the DSC. \"When we take a look at Westwood and then move the DSC to Westwood, we could create building efficiencies,\" Thomas said, and the presentation concluded that moving Lowell and the DSC to other campuses would better meet the board’s prioritized criteria: operational efficiency, minimized remodeling, support for program growth and potential additional revenue.

Executive Director Emily Herman summarized instructional-space capacity calculations used to model the effects of closing one or two elementary schools. She said the district counted actual instructional classroom spaces (excluding hallways and bathrooms) and estimated that closing two elementary schools would push multiple grade levels above the district’s discussion cap for class size.

Herman and Doctor Dan Edwards addressed alternatives for housing the DSC. Herman said the DSC currently employs about 56 staff and occupies roughly 22,000 square feet, which includes roughly 1,500 square feet of hallways and 600 square feet of garage/storage space. She cautioned that distributing DSC staff across multiple sites would \"be very inefficient in terms of our daily operations\" and could degrade customer service for families who visit for multiple supports.

Board members and staff looked at potential alternative campus capacity. Doctor Edwards reported projections of seven middle-school classrooms becoming available (five at Hidden Oaks and two at Twin Oaks) and about six high-school classrooms available after program shifts; the district uses a working estimate of roughly 950 square feet per typical secondary classroom. The presenters concluded that the distributed classroom spaces across multiple campuses would total just under 13,000 square feet but said that would still be insufficient to fully meet DSC needs without efficiency and service tradeoffs.

Edgewood and preschool operations were discussed in detail. Director Joel Dahl reported Edgewood has 24 spaces listed as classrooms (some used as offices) and about 91 staff assigned; morning utilization averages roughly 85% and afternoon utilization roughly 60% in the preschool programs. Preschool enrollment was stated as 296 students; the meeting clarified that the figure of 73 shown in some reports referred to ADM (average daily membership) for certain early-childhood special education (ECSE) and VPK programs rather than total students served.

District real-estate valuations and potential proceeds were discussed. Director Powers said initial valuations from Saron Properties aligned closely with county assessed values. Powers reported preliminary numbers of approximately $7.6 million for Greenwood and about $7.86 million for the 5 Hawks site (per-square-foot values vary by location) and said time-on-market and buyer restrictions (for example, limiting sale to non-school uses) can reduce price and lengthen sale timelines. Powers estimated comparable school sales typically take from 1½ to 5 years in some cases; the district office market can show 6–12 months on average.

Finance director Frederickson outlined projected one-time and ongoing budget impacts tied to closure and consolidation. The district projected potential ongoing staffing reductions of between roughly 22.5 and 28.5 FTEs, producing estimated annual savings between $1.9 million and $2.7 million (dependent on boundary changes and enrollment). One-time moving and remodeling costs were estimated at $475,000 to $625,000; sales of an existing building were projected to net between $2.6 million and $3.5 million (figures presented as ranges). Transportation and utility savings were described as possible but contingent on final boundary decisions and forthcoming transportation RFP results.

Information-technology and remodel costs for relocating district functions were reviewed by Marcus Malazo (Director of Technology) and Director Powers. Malazo cited roughly $300,000 for updated security camera servers and phone systems, $50,000–$100,000 for conference-room AV, $50,000–$100,000 for IT moving/setup logistics, and $75,000–$125,000 to create office/security modifications and ADA/fire-code compliant exits and restroom upgrades at a receiving site. He noted some costs could qualify for E-rate reimbursement depending on category and bids.

Timing and process constraints were emphasized: board members noted state notification requirements and the statutory process for closing an elementary school require advance notice and mean changes would not take effect immediately. Staff said any building closure notification must follow required timelines (a one-year advance notification was cited) and that moves would happen in summer windows after year-end to align with the required notification and closing schedule.

Open-enrollment implications were discussed. Staff said current open-enrolled students would be offered priority placement options if boundary changes affect them; final rules for accepting new open-enrolled students would depend on post-boundary capacities and were not yet determined.

Several board members requested additional, building-level enrollment projections and more granular cost comparisons for program relocations (for example, the potential financial and programmatic impact of bringing a transition program now run through Southwest Metro back to the district). Doctor Thomas and staff indicated follow-up analysis would be provided.

What the board directed: staff were asked to continue analysis, engage real-estate advisors for valuation guidance, refine cost estimates (including moving/remodel and transportation RFP impacts), and return with an update at the July 14 meeting where the board may be asked to take action on a next step. No formal motion to close any building or to sell property was made during this session.

Quotations from the meeting were limited to presenters and staff during the discussion. The board’s conversation combined enrollment capacity, operational impact on specialized services, real-estate timing, and one-time versus ongoing fiscal trade-offs without reaching a final decision during the meeting.","District leaders presented a multi-part proposal to close Westwood, move Lola del Lago into Westwood, repurpose Greenwood for district services and special programs, and relocate the DSC. The board discussed capacity, costs, timing and open-enrollment effects; no closure vote was taken and staff were directed to return with updates.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6208168,"Board approves 5% facility-use increase and activity/arts fee changes",2259,1187000,3446000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3749670-20f1ce85ba83952c233764c02ac59d32&start=1187&end=3446","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3749670-20f1ce85ba83952c233764c02ac59d32/thumbnail_1187000.jpg","/articles/6208168/Minnesota/Board-approves-5-facility-use-increase-and-activityarts-fee-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208168-b8d63745519cde6e437aa49dbd0f1aff/orig.mp4?Expires=1770748843&Signature=HqDwTVKTx468IUL9v~iPIoorv1zvc~qNxfYrz~igzNeRpm0kUTK0fPu9nqwA1YYHnNHcKTVqbwVl1q8Vy25wPHyxJwn1kwsumWvBIMms39zhLC-g1Q8E97I9TMG~FccpvvbnPhWoyE3occVPE8J2xwNPHHlwX8r8WEaf3lFc9b86ouv~6GiThsU-vxcI19KqD2lMAy0URGYQdKE2pltctkDzVPNcTFmgsXHc9KPP8-wT~nCwVkQnaOjz3GZxU16bAMj7N3TnR7p7B-WJTvhsmDbO0DkleMusOnNwk~77Bjvky0tCzMJsG2V2oimMQkudybJx4YL-lBjRAj-BBJCzUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a 5% increase in facility-use rental fees and separate increases to activity and arts fees for the coming year.

The facility-use increase — presented as a 5% across-the-board recommendation — was moved and approved without discussion. Director Jessica (motion) and Director Mary (second) moved the facility-use changes; Chair White called for the vote and the board recorded the motion as carrying 7-0. \"Aye,\" the board replied when asked for favor, and the chair announced, \"Motion carries, 7 0.\" (Board action recorded during the meeting.)

Minutes later, the board accepted proposed increases to activity and arts fees for next year. Director Beth Fuller, representing the activities office, said the changes had been presented at the prior meeting and she was available to answer questions. The motion to accept the arts and activity fee increases was moved, seconded and approved 7-0.

Both items were handled as routine budget/fee adjustments during the consent/agenda portion of the meeting and no substantive public discussion or amendments were recorded.

The board’s roll call and formal vote tallies for these motions were announced in open session.

What happens next: Implementation details (effective dates, updated rate tables and billing procedures) were not specified during the meeting; the district will publish revised fee schedules through its usual administrative channels.","The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools board unanimously approved a 5% increase to facility-use rental fees and separate increases to activity and arts fees for next year, motions that passed 7-0 during the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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District finance director announces retirement; board members offer tributes

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Board approves 5% facility-use increase and activity/arts fee changes