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Prior Lake school board approves neighborhood consolidation, facility sale in 4-3 vote
Summary
After months of study and public comment, the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools board narrowly approved a multi-part facility consolidation plan that repurposes Westwood, relocates programs and authorizes sale of the district service center; the decision drew sustained concerns about impacts on students, special programs and future enrollment.
The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Board of Directors voted 4-3 to accept a multi-part neighborhood consolidation and facilities plan that repurposes neighborhood school assignments and authorizes the sale of the district service center (DSC). The plan, presented by district administration, reassigns La Ola/Laulo del Lago students into the Westwood building, repurposes other sites for central functions and proposes marketing the DSC for sale. The board and administration said the package is intended to reduce operating costs and align building use with current enrollment trends. Administrators told the board they had explored many alternate configurations and favored a comprehensive approach rather…
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